Overview

Camp Siku (Kiswahili for “day”) formerly known as “Summer Day Camp at the YMCA.”  All of the activities that will take place during the summer are based on a weekly theme.  It is the goal of this group to expose the campers to a variety of activities and experiences daily.  In doing so, the activities will provide a level of supervision and structure that will offer many different challenges during the week.  All summer long, camp runs from 6:30am until 6:00pm.  Camp Siku is a DHS licensed facility.

Field Trips

There are also local and out of town field trips.  There is a field trip permission slip in the camp registration packet—this permission slip states that the YMCA is allowed to transport your child to the Lawton Family YMCA for swim time ONLY.  Weekly field trips will each require their own permission slips since each field trip varies significantly.   No child will be allowed to leave on a field trip without the proper permission form for each trip signed by a parent or legal guardian. FIELD TRIP COSTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE CAMP REGISTRATION COST FOR 2012 - *Refunds/Discounts will not be given for field trips that your camper misses.

Camp Themes

Camp projects, games, crafts, and activities are all based around a central theme each week. While some activities, like swimming, will always remain the same, other activities like the art projects and field trips, will change each week depending on the theme.

 

ALOHA!
**May 29-June 1
Start off your summer with a fantastic week-long Luau & Hula Party!

GERONIMOooo...
June 4– June 8
Everyone will have a great time while touring the Indian City in Anadarko!

JOUSTERS & JESTERS
June 11– June 15
Train like a knight, play like a jester during our Medieval Themed camp!

LIONS, TIGERS, & BEARS
June 18- June 22
Campers will have an awesome time learning about all kinds of animals on their field trip to the Oklahoma City Zoo! 

TAKE A BOW
June 25-June 29
Join us in putting on the first ever camp play!  With sets, props, and the finest actors around, YOU!

CAMP vs. WILD
**July 2– July 6 
Conquer the elements and battle the other camp groups during this challenging & “rugged” outdoor week!

CONTESTANT’S ROW
July 9-July 13
“Come On Down…” Campers will get a chance to play some of their favorite TV Game Shows—such as “Minute To Win It!”

SECRET AGENT
July 16-  July 20
Unveil your inner spy this week as campers solve mysteries & even get in a few rounds of Laser Tag!

SOAKIN’ WET
July 23-July 27
Right when the summer is at its hottest—campers are going to love going to Castaway Cove in Wichita Falls, TX!

SPORTS & GAMES
July 30- August 3
Kickball, walleyball, bowling, and MORE! —What else could you ask for?! 

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
August 6– August10
Experience Hollywood at its finest with a chance to create your own film & even take a glamorous trip to the movies! 

BON APPÉTIT
**August 13– August 16
Get ready to return to school with some awesome & healthy after school snacks you can even make at home!

 

Typical Camp Day

· Pre-Camp (“Before Care”)
· Devotion (Camp Opening)
· Small group activities
· Lunch (Brought From Home)
· Large Group Activities
· Swimming
· Assembly (closing ceremony)
· Post-Camp (“After Care”)

Specialized Classes

We now offer specialized classes, exclusively for Camp Siku campers.  For a small additional cost, your child can sign up to take swim lessons at the Y.  We will provide transportation, supervision, and instruction! 

Camp Swim Lessons

Your child can learn how to swim at the Y, and all you need to do is sign them up!  We are offering 4 session dates throughout the summer.  Each 2 week session includes six 45 minute swim lessons.  Camp swim lessons are open Camp Siku campers of all ages, (while they are enrolled in camp) but there is a strict class size of 9 campers.  For more information, pick up a Summer Camp Guide at the front desk, available March 16th! 

Sign up early to reserve your camper’s spot in the pool! 

 

Camp Siku Fees:
· Registration Fee       $35/child
· YMCA Members        $90/week
· Non-Members          $105/week
· Deposit                  $10/week
10% Multiple Child Discount

2012 CAMP SIKU COST INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION & ANY CAMP FIELD TRIPS!

Each week must be paid in full by the Wednesday prior to your child attending camp. Payments made Thursday-Sunday for the following week wil incur an additional $10 late payment fee. Please bring your receipt with you when you sign your child in on Monday morning if you pay Thursday-Sunday.

CAMP PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE AT THE LAWTON FAMILY YMCA - NO MONEY WILL BE ACCEPTED AT HOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2012 Camp Siku

 

2012 SUMMER CAMP LOCATION - Howell Elementary School (2402 SW "E" Ave.)

Payments will always be made at the Lawton Family YMCA - regardless of the camp's current location. Please bring your receipt with you when you sign your child in on Monday morning if you pay Thursday-Sunday to guarantee that your child is allowed into camp.