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Two Great Camps In One
With two complete camp villages, Camp Eljabar and Camp Speers are structured to meet the unique needs and interests of all campers regardless of age and/or experience.
Camp Eljabar, home to campers entering grades 3 – 7 is perfect for the first time as well as the young camper who has several year of camping experience. Camp Eljabar features a traditional camp program within a safe, supportive environment, providing almost limitless opportunities for young campers to explore a wide variety of activities. Strong, positive relationships between campers and staff form the foundation upon which Eljabar Campers confidently explore activities, develop skills and form lasting friendships.
Camp Speers provides traditional and speciality programs for campers entering the 8th – 11th grades. Camp Speers provides exciting opportunities to experience an assortment of activities ideal for older campers. Challenging and advanced level instruction keeps them enthusiastic about discovering new skills and abilities while building upon skills gained from previous camp experiences. Our focus on developing the important character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility will stay with the Speers camper for a lifetime.
Special Interest Programs
Speers Leaders In Training (LITs) Grades 9 or 10
Campers who have completed 9th grade may select this special camp program to focus on and develop leadership skills. LITs enjoy a mix of traditional camp activities as well as leadership development activities such as communication techniques, coaching, personal growth, group dynamics and effective teaching skills. LIT’s also participate in community service projects. Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA Leader’s In Training program is for motivated individuals who are ready to work and play hard and who demonstrate additional responsibility and maturity in accepting the challenges of leadership.
Speers Counselors In Training (CITs) Grades 10 or 11
CITs participate in a practical, hands-on- program for four weeks focused on the continued development and enhancement of leadership skills, teambuilding, and understanding of child development. CITs put their knowledge and skills to the “test” as they work with younger campers under the supervision of camp staff. To complete the registration process, CIT candidates must also complete an additional application and interview with the Camp Program Directors. A CIT candidate packet will be mailed following receipt of the camper registration. Space is limited
Performing Arts Camp Grades 8-11
Through theater games, exciting scenes, improvisation and intense character exploration, campers will expand their acting skills through this new program. This half day program will enable campers to learn and polish the language, skills and approaches used by professional actors, while staging their own “bring down the house” show at the conclusion of the two week session
Horseback Riding
Speers/Eljabar Horseback Riding Lessons: Beginning through advanced riders can add 5 one-hour lessons in either English or Western styles to each week of camp enrollment.
Eljabar Ranch Camp: For those Eljabar Campers who seem to constantly ask, “Can I have a horse?”- this one week 3 hour a day program provides them with English or Western style riding lessons as well as opportunities to learn about and practice horse and barn care.
Speers Equestrian Camp: Horse lovers advance their riding skills through progressive riding lessons offered in English and Western Styles. They expand upon their knowledge and practice of horse care with grooming, tacking, feeding, and stable chores. A special event (i.e. starlight ride, gymkhana…) is a feature of each two week session. Equestrian Campers spend 3-4 hours per day at the Stables.
Visit Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA at www.campspeersymca.org
If you are 13 or older, you can also fill out this form to send them email.
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2008 Session Dates
Eljabar (grades 3 - 7) (for every two, one-week sessions registered pay the Speers 2 week rate)
___ Session 1A: (1 week) June 22 – June 28 ($ 675)
___ Session 1B: (1 week) June 29 – July 5($675)
___ Session 2A: (1 week) July 6 – July 12 ($ 675)
___ Session 2B: (1week) July 13 – July 19 ($ 675)
___ Session 3A: (1 week) July 20 – July 26 ($ 675)
___ Session 3B: (1 week) July 27 – August 2 ($ 675)
___ Session 4A: (1 week) August 3 – 9 ($ 675)
___ Session 4B: (1 week) August 10 – 16 ($ 675)
Eljabar Ranch Camp: (fee in addition to 1 week session fees – must be at least 8 years old and 52 inches tall)
___ Session 1A: (1 week) June 22 – June 28 ($ 160)
___ Session 1B: (1 week) June 29 – July 5($160)
___ Session 2A: (1 week) July 6 – July 12 ($ 160)
___ Session 2B: (1week) July 13 – July 19 ($ 160)
___ Session 3A: (1 week) July 20 – July 26 ($ 160)
___ Session 3B: (1 week) July 27 – August 2 ($ 160)
___ Session 4A: (1 week) August 3 – 9 ($ 160)
___ Session 4B: (1 week) August 10 – 16 ($ 160)
Speers Traditional Program (grades 8 - 11)
___ Session 1: (2 weeks) June 22 – July 5 ($1,245)
___ Session 1A: (1 week) June 22 – June 28 ($ 675)
___ Session 1B: (1 week) June 29 – July 5 ($ 675)
___ Session 2: (2 weeks) July 6 – July 19 ($ 1,245)
___ Session 3: (2 weeks) July 20 – Aug 2 ($ 1,245)
___ Session 4: (2 weeks) August 3 – 16 ($ 1,245)
___ Session 4A: (1 week) August 3 – 9 ($ 675)
___ Session 4B: (1 week) August 10 – 16 ($ 675)
Speers Specialty Camp Programs:
___ Session 1: (2 weeks) June 22 – July 5 ($1,550)
o Equestrian o LIT
___ Session 2: (2 weeks) July 6 – July 19 ($ 1,550)
o Equestrian o LIT
___ Session 3: (2 weeks) July 20 – Aug 2 ($ 1,550)
o Equestrian o LIT
___ Session 4: (2 weeks) August 3 – 16 ($ 1,550)
o Equestrian o Performing Arts
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