Camp Wood YMCA Message to Parents

DEAR PARENTS,

Camp Wood YMCA invites your child to share the summer of 2010 with us. Since 1916, Camp Wood YMCA has been providing high-quality camping programs in a caring family environment. We provide a safe experience that fosters healthy decision making, lasting friendships, learning new skills and strengthening values.

Our program takes place in the heart of The Flint Hills. Camp Wood sits atop the Cottonwood River Valley and features 630 acres of Kansas Tallgrass Prairie. At Camp Wood your child will build memories that last a lifetime and also become more appreciative of nature and grow in creativity and awareness of the world around them.

Our committed staff serve as positive role models for your children. They are carefully selected and highly trained to help your child’s skill development and personal growth. Our highly supervised, small-group atmosphere ensures each camper reaches his or her potential.

There are many friendships and special memories to be made at Camp Wood YMCA. Join us and become a part of the Camp Wood Family!

Respectfully yours,
Ken Wold, Executive Director

The Wold Family
Front row: Mollie, Ken,
"Woody", Anna
Back row: Alec, Aaron, Nate

Objectives of...

To help youth develop a faith and philosophy for daily living based on Christian principles of…Caring - Respect - Honesty - Responsibility
To build self confidence in youth through a small group atmosphere.
To extend opportunities to accept responsibilities, exert leadership, and serve others.
To encourage the development of outdoor skills.
To provide opportunities for fun and adventure.

At Camp Wood YMCA we are committed to continually providing a quality camp experience for your child. A well trained, enthusiastic staff will assist in providing a well-rounded camp experience. Summer staff members are carefully screened and chosen based on their maturity, skills, enthusiasm, and passion for being a strong role model for children. Counselors come from a variety of colleges and most are students of education, social work or recreation. In addition, we have highly qualified and specialized staff for each activity area to ensure campers are provided the best experience possible. Most important, our staff understands and values young people and are committed to helping campers develop in a positive way.

Safety is NUMBER ONE at Camp Wood
We make health and safety a prime concern. All staff is certified in CPR and First Aid, and our waterfront director is Water Safety Instructor Certified. A registered nurse lives on camp and a local doctor always is on call. We emphasize prevention by supervising each activity closely.

Camp Medical Staff
If you are a Kansas Licensed RN or MD you are invited to join our staff for any number of one-week sessions. For each week worked, you will receive camp scholarships or a salary plus room and board! Learn about the Camp Nurse Position available by calling our office.

Save money on your camp experience... Recruiter Club
Returning campers can become a part of this club by recruiting a new camper to attend summer camp. As a recruiter you will receive $15 off your summer camp fee for each camper recruited who attends camp. Be sure you and your friend both fill out the Recruiter Club section on the registration form. The Recruiter will be recognized and receive a Recruiter Club gift during the camp session. This discount does not apply to families.

Hold a Camp Wood Showing
If you would like to have assistance in recruiting campers, Camp Wood Staff would like to help. Our staff is willing to provide a “showing” in your home for neighbors, friends and relatives to let them know about Camp Wood and the programs offered. All families agreeing to hold a showing will receive $30 off any 2009 camp session.