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2011 Summer Camp Information
Gymnastics, Rock Climbing, Cheerleading & Dance
The Venice Branch of the South County Family YMCA is proud to host a 10,000 square foot, air-conditioned center that houses the gymnastics, cheerleading, and rock climbing summer programs. Dance takes place in the 2 studios adjacent to the gymnastics center.
The staff at the YMCA has worked hard to provide a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for our summer programs. This is mirrored through the teaching philosophy that every participant is given the opportunity to reach his or her potential though professional instruction, respect for safety, and a positive atmosphere. All our instructors are CPR/First Aid certified.
Half day participants will be split up into groups based on age and skill level. Full day campers will be split up into Morning or Afternoon groups based on numbers and ability, then split into groups based on age and skill.
All FULL DAY campers may participate in pizza lunch on Wednesdays & Subway lunch on Fridays for an additional fee. A “brown bag” lunch is available daily through the YMCA for $4.00.
Registration Instructions:
- Online: Register and pay online; however, you must download the Summer Camper Information Card and return to the gymnastics office
- In-person: Come to the YMCA front desk or the Gymnastics & Dance pro-shop, fill out the appropriate forms (Registration Form and Summer Camper Information Card) and pay by check, cash or credit card (Mastercard/Visa/Discover)
- Mail: Download both the Registration Form and Summer Camper Information Card and mail with check to: Venice YMCA c/o Michelle Guy, 701 Center Road, Venice, FL, 34239
Registration and payment for each week is due the Wednesday prior to each week. A $25 service fee will apply to late registrations.
GYMNASTICS Camp offered Summer Weeks 1 - 11
Many aspects of gymnastics are included in these fun-filled days of camp. Professional instruction on gymnastics apparatus includes:
(9) balance beams, Foam Block Pit, Rope Swing, Elite Uneven Bars, Progressive Skill Equipment, Vault Table, Star Bar System, (3) Spring Tumbling Floors, (2) “Tumbl Traks”, High Bar, Bounce House
Proper gymnastics attire is required: Girls wear a leotard with hair pulled back tightly. Boys wear a t-shirt or tank top and shorts with an elastic waist. Absolutely NO jeans and/or shorts with zippers. (Gymnastics apparel such as leotards, shorts, and shirts available in pro-shop located in the gymnastics/dance area.)
FULL DAY CAMP
- Ages: Boys and Girls Grades 1st – 8th
- Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00-5:00 (free early drop-off at 7:00 and late pick-up until 6:00)
- Cost: $110 mbr per week/ $165 nmbr per week
- Weeks offered: All weeks (1 – 11)
HALF DAY CAMP
- Ages: Boys and Girls Grades 1st– 8th
- Hours: Monday - Friday choose from AM 9:30-12:30 or PM 1:30-4:30
- Cost: $70 mbr per week/ $105 nmbr per week
- Weeks offered: All weeks (1 – 11)
ROCK CLIMBING Camp offered Summer Weeks 1 - 11
Many aspects of rock climbing are introduced and mastered during this week long camp. Harness safety, vertical and horizontal climbing techniques, belaying, repelling, and team building skills will all be introduced and mastered. Every Thursday campers will take a field trip to the YMCA Alpine Tower at the Englewood Branch. Return time 4:30 pm.
Proper climbing attire is required. Girls and boys wear a t-shirt or tank top and shorts with elastic waist. Absolutely NO jeans and shorts with zippers and buttons. Rock climbing shoes or scuba type beach shoes recommended. Having one’s own harness is beneficial. See www.REI.com to order harness.
FULL DAY CAMP
- Ages: Boys and Girls Grades 1st – 8th
- Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00 (free early drop-off at 7:00 and late pick-up until 6:00)
- Cost: $110 mbr per week/ $165 nmbr per week
- Weeks offered: All weeks (1 – 11)
HALF DAY CAMP
- Ages: Boys and Girls Grades 1st– 8th
- Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Cost: $70 mbr per week/ $105 nmbr per week
- Weeks offered: All weeks (1 – 11)
CHEERLEADING Camp offered Summer Weeks 2, 6, 9
This camp teaches the athleticism of the sport of cheerleading while having fun in a stimulating environment. Cheerleading instructors cover levels from beginner to advanced tumbling, stunting and jumps. A dance, full-length cheers and chants will be taught to “blow” the crowd away.
Participants will be split up into groups based on age & skill level. Skills taught will be based on the experience and level of individual.
Proper cheer attire is required: Girls wear a t-shirt tucked into cheer shorts with socks and white cheer shoes. Hair must be pulled back tightly out of the face. Boys wear t-shirt or tank top and shorts with elastics waist. Absolutely NO jeans and/or shorts with zippers and buttons.
FULL DAY CAMP
- Ages: Boys and Girls Grades 1st – 8th
- Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00 (free early drop-off at 7:00 and late pick-up until 6:00)
- Cost: $110 mbr per week/ $165 nmbr per week
- Weeks offered: 2, 6, 9
HALF DAY CAMP
- Ages: Boys and Girls Grades 1st– 8th
- Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Cost: $70 mbr per week/ $105 nmbr per week
- Weeks offered: 2, 6, 9
DANCE Camp offered Summer Weeks 3, 8
Many aspects of dance are included in these fun-filled days of camp. Professional instruction in techniques such as ballet, hip-hop & jazz.
Proper Dance Shoes required: ballet shoes and hip-hop shoes
Proper dance attire is required: Girls wear leotards and tights. Hair must be pulled back tightly, out of the face. (Leotards can be purchased in pro-shop located in the gymnastics/dance area.)
Boys wear a t-shirt or tank top and shorts with elastic waist. Absolutely NO jeans and/or shorts with zippers and buttons.
FULL DAY CAMP
- Ages: Boys and Girls Grades 1st – 8th
- Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00 (free early drop-off at 7:00 and late pick-up until 6:00)
- Cost: $110 mbr per week/ $165 nmbr per week
- Weeks offered: 3, 8
HALF DAY CAMP
- Ages: Boys and Girls Grades 1st– 8th
- Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Cost: $70 mbr per week/ $105 nmbr per week
- Weeks offered: 3, 8
Preschoolers in Motion Camp offered Summer Weeks 1, 4, 7, 10
This camp is for 3, 4 & 5 year olds. With the use of the gymnastics center and its instructors, these young campers will be exercising through gymnastics & dance, playing movement games, and working on fine motor skills. Child MUST be potty-trained.
- Ages: 3, 4 & 5 year olds
- Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30-12:00 pm
- Cost: $60 mbrs per week/ $90 nmbr per week
- Weeks offered: 1, 4, 7, 10
Feel free to call the Gymnastics & Dance staff with any questions!
Michelle Guy, Department Director
(941) 375-9121
