program guide - YMCA Calgary

4YMCA CalgaryCamp Chief hector YMCASaturday Saturday Sunday9:45am – 12noon 1:45pm – 4pm 9:45am – 12noon6Y – 11Y Horseback riding – arena ride Horseback riding – arena ride Horseback riding – arena ride10Y and up Horseback riding – trail ride Horseback riding – trail ride Horseback riding – trail ride6Y+ or closely supervised by a parent Canoeing Canoeing5Y and up Climbing Tower Climbing Tower Climbing Tower10Y and up Team Swing Team Swing10Y and up High Ropes High Ropes8Y – 9Y Explorers Explorers Explorers6Y – 7Y Discoverers Discoverers Discoverers3Y – 5Y Adventure Seekers Adventure Seekers Adventure SeekersExplorersage: 8Y – 9YA variety of activities will be led by YMCA staff such as Voyageur canoeing, fort-building, lowropes.Discoverersage: 6Y – 7YThis program is offered for children 6-7 years of age. YMCA Staff will run appropriate activitiessuch as a scavenger hunt and low ropes for these children while parents and older siblings areparticipating in their activities.High Ropesage: 10Y and upThe high ropes course is a series of poles and wires which form an aerial obstacle course. Highropes elements provide a wide range of challenges. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory for thisactivity. Climbing harnesses and helmets will be provided.Horseback Riding – trail rideage: 10Y and UpParticipants will start in a corral learning how to mount their horses. The group will continue tothe arena for a short lesson in basic riding skills. When participants are comfortable the groupwill head out on a trail ride of approximately 45 minutes. Boots with a 1” heel are required(rubber boots work well) and will be provided if needed. Riders will be required to show controlof their horse BEFORE going on the trail ride. Participants that have balance and/or coordinationconcerns due to previous injuries, arthritis or excessive weight may be deemed unfit to ride bythe Horse Director.Team Swingage: 10Y and upThe Team Swing is an activity at our Higher Ground area. Participants are harnessed andattached to aerial cables for a wonderful “swing” experience. Closed-toe shoes are mandatoryfor this activity. Climbing harnesses and helmets will be provided.Horseback Riding – Arena Rideage: 6Y – 11YDuring an arena ride, children 6-11 years old will be given the opportunity to ride in one ofour arenas. They will learn some basic riding skills, but the emphasis is placed on learning toride through playing games. Participants will also learn about brushing and working aroundthe horses. Boots with a 1” heel are required (rubber boots work well) and will be providedif needed. Parents are welcome to watch their children ride from outside the arena. Parentalsupervision may be required for participants under 10 years.The descriptions in this program guide are only a synopsis. Please review our Camp Descriptions and Risk Awareness documents at YMCACalgary.org for a full description.4YMCACalgary.org