Who can go to YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir? Anyone! Open House April 9!

81 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Here at Y Camp headquarters, we field a lot of questions, and one in particular we hear often: “We aren’t Y members, but can my child still go to resident camp?”

The answer is, of course!

Y member or not, the Treasure Valley Family YMCA’s resident camp at Horsethief Reservoir, a resplendent 408-acre facility in Valley County, is open to anyone.

And right now, all first-time campers (non-members and members) who register by April 9 will be entered into a drawing for a camp survival pack!

The winner of the survival pack, which includes a backpack, sleeping bag, water bottle, beach towel, T-shirt and other goodies, will be drawn at the Y Camp Open House (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Camel’s Back Park, 1200 W. Heron St., Boise). You don’t have to be present to win, but we’d sure love to see you there!

If you’re interested in making new friends, swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, rock climbing, fishing and lots more excitement in the great outdoors, join us at the Open House and learn how all this and more is part of a week at Y Camp! First-timers can register at the Open House and still be eligible to win the survival pack.

We have a fun morning planned for families at the Open House, including arts and crafts, camp games and meet-and-greets with our amazing staff. If you’ve already registered for camp, you’re invited to come join the fun and meet this summer’s counselors! Registered campers who refer a first-time camper save money on their tuition (10 percent off for each first-time camper referral; up to 50 percent), so bring your friends!

Register for Y Camp online at ycampidaho.org, via snail mail or in person at your local Y branch. (Paper registration forms are available for download online or at the Y.) Financial assistance is available to qualifying members and non-members.

In addition to registration info, the Y Camp website features full descriptions of all of our resident camps.

Learn to be a leader this summer at Y Camp!

82 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Do you have a teen who's showing leadership potential, or are you a teen yourself who wants to learn more about what it takes to be a leader? Then sign up for the Leader-in-Training (LIT) Resident Camp this summer at YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir!

Leader-In-Training is a resident camp program designed to give teens practical, hands-on experience in leadership. This program helps teens develop leadership skills that they can use throughout their lives to help others. We also help our campers identify goals and develop a plan to reach those goals.

All of our leadership development programs are a valuable learning experience for any teen who wants to develop and practice their leadership skills. Our LIT program is the second step in camp leadership development. At this stage, campers will begin to have a more active role in camp and get out in front of youth campers more. Our LIT campers learn leadership at camp through team-building exercises, discussions, role play, and trainings with leadership staff.

LITs focus on the importance of being responsible for themselves and others, communicating effectively, leading by example and being trustworthy. Those LITs who receive the recommendation of their leaders will be invited to apply for a space in the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for the next summer.

CAMP DATES:

June 20-25

July 11-16

July 18-23

August 1-6

August 8-13

August 15-19*

*Final session ends on Friday rather than Saturday.

For full details on the LIT Resident Camp, including prices and registration info, click HERE.

Questions? Email us at ycamp@ymcatvidaho.org.

FULL 2011 REGISTRATION DETAILS HERE.

Summer camps are starting to fill up!

83 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Here we are at the end of March, and we're already starting to see some of our more popular summer camps fill up!

Here's the current list of full camps:

FAMILY CAMPS:

July 3-6 (Cabins)

July 3-6 (Yurts)

July 6-9 (Cabins)

(More info on Family Camps can be found HERE.)

RESIDENT CAMPS:

Female CIT Week 1 (June 20-July 2)

Female LIT Week 3 (July 11-16)

Teen Adventure: Survivor! on-site (June 27-July 2)

Male Youth Camp Week 6 (August 1-6)

(More info on Resident Camps can be found HERE.)

If one of the camps listed above was your first choice, we recommend getting on a waiting list. Sometimes a slot or two will open up due to cancellations, and if that happens and you're at the top of the list, we'll give you a call!

Questions? Email us at ycamp@ymcatvidaho.org.

FULL 2011 REGISTRATION DETAILS HERE.

Teen Adventure Camp!

84 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Y Camp has the cure for adolescent boredom this summer, and it's called Teen Adventure!

Our Teen Adventure Series (TAS) is designed to offer a different type of experience for the more adventurous camper. Campers must be ready to camp in tents and help make the adventure happen by taking on responsibilities like meal preparation, water purification and fire building.

While all TAS camps will teach basic camping skills (campsite selection and preparation, cooking with camp stoves, backpacking stoves and campfires, fire building, water purification, wilderness navigation and Leave No Trace camping skills), each particular camp focuses on a particular outdoor activity or skill.

ONSITE CAMPS:

Climb On! (June 20-25, August 15-19)

Choose Your Adventure! (July 4-9)

Fishing Frenzy! (July 11-16, August 1-6)

Survivor! (June 27-July 2, July 18-23, August 8-13)

TRAVELING CAMPS:

Amazing Race! (June 20-25, July 25-August 6)

Climb On! (July 4-9, August 8-13)

Choose Your Adventure! (July 11-16, August 15-19)

Fishing Frenzy! (June 27-July 2, July 18-23)

For full details on the Teen Adventure Series, including prices and registration info, click HERE.

Questions? Email us at ycamp@ymcatvidaho.org.

FULL 2011 REGISTRATION DETAILS HERE.

Bring a friend to camp and save money on your 2011 Resident Camp registration!

88 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Y Camp is more fun with friends, right? Well, right now, currently registered campers can save 10 percent off their 2011 Resident Camp tuition by referring a first-time camper. And they don't have to stop at one friend — campers can earn up to 50 percent off (10 percent for each friend) by referring multiple first-timers!

Whose life are you going to change?

To be eligible for the referral discount, first-time campers must register by Saturday, April 9. Be sure your friend(s) list your name in the space provide for "referral" on the registration form so you get the discount.

Questions? Email us at ycamp@ymcatvidaho.org.

FULL 2011 REGISTRATION DETAILS HERE.

Quotes from Y Camp Moms (and Dads)

89 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Following our historic Grand Opening year at YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir, we asked Y Camp Moms (and Dads) a question: In what ways do you feel our Resident Camp program was a worthwhile experience for you and your child?

The responses were amazing — and show just how Y Camp is positively the best way to change someone's life.

TODAY'S QUOTE:

"The children had a great time. It was good for them to experience being away from parents for a week."

2011 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR EVERYONE! FULL DETAILS HERE.

Quotes from Y Camp Moms (and Dads)

90 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Following our historic Grand Opening year at YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir, we asked Y Camp Moms (and Dads) a question: In what ways do you feel our Resident Camp program was a worthwhile experience for you and your child?

The responses were amazing — and show just how Y Camp is positively the best way to change someone's life.

TODAY'S QUOTE:

"He learned some excellent new skills and experienced new adventures."

2011 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR EVERYONE! FULL DETAILS HERE.

Quotes from Y Camp Moms (and Dads)

91 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Following our historic Grand Opening year at YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir, we asked Y Camp Moms (and Dads) a question: In what ways do you feel our Resident Camp program was a worthwhile experience for you and your child?

The responses were amazing — and show just how Y Camp is positively the best way to change someone's life.

TODAY'S QUOTE:

"It was a good break from Mom and Dad and provided him a bit of independence."

2011 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR EVERYONE! FULL DETAILS HERE.

Quotes from Y Camp Moms (and Dads)

94 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Following our historic Grand Opening year at YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir, we asked Y Camp Moms (and Dads) a question: In what ways do you feel our Resident Camp program was a worthwhile experience for you and your child?

The responses were amazing — and show just how Y Camp is positively the best way to change someone's life.

TODAY'S QUOTE:

"He was able to develop new friendships and improve his self-confidence."

2011 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR EVERYONE! FULL DETAILS HERE.

Quotes from Y Camp Moms (and Dads)

95 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Following our historic Grand Opening year at YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir, we asked Y Camp Moms (and Dads) a question: In what ways do you feel our Resident Camp program was a worthwhile experience for you and your child?

The responses were amazing — and show just how Y Camp is positively the best way to change someone's life.

TODAY'S QUOTE:

"She had fun, got out of the house, got to learn new skills (Pickle Ball, outdoor survival) and meet new friends."

2011 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR EVERYONE! FULL DETAILS HERE.

Quotes from Y Camp Moms (and Dads)

96 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Following our historic Grand Opening year at YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir, we asked Y Camp Moms (and Dads) a question: In what ways do you feel our Resident Camp program was a worthwhile experience for you and your child?

The responses were amazing — and show just how Y Camp is positively the best way to change someone's life.

TODAY'S QUOTE:

"This was his first camp experience and he came home with lots of wonderful stories."

2011 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR EVERYONE! FULL DETAILS HERE.

Quotes from Y Camp Moms (and Dads)

97 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Following our historic Grand Opening year at YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir, we asked Y Camp Moms (and Dads) a question: In what ways do you feel our Resident Camp program was a worthwhile experience for you and your child?

The responses were amazing — and show just how Y Camp is positively the best way to change someone's life.

TODAY'S QUOTE:

"It provided a fun and secure place for him to be away from home, meet new people and experience new things."

2011 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR EVERYONE! FULL DETAILS HERE.

Quotes from Y Camp Moms (and Dads)

98 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Following our historic Grand Opening year at YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir, we asked Y Camp Moms (and Dads) a question: In what ways do you feel our Resident Camp program was a worthwhile experience for you and your child?

The responses were amazing — and show just how Y Camp is positively the best way to change someone's life.

TODAY'S QUOTE:

"She learned a good appreciation for having a good life ... very thankful for her blessing when returning from camp."

2011 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR EVERYONE! FULL DETAILS HERE.

Quotes from Y Camp Moms (and Dads)

101 DAYS UNTIL RESIDENT CAMP!

Following our historic Grand Opening year at YMCA Camp: Horsethief Reservoir, we asked Y Camp Moms (and Dads) a question: In what ways do you feel our Resident Camp program was a worthwhile experience for you and your child?

The responses were amazing — and show just how Y Camp is positively the best way to change someone's life.

TODAY'S QUOTE:

"She had an opportunity to try something new by going away to camp."

2011 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR EVERYONE! FULL DETAILS HERE.