WILDERNESS CLUB SCHOOL AGE SUMMER CARE

COMPLETED KINDERGARTEN UNTIL THE MONTH THE CHILD TURNS 12-YEARS-OLD

Licensed childcare option. Each week is packed with kids learning new things and making friends. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, Wilderness Club provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about nature and lifelong social and academic skills. They’ll enjoy the outdoors, pools, gyms, playgrounds, and more.

PROGRAM OPTIONS

5 days/week

3 days/week

2 days/week

ATTENDING PARK DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

The YMCA provides transportation to Park Board activities at Oxford Sports Complex (softball), Scheels Sports Complex (baseball), Kings Walk Golf Course (designated sessions), and YMCA swimming lessons (designated sessions) for an additional fee.

CURRICULUM

Weekly lesson plans incorporate a variety of activities that may include the following:

Choice

Connect children to nature, math, language and literacy, healthy kids, spark creativity, scientific inquiring, respect for living things and safety

Meals

Nutritious meals meet the nutritional needs of your child, according to CACFP guidelines

Active

Physical, indoor or outdoor games, team sports
Encourage physical activity, develop and strengthen coordination skills, build self-esteem, promote leadership qualities, cooperation and teamwork

Quiet

Special small group or individual time for discussion, sharing, stories, and small group activities.