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Pathfinders
Caring ... Honesty ... Respect ... Responsibility

Fun, friendship, and character development in a safe outdoor environment, all guided by positive role models specially trained to meet the needs of young campers.

"This was our son's first camp experience and it was awesome! He loved his counselors also. I felt he came home with a new sense of independence."

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Pathfinders Description
Under the guidance of counselors who enjoy working with young campers and are specially trained to meet their needs, Pathfinders get extra support during their camp stay. While in the Pathfinders program, boys and girls have the opportunity to grow both as individuals and as members of their peer group. Cabin groups live, work, and play together, enjoying activities as a group while learning to respect each other's differences. Each camper also embarks on an individual journey in three camptivity classes that change each week and two hours of free choice activities daily.

From morning "reflections" to bedtime "taps talks" campers grow in sprit, mind, and body, learning YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in a supportive setting. Evening activities bring all cabin groups together to enjoy campfires and large-group games. Two-week sessions include all-camp team activities mid-session that stress participation and cooperation over winning.

Entering third graders may attend Sessions 1 and 5. The oldest Pathfinders may be placed in the youngest Main Camp cabins if there are more Pathfinders than Pathfinder cabins.

Dates, Capacity, Eligibility, and Pricing
The dates and fees listed below are correct for 2012

Session 1, Sun June 10 to Sat June 16 (7 days)
     12 Cabins, each with 2 Counselors and 10-11 Campers
     Entering Grades 3, 4, or 5
     Fee: $805 ($670 for Members of any YMCA)

Session 2, Sun June 17 to Fri June 29 (13 days)
     6 Cabins, each with 2 Counselors and 10-11 Campers
     Entering Grades 4 or 5
     Fee: $1365 ($1135 for Members of any YMCA)

Session 3, Sun July 1 to Fri July 13 (13 days)
     5 Cabins, each with 2 Counselors and 10-11 Campers
     Entering Grades 4 or 5
     Fee: $1245 ($1035 for Members of any YMCA)

Session 4, Sun July 15 to Fri July 27 (13 days)
     4 Cabins, each with 2 Counselors and 10-11 Campers
     Entering Grades 4 or 5
     Fee: $1365 ($1135 for Members of any YMCA)

Session 5, Sun July 29 to Fri Aug 10 (13 days)
     6 Cabins, each with 2 Counselors and 10-11 Campers
     Entering Grades 3, 4, or 5
     Fee: $1185 ($985 for Members of any YMCA)

Session 6, Sun Aug 12 to Fri Aug 17 (6 days)
     6 Cabins, each with 2 Counselors and 10-11 Campers
     Entering Grades 4, or 5
     Fee:* $805 ($670 for Members of any YMCA)

*Campers returning to from 2012 Sessions 1, 2, 3, or 4 will receive discounted rates:
     Fee: $625 ($520 for Members of any YMCA)

Program content is the same across 13-day sessions.
Price incentives help equalize enrollment.


Scholarships and monthly payment plans are available.
See the Registration Form for more information.


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