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YMCA CalgaryCamp Chief Hector YMCASummer CampWeek 2SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYFLAG RAISING AND TABLE SETTERS 8:15AM BREAKFAST 8:30AMfirst morning block starts at 10am, second block starts at 11amARTS & CRAFTSARCHERYHIGH ROPESCOURSEGARDEN andFARM FRIENDSDAY HIKETo Barrier Lake orLookoutPERFORMINGARTS (dramagames)SILLY RELAY RACESand GAMESCAMP CRAFT (ex.making walkingsticks or firebuildingor makingbannock ormaking tea)Parents arrive forpick-up/ridebuses back toCalgary10am – 12pmALL CAMP DAY!REFLECTIONSTABLE SETTERS 12:15PM LUNCH 12:30PMfirst afternoon block starts at 2pm, second block starts at 3:30pmBag LunchCANOEINGBag LunchLOW ROPES and Tandem BoatsTEAM SWINGTRAVERSE WALLPOOL TIME andShowersKANANASKIN orALL-CAMPCAMPFIRETABLE SETTERS 5:15PMANIMAL GAMEAND OTHERFREEBIE ACTIVITYOPTIONSShowersSUPPER 5:30PMKANANASKINSECTION ACTIVITY– ex. ScavengerHuntSNACK AND APPRECIATIONS 8:15PMBEDTIME 9:30PMLetters andBracelet-Makingat Trial’s RockTIPI GROUPCAMPFIREPACK and CLEANUP TIPIWARM FUZZIESShowersKANANASKINCAMPFIREGRAND COUNCILThank you forcoming to CampChief HectorYMCA!Packing for camp as a 13-Day KananaskinThe examples of appropriate clothing and gear are from Mountain Equipment Coop (www.mec.ca). We find that MEC hasquality, economical outdoor gear for children. The items on our packing list can be found at other stores as well.Weather and Clothing NOTE: Flowing through the rugged badlands, this river is home to a range of weather conditions –sometimes hail and heavy rain, sometimes heat and sun. Please be sure to bring the clothing and equipment listed that willhelp a camper stay comfortable throughout their journey.CAMPERS MUST BRING:Rain Jacket and Pantso Look for a fully waterproof jacket & pant made of durable materialo Rain pants are just as important as the jacket when we play outside in the raino A great example of quality and economy: MEC Reflective Rain Jacket (youth) and MEC Rain Pants (youth).Daypacko Look for a backpack with two straps that is used to carry daily necessities (water bottle, rain gear, extrasweater, sunscreen, camera, etc). Many campers find that they are able to use their school bagso A great example of quality and economy: MEC Expresso Daypack or MEC Bookbag Daypack.
YMCA CalgaryCamp Chief Hector YMCASummer CampWarm Sleeping Bago A sleeping bag will be your camper’s bedding during all of their nights at campo The correct sleeping bag is rated to 0˚ Celsius, minimum. If your camper is often cold at night, they shouldsleep in a bag that is rated for even colder temperatureso Look for synthetic filling, though bulkier than down-feathers, it stays warmer when wet and is easier tocleano A great example of quality and economy: MEC Mirage sleeping bag.Sleeping Bag Compression Saco You will almost certainly find that your camper’s sleeping bag fills most of their overnight backpack, leavinglittle space for any of their other personal items, group food or group gear. Please consider purchasing acompression sac. A compression sac is a sleeping bag stuff sac that has straps on the outside to compressthe bag so that it takes up less space. The compression sac will fit all of your child’s years of sleeping bags.o A great example of quality and economy: MEC Outdoor Research Ultralight Compression Sac.Special for Red Deer River (sun and heat protection):o Light-coloured, light fabric long-sleeve shirt (light cotton is recommended)o Light-coloured, light fabric long pants (light cotton is recommended)o Wide-brim sun hat (Yes = wide straw hat; No = baseball cap)o SPF 60 sunscreenPlease do not bring electronic devices to camp (cell phones, iPods, gaming devices, etc). Campers and staff coming toCamp Chief Hector YMCA Summer Camp are making a choice to be in-the-moment with their group and with theirsurroundings. If your camper is found to have any of these items at camp, we will keep them in a locked office until the endof the camp session. Candy, money and jewellery should also not be brought to camp.Complete list of items to bring:Rain jacket AND pantsDay packSleeping BagSleeping Bag Compression SacSpecial for Red Deer River requirements (listed above)13-day supply of underwear13-day supply of socks4 pairs of long pants4 pairs of shorts6 t-shirts3 long sleeved shirts2 warm sweaters – fleece or wool. Example: MEC Dynamic Hoodie (youth)1 pair pyjamas1 bathing suit1-litre water bottleHat that will keep the sun off the head, ears, and faceSunglasses, sunscreen, sun block lip balm, insect repellentPillow and Blanket (extra warmth on chilly nights and for our closing ceremony)2 towels – one for showering and one for swimming/waterfrontLaundry bagFlashlight or headlampSturdy pair of shoes that can be worn hiking and walking every day (ex. running shoes, trail shoes)
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