WELCOME TO THE YMCA DAY CAMP SEEWACKAMANO 2008!
Winter Phone: (845) 338-3810x106 fax 338-4850
Summer Phone: (845) 657-8288 fax 657-6362
Camp Director: Justin Ihne
e-mail: jihne@ymcaulster.org

2008 Camp Seewackamano Brochure (pdf)

CHECK OUT 100'S OF PHOTOS FROM CAMP THIS SUMMER!
Just go to the Shutterfly.com site - click on the album you want; scroll to the Photo you want and purchase on line - Also check out the cool Items you can get your child's photos on - cups, notebook, puzzles etc....
100% PROCEEDS TO YMCA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN!!

REGISTRATION BEGINS in March!!!! (registration takes place at the YMCA) March 1st - Returning Campers and Siblings (from any YMCA camp) March 8th - New Campers. Applications must be submitted with immunization records; session deposit; current program membership and camp development fee. (please bottom of application for details)

OUR GOALS

• TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE
• TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
• TO PROVIDE CONSTANT SUPERVISION OF YOUR CHILDREN
• TO PROVIDE TRAINED, CARING STAFF WHO WILL SERVE AS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS TO THE CAMPERS
• TO TEACH AND MODEL THE VALUES OF CARING, RESPECT, HONESTY AND RESPONSIBILITY

ACTIVITIES
Campers are involved in 5 activity periods a day. 3 of these periods are scheduled with the 'counselor group' and include teamwork, cooperative games, sports and group projects. The two remaining periods of the day are up to the individual campers choice.
Activities include: *high/low ropes challenge course *skateboarding *sports *skits *arts & crafts *kayaks *fishing *nature center *percussion* photography *overnights *foursquare *hiking *canoeing *rowboats *videography *archery *newspaper *dance *swimming * yearbook + more! (we do not offer swimming lessons, we do have supervised swimming)

LOCATION & TOURS
Camp Seewackamano is located on 37 acres, nestled on the side of Tice Ten Eyck Mountain on Peck Rd. in Shokan, NY, 18 miles west of Kingston. Camp tour dates are Sat. 6/7/08 & Sun. 6/8/08 and begin at 10am. Call Camp Director for sign up.Open House during Winter 2/9/08.

FACILITY
The wooded acreage includes ponds for boating, swimming, fishing and nature studies, four fields, basketball court, two playgrounds, two spacious lodges, a game room, archery field, council rings, circuit nature trail, picnic grounds, high and low ropes challenge courses.

GRADES & VILLAGES
Catskill grades Kgrads & 1st ratio 1:7
Esopus grades 2 & 3 ratio 1:9
Mohican grades 4 & 5 ratio 1:10
Tonchi grades 6-8 ratio 1:12

BEFORE CAMP & AFTER CAMP CARE- Held ONLY at YMCA
Supervision will be provided at the YMCA in Kingston for $65.00 per or $45.00 if only using a.m. or p.m. session. Must be paid by May 31st.

L.I.T. PROGRAM
Leadership In Training program for those 15 &16 years old. Program focuses on training in camper supervision. C.I.T.'s selected by interview process based upon previous experience and leadership potential. Program fee of $400- must complete 2 session and must attend training

C.I.T. PROGRAM
Counselor In Training program for those 16 & 17 years old. Program focuses on Leadership Development through assisting and leading with the camp program activities. Includes Counselor training and direct supervision of children. Candidates primarily chosen from the previous C.I.T. staff, although those with applicable experiences can apply.

FAMILY WEEKEND PICNIC CENTER
Enjoy the camp facility with your family on 8 weekends throughout the summer for only $80.00 for the whole season! Swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, field sports and picnicking!

FAMILY OVERNIGHT
Campfires and Family fun on July 19 - 20. Cabins available on a limited basis, plenty of tent space. Only $20.00 per family! We provide the place and the campfire entertainment, you provide the food & bedding. Please note the weekend change.

FAMILY REUNIONS/ BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Enjoy the beautiful Camp Seewackamano surroundings for your family reunion, birthday or other gathering. Call now for fees and to book your event. Weekends only during the summer June - August.

TEEN ADVENTURE
A full week of adventure including group work, low & high ropes course, 3 day trip TBA, caving and full use of the camp facility. Teens are transported daily from selected sites throughout the Ulster County to the camp in Shokan where the adventure begins.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial assistance is available on a limited basis for Camp Seewackamano. Applications are available at the YMCA and must be submitted with camper application, no later than February 15th. They should be submitted as soon as applications are complete. Do not delay. Scholarships funded by the UC Youth Bureau, United Way and the YMCA Scholarship campaign. Financial Assistance Application (pdf)

SAFETY
Safety of the camper is a primary concern. Constant supervision, staff certified in first aid, CPR and a full time Health Director enables us to give maximum safety to the camper. Our waterfront is supervised by staff certified in W.S.I. and campers use the Buddy System while swimming in specially designated areas. Our camp is inspected three times seasonally by the Ulster County Health Department and is in coherence with their specifications.

DATES & FEES

Links to More Information
Camp Registration Form
Camp Bus Schedule
Alumni Registration
Camp Alumni List
Financial Assistance Application