Camps: Day

Item Description

Winning bidder will receive one week of Camp Pikati from the West Suburban YMCA in Newton.  This donation is good for one of the following sessions: 

• Session 1 (June 18-22) or
• Session 11 (August 27-August 31).  

Camp Pikati is located at the West Suburban YMCA and welcomes campers between the ages of 3-15 yrs.  Whether your camper enjoys the variety of our traditional onsite day camp or prefers the action of our sport focused camp, you can be sure your camper will have a top notch experience!

About Camp Pikati:

Camp Pikati offers week-long specialty camps for children ages 4-12 years old. If your child is new to camp, is creative and loves to dance and draw or is a seasoned athlete with lots of energy to burn, then Camp Pikati has a program your camper will love! Free swim is an option for campers every day. Our supportive counselors bring out the best in your child through creative play and sports. All staff is trained in CPR and First Aid.

Camp Pikati offers week-long specialty camps for children ages 4-12 years old. If your child is new to camp, is creative and loves to dance and draw or is a seasoned athlete with lots of energy to burn, then Camp Pikati has a program your camper will love!

Mini Sports (4-6 years old)

Our youngest campers are introduced to new sports by nurturing, patient counselors. They learn the basics of a variety of sports as well as the importance of teamwork and listening skills.

Little Sports (6-8 years old)

Campers practice skills that are valuable in many traditional sports. Teamwork is emphasized everyday during a non-competitive game of the sport of the day. We also introduce fun playground games—capture the flag, relay races.

All Sports (9-12 years old)

Each day campers work on a specific sport skill and use their new skills in a scrimmage at the end of the day. Campers participate in planned activities but also have the opportunity to choose activities in the afternoon. Our energetic counselors keep your campers playing all day!

Other Camps Available From Camp Pikati (not included in this auction):

Krafty Kids (6-12 years old)

The mornings are full of art projects—painting, drawing, sculpting, building, crafting and more. After lunch, campers may join a sports program or dance the afternoon away playing freeze dance and learning a mini-routine with a recital at the end of the week.

Specialty Sports Camps for ages 7-11 include:

• Soccer This is a skill-intensive program focusing on soccer fundamentals: dribbling, passing, shooting, foot skills and strategy. Shin guards are required and extra socks are recommended.

• Basketball Campers focus on skill of the day and progress into fun drills and full-court games.

• Lacrosse Introduces players to techniques of passing, shooting and cradling or helps refine the skills of an experienced player. Lacrosse sticks are recommended but not necessary.

• Tennis Learn and develop stroke techniques, practice skills and play fun contests and relays as well as simulated matches. This program is held at Arsenal Park Tennis Courts in Watertown. Transportation from and to the Y is provided. Tennis racquet is recommended but not necessary.

• Golf Golf camp is taught by our Titleist™ Certified Golf Fitness Instructor. Campers have small group instruction and practice driving, putting, chipping and learn golf etiquette. Camp includes field trips to a local driving range, mini golf and a 9-hole golf course. Golf clubs recommended but not required.

• Baseball Counselors use an introductory curriculum and focus on skill development and team play. Campers start with a drill of the day and progress into fun drills and scrimmages. Campers play a 9-inning game on Friday. Baseball mitt recommended but not required.

• Flag Football Counselors use an introductory curriculum and focus on skill development and team play. Campers start with a drill of the day and progress into fun drills and scrimmages. Focus on de-flagging, throwing, and catching as well as offensive and defensive strategies

For more information, go to www.westsuburbanymca.com/camps

Item Special Note

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. 

All winning bidders will be charged a transaction fee of 5%, not to exceed $20 per item, to cover a portion of the auction transaction fees.

Standard handling and postage for mailing certificate to be paid by winning bidder.

We thank you for bidding and supporting the school!