Camp Lowe 2008

We are outside rain or shine so please dress appropriately. Campers must bring their own lunches. Milk will be provided by the camp.

 Camp Lowe 2008

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Camp Lowe Registration Sessions Dates and Locations Please download and read Camp Enrollment Package prior to attending a registration session. May 3rd registrations in Westminster have been canceled - See home page for details.

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Camp Lowe offers an exciting summer to remember! Our location and staff are simply the best, hands down! As we enter our 51st camping season, we offer 25+ acres of waterfront, woods, fields and streams and are easily accessed by Route 2.

Our goal is simple. Provide a safe, fun and rewarding experience for children ages 5-14. We offer low staff to child ratios, 1:5 for 5 and 6 year-olds, 1:8 for ages 7-14! Our staff consists of dedicated, caring individuals that have a genuine interest in children and enjoy the outdoors. We employ teachers, college students, high school students, administrators, Counselors, Jr. Counselors and specialists committed to providing the best experience we can offer. We focus on the four character development values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Certified medical personnel are on site to oversee your child’s health and safety.

Financial assistance and scholarships available, call Laurie Sleeper, at: 978-343-4847, extension 208 for more information. Applications for financial assistance are accepted through May 17, 2008. Click here to download a financial aid form.

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This camp must comply with regulations set by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Lancaster Board of Health and the American Camping Association.

Camp Dates and Times

• Session 1 June 23-June 27
• Session 2 June 30-July 6
• Session 3 July 7-July 11
• Session 4 July 14-July 18
• Session 5 July 21-July 25
• Session 6 July 28-August 1
• Session 7 August 4-August 8
• Session 8 August 11-August 15
• Session 9 August 18 -August 22
  
  Camp Hours are:
• Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  
  

Young Explorer's Camp

Ages 5-6: $175/Session This exciting and educational program for children ages 5-6 will focus on science and nature activities, including ecology studies, environmental awareness, wacky experiments, nature crafts, and more! Campers will also take part in swimming and boating. This is a great opportunity for young campers to learn about the world around them while having fun.

Basic Camp

Ages 7-14: $175/Session Kids will have a summer to remember after experiencing what Camp Lowe has to offer: hiking boating swimming archery arts and crafts games and activities nature This program is great for all ages. Each group consists of children the same age headed by a senior counselor, junior counselors and CIT’s.

Junior Sports

Ages 8-10: $175/Session Re-structured Session 1 - Not Offered Session 2 - 9 are being offered as Multi-Sport sessions. Multi-Sport sessions allow campers to experience a wide variety of sports and to sample a different sport each day. For example: On Monday we may play soccer, while on Tuesday, we will play baseball...or perhaps two sports in the same day, thus eliminating the potential for young children to become bored with a sport. Junior Sports Camp still participates in daily swim lessons as well as recreational swim.

Sports Camp

Ages 11-14: $175/Session

Junior Sports & Sports Camp Schedule
	Junior Sports Camp	Sports camp
Session 1	Not Offered	Basketball
Session 2	Multi-Sport	Multi-Sport
Session 3	Multi-Sport	Basketball
Session 4	Multi-Sport	Soccer
Session 5	Multi-Sport	Baseball
Session 6	Multi-Sport	Multi-Sport
Session 7	Multi-Sport	Flag Football
Session 8	Multi-Sport	Soccer
Session 9	Multi-Sport	Multi-Sport

Sailing Camp

Ages 10-14: $175/Session Learn to sail! Campers in the sailing program will learn small craft sailing techniques, knots and water safety. To enroll in this program campers must pass a swim test and be between the ages of ten and fourteen. Available Sessions 3-8 only Limit one session per camper

CIT Program

Counselor in Training: $320 Designed for fifteen year olds who enjoy working with children and being outside. During the summer you can develop your leadership skills under our supervision, become First-Aid and CPR certified, learn boating safety and more. Successful completion of this 3-week program qualifies a CIT to assist counselors for the remainder of the summer. CIT Session: July 7- July 25 (Application and Interview process required) Contact Mike Quinn for more information.

Trip Camp

Ages 10-14: $250/Session This Day Trip program is designed specifically for active kids ages 10-14. Each day we will spend an exciting day exploring area attractions such as Purgatory Chasm, Mt. Monadnock, Fenway Park,  river-kayaking, Hampton Beach, the Butterfly Atrium, New England Aquarium, the Ecotarium and more! Each session is packed with exciting day trips full of adventure. Limited space – Don’t miss out. Enroll early! Available sessions 2-7 only Limit one session per camper

Theatre Camp

Ages 9-14: $175/Session Children in the Theatre and Dance camps will still enjoy other camp activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, and Free Choice. Enrollment is limited. Don’t be left out! Dance Camp will teach children coordination, teamwork and basic Hip-Hop & Jazz, dance moves to enable the children to choreograph their own style of dance. Children in the Theatre Camp will write, produce, design sets and perform in plays. This is a fun; hands on learning experience for anyone who has ever expressed an interest in acting or dancing or who simply wants to try something new. Theatre Camp – Sessions 4, 6 & 8

Extended Day Program
Camp Lowe offers morning and afternoon extended day programs for campers of working parents. The 2007 extended day schedule is:
YMCA	AM Extended Day (6:30 AM-8:00 AM) Bussed to camp
	PM Extended Day (Not available at YMCA)
Camp Lowe	AM Extended day (7:00 AM-8:45 PM)
	PM Extended Day (4:00 PM-5:30 PM)