Mistaya 10-11Y Traditional or Gray Jay 13-day - YMCA Calgary
Mistaya 10-11Y Traditional or Gray Jay 13-day - YMCA Calgary
Mistaya 10-11Y Traditional or Gray Jay 13-day - YMCA Calgary
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<strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>Calgary</strong><br />
Camp Chief Hect<strong>or</strong> <strong>YMCA</strong><br />
Summer Camp<br />
<strong>13</strong>-DAY MISTAYA <strong>Traditional</strong> and <strong>Gray</strong> <strong>Jay</strong> Options (<strong>10</strong>-<strong>11Y</strong>) – Hect<strong>or</strong> Lodge<br />
Sample Schedule f<strong>or</strong> <strong>Mistaya</strong> <strong>13</strong>-<strong>day</strong> <strong>Traditional</strong> and <strong>Gray</strong> <strong>Jay</strong> Programs<br />
Week 1<br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY<br />
Arrive at camp!<br />
Meet your counsell<strong>or</strong>s<br />
and your co-campers<br />
11am – 12pm<br />
Name Games<br />
1:30pm – 2pm<br />
Challenge Course<br />
2pm – 3:30pm<br />
Archery<br />
3:30pm – 5pm<br />
CAMPFIRE<br />
7pm – 8pm<br />
H<strong>or</strong>se Day!<br />
Pick-up crate lunch<br />
bef<strong>or</strong>e going to the<br />
c<strong>or</strong>rals<br />
<strong>10</strong>am – 4pm<br />
Return from H<strong>or</strong>se Day<br />
Shower Time<br />
4pm – 5pm<br />
Freebie Activities and<br />
Animal Game<br />
6:30pm – 8pm<br />
Arts and Crafts<br />
<strong>10</strong>am – 11am<br />
Flying Squirrel<br />
11am – 12pm<br />
Canoeing<br />
(voyageur boat)<br />
2pm – 5pm<br />
<strong>Mistaya</strong> Activity<br />
6:30pm – 8pm<br />
BREAKFAST 8:30AM<br />
LUNCH 12:30PM<br />
SUPPER 5:30PM<br />
Stick carving<br />
<strong>10</strong>am – 11am<br />
Children’s Garden<br />
11am – 12pm<br />
Climbing Tower<br />
2pm – 3:30pm<br />
Fire Building and<br />
Campfire Cookout<br />
3:30pm – 5pm<br />
Freebie Activities and<br />
Animal Game<br />
6:30pm – 8pm<br />
APPRECIATIONS AND SNACK 8:00 – 8:30pm<br />
F<strong>or</strong>t building <strong>or</strong> Onew<strong>or</strong>d<br />
st<strong>or</strong>ies<br />
<strong>10</strong>am – 11am<br />
Low Ropes Course<br />
11am – 12pm<br />
Pool<br />
2pm – 3:30pm<br />
Creative Programming<br />
3pm – 5pm<br />
<strong>Mistaya</strong> Activity<br />
6:30pm – 8pm<br />
Perf<strong>or</strong>ming Arts and<br />
Theater Games<br />
<strong>10</strong>am – 11am<br />
Hike to Trial’s Rock and<br />
Games<br />
11am – 12pm<br />
Canoeing<br />
(tandem boats)<br />
2pm – 5pm<br />
Week 2<br />
SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY<br />
BREAKFAST 8:30AM<br />
Plan backpacking trip<br />
- What to bring<br />
- Where will we go<br />
- What will we do<br />
Leave f<strong>or</strong> 3-<strong>day</strong><br />
Backpacking trip <strong>or</strong> 4-<br />
<strong>day</strong> Trip to <strong>Gray</strong> <strong>Jay</strong><br />
Site<br />
Day of expl<strong>or</strong>ing –<br />
going on a <strong>day</strong> hike,<br />
building f<strong>or</strong>ts <strong>or</strong> dams<br />
in a small creek,<br />
helping make meals<br />
Pack up campsite, hike<br />
back to CCH<br />
(<strong>Gray</strong> <strong>Jay</strong> Trip returns)<br />
High Ropes course<br />
F<strong>or</strong>t Building<br />
LUNCH 12:30PM<br />
All Camp Day Activity<br />
2pm – 5pm<br />
Hike to Campsite<br />
Set up tents, make<br />
dinner<br />
Return to campsite<br />
Return from<br />
Backpacking trip<br />
Unpack and Showers<br />
4pm – 5pm<br />
Camp Craft (edible<br />
wilds, spear throwing,<br />
animal tracking)<br />
Creative Programming<br />
Clean-up Tipi, pack-up<br />
extra belongings and<br />
check Lost and Found<br />
3:30 – 5pm<br />
Thank you f<strong>or</strong><br />
coming to camp!<br />
SUPPER 5:30PM<br />
CAMPFIRE<br />
7pm – 8pm<br />
Expl<strong>or</strong>e the campsite<br />
and have a campfire<br />
Have a campfire, sing<br />
songs, share st<strong>or</strong>ies<br />
Freebie Activities and<br />
Animal Game<br />
6:30pm – 8pm<br />
APPRECIATIONS AND SNACK 8:00 – 8:30pm<br />
Freebie Activities and<br />
Animal Game<br />
6:30pm – 8pm<br />
Grand Council<br />
Bring a blanket!<br />
7pm – 8:30pm
<strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>Calgary</strong><br />
Camp Chief Hect<strong>or</strong> <strong>YMCA</strong><br />
Summer Camp<br />
Packing f<strong>or</strong> camp as a <strong>13</strong>-Day <strong>Mistaya</strong><br />
Our weather during the summer can range from hot, dry <strong>day</strong>s to cold rain and even snow. Evenings are typically quite cool.<br />
The examples of appropriate clothing and gear are from Mountain Equipment Coop (www.mec.ca). We find that MEC has<br />
quality, economical outdo<strong>or</strong> gear f<strong>or</strong> children. The items on our packing list can be found at other st<strong>or</strong>es as well.<br />
CAMPERS MUST BRING:<br />
Rain Jacket and Pants<br />
o Look f<strong>or</strong> a fully waterproof jacket & pant made of durable material<br />
o Rain pants are just as imp<strong>or</strong>tant as the jacket when we play outside in the rain<br />
o A great example of quality and economy: MEC Reflective Rain Jacket (youth) and MEC Rain Pants (youth).<br />
Daypack<br />
o Look f<strong>or</strong> a backpack with two straps that is used to carry daily necessities (water bottle, rain gear, extra<br />
sweater, sunscreen, camera, etc). Many campers find that they are able to use their school bags<br />
o A great example of quality and economy: MEC Expresso Daypack <strong>or</strong> MEC Bookbag Daypack.<br />
Warm Sleeping Bag<br />
o A sleeping bag will be your camper’s bedding during all of their nights at camp<br />
o The c<strong>or</strong>rect sleeping bag is rated to 0˚ Celsius, minimum. If your camper is often cold at night, they should<br />
sleep in a bag that is rated f<strong>or</strong> even colder temperatures<br />
o Look f<strong>or</strong> synthetic filling, though bulkier than down-feathers, it stays warmer when wet and is easier to<br />
clean<br />
o A great example of quality and economy: MEC Mirage sleeping bag.<br />
Sleeping Bag Compression Sac<br />
o You will almost certainly find that your camper’s sleeping bag fills most of their overnight backpack, leaving<br />
little space f<strong>or</strong> any of their other personal items, group food <strong>or</strong> group gear. Please consider purchasing a<br />
compression sac. A compression sac is a sleeping bag stuff sac that has straps on the outside to compress<br />
the bag so that it takes up less space. The compression sac will fit all of your child’s years of sleeping bags.<br />
o A great example of quality and economy: MEC Outdo<strong>or</strong> Research Ultralight Compression Sac.<br />
Please do not bring electronic devices to camp (cell phones, iPods, gaming devices, etc). Campers and staff coming to<br />
Camp Chief Hect<strong>or</strong> <strong>YMCA</strong> Summer Camp are making a choice to be in-the-moment with their group and with their<br />
surroundings. If your camper is found to have any of these items at camp, we will keep them in a locked office until the end<br />
of the camp session. Candy, money and jewellery should also not be brought to camp.<br />
Complete list of items to bring:<br />
Rain jacket AND pants<br />
Day pack<br />
Sleeping Bag<br />
Sleeping Bag Compression Sac<br />
<strong>13</strong>-<strong>day</strong> supply of underwear<br />
<strong>13</strong>-<strong>day</strong> supply of socks<br />
4 pairs of long pants<br />
4 pairs of sh<strong>or</strong>ts<br />
6 t-shirts<br />
3 long sleeved shirts
<strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>Calgary</strong><br />
Camp Chief Hect<strong>or</strong> <strong>YMCA</strong><br />
Summer Camp<br />
2 warm sweaters – fleece <strong>or</strong> wool. Example: MEC Dynamic Hoodie (youth)<br />
1 pair long underwear: tops and bottoms. Example: MEC Midweight Underwear Crew Top and Long Johns<br />
1 pair pyjamas<br />
1 bathing suit<br />
1-litre water bottle<br />
Hat that will keep the sun off the head, ears, and face<br />
Sunglasses, sunscreen, sun block lip balm, insect repellent<br />
Pillow and Blanket (extra warmth on chilly nights and f<strong>or</strong> our closing ceremony)<br />
2 towels – one f<strong>or</strong> showering and one f<strong>or</strong> swimming/waterfront<br />
Laundry bag<br />
Flashlight <strong>or</strong> headlamp<br />
Sturdy pair of shoes that can be w<strong>or</strong>n hiking and walking every <strong>day</strong> (ex. running shoes, trail shoes)<br />
Sandals<br />
Hiking boots<br />
Rubber boots<br />
Bug net – OPTIONAL – Mosquitoes and other insects live in our environment at camp and are often especially abundant<br />
in July. A bug net is hung over the bed to keep insects away during the night<br />
Camera – we recommend disposable – please write your camper’s name in permanent marker on the camera<br />
Books and w<strong>or</strong>d puzzles f<strong>or</strong> bedtime and downtime<br />
Paper, addressed envelopes and stamps<br />
A labelled zip-lock bag w<strong>or</strong>ks well f<strong>or</strong> st<strong>or</strong>ing toiletries.<br />
Toothbrush and toothpaste<br />
Soap, shampoo and conditioner (small bottles are best)<br />
Comb <strong>or</strong> brush<br />
Deod<strong>or</strong>ant<br />
Specific Outripping Equipment and Clothing – NOT REQUIRED FOR GRAY JAY OPTION<br />
□ Backpack – big enough to fit sleeping bag, a change of clothes, the following items, and a small amount of group food <strong>or</strong><br />
gear. Example: MEC Big Squeeze 2 Backpack<br />
□ Camping sleeping pad. Example: Therm-a-rest RidgeRest Sleeping Pad<br />
□ Camping/plastic plate, cup and spoon. Example: GSI Infinity <strong>or</strong> Cascadian dishes<br />
□ Warm toque and mitts<br />
□ 2 strong garbage bags to line backpack on outtrip<br />
PACKING<br />
A Rubbermaid type bin <strong>or</strong> a duffle <strong>or</strong> hockey bag w<strong>or</strong>k well f<strong>or</strong> <strong>or</strong>ganizing clothes and keeping them dry and secure in the<br />
tipi. A Rubbermaid Roughneck Tote (37.9L fits under bunk beds and 53L <strong>or</strong> 68L w<strong>or</strong>k well, too)
<strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>Calgary</strong><br />
Camp Chief Hect<strong>or</strong> <strong>YMCA</strong><br />
Summer Camp<br />
Lost and Found<br />
Please consider keeping expensive valuables and other items that would be greatly missed at home. Camp Chief<br />
Hect<strong>or</strong> <strong>YMCA</strong> is not responsible f<strong>or</strong> lost, broken <strong>or</strong> stolen items<br />
We highly recommend labelling all of your child’s items<br />
Consider sending a list of packed items with your camper that they can double check as they pack to go home.<br />
Camp Chief Hect<strong>or</strong> <strong>YMCA</strong> is happy to keep, f<strong>or</strong> 2 weeks following each session, labelled lost & found items such as<br />
backpacks, water bottles, pairs of shoes, quality clothing, and rain gear. Please contact us at 403-673-3858 ext 223 with a<br />
description of the lost item. We will contact you if it has been found. Items such as socks and toiletries will not be kept.<br />
Other inf<strong>or</strong>mation available at our website including the following topics<br />
Homesickness and preparing f<strong>or</strong> camp<br />
Camper Medical Inf<strong>or</strong>mation and Transp<strong>or</strong>tation at CampFax Family Zone<br />
(must be completed at least 2 weeks pri<strong>or</strong> to your child’s camp start date)<br />
Safety and Risk Management<br />
Communicating with your camper<br />
Please contact Doug Saul if you have any questions about <strong>13</strong>-Day <strong>Mistaya</strong> camp programs <strong>or</strong> inf<strong>or</strong>mation listed here:<br />
dsaul@calgary.ymca.ca <strong>or</strong> 403-673-3858 ext 301.
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