Develop a greater passion for the things you love, or try something new at a specialty camp!
Let your imagination soar as you discover your artistic side in our Arts and Crafts Camp! Express yourself through a variety of projects that may include: sketching, story telling with cartoons or puppets, watercolors or paints, nature collages, weaving a potholder or placemat, papier maché, picture frames, candle holders, necklaces and bracelets, mural painting, and much more! Create your very own masterpieces that you can take home to enjoy!
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Angler Fishing Camp
Entering grades 3 – 6 in fall, 2010
Members: $190/week
Program Participants: $210/week
Weeks of June 14, June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 and August 23
Don’t let this camp be “the one that got away!” We will travel to Prior Lake’s Sand Point Beach to fish off the wooden fishing pier. At Camp Kici Yapi we practice catch-and-release, but with some luck, campers will bring home pictures of their “trophies!” Bait, tackle and fishing poles are provided at camp!
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Outdoor Living Skills
Entering grades 3 – 6 in fall, 2010
Members: $185/week
Program Participants: $205/week
Weeks of June 14, June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 and August 23
Develop your outdoor living skills with this exciting, hands-on specialty camp! Discover the finer points of preparing for your next big outdoor adventure. Campers will develop orienteering skills using a map and compass and learn about plant and animal identification. Campers will also learn a variety of useful camping skills including building a fire, camp shelters, knot tying, campfire cooking and more!
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Day Camp Extreme Adventure
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall, 2010
Members: $255/week
Program Participants: $275/week
Weeks of June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 and August 23
Looking for some radical new experiences this summer? Kick it up a notch with a week of Extreme Adventure! Each week focuses on challenging activities designed to get you out of your comfort zone and into an unforgettable adventure! Build your self-confidence and learn valuable skills through both full- and half-day activities such as skateboarding at the YMCA Tri-City Skate Park and rock climbing at Taylors Falls. The remainder of the day will be spent enjoying traditional camp activities. Take the “extreme” challenge this summer and watch your confidence soar to new heights!
Enrollment is limited to 12 campers per session. Campers need to provide their own helmet, elbow and knee pads.
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Climbing Camp
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall, 2010
Members: $255/week
Program Participants: $275/week
Weeks of June 21, July 12 and August 16
Strike out in a bold adventure of rock climbing in our Climbing Camp! Test your strength and skill against the climbing tower and bouldering wall at Kici Yapi. Campers will learn about basic climbing, belay techniques, and climbing safety. Team-building and low-initiative activities will aid in a successful climb.
Enrollment is limited to 12 campers per session.
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Horse Camp Programs#
Come experience the joys of horseback riding at Horse Camp! Day Camp Kici Yapi 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.
Safety is our top priority at Horse Camp. For all horse programs, we recommend that participants wear heeled leather shoes or boots. Long pants and protective helmets are required of all participants. Helmets will be provided by the 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 – 1-Hour Program, Introductory Level
Entering grades 2 – 6 in fall, 2010
Members: $245/week
Program Participants: $265/week
June 14 – September 3
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 trail rides. The remainder of the day is spent in traditional camp activities.
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Wranglers – 1-Week Session, Advanced Level
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall, 2010
Members: $265/session
Program Participants: $295/session
June 14 – September 3
In Wranglers, experienced riders spend ten hours per week in advanced riding instruction including mounting, trotting, and ring work. Riders also learn about proper horse care such as feeding, grooming, and saddling. Wrangler riders will also have the opportunity to enjoy scenic trail rides.
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Circle Y Camp – 2-Week Session, Advanced Level
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall, 2010
Members: $515/session
Program Participants: $555/session
Weeks of June 14, July 5, July 26 and August 16
In Circle Y Camp, experienced riders spend ten hours per week in advanced riding instruction including mounting, trotting and ring work. Riders also learn about proper horse care such as feeding, grooming, and saddling. Circle Y riders will enjoy scenic trail rides and showcase their skills in a special horse show at designated family nights.
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Teen Specialty Camps#
Developing leadership qualities and abilities are important life-long ingredients that help build character within the YMCA’s framework of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Our leadership camps develop the total person – spirit, mind, and body – through a variety of service projects, hands-on activities and team-building exercises. Our leaders of tomorrow begin with our youth of today!
Leaders-in-Training
Entering grades 7 – 8 in fall, 2010
Members: $355/three weeks
Program Participants: $380/three weeks
Weeks of June 14, July 5, July 26 and August 16
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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Day Camp Kici Yapi Before and After Care
For your convenience and peace of mind, our Before and After Care provides the camper with supervised activities prior to and following the end of the program day.
Drop off: 6:15 a.m. – 9 a.m. (subject to change)
Pick up: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Fee: $30/week per child for Before and/or After Camp Care
Before and After Care will be available in the communities of Downtown Minneapolis, South Minneapolis; Blaisdell; Edina; Richfield; Shakopee, Prior Lake and Eden Prairie.
Day Camp Kici Yapi Transportation#
Camp Kici Yapi is located on Pike Lake Trail in Prior Lake, Minnesota. For more information, please call the Southdale YMCA at 952-835-2567.
For the convenience of camp families, 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 elementary schools and other sites. Transportation is provided by buses. All drivers have completed special training and are provided by the bus leasing company.
Day Camp Kici Yapi Area Bus Stop Locations will be available Spring 2010
• Transportation is provided each day, to and from camp.
• Specific bus schedule times will be sent to you ten days before your child’s session begins.
• Pick-up times are between 8 and 9 a.m.
• Drop-off times are between 4 and 5 p.m.
Please Note: Bus schedules vary from week to week, so if your child is signed up for more than one week of camp, be sure to check the times for that specific week. See bus listings below for the bus stop that is most convenient for you.
** Parent handbooks will have bus information.
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