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Dates & Rates | Day Camp Ihduhapi
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Day Camp Location:
Day Camp Ihduhapi
3425 Ihduhapi Road
Loretto, MN 55357
Wee Backpackers #
4 & 5 years old, including campers entering kindergarten in fall, 2010
Fee: $185/week
Weeks of June 14 – September 3
Start your preschooler’s love affair with the great outdoors by en
rolling him or her in Wee Backpackers! From the moment campers arrive each day, counselors guide them through Traditional Camp experiences such as hiking, nature study, canoeing, swimming, archery, and arts and crafts. They will have opportunities to savor the wonderful flavors of outdoor cookouts, sing songs, tell stories, meet new friends, and more. All activities are geared to show your preschool camper the wonders of camp. Wee Backpackers is carried out under the watchful eye of counselors trained to meet the needs of young campers.
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 Day Camp
Entering grades 1 – 6 in fall, 2010
Fee: $185/week
Weeks of June 14 – September 3
Imagine yourself as a bold explorer hiking through wooded trails, studying the wonders of nature, and canoeing along lake shores under the leadership of well-trained staff. Exciting activities include archery, canoeing, swimming, fort building, camp crafts, and group games! Share your adventures with your family during family night!
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Horse Camp Programs #
Come experience the joys of horseback riding at Horse Camp! Day Camp Ihduhapi riding programs are progressively structured to provide campers with a fun experience of interacting with gentle horses. Instructors are trained in horsemanship and carefully match the experience level of the child with an appropriate horse. Instruction is provided at the staging area and on the horses.
Safety is our top priority at Horse Camp. For all horse programs, we require that participants wear heeled shoes or boots. Long pants and protective helmets are required of all participants. Helmets will be provided by camp. Our horse camp is a progressive recreational riding program and is not intended to replace formal riding lessons.
Alternative programs may be planned if weather conditions such as extreme heat, rain, or wind jeopardize the safety of campers or horses.
Colts – Introductory level
Entering grades 2 – 6 in fall, 2010
Fee: $245/week
Weeks of June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9 and August 23
Colts is a one-hour-per-day introductory program for children with little experience around horses. First-time riders will build confidence and skills while learning the basics of western horseback riding. Instruction includes safety, leading, mounting, dismounting, reining, and basic ring riding. The remainder of the day is spent in Traditional Camp activities.
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Buckaroos – Intermediate level
Entering grades 3 – 6 in fall, 2010
Previous Colts experience required.
Fee: $245/week
Weeks of June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2 and August 16
Buckaroos is an intermediate program for campers with at least one year of riding experience. One hour of daily instruction includes a basic skill review, intermediate ring riding and trotting. The remainder of the day is spent in Traditional Camp activities. By week’s end, many groups may have the opportunity to enjoy a scenic pasture/trail ride.
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Specialty Camp #
Archery Camp
Entering grades 3 – 6 in fall, 2010
Fee: $215/week
Weeks of June 21, June 28, August 2 and August 23
While learning the fundamentals of archery, campers examine equipment close-up, identify the parts of the bow and arrow, and learn about the science behind drawing the bow and releasing the arrow. Instructors will show the proper grip, stance, and aim alignment to use while approaching the target. Campers will discover their ‘eye dominance’, the first step in becoming a skilled archer. Equipment will be provided.
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Junior Angler Fishing Camp
Entering grades 3 – 6 in fall, 2010
Fee: $215/week
Maximum one week per child
Weeks of June 21, July 26 and August 16
Don’t let this camp be “the one that got away!” Lake Independence provides the scene for dock fishing fun using the catchand- release method. The highlight of the week is fishing from the pontoon on Independence. Bait is provided. Bring your own fishing poles and tackle or we can provide them for you. With some luck, campers will bring home pictures of their “trophies!”
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Challenge Course Climbing Camp
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall, 2010
Fee: $215/week
Maximum one week per child
Weeks of June 28, July 12, July 19 and August 9
Strike out in a bold adventure in our Challenge Course Camp! You’ll test your strength, strategy, and skill on our High Ropes Course, Initiatives Course and a variety of high elements. Learn and use basic climbing skills, belay techniques, knot tying, and climbing safety. Fun team challenge initiatives will aid in a successful climb. Two hours a day will be spent on the Challenge Course with the remainder of the day spent doing Traditional Day Camp activities.
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Teen Specialty#
Leaders-in-Training
Entering grades 7 – 9 in fall, 2010
Fee: $370/two-week session
Weeks of July 12 – 19 (single two-week session)
Rise to the challenge of Leaders-in-Training camp and discover the leadership qualities within you! LITs will learn and develop camp skills needed to lead camper activities, including personal development through confidence building and responsibility management, as well as group development through activity planning and event organization. Then, you’ll have opportunities to shadow counselors of younger campers and assist staff in their camp activities. Come experience camp from a whole new perspective!
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YMCA Camp Ihduhapi Bus Schedule#
Transportation Information
The YMCA provides safe and reliable transportation each day for our campers to begin their adventure! Bus stop locations are available throughout the summer from area locations listed below. Transportation is provided by YMCA-owned vans, leased vans, and buses. All drivers have completed special training.
Please select only one bus stop for your child’s pick-up and drop-off location on the registration form; camp buses stop only at locations listed on the schedule below. Traffic congestion and road construction may slightly affect actual times but we do ask that you be on time because your delay will affect other campers.
Please note that bus sites are not supervised before pick-up or after drop-off times. Children not picked up within 5 minutes of the scheduled drop-off time by an adult will be brought back to Day Camp Ihduhapi.
MAPLE BUS Offered weeks of June 14, June 21, July 12, July19, Aug 9, Aug 16 and Aug 30
Pick-up Time Location: Pick-up/Drop-off Drop-off Time
8:00 a.m. Hanover Elementary, 274 LaBeauxe Ave, Hanover 5:00 p.m.
8:20 a.m. Rush Creek Elem., 8801 Co. Rd. 101, Maple Grove 4:45 p.m.
8:40 a.m. Medina Entertainment Ctr, 500 Highway 55, Medina 4:20 p.m.
9:00 a.m. Arrive at Camp Ihduhapi, 3425 Ihduhapi Rd, Loretto 4:00 p.m.
OAK BUS Offered weeks of June 28, July 5, July 26, Aug 2 and Aug 23
Pick-up Time Location: Pick-up/Drop-off Drop-off Time
8:05 a.m. Buffalo Middle School, 214 1st Ave NE, Buffalo 4:55 p.m.
8:30 a.m. Rockford Elem. School, 7650 Rebecca Trail (CR 50), Rockford 4:30 p.m.
8:45 a.m. Delano Elem. School, 678 Tiger Dr, Delano 4:15 p.m.
9:00 a.m. Arrive at Camp Ihduhapi, 3425 Ihduhapi Rd, Loretto 4:00 p.m.
Before and After Care
For your convenience and peace of mind, our Before and After Care provides your camper with supervised activities prior to and following the end of the program day. Choose from the drop off and pick up times below that best suit your childcare needs.
Drop off: 7 – 9 a.m.
Pick up: 4 – 6 p.m.
Weekly Fee: $30 for Before and After Camp Care
Day Camp Location:
Day Camp Ihduhapi
3425 Ihduhapi Road
Loretto, MN 55357
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