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Welcome to Oakland Yard Athletics Summer Camps 2011
VARIETY
For 15 years, since 1995, Oakland Yard Summer Camps has offered parents and kids a fun, safe, entertaining, and
convenient environment for kids to satisfy their curiosity. Our campus is geared up for kids to explore dozens and
dozens of different activities that pique their imagination. Kids can try traditional sporting pursuits like lacrosse,
stimulate themselves in a variety of art activities like sewing, engage in a myriad of technical camps such as forensics,
or challenge their noggins with brain buster hobbies like chess.
CONVENIENCE and VALUE
Oakland Yard has been a valuable resource for parents to keep their kids active throughout the summer months. We
offer the most flexible schedule of attending our programs so that you only need to enroll when you need our services.
Our attention to your children far exceeds the value you’d find in traditional daycare options.
NEW FOR 2011
As we enter our 16th summer, Oakland Yard is pleased to offer ON-LINE REGISTRATION with several payment
options. It’s secure and easy to use. After you register, you’ll receive an email confirmation and your welcome packet
in the mail. We’ve added an additional 4 new camps this year and we've tweaked the old favorites using your feed-
back to make sure they stay fresh and exciting.
SAFETY
We realize your children are paramount. That’s why Oakland Yard strives to maintain a consistent staff from year
to year. All staffers have Michigan State Police background checks performed prior to hiring. Our unique passport
program ensures your child’s vital information travels with him/her throughout their experience at Oakland Yard.
THANK YOU
Thanks for considering us. We are incredibly excited about celebrating our 16th season with you!
Philip Douse and Marty Greenspan, Owners
Dawn Hull, Director
Contents
Page
3 .....................Campership / Camper Open House
Camp Discounts!!
Dinner & a Playground We have 4 ways to save you money.
Friday Night Sports League 1) PURCHASE A CAMPERSHIP TO BECOME A MEMBER!
(see next page)
4 .....................Breakfast Club
New Members - $69 Returning Members - $59
Lunch Club Each add’l member - $30 off list
Working Parent Option Here’s what you’ll save:
Camp Price Range Savings
5 .....................OYA Passports
$50-$150 $10
Ice Cream & Candy Credits $151-$200 $15
Slip-n-Slide $201-$300 $20
Sunscreen $301-$400 $30
$401 + $40
6 .....................Web & Email Communciations
Transportation 2) MULTIPLE CAMP, BREAKFAST CLUB AND LUNCH CLUB
Mail Call DISCOUNTS – Families signing up for five camps can
get up to $100 off the sixth camp if purchased on the
Refund Policy
same order. Families signing up for breakfast clubs
Rain Day Policy / Electronics and/or lunch clubs will get the sixth free also.
7 .....................Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program 3) Sign-up and pay for your 2011 camps by April 15 and
7 - 29 ..............Camps receive an additional 5% off the total!
30 ...................Camp Planner & List of All Camps 4) BREAKFAST & LUNCH CLUB COMBO – Save 10% off of
the total cost of your breakfast club and lunch club if
31 ...................Registration Form you sign up for both on the same order.
(On-line Registration)
Register ON-LINE @ Oaklandyard.com 2
Purchase a Campership for Camp Savings
Our campership is the perfect package to make both parents and campers happy! Parents get to save money while their
kids get a delivery of cool camp extras. You’ll notice with each camp description is a member and a non-member price. By
purchasing a campership, not only will you be able to take advantage of the member prices which are discounted $10 to
$40 off the non-member price, you’ll make your little camper extra happy when they receive their campership packet in the
mail. Please allow 10 days for delivery. After June 15th, all camperships will be held at the front desk. This campership will
include an ice cream/candy card, which entitles campers to a free ice cream or candy each day they attend camp. It also
includes: a 2011 Oakland Yard collectable beach bag and member camp shirt, 8 free meals for every camp member at any of
Oakland Yard’s Friday night events (see below), and 4 passes to our winter indoor driving range. Note: Discounted mem-
bership pricing is valid for one year from the date of purchase of the campership. For example: A campership purchased
on 5/1/11 is valid for discounts on youth programs through Oakland Yard that run through 4/30/12.
Cost: New 2011 members $69 / Renewing 2010 members $59.
New Family Cost: $30 discount off member cost for any additional family members.
Dinner and a Playground
Where else can you go in Oakland County where your kids can run around outside having fun in a safe environment
for FREE, while you eat and drink with friends on the largest outdoor patio in town? Oakland Yard, of course.
Word is spreading about this fantastic family spot so we've opened up every Friday night from May 20 – August 19.
We’re going to heat up the barbeque and ice down the beverages on our patio bar. There's music to unwind by, sand to
play in, a slip-'n-slide to cool off on, great grill fare to fill up on, and soccer or t-ball leagues to play in.
Little kids to grandparents will enjoy an evening of relaxation and fun. Our facility is open to all and free to use;
basketball courts, volleyball courts, a soccer field, and a slip-n-slide. League enrollment is for a small fee, see below. If
your child becomes a Camp Member they’ll even eat for free (see above). Advanced table reservation not taken; first
come, first seated. Kitchen open from 6-10pm.
May 20 – Camper Open House
This evening will kick off our summer camp season. Bring your children for an opportunity to meet our summer camp
staff for the 2011 season and a chance to see all that our 10-acre facility has to offer. Those of you who have attended our
Family Fun Nights in the past know that this is an evening filled with fun. As in the past our Talent Camp Director, Mark
Edwards, will be DJing this kickoff to summer and leading the kids in organized games in the beach volleyball courts,
including hula hoop and limbo contests. We’ll also have inflatables and, of course, our slip-n-slide! Open House from
6-9pm. Patio bar open until 12am.
Friday Night Summer Sports League
This is a seven-week long league, with one-hour games played every Friday night during Dinner and a Playground. They
can best be described as "instructional leagues". We’ll take any child interested in playing, place them with their family
and friends, and provide all the coaching and jerseys. Parents can enjoy themselves while watching from our patio bar.
Please remember to bring a towel and dry clothes; slip-n-slide will be open. All our programming is co-ed. Please indi-
cate school year completed- K/1 (Kindergarten or 1st Grade) or 2/3 (2nd and 3rd Grade). Game times will be 5:30pm,
6:30pm, 7:30pm or 8:30pm. Times will vary weekly depending on the randomly produced league schedule. All families
will be contacted by phone or email on the Tuesday prior to the first scheduled date with their first game time.
Session #1: 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/03, 6/10, 6/17 and 6/24 Session #2: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/05, 8/12 and 8/19
Cost: One session $49 per child or $89 for both sessions. Registration: On-line at oaklandyard.com or 248/673.0100
SOCCER K & 1st Grade and SOCCER 2nd & 3rd grade – Our soccer programs fill up fast, don't miss out on the fun! Par-
ents can enjoy the patio while watching their kids! Oakland Yard recommends soccer players wear shorts and gym shoes.
Cleats and shin guards are not required. Children who have finished a year of kindergarten or 1st grade are eligible for
K/1. Teams of 11 will be formed. League capacity is 88.
T-BALL K & 1st Grade – Sign your kids up to play t-ball, then grab a drink, sit back and relax. We’ll do all the coaching
and organizing. Games will be played on our turf field. Teams of 9 kids, all safety equipment provided; players need their
own baseball mitt. League capacity is 54.
See pg. 3 for Campership information. 3
OYA Before and After Camp Programs
Breakfast Club – 7:30am to 9:30am
Children may be dropped off at Oakland Yard for breakfast prior to camp as early as 7:30am. (Please no drop offs before 7:30.)
Campers will have a choice of several items each morning such as French toast, eggs, pancakes, bacon, donuts, muffins, oatmeal,
orange juice, hot cocoa, cold cereal, etc. After breakfast, campers can draw, kick around a soccer ball, play board games or just
relax and watch the Cartoon Channel. Breakfast Club runs from 7:30am to 9:30am Monday through Friday. Hot breakfast served
until 8:45 am. Breakfast Club costs $65 per week, or $17 daily. Sign-up the morning of or in advance.
Our Lunch Club Program – 12:00pm to 3:00pm
We have revised our Lunch Club this summer to give children solid choices if they want to participate in scheduled program-
ming. If they liked the traditional relaxed Lunch Club structure, we haven’t changed it. We are just going to offer and encourage
a more structured program.
Lunch Club starts after our morning camp session concludes. Lunch Club runs from 12:00pm to 3:00pm Monday through Friday
and costs $85 (see below for options). Roughly half of the morning camp population stays each week to ‘party with the staff’ dur-
ing Lunch Club. Directly after morning camp we serve a healthy unlimited lunch buffet on the patio. Kids enjoy a well-rounded
lunch with cold drinks; their morning camp staff member attends to all kids during lunch. Our daily menu rotates. Main entrée
items include, but are not limited to, quesadillas, Sloppy Joe’s, tacos, grilled cheese, nachos, submarine sandwiches, barbecued
hamburgers, and chicken nuggets. Vegetables and fruit accompany all hot entrees. Chips, cookies, and other snacks are also offered
daily. After all kids are full, campers have a mandatory afternoon meeting on the hill to explain the activities for the afternoon and
to slather on the sunscreen. This meeting usually takes 10 minutes.
The first hour of Lunch Club is now called “Free Hour.” After a structured morning, campers love the freedom to choose to
kick around a ball, play a board game, ride the gigantic slip-n-slide or just hang out with their friends. During Free Hour the
following stations will be open: golf driving range, Lego’s, slip-n-slide and sand castle contest. Campers can also choose to chill
under the tent with games and books.
After Free Hour we open 6 stations that are rotated every half-hour at the sound of the bell. Campers can sign up for at least
three of the six stations. Look at the Activities Board each morning for the days’ station offerings. Our slip-n-slide will be open
and attended by a staff member throughout the afternoon for cool-down rides anytime.
STATION #/NAME SAMPLE ACTIVITIES
1 - Sports Basketball, soccer, mini sticks, kickball, lacrosse, dodge ball, skateboarding
2 - The Yard Nuke-em, tetherball, horseshoes, 4-square, capture the flag, sandcastle contests
3 - Confidence Builder Ropes Challenge, field day games, developing problem-solving skills
4 - Creation Station One structured art project daily and then open art studio - including friendships bracelets,
lanyards and more
5 - Games & Activities Board game showdown, scavenger hunts, Wii tournaments
6 - Wet & Wild Slip-n-slide, water dodge ball, water balloon toss
Lunch Club is open to campers 4 to 13 years old. Lunch Club costs $85 per week or $22 daily. To participate in Lunch Club
campers must be enrolled in camp that same week.
Special Exceptions:
If your camp includes a field trip, your cost for weekly Lunch Club is:
$65.00 - 4 days of Lunch Club for the week (field trip one day)
$55.00 - 3 days of Lunch Club for the week (field trip two days)
Examples are: Dino, Science, Under the Sea, Golf, Bird, Pilot, Wilderness Exploration, Nasa, Advanced Nasa, etc.
Working Parent Option – 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Our “Working Parent” Option is for families who need extended care after lunch between the hours of 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
Parents can either register when they register for camps or prior to the start of their selected camp week through the front desk.
Registration must be secured with a credit card. Accumulated charges will be applied to your credit card at the end of the week.
Parents will be responsible for signing their child out each day with our Working Parent director. You may enroll for one day or
the full week. Nutritious snacks are provided daily at 4:30pm. The cost for this service is only $5 per hour per child.
Register ON-LINE @ Oaklandyard.com 4
What’s What at OYA
OYA Passports
Oakland Yard is continuing our passport program to ensure that we are a leader in safety by providing a worry-free place for
parents to leave their children. In addition to our passport security measure, we will ask that you park your car and come into our
gated area each day to drop off and pick up your child. Children will not be released into the parking lot without a parent/adult
chaperone at the conclusion of camp. Attention Parents: Please be aware, any of our staff may ask for ID upon departure.
How it Works
Campers will use their passport on a daily basis to check in with their respective counselors once they enter our campus through
the front gated area. Counselors will use this passport and the information contained therein as a quick reference for attendance,
emergency information and departure. Upon receipt of your child’s passport, we request that you refer to the appropriate pages
and fill in the required information with a pencil. If someone other than yourself will be picking up your child at the end of the
day, it is imperative that you record this information in the passport. We understand that the protection of your privacy is impor-
tant, therefore we do not ask for your home address or personal information in the passport. Camper passports will be returned
to each child at the end of the day when their parent checks them out with their counselor.
There is a one-time passport fee of $10 per child regardless of the number of camps for which they are registered. This passport will
never expire and can be used as long as the required photograph of your child is updated each year. Replacement of a lost passport
is $10. Handmade passports will not be accepted.
Ice Cream and Candy Credits
Parents who want to pre-purchase ice cream and candy for the campers can do so for any amount they desire. Just fill in the
registration box with the code on your application and write in the amount you want to purchase.
Why do this? It allows the kids to have a treat without carrying around cash, which they may lose. Our counselors will keep the
passports safe during the day. Campers can redeem their credits after camp concludes at noon or at a predetermined time during
Lunch Club and Working Parent hours.
If you are a new camper and we are sending you a passport, we will stamp your ice cream and candy page with the appropriate
credits. If you are a returning camper and already have a passport, we will have a stamped ice cream page to add to your passport.
Candy and ice cream costs are $1.
Slip-n-Slide
From our youngest to oldest campers, our slip-n-slide has become an old favorite. Every child enrolled in a camp that takes
place at Oakland Yard will get a daily opportunity to play on our gigantic slide. Measuring 150 feet in length and 20 feet in width,
our amazing slide is even a hit with our counselors! Everybody that wants to cool off will get plenty of opportunities at a run
down the slide this summer.
Campers should bring a towel and bathing suit to camp each day if they would like to use the slip-n-slide. Depending on the
weather, each camp group will spend approximately 10 to 15 minutes per day cooling off on the slide.
Your Children and Sunscreen
Please be advised that your child will be outside in the sun for a portion of the day for most camps while at Oakland Yard. We
make all efforts to ensure that each and every child is protected with sunscreen while here under our care. We ask that you help
in this effort by applying sunscreen to your child before you drop them off in the morning. If your child will be staying for an
extended afternoon with our Lunch Club and/or Working Parent we will reapply sunscreen at the lunch time hour and as needed
throughout the day. To help with this, we ask that you send sunscreen with your child in a daypack and advise your child that
his/her cooperation in reapplication is appreciated and necessary.
Oakland Yard will accommodate all allergy/dietary needs to the best of our ability.
Please contact our Camp Director Dawn Hull (dawn@oaklandyard.com) to discuss your specific needs.
See pg. 3 for Campership information. 5
What's What at OYA
Oakland Yard Web & Email Communications
We often use email as a way to send notes, camp information and also announcements. It is important that you have your email ad-
dress on file with us.
Our website is Oaklandyard.com. A lot of our camp information is available for download in the “forms” section of the website (par-
ent’s guide, transportation, refund policy, Friday Night League registrations). If you have any questions or concerns you may email
the camp director at Dawn@oaklandyard.com. We generally attempt to respond promptly to all emails, however if your matter is time
sensitive, it is best to reach us at 248.673.0100.
Transportation
Oakland Yard is offering transportation to and from our off- site camps (Rock Climbing and Pilot Camp) for a nominal fee of $20 per
week or $6 per day. The van will leave half an hour prior to start of camp. If you are running behind, please contact the office and you
will be responsible for transporting your camper to camp that day.
For all other camps that include a field trip, the cost of transportation is included in the camp. Children under the age of 8, unless they
are 4’9 or taller, must provide Oakland Yard with a booster seat. Please label seats with your campers name. Children without a booster
seat or transportation waiver will be denied transport for their field trip.
Parents or Guardians: please sign waiver for transportation at front desk or at oaklandyard.com/forms.htm.
OYA Mail Call
As overnight campers, we loved getting care packages from Mom and Dad. Our day campers can experience this same thrill with our
OYA Mail Call. We have our own official mailbox for you to deposit your letters, care packages and such into when you drop off your
campers in the morning (without the expense of shipping). Kids are so excited to get the mail and it’s a great way for you to let them
know you are thinking about them. Please be sure to drop off all packages no later than Wednesday morning. We will have Mail Call on
Wednesday during our Lunch Club daily roll call. If your child is not involved in our Lunch Club program, deliveries will be made (to
your child) on Thursday morning at the start of their camp. We will still be accepting your mail via the US Postal Service if you prefer to
send it “officially.” Please send all mail to Oakland Yard Athletics addressed to your camper, with ATTN: Mail Call in the bottom right
corner of the envelope.
Refund Policy
Camps: Oakland Yard Athletics will refund 95% of the registration fee if requested 7 days prior to the start of the camp. If a refund
is requested within 7 days of the start of the camp the refund will amount to 80% of the registration fee. Refunds will not be given once
a camp has started. Prorated refunds will be granted upon receipt of a doctor’s note only once a camp has started. Oakland Yard offers
100% refunds for any programs we cancel. There are no deductions from the camp for missed camp days.
Breakfast and Lunch Club: Breakfast and Lunch Club are discounted for week-long purchases. Discounts are adjusted prior to any
refunds so canceling 1 day of Breakfast Club results in no refund. Canceling a 2nd day of breakfast results in a $6 refund. Likewise, can-
celing 1 day of Lunch Club results in no refund. Canceling a 2nd day of lunch club results in a $10 refund. Please allow up to three weeks
for a refund to be processed.
Canceled Check Policy: There will be a $25 fee for all returned checks.
Order Changing Policy: All order changes must go through the camp director. You may pick up a request form at the front desk
or email dawn@oaklandyard.com. Please include camper name, order number, new request of changes and how we may contact you.
Changes will be made based on availability of camps. There is a $10 administrative fee for each camp change request. All refund policies
still apply. Please allow three weeks for a refund to be processed.
Rain Day Policy
In the event of rain, Oakland Yard campers will participate in an indoor field day with all of the campers from all camps inside the
dome. Although campers will be welcome to stay for the day when it rains, they may be asked to participate in activities other than the
camp for which they have registered. There will be a variety of activities offered throughout the morning such as capture the flag, kick
ball, soccer, and football to name a few. We understand that many parents rely on Oakland Yard Camps to care for their children while
they are at work. Please be assured that we will never turn your child away on a rain day. We just ask that you are aware that your child’s
day may not revolve around the activities for which they have been enrolled. That is, if they have been enrolled for golf for the week,
they will not be golfing on the rain day. Camps that generally do go about their business on rain days are Sports & Games, Arts & Crafts,
Soccer, Hip Hop and Cheerleading. There will be no makeup days offered if a rain day should occur, except where noted.
Electronics
All electronics (Gameboys, MP3 players, cell phones, etc.) and personal Pokemon cards will be prohibited. Many of these items are
expensive and Oakland Yard Athletics cannot be held responsible for the loss or theft of these items. Additionally, our experience has
shown us that these items create distractions for campers, who we encourage to participate in active and social activities.
Register ON-LINE @ Oaklandyard.com 6
Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program
Has your child been with us since they were 5? Are they getting to that age where they've outgrown all of our camps? Do they
talk about being a Summer Camp Counselor once they are old enough?
Teens that are 14 years old by June 1st, 2011 can apply and interview for a summer Counselor-In-Training (CIT) position. They
will interview with our CIT and Camp Directors, just like all potential employees do. If selected, there is a minimum commitment
of four weeks over the course of the summer. At the end of their four weeks they will have a comprehensive evaluation with the
CIT and Camp Director. This evaluation will determine whether or not the CIT could be offered a paid position the following
summer. (We hire paid counselors at 16 years of age).
We will provide the CIT with an opportunity to learn from some of the best camp counselors in the business. Most of Oakland
Yard's counselors are full-time teachers during the school year or full-time college students at some of the best Midwest universi-
ties. All CITs will be under the guidance and supervision of our CIT Director whose responsibility will be to guide and mentor
the CITs throughout the summer.
CITs will need to be on campus at 8:45am each day for a daily meeting and to assist in the preparation of each camp. Camp
assignments will be given on Monday morning. CITs will be with the same camp all week.
CITs will be given a 2011 CIT staff shirt on the first day.
Interested candidates should download an application from our website @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm. Please mail the ap-
plication to Oakland Yard Athletics, Attention: CIT Director. After receipt of the application, candidates will be contacted and an
interview will be scheduled.
Archery Camp
7-13 yrs. $140 with Campership or $155 without
This camp is perfect for the beginning-to-intermediate archer. Campers will spend the week learning the basics of archery, in-
cluding shooter’s safety, terminology and equipment. Archers will learn proper stance, breathing and target shooting techniques,
and target scoring as the week progresses. The week will culminate with a 3D-target shooting competition on Oakland Yard’s
target course. Left-handed archers should contact the camp director prior to the first day of camp. Camp runs Monday thru Friday
9:30am to 12:00pm.
BOW 1 June 20 – June 24
BOW 2 June 27 – July 1
BOW 3 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $112 with Campership or $124 without
BOW 4 July 18 – July 22
BOW 5 July 25 – July 29
BOW 6 August 8 – August 12
Architecture Camp
9-13 yrs. $140 with Campership or $155 without
This camp is designed for the camper interested in art and the built world around them. Campers will spend the week discussing
design principles for cities and the urban landscape, aesthetics and functional form in architecture, the impact that the built world
has on the environment, historical perspective and social responsibility, as well as the many careers associated with architecture,
like interior architecture, urban design, landscape architecture and community planning. Each day campers will participate in
hands-on exercises and technical demonstrations dealing with the design and construction of buildings, bridges and other struc-
tures. Campers will participate in teams to build a balsa wood tower based on the ideas discussed during the week and compete
in a load-bearing competition with their structures on Friday. Teams will be awarded points based on the height of their tower
and the amount of weight that it can hold. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
ARCH 1 August 15 – August 19
Arts & Airbrush
10-14 yrs. $150 with Campership or $165 without
Campers this week will be introduced to the basics of airbrushing. From day one they will be hands-on, learning the parts of the
airbrush as they take them apart, clean them and put them back together. We will learn all the fundamentals of airbrushing and
cleaning. We will learn the differences between paints, how to control the spray and how to make stencils. The end of the week
will finish up with a project of a shirt or canvas bag. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
BRUSH 1 July 11 – July 15
BRUSH 2 August 8 – August 12
See pg. 3 for Campership information. 7
Arts & Crafts
4-6 yrs. $95 with Campership or $105 without
We have combined all areas of arts and crafts into one educational week of learning. Children will have fun with drawing and
painting, play dough and will decorate wooden boxes with all sorts of objects. Kids will also be introduced to the fundamentals
of art such as primary colors, the color wheel and mixing colors together. Campers will tie-dye their own shirts on Friday if they
bring one from home. Children will have the daily option of the slip-n-slide at 11:00am. Lunch is served daily at 11:30. Camp runs
Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
ART 1 June 20 – June 24
ART 2 July 18 – July 22
ART 3 August 8– August 12
Arts & Paints
7-9 yrs. $105 with Campership or $115 without
This week of camp will bring out the creativity in your child. We will be using acrylic paints and watercolors with different ap-
plications and surfaces to paint. The campers will be taught to think outside the box. Each day will be a new concept and project.
We will talk about color mixing and the art they see on a daily basis at home, school, and in public places. Campers will tie-dye
their own shirts on Friday if they bring one from home. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
PAINT 1 June 27 – July 1
PAINT 2 July 25 – July 29
PAINT 3 August 15 – August 19
Arts & Design
10-14 yrs. $140 with Campership or $155 without
Campers this week will have a chance to use their creativity for sure. The different media available this week will be pencil,
charcoal, chalks, acrylics and watercolors. This class will start off by learning shading and sketching, shadowing and perspective.
This class includes a drawing book. This week will be filled with art! Final project will be painting a shirt, canvas bag or hat. Camp
runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
DESIGN 1 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $112 with Campership or $132 without
DESIGN 2 August 1 – August 5
Baby-Sitters Camp
11-14 yrs. $100 with Campership or $110 without
This weeklong camp will provide your child with the knowledge and skills needed to be a great baby-sitter. At the beginning of
the week, campers will learn the basics of baby-sitting: heating bottles, changing diapers, and properly holding a child. They will
also learn how to handle various situations that may arise while baby-sitting: message taking, emergency situations, and security
procedures. Throughout the rest of the week, campers will learn numerous games and activities they can do with children of dif-
ferent ages. Wednesday campers will spend the day learning about emergency preparation and what to do if a child has a fever
or gets a scrape, deep cut, or bloody nose. They will also see a presentation on the proper way to perform CPR. Before sending
these future sitters out into the world, they will have a chance to test their sitting skills. On Friday, campers will be split into groups
and assist in Moms & Tots Camp, children ages 2-4. Their challenge will be to lead the children in a group game or activity, which
our sitters will learn during the week. While leading the activity, Oakland Yard Counselors will be there to guide them should any
assistance be required. Camp includes ‘Baby-Sitters Guide Book.’ Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
SITTER 1 June 27 – July 1
SITTER 2 August 1 – August 5
Friday night soccer leagues!
$49 / 7 weeks
Kindergarten through 3rd Grade • See page 3 for details!
Register ON-LINE @ Oaklandyard.com 8
Backyard Olympics
7-11 yrs. $85 with Campership or $95 without
Your children can now learn the sports that you played as a child. These activities will last a lifetime and can be played anywhere,
at anytime. Your children will be introduced to the basics of sports like frisbee, badminton, bocce ball, ladder golf, kickball, and
croquet, to name a few. Campers will concentrate on 2 activities a day and end the day with a competition between teams. This
camp serves as a great transition for campers who have outgrown Sports and Games camp but are still interested in participating
in a variety of activities such as those offered in Sports and Games. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
BACK 1 July 11 – July 15
BACK 2 August 1 – August 5
NEW! – Baking Camp
9-13 yrs. $140 with Campership or $155 without
Got a kid always trying to lick the brownie spoon (despite the raw egg)? Do their baking skills need a little work? Are they
fixated with ‘Cake Boss’? Turn their inner-cooking passion loose this summer, and with a little luck eat some of their creations
nightly after dinner. We’ve partnered with Buttercream Bakeshop owner Marsha Hogerheide for this introductory baking camp.
Marsha will lead all camps throughout the summer, providing cooking tricks and years of experience along the way. Campers
will learn to use all of the tools of the trade (whisks, measuring cups, blenders, thermometer, kitchen scales) as they bake differ-
ent decadent creations (cookies, pies, brownies, cakes) daily. Decorating cakes with dyes, and frosting tips/bags will take place
mid-week in preparation for Friday’s Cake Off Competition. Each day Marsha will have one group project/lesson for kids to
participate in. Proper food safety will be stressed daily. All campers will receive their own apron to keep. Camp runs Monday
thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
BAKE 1 July 11 – July 15
BAKE 2 July 25 – July 29
BAKE 3 August 15 – August 19
Baseball
6-10 yrs. $85 with Campership or $95 without
Introduce your child to our nation’s pastime and enhance your child’s skills the very same week. All fundamentals will be
taught throughout the week: proper throwing, hitting, fielding, bunting, base running, footwork, sliding, and strategy. The camp
is available for first-timers, those who have played just a little, and those who are already on a house team. All players must have
their own glove, all other equipment is provided. Campers will have time in Oakland Yard's new batting cages. Camp runs Mon-
day thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
BASE 1 July 11 – July 15
Basketball
9-13 yrs. $80 with Campership or $90 without
You can count on a fun-filled week of basketball camp that will feature offensive and defensive exercises, round robin tourna-
ments, skills contests, and most importantly, competitive games. Campers will be grouped according to skill levels throughout
the course of the camp. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
BSK 1 June 20 – June 24
BSK 2 June 27 – July 1
BSK 3 July 11 – July 15
BSK 4 July 18 – July 22
BSK 5 August 1 – August 5
BSK 6 August 8 – August 12
BSK 7 August 15 – August 19
See pg. 3 for Campership information. 9
Beads and Beads
8-13 yrs. $130 with Campership or $140 without
Designing and making beads, jewelry, keepsake boxes, and cartooning figures from the raw material is the focus of this camp.
Using different clay polymers, campers will get the opportunity to mix, shape, fire, color, and polish different polymers into many
interesting objects. Using different techniques like caning, (mixing of colors) stamping, and cutting and curing, kids will be able
to make lots of cool things to keep and trade. Included in this camp is a storage box for beads and treasurers. Camp runs Monday
thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
BEAD 1 June 20 – June 24
BEAD 2 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $104 with Campership or $112 without
BEAD 3 July 25 – July 29
BEAD 4 August 15- August 19
Bird House Construction
6-10 yrs. $130 with Campership or $140 without
This camp is for younger campers who have an interest in bird watching. Children will build at least two houses and/or feed-
ers. They’ll take home all projects and a bird watching reference guide. Those speedy builders will be more than welcome to start
a third project and complete it at home once camp concludes. For their first project, campers will have an opportunity to choose
from several different houses and feeder designs while taking into consideration what models will best fit into their neighborhood.
These models will be assembled using pre-cut pieces. As a second project, children will have to develop their own blueprint (with
assistance from the staff), then construct their design using natural materials found in Mother Nature’s forest. Campers will pack
up their binoculars on Wednesday and head out to Turtle Creek to meet Lucy and all her feathered friends. Let’s see which birds
they can find using their reference guide. Camp runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm and Wednesday
9:30am-1:30pm. Camp includes lunch Wednesday.
BIRD 1 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $104 with Campership or $112 without
BIRD 2 August 8 – August 12 Parents need to sign transportation waiver @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
Board Game
7-12 yrs. $80 with Campership or $90 without
Monopoly, Battleship, Memory, Pictionary, Risk, Clue, Junior Trivial Pursuit, etc. All of these games will be offered throughout
the week. We will introduce some of the games you grew up with to your children. Our objective is to get children away from
video games and into something more mentally challenging. Each day children will be intellectually stimulated with a game of
thought, entertainment and action. Coaches will guide your child through these games as needed. Each day will include lemonade
throughout the games, as well as a daily trip to our slip-n-slide. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
BOARD 1 July 18 – July 22
Campers can continue to have fun all afternoon in
our Lunch Club program. See page 4 for details.
Early morning drop-off and late afternoon pick-up is
available for working parents. See page 4 for details of
our Breakfast Club and Working Parent programs.
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Car Town
5-7 yrs. $140 with Campership or $155 without
This camp is designed with the little want-to-be driver in mind. Children who love cars and trucks will be head-over-heels for
this camp. Campers will be assigned their own electric car to drive and maintain throughout the week while they learn the ‘rules
of the road’ and ‘car care’. We’ll be attempting to put a fun/educational spin on ownership, maintenance, and operation of a car
just like Mom and Dad! All campers will start out with $1,000 of play money, with the hopes of having a little left over by Friday.
They’ll have to navigate several obstacles each day: the used car salesman, the car insurance representative, auto mechanics, and
the police. All will be portrayed in a positive light, with each experience being educational.
Campers will earn their drivers license by taking a driving test prior to getting the keys to their new ride. Not to worry moms
and dads, these cars don’t go very fast. Throughout the week, campers will learn the essentials of ‘auto economics’: fuel, speed-
ing tickets, insurance fees, and maintenance. Practical knowledge will also be part of the fun including parking, four-way stops,
pedestrian and bicycle safety, merging, changing lanes, and obeying traffic signs in preparation for the fun on Friday. Friday will
feature teams of drivers solving multiple driving-related problems like traffic stops, insurance claims, service station run-arounds,
and traffic delays. Camp includes lunch at 11:30 daily. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
CAR 1 June 20 - June 24
CAR 2 June 27 – July 1
CAR 3 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $112 with Campership or $124 without
CAR 4 July 18 – July 22
CAR 5 July 25 – July 29
CAR 6 August 1 – August 5
CAR 7 August 8 – August 12
CAR 8 August 15 – August 19
Cheerleading
7-10 yrs. $100 with Campership or $110 without
Your elementary school-age child will be ready to support their school team after attending this camp. Campers will be intro-
duced to motion technique, jump skills, cheers and chants. Campers will tie-dye their own shirts on Thursday for their Friday
performance. Friends and family are invited to the show at 11:00am on Friday. All campers will receive the music used in this
camp on a CD on Tuesday. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
CHEER 1 July 25 – July 29
Chess
6-12 yrs. $80 with Campership or $90 without
No one to play chess with? Not here at this camp! Exercise your thinking skills and outsmart your opponent. Beginner to
advanced chess players will learn basic moves to combinational play. Simple mates in one move to adventures in the end game,
it’s all there on the board. Can you see it? We’ll teach you how. We will play this week on our lifesize chess board that's 10'x10'.
All kids will receive a new chessboard, pieces and a scorebook. They’ll learn how to use a score clock, partake in a tournament
and keep track of their moves for later review. Parents, chess is the game of ages and getting the bug can turn kids on to critical
thinking skills that’ll last a lifetime. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
CHESS 1 June 27 – July 1
CHESS 2 July 18 –July 22
CHESS 3 August 8 – August 12
Circus
6-13 yrs. $85 with Campership or $95 without
Calling all clowns! If you dream of a life under the Big Top, we have the camp just for you. Campers will spend the week learn-
ing the tricks of the clowning trade. Balloon animals, juggling, face painting, comedy skits and clown stunts are all part of the fun.
Campers will learn the skills of applying clown makeup, costume assembly and character development. The week will end on
Friday with a clown presentation for family and friends at 10:30am. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
CIRCUS 1 July 25 – July 29
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Comic Book
7-13 yrs. $100 with Campership or $110 without
Looking for artists with a specific interest in comic books and cartooning. Whether your interests lie in the classics such as Spider-
man or the Incredible Hulk or the modern day Japanimation, you’ll spend the week putting your ideas into your very own comic
book. Who knows? You may be the creator of the next modern day hero. Campers will spend the week putting together a comic
book from start to finish. Focus will be placed on character and story line development and artwork conceptualization. A series
of roughs and editing will lead to a finished product. Campers will truly be the artist, author, and editor of their own comic book
with the week culminating in the printing of the first edition of their story. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
COMIC 1 July 11 – July 15
Dance & Rhythm
9-12 yrs. $105 with Campership or $115 without
This dance & rhythm production camp has one goal; build a professional ‘dance team’. The music will be a bit louder, the moves
a bit quicker, but all week we’ll be choreographing as a single unit in an attempt to run a great show on Friday. We’ll try to mimic
the dance squads of the NBA. Campers will stretch and warm-up to music each morning. Our experienced dance instructors will
help guide our campers with music selection and choreographing routines. All sessions will take place inside our main dome on
our oak parquet dance floor. White-soled shoes and comfortable sweat pants are a must. Campers will receive their music on a
CD on Tuesday and tie-dye t-shirts on Wednesday. Friends and family are invited for Friday’s 11:30am show. Camp runs Monday
thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
RHYTHM 1 July 11 – July 15
RHYTHM 2 August 1 – August 5
Digital Photo
8-13 yrs. $140 with Campership or $155 without
Let us finally figure out how digital cameras work! Campers need to bring in their own digital cameras; then lets start using
them to their fullest potential. OYA's visual arts engineer Jacob Minkus will introduce your kids to the limitless creativity they
can have with a camera. However, they will also learn some of the science that goes into cameras and how they work. Children
will learn about apertures, shutter speeds, ISO, photo compositions, cropping, editing, printing and every step in between, all
through a hands-on and fun camp. The camp's main focus will be to construct a professionally published book using either the
photos taken during the week of camp or photos taken earlier in the year on vacation, etc. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am
to 12:00pm.
DIGITAL 1 June 20 – June 24
DIGITAL 2 August 1 – August 5
Dino Camp
5-8 yrs. $135 with Campership or $145 without
Cast plaster models and discover paleontology while digging up actual bones! Campers will familiarize themselves with di-
nosaurs and paleontology techniques through a variety of activities. Campers will draw and identify several dinosaurs as well as
create a clay model of their favorite dinosaur. Small bones will be unearthed from a synthetic stone block and then assembled into
a small scale model. On Tuesday, the young archeologists and staff will venture to the Cranbrook Science Museum to experience
the greatness of the dinosaur in person. Campers will be transported by Oakland Yard staff to and from the museum and return
around 12:30pm lunch time. On Friday, your young Indiana Jones archeologist will be given a plot, and then embark on the un-
earthing of replica bones under supervision. As they progress with brushes and small shovels, our young diggers will discover
life-size T-rex teeth, Velociraptor claws and a reduced-scale T-rex skull replica. Camp includes lunch at 11:30am daily. Camp runs
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm and Tuesday 9:30am-1:30pm.
DINO 1 July 11 – July 15
DINO 2 July 25 – July 29 Parents need to sign transportation waiver @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
DINO 3 August 15 – August 19
Booster seats required for transportation on Tuesday.
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Extreme Racing
Booster seat may be
required on Wed.-Thurs.
8-13 yrs. $125 with Campership or $135 without
Does your kid have a BMX bike and helmet? Do they crave the rush of speed and adrenaline? Are they making jumps and
ramps around the neighborhood? Well it’s time for the fourth annual Tour de Yard! On Monday campers will receive a “crash”
course in bicycle repair and maintenance, as well as proper form and technique, while familiarizing themselves with our numer-
ous jumps and ramps. On Tuesday a different course will be mapped out using the whole 10-acre facility. These different course
layouts will include jumps and ramps that will prepare racers for off-site racing on Wednesday and Thursday. Racers, and their
bikes, will be transported to the Waterford Oaks BMX Track, the site of the Great Lakes National BMX Race. Friday’s races at OYA
will challenge the campers not only physically, but also mentally, as they’ll need to incorporate all of the week’s obstacles into the
race. Races will be done in a team format as well as a singles format. Who will wear the yellow jersey during lunch on Friday?
Bikes and all protective equipment can be stored safely at OYA for the week. Riders need to wear long pants/shirts and gloves
at the BMX track. Camp includes lunch on Wednesday thru Friday.
RACE 1 July 18 – July 22 Monday and Tuesday 9:30am to 12:00pm Parents need to sign transportation
Wednesday thru Friday 9:30am to 1:00pm waiver @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
Field Trip
8-13 yrs. $355 with Campership or $385 without
Join the Oakland Yard Athletics staff for a week full of fun field trips. Each morning campers will start the day participating in
team building activities before heading out for our daily destination at 10:00am. Daily activities are listed below. Locations may
change based on availability/facility issues and weather.)
Monday – Go carts, batting cages and MJR Theater Parents need to sign transportation
waiver @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
Tuesday – Indian Springs Nature Center and Spray Park
Wednesday – Detroit Zoo
Thursday – Comerica Park, Detroit Tigers June 30 - Detroit Tigers vs Anaheim @ 1:05pm
July 28 - Detroit Tigers vs Anaheim @ 1:05pm
Aug. 4 - Detroit Tigers vs Arlington @ 1:05pm
Friday – Waterford Wave Pool
Parents are welcome to join us for the Tigers game on Thursday. Please contact Dawn (dawn@oaklandyard.com) to make reser-
vations for the game. Daily return times are estimated below. Parents will be contacted via cell phone to give accurate return times
upon request. A minimum of 10 campers is required for this camp to run. Includes all meals, entrance fees and transportation.
Parents will be notified the week prior to camp of enrollment status. Camp bus will leave at 10:00am sharp each day.
TRIPS 1 June 27 – July 1 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9:30am to 4:00pm* Includes lunch daily,
TRIPS 2 July 25 – July 29 Thurs 9:30am to 6:00pm* entrance fees & transportation.
TRIPS 3 August 1 –August 5 *Estimated return time.
Flag Football
8-13 yrs. $85 with Campership or $95 without
Football camp is back for its eleventh straight year! This non-contact camp will use both the dome and/or our outdoor turf
field. Campers will learn the techniques and skills necessary to play quarterback under pressure, run passing routes against cov-
erage and carry out the finer points of punting and kicking field goals as well as other aspects of the game. Pads and protective
equipment are not necessary to participate in this camp. Campers need to wear tennis shoes each day. Camp runs Monday thru
Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
FTB 1 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $68 with Campership or $76 without
FTB 2 August 8 – August 12
Campers can continue to have fun all afternoon in
our Lunch Club program. See page 4 for details.
Early morning drop-off and late afternoon pick-up is available
for working parents. See page 4 for details of our Breakfast Club
and Working Parent programs.
See pg. 3 for Campership information. 13
Forensic
8-13 yrs. $155 with Campership or $170 without
Everybody loves a good mystery. Campers will spend the week learning forensic science skills and unraveling the mysteries
set before them. Campers will learn fingerprinting, footprinting, tire tracking, as well as bite mark, handwriting and ink analysis,
collection and identification of trace evidence, and analysis of splatter and contact stains. Each child will take home with them at
week’s end their very own crime investigation kit, which will include fingerprinting cards, fingerprinting powder, and lifting tape,
as well as other forensic science tools. Campers will take a field trip to an area police crime lab and see first-hand what is involved
in fighting crime and solving mysteries. Camp runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm, Wednesday will
include lunch and camp runs from 9:30am-1:00pm.
LAB 1 June 27 – July 1 Parents need to sign transportation
LAB 2 July 18 – July 22 waiver @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
LAB 3 August 15 – August 19
Game Show
8-13 yrs. $120 with Campership or $130 without
Who really is the best game show contestant? Haven’t you always wondered how you’d do if given the chance to guess with,
let’s say, a million dollars on the line? How much would you bet on final Jeopardy? Would your family look good feuding with
another? How much does Captain Crunch really cost? Would you make a deal with the banker and sell your briefcase? Get in
this camp with host Mark Edwards and find out! With real prizes on the line each day, put your potential game show skills to the
test and let’s see who is the best! We’ll play a new game show each day. Monday it’ll be Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Do you
have a friend you can call? Tuesday we’ll play The Price is Right! Wednesday we’ll divide the camp into two ‘families’ for a little
Family Feud. Thursday will be time to test our trivia ability with Jeopardy, then on Friday everything will be on the line with Deal
or No Deal! Everyday each of the contestants will be given a turn at becoming the day’s game show champion in our specially
constructed back lot game show studio. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
GAME 1 August 8 – August 12
Gizmos & Gadgets
8-13 yrs. $100 with Campership or $110 without
Calling all MacGyvers! This is the perfect camp for curious-minded campers looking to turn some of your most common house-
hold items into the most unlikely electric-powered gadgets. Each camper will walk away with a great book filled with instructions
on how to construct anything from a remote boat to a super car. General instructions on the workings of battery connections and
switches will be covered in the first day of camp and after that campers will apply these concepts to make their gadgets. Camp-
ers will also be encouraged to create their own gizmo based on the information they gain earlier in the week. Campers will build
their design later in the week with Friday set aside for experimentation of their original ideas. Camp runs Monday thru Friday
9:30am to 12:00pm.
GIZMO 1 June 27 – July 1
GIZMO 2 August 8 – August 12
Junior Golf
4-6 yrs. $75 with Campership or $85 without
Let’s start them off early! We’re going to consider their fantastic imaginations when we put together a mini golf course around
Oakland Yard. Each pair of golfers will get their own set of junior clubs on day one to share throughout the week. Each day they’ll
start out on our driving range learning the basics of grip (golf glove needed) and stance. Monday they’ll work out all day on the
range (with a couple slip-n-slide visits squeezed in of course). Tuesday morning we’ll be back at it, but after our morning warm-
up it’ll be time to hit the course. Our golf staff will set up a course around our facility daily, giving these little golfers a chance to
swing away at the moon. Indoor-outdoor golf holes will be redesigned daily based on space available around the Yard. Camp
includes lunch daily at 11:30am. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
JRGLF 1 June 20 – June 24
JRGLF 2 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $60 with Campership or $68 without
JRGLF 3 July 18- July 22
JRGLF 4 August 1 – August 5
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Golf
7-13 yrs. $160 with Campership or $175 without
Our most popular camp every year! This program features two days out on the golf course each week and three days on our
range hitting hundreds of golf balls! On Monday campers will be introduced to stance, club grip (kids should bring a golf glove)
and proper swing. We will learn brief history, golf etiquette and some common rules. Tuesday and Wednesday our campers will
travel to Highland Hills Golf Course to participate in a scramble format (6 to 9 holes per group will be played depending on age
and endurance). Each group will be closely supervised with 1 coach per group. Thursday will be team competitions. The competi-
tion could include fairway accuracy, chipping, putting and driving accuracy using suspended targets. Camp fee includes lunch
on Tuesday and Wednesday. Important note to parents: our golf director will select all groups. Every effort will be made to keep
friends together. Transportation to course leaves promptly at 9:45am. Golfers will still be able to use the slip-n-slide daily. Rain
days (Tuesday and Wednesday) will be compensated with a free pass to Highland Hills Golf Course. If your camper will need
left-handed clubs, please contact the camp director prior to the first day. Camp runs Monday, Thursday and Friday 9:30am to
12:00pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30am to 3:30pm.
GLF 1 June 27 – July 1 Booster seats may be required Parents need to sign transportation
GLF 2 July 11 – July 15 for Tuesday and Wednesday. waiver @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
GLF 3 July 25 – July 29
GLF 4 August 8- August 12
GLF 5 August 15 – August 19
Advanced Golf
10-15 yrs. $255 with Campership or $275 without
It’s time for a little independence on the golf course. We’re going to let our ‘up and coming’ golfers spread their wings a little
with this camp while on the course. Campers will have the pleasure of playing like adults (as long as they behave themselves!) all
the while receiving instruction from two accomplished instructors. Our two instructors will play along side the three foursomes
of campers each day of camp. Our advanced golf campers will visit a new course Monday - Wednesday, then they’ll repeat their
favorite on Thursday. Course management, competitive games, strategy, club selection and positioning will be reviewed. We
recommend all campers have a golf glove.
Camp fee includes green fees and lunch daily at various local courses. Oakland Yard will provide all transportation to and from
the course. Campers are to meet at Oakland Yard all four days; departure will be promptly at 8:00am daily, campers must be on
time. Friday is reserved as a make-up day in the event of a rain out. Camp runs Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 1:30pm.
ADVGLF 1 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – Tuesday through Friday 8:00am to 1:30pm
ADVGLF 2 July 18 – July 22 Parents need to sign transportation
ADVGLF 3 August 1- August 5 waiver @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
Guitar
9-13 yrs. $140 with Campership or $155 without
When you’re 19 and sitting by a campfire with your buddies, you’re going to wish you took this camp. One of your friends will
be playing his guitar, singing some cool song and looking like the ‘king’ that you could have been had you known how to play
the guitar. This camp isn’t going to make you the next Pete Townsend, but it’s going to start you down the right path to becoming
‘that guy’ in 10 years. Imagine sitting on the beach playing and singing cool songs? If you’ve ever wondered if it’s hard or if you
can really do it, we’re going to attempt to answer these questions. Got a guitar in the basement? Bring it in, our counselors will
help you tune it up and you’ll be ready. By Friday, everybody in the camp will be able to strum a few cords of his or her favorite
song. All campers will join together on Friday for a guitar recital at 10:45am. All campers will need their own guitar. Camp runs
Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
GUIT 1 June 27 – July 1
GUIT 2 July 11 – July 15
GUIT 3 July 25 – July 29
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Gymnastics
4-10 yrs. $135 with Campership or $145 without
For several years we’ve been asked to offer a gymnastics program and the time has come! This summer, Oakland Yard’s ex-
perienced gymnastic instructors will teach basic tumbling and floor routines. We will be providing all equipment and the teach-
ing professionals to make it a fun, safe and an educational week of gymnastics. We will provide instruction on somersaulting,
cartwheels, proper ways to stretch, handstands and much more. On Friday come see our performance at 11:30am. Camp runs
Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
JUMP 1 (ages 4 to 6) June 20 – June 24 (Includes lunch for ages 4-6 yrs)
JUMP 2 (ages 7 to 10) July 5 – July 8 For week of 7/5 – $108 with Campership or $116 without
JUMP 3 (ages 4 to 6) July 18 – July 22
JUMP 4 (ages 7 to 10) August 1 – August 5
JUMP 5 (ages 4 to 6) August 15 – August 19
Dance & Hip Hop
6-9 yrs. $105 with Campership or $115 without
In it’s eleventh year, this program will introduce your camper to a variety of dance moves with an emphasis on team-building,
self-esteem, coordination, showmanship, and technical moves. Each day campers will start with a warm-up of stretches and
teamwork exercises then move on to learning a choreographed dance set to the latest hip hop dance music. Time permitting,
campers will have the opportunity to try their hand at choreography while creating their own group composition with assistance
from our skilled and experienced counselors. On Tuesday, campers will receive a CD with all of the songs they'll learn to dance
to throughout the week. On Wednesday, campers will tie-dye their own shirts to be worn on Friday. This fun-filled week will end
with campers performing the dances they’ve learned in front of friends and family on Friday at 11:00am. Dancers need to wear
comfortable clothes and gym shoes daily. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
DANCE 1 June 27 – July 1
DANCE 2 July 18 – July 22 Older kids - look for Dance Rhythm Camp
DANCE 3 August 8 – August 11
Illusion
8-13 yrs. $140 with Campership or $155 without
If your child's heroes are Criss Angel and David Blaine, this is the camp for him or her. Campers can learn the tricks that the
pros use in this week-long camp. Professional magician David Foydel will be teaching campers feats that are sure to amaze fellow
campers and parents alike. Campers will learn how to make people disappear and reappear, change one person into another, and
pass a blade through their instructor. This week is all about learning the secrets to building and executing a variety of illusions.
Campers will work on 2 large illusions and many smaller ones in preparation for an illusion show for friends and family on Friday
at 10:30am. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
FOG 1 August 1 – August 5
Indoor Rock Climbing Camp
@ Planet Rock in Pontiac
8-14 yrs. $160 with Campership or $175 without
This camp meets daily at PLANET ROCK at 34 Rapid St., Pontiac, off Woodward, 2 miles north of Square Lake Road
Map is available on our website, www.oaklandyard.com.
Come hang out at Planet Rock and learn the sport of rock climbing on walls 5 stories high. Planet Rock is one of the nation’s
largest indoor rock climbing gyms and host to local and national championship competitions. With a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5,
campers will be instructed in proper safety precautions, as well as skills and techniques for climbing. All the climbing gear (har-
ness, ropes, helmet, etc.) is provided and included in the camp cost. Campers should wear comfortable clothes, gym shoes and
socks to experience a brand new adventure. Food and beverage is available for purchase at Planet Rock’s snack bar. (This camp
needs a minimum of 15 participants to run.) Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
ROCK 1 July 18 – July 22 Parents need to sign transportation waiver and three Planet Rock waivers.
ROCK 2 August 8 – August 12 Go to @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
If your camper will be using OYA transportation please drop off your camper at OYA by 8:50am. The bus leaves at 9:00am
sharp. Campers can be picked up at OYA at 12:30pm. Please review the transportation policy on pg. 6. An additional fee may apply.
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Lacrosse for Boys - Big Chiefs
8-13 yrs. $115 with Campership or $125 without
Introduce your child to one of the fastest-growing sports in Oakland County! Beginner and intermediate players will participate
in exercises focusing on passing, catching, shooting, offense and defense. Camps will be held on our synthetic lacrosse field. Par-
ticipants will need sticks, lacrosse or hockey gloves and lacrosse or hockey helmet with face shield. We also recommend a water
bottle labeled with your camper’s name. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
LAXA 1 July 25 – July 29
Lacrosse for Boys - Young Braves
5-7 yrs. $115 with Campership or $125 without
This camp is specifically designed for the young lacrosse player. Campers will participate in exercises focusing on passing,
catching, shooting, offense and defense. Camps will be held on our synthetic lacrosse field. Participants will need sticks, lacrosse
or hockey gloves and lacrosse or hockey helmet with face shield. Includes lunch daily. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am
to 12:00pm.
LAXB 1 July 11 – July 15
LEGO® Juniors
4-6 yrs. $85 with Campership or $95 without
Playing with LEGO® blocks s is certainly the main focus with this camp, but as us parents at OYA understand, little people ages
4 –6 need other activities to keep their minds active and busy bodies stimulated. This will be all about building things: cars, cities,
tower cranes, garbage trucks, boats, castles, bridges - everything and anything that comes to mind! We’ll bring out all our LEGO®
pieces for our little LEGO® enthusiasts and then work with them for as long as they’re interested.
Campers will be offered slip-n-slide time at 11:00am. Coloring books, construction paper, crayons, markers, scissors (under
supervision), several kinds of tape, etc. will all be available to add to the construction experience. Camp runs Monday thru Friday
9:30am to 12:00pm and includes lunch.
JRLEGO 1 June 27 – July 1
JRLEGO 2 July 18 – July 22
JRLEGO 3 July 25 – July 29
JRLEGO 4 August 8 – August 12
LEGO® Masters
7-12 yrs. $85 with Campership or $95 without
With over 20,000 pieces, construction boards, and full templates to build around, campers will certainly have their hands full
with a week of LEGO® building exploration. Throughout this week of designing and building, Oakland Yard’s LEGO® director
will challenge all participants with inventive construction projects. In addition to using construction templates, children will be
shown drawings of modern buildings, bridges, castles, space ships, and vehicles and then be turned loose with an endless supply
of LEGO® pieces to duplicate the drawing in 3-D. Most importantly, campers will be encouraged to solve building challenges in
a free-thinking, investigative and creative manner by exploring new approaches to construction while working within his/her
own abilities. In addition to providing hours of fun, this camp will encourage the development of hand-eye coordination, spatial
concepts, creativity and imagination. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
LEGO 1 June 20 – June 24
LEGO 2 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $68 with Campership or $76 without
LEGO 3 July 11 – July 15
LEGO 4 August 1 – August 5
LEGO 5 August 15 – August 19
Friday night soccer leagues!
$49 / 7 weeks
Kindergarten through 3rd Grade • See page 3 for details!
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Magic
8-13 yrs. $150 with Campership or $165 without
Campers can look forward to a week full of magic tricks and tons of fun. A rofessional magician will be on hand for this week
of camp in which campers will learn how to levitate, pass a rope through a finger, make objects disappear and reappear at will,
and perform coin and card tricks that are sure to amaze. Campers will also receive a magic box in which to carry all of their magic
supplies to and from camp. On Friday all campers will perform in a magic show for friends and family at 10:30am. Camp runs
Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
MAGIC 1 June 27 – July 1
MAGIC 2 July 11 – July 15
MAGIC 3 August 8 - August 12
NEW! – Junior Martial Arts
4-5 yrs. $125 with Campership or $135 without
Master Elizabeth Treger will work with your young camper this week on listening skills, following directions, course develop-
ing their gross motor skills (eye/hand coordination, balance, strength) and character development. All instruction is built around
four core values; character, confidence, patience and respect. These are demonstrated in every aspect of our lessons whether it is
in the re-enforcement of taking turns, sharing or honesty in a game. Our classes are always fun, safe and educational. Slip-n-slide
will be offered at 11am each day. Lunch is served daily at 11:30. This camp runs Monday through Friday 9:30am to 12pm.
JRKICK 1 June 27 – July 1
Martial Arts
6-12 yrs. $135 with Campership or $145 without
Confidence, Character, Respect, Patience, Leadership; these are the core values that Master Elizabeth Treger will be teaching
in this Martial Arts camp. But don’t be fooled, with years of experience in Tae Kwon Do, Karate and Akido, Master Treger knows
how to have fun with Martial Arts. Beginning with warm-up, campers will jump right into the basics of punching (bags and dum-
mies) and kicking, stances, forms and self-defense. These are reinforced daily with games that encourage mastery of the skills
while having fun! The week will culminate with a demonstration on Friday at 10:45am of what they learned. Camp runs Monday
thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
KICK 1 June 20 – June 24
KICK 2 July 11 – July 15
KICK 3 August 1 – August 5
KICK 4 August 8 – August 12
Model Rocket
7-13 yrs. $175 with Campership or $190 without
Rocketeers will individually assemble their own Estes rockets and launch them throughout the week. Campers will have to
make landing estimates while taking into consideration wind speed, wind direction, and engine velocity. This camp is of course for
fun, but hopefully children will learn a little about weather and its affects on launching and landing, the National Air and Space
Administration (NASA), past APOLLO missions and the FAA. Campers will take home all rockets that they build and launch,
including the ever popular air-powered rocket which shoots up to 250 feet. Camp fee includes lunch on launch days and materials.
Camp runs Monday and Wednesday 9:30am to 12:00pm and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30am to 1:00pm (launch days).
NASA 1 July 18 – July 22
NASA 2 August 1 – August 5
Bjerke Baseball – For all your baseball instruction
We’ll train you in the skills you need for pitching, batting, fielding, throwing and catching
from beginner to advanced. We have experienced qualified coaches.
Contact Scott Bjerke at 248/719-7701, info@bjerkebaseball.com or www.bjerkebaseball.com
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Advanced Model Rocket
10-14 yrs. $255 with Campership or $275 without
Advanced Rocketeers will build and launch rockets powered by E (skill level 3) engines. Our camp director will closely moni-
tor all launches at our own private flying field in White Lake. Campers will meet at Oakland Yard daily. All construction will take
place at Oakland Yard with most launches being done offsite. OYA staff members will provide transportation to and from the
flying field. Campers will keep their own rocket (if recovered). Camp fee includes all materials and lunch on Friday. Camp runs
Monday thru Thursday 9:30am to 12:00pm and Friday 9:30am-2:00pm.
ADV NASA 1 August 15 – August 19
Parents need to sign transportation waiver @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
Moms (or Pops) & Tots
2-4 yrs. $45 / includes passport
This camp is a great chance for you to get your toddler started on their preschool skills and for you to have a chance to spend
some time with other parents in a social setting. Age-appropriate games, activities and projects such as finger painting, building
block play, sand toys and splash pool time are all part of this fun-filled week which will be organized and facilitated by a member
of our staff. Parents or guardians, please note that your participation is required for your child to attend this camp. Tots and
parents will enjoy lunch each day at 11:30am. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 10:00am to 1:00pm.
TOTS 1 June 27 – July 1
TOTS 2 July 11 – July 15
TOTS 3 July 25 – July 29
TOTS 4 August 8 – August 12
TOTS 5 August 15 – August 19
Movie
8-13 yrs. $175 with Campership or $190 without
Three groups will compete against each other making a 2 to 5 minute “scene in a movie” using an Apple computer and soft-
ware, video camera, and a little ingenuity. Jacob Minkus Productions of Farmington Hills will be partnering with OYA for this
new, innovative film camp. During the week, each group will have learned the ‘ins and outs’ of digital filming, screenplay writing,
script writing, filming, editing, and scoring a movie. All directors will author their productions to DVDs. Film teams will need to
develop an idea into a movie scene by the end of the week. Days 1 and 2 will be spent developing skits and filming, days 3-5 will
finish filming and groups will start editing. Video merging and post-production will be taught. Apple’s newest software, ‘Final
Cut Express 4,’ will be exclusively used during this camp. This camp is fully hands-on. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am
to 12:00pm.
MOVIE 1 July 25 – July 29
MOVIE 2 August 8 – August 12
Campers can continue to have fun all afternoon in
our Lunch Club program. See page 4 for details.
Early morning drop-off and late afternoon pick-up is
available for working parents. See page 4 for details of
our Breakfast Club and Working Parent programs.
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Pilot Camp
This camp meets daily at Oakland County Airport, Pontiac Flight Service on Airport Road.
10 yrs. and up $545 with Campership or $585 without
Children interested in flying into the wild blue yonder should definitely participate in this camp! Chip Rasher, Pontiac Flight
Service’s owner, will be overseeing this exciting camp. Boys and girls ages 10 and up are eligible for this 4-day program. Groups
of three, with instructor, will share time in their own Cessna 172 throughout the week.
Monday – In the classroom, campers will spend time learning the fundamentals of flight, how to do a preflight, the basics of
aircraft instruments and Aircraft OPS. Classroom time is 2.5 hours.
Tuesday – Campers will spend their time in the air concentrating on preflight, turns, climbs, descents, flight altitude, and basic
maneuvers. Flight time is 2.0 hours.
Wednesday – Preflight, maneuvers, pattern work and takeoffs and landings will be the day’s topics. Flight time is 2.0 hours.
Thursday – The week will culminate in a cross-state trip to Kalamazoo Airport where campers will touch down for lunch and
a walk around the Air Zoo, then it's back on-board to Lansing for a pilot change, then on to Pontiac International. Flight time is
3.0 hours.
Campers will receive a flight logbook in which they will be able to log their stick time. This will then be signed by their instruc-
tor and can later be applied as flight credit toward their private pilot’s license. The FAA requires 40 hours of flight time with an
instructor for licensing. Friday will be reserved as a makeup day in case of inclement weather. Cost includes all flying, lunch on
Thursday, and flight logbook.
PILOT 1 June 27 – July 1 9:30am to 12:00pm Mon
Parents need to sign transportation waiver
PILOT 2 July 11 – July 15 9:30am to 12:30pm Tues/Wed @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
PILOT 3 July 25 – July 29 8:00am to 3:00pm Thurs
PILOT 4 August 1 – August 5
PILOT 5 August 15 – August 19
Maps for all off-site locations available at our website, www.oaklandyard.com.
A minimum of three campers per plane is required to run this camp.
Pilot Camp – Advanced
10 yrs. and up $585 with Campership or $625 without
This camp meets daily at Oakland County Airport, Pontiac Flight Service on Airport Road.
Back again, Chip Rasher of Pontiac Flight Service has planned a fun-filled week in the air for campers looking to increase their
air time and knowledge of flying! Boys and girls, ages 10 and up that have completed Oakland Yard’s Pilot Camp, are eligible to
participate in this camp. As in the Pilot Camp, campers will log all stick time in their logbook which can later be used as flight
credit toward their private pilot’s license. The FAA requires 40 hours of flight time with an instructor for licensing. Friday will be
reserved as a makeup day in case of inclement weather. Camp cost includes all flying, entrance fees and lunch on Thursday. As in
Pilot Camp, groups of 3 campers, with instructor, will share time in their own Cessna 172 throughout the week.
Monday – Campers will review preflight preparations and be introduced to ground reference maneuvers (turns about point,
S-turns, and steep turns), slow flight and recovery and normal touch downs and landings. Classroom time is 1 hour/flight time
is 2 hours.
Tuesday – A review of the previous day’s activities will start off the day. Campers will also experience an introduction to stalls
and recovery, VOR navigation and end with normal touchdowns and landings. Classroom time is 1 hour/flight time is 2 hours.
Wednesday – Stalls and recoveries as well as VOR navigation will be reviewed before an introduction of instrument flying (under
hood). The day will end once again with normal touchdowns and landings. Classroom time is 1 hour/flight time is 2 hours.
Thursday – The week will culminate in a 3-hour cross-state flight. Our pilots will travel to Battle Creek Airport where they will
have the opportunity to tour a 747 Aircraft. Then it’s off to Jackson Airport for lunch and back to Oakland County Airport to end
the day. Flight time is 3 hours/ground time is 1 hour. A minimum of three campers per plane is required to run this camp.
ADV PILOT 1 August 8 – August 12 9:30am to 12:30pm Mon – Wed
Parents need to sign transportation waiver
8:00am to 3:00pm Thurs @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
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Ping Pong
8-13 yrs. $85 with Campership or $95 without
We’re going to bring one of the fastest games ever to OYA this summer. We certainly don’t expect our campers to play like they
do in China, but if you’re interested in starting out then this is the camp. Singles, doubles, serves, and volleys -- we’ll go through
everything in this week-long camp. To make sure our beginner players get a consistent volley we’re going to have an automatic
serving machine. All campers will rotate through this fun, lively tool designed to provide maximum repetition. On Thursday
and Friday we’ll be running a fun, all-involved seeded tournament. Don’t miss out on the fun! Camp runs Monday thru Friday
9:30am to 12:00pm.
PONG 1 June 20 – June 24
PONG 2 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $68 with Campership or $76 without
PONG 3 July 11 – July 15
PONG 4 August 8 – August 11
PONG 5 August 15 – August 19
Pokemon
8-13 yrs. $95 with Campership or $105 without
Who amongst you shall overcome all opponents to win the title of Pokemon Master? Rise to the challenge and battle worthy
foes whose sole purpose is to lay waste to your Pokemon strategies. In this week’s showdown, contestants will draft their armies,
trade warriors with their enemies and enter the ring of battle. Paralyzing, evolving, attacking and all basic strategies will all be
honed in the arena. OYA will supply all Pokemon cards for kids to use in this camp – our library has over 5000 cards in it for every
situation imaginable! Kids may bring their own cards to show off but no trading or playing allowed. We recommend leaving cards
at the front desk after camp. See you on the field of honor! Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
POKE 1 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $76 with Campership or $84 without
POKE 2 July 18 – July 22
POKE 3 August 1 – August 5
NEW! – Pottery Camp
8-13 yrs. $140 with Campership or $155 without
All campers will have hands on with clay this week and create some unique 3-D treasures. Camp counselors will teach basic
clay hand building properties, how to use hand building tools, all the way to the final steps of glazing. All firing will be done after
hours. We will teach about the different clays, paint types, colors and even different ways to paint pieces. Wednesday we will take
a trip to “Pewabic Pottery” in Detroit to take a guided tour and have a hands-on workshop to make their own tiles. We may even
get to meet Thomas while we are there. Campers will have lunch in the court yard at Pewabic before coming back to camp. Camp
runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 to 12:00, Wednesday 9:30 to 3:00pm.
POTTERY 1 July 11 – July 15
POTTERY 2 July 25 – July 29
POTTERY 3 August 8 – August 12
Princess
4-7 yrs. $105 with Campership or $115 without
Does you little girl dream of finding her prince charming or being rescued by a knight in shining armor? Is her role model
Sleeping Beauty, Princess Fiona, Princess Jasmine or Belle? Here is a chance for your princess to participate in a week of fun and
fantasy while creating her own fairy tale kingdom to preside over.
This ‘creative play’ camp is for little girls ages 4 to 7. Our Fairy Godmother instructors will assist your little princess in creating
their own world of make believe through various projects, music, and story telling. Campers will take home a fairy purse, fairy
princess door signs, fairyland paintings and the items essential to every fairy princess wardrobe: a tiara, wand and sparkly wings.
On Friday, moms, dads and guests will be treated to a Fairy Princess fashion show and parade at 11:15am.
When these little beauties get hot, a trip down the slip-n-slide (without wings) will be in order so be sure to pack a bathing suit
and beach towel. Lunch will be served at 11:30am daily. Campers must be at least 4 years old by 6/11/11. Camp runs Monday
thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
FAIRY 1 June 20 – June 24
FAIRY 2 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $84 with Campership or $92 without
FAIRY 3 July 11 – July 15
FAIRY 4 July 25 – July 29
FAIRY 5 August 1 – August 5
FAIRY 6 August 15 – August 19
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Puppet
6-12 yrs. $110 with Campership or $120 without
Even Jim Henson had to start somewhere! In this program, each child will spend the week creatively involved in developing
the characters and a story line. Campers will learn to use marionettes, peeper puppets and more. We will do everything this week.
From making their own puppets, producing the play and even playing out the puppet show on Friday at 11:30. Your child will
have nothing but fun. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
PUPPET 1 June 27 – July 1
PUPPET 2 August 8 – August 12
Puzzle
7-12 yrs. $80 with Campership or $90 without
Challenging your child’s mind throughout the week is the focus of this camp. Hands-on puzzles, brainteasers, logic puzzles,
riddles, scavenger hunts, anagrams, and jigsaws are only the beginning. Each day your child will maneuver through a variety of
these mental obstacles. Campers will be encouraged to design their own puzzles to share with their counselors and other campers.
Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
PUZZLE 1 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $64 with Campership or $72 without
PUZZLE 2 August 15 – August 19
Radio Control Boat Racing
8-13 yrs. $255 with Campership or $275 without
This camp will feature the coolest toys on the water. All kids will get to keep the Off-Shore Racer included in this camp. On the
first day of camp, all campers will assemble and personalize their own deep-v offshore speedboats. The assembly will consume
the majority of day one. Tuesday thru Friday is off to the lake and the races! Campers will race from docks or beaches only. The
four days on the water will be spent just around the corner at one of our local lakes. Our camp director will set different courses
each day as the camper’s race from the dock and beach. Camp includes: RC electric deep-v racer, charger, and a 7.2-volt battery.
Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
RCBOAT 1 August 1 – August 5
Radio Control Cars
9-13 yrs. $160 with Campership or $175 without
Oakland Yard is the only place your child can learn with an expensive RC car without getting into trouble or getting a speed-
ing ticket! Campers will learn how to race 1/10th scale off-road racers all week. Fixing, cleaning, and generally maintaining these
little racers will also be part of the experience. The week will conclude with the legendary ‘OYA 400’, our unique off-road race
that features jumps, ramps, and multiple battery changes. This team event is usually watched by dozens of camps and parents
from our grand stand-style hill. Event winners walk off with the OYA 400 racing trophy! Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am
to 12:00pm.
RC 1 June 20 – June 24
RC 2 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $128 with Campership or $140 without
RC 3 July 18 – July 22
Radio Control Helicopter Pilot
9-13 yrs. $255 with Campership or $275 without
If you’re anything like me, flying helicopters is the coolest thing imaginable. Learn how to pilot your own remote control he-
licopter in this week-long ‘how to’ camp. Each camper will get his/her very own RC helicopter that they’ll get to take home on
Friday. This instructional-based camp will teach the campers how to take care of, clean, fix, and fly the most sophisticated aircrafts
in the sky. Demos throughout the week will include large electric helicopters capable of flying several thousand feet in the air and
at speeds upwards of 100 miles per hour. This camp includes an RC helicopter and all of the vital components needed for your
“pilot-to-be.” Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
RCHELI 1 June 27 – July 1
RCHELI 2 July 11 – July 15
RCHELI 3 July 25 – July 29
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Radio Control Plus
10 yrs. & up $385 with Campership or $425 without
This special-edition camp includes a new car kit that your child will take home at week's end ($235 retail value). Children will
be given their car kit package including car, radio, charger and battery the first day of camp. They will learn the ropes of radio
control car driving using their very own car through the course of the week. Trouble shooting and maintenance will be stressed
because your child will be responsible for the upkeep of their own car after camp is over. Car kit package includes the follow-
ing: Duratrax Evader RTR (radio and car), Duratrax Piranha Peak Charger, and a Trinity/Panasonic 1400scr Battery. Camp runs
Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
RCPLUS 1 August 8 – August 12
Roller Hockey
7-12 yrs. $100 with Campership or $110 without
Roller hockey camp is back for its fourteenth year. Campers can expect 5 days of fun on our custom made BORDER PATROL
hockey rink now located next to the slip-n-slide. The main focus will be on individual and team drills and non-contact game play.
Players will learn skating techniques, player transition, in-line hockey rules, and strategy while participating in skating, shooting
and technique drills, as well as daily game play. Beginning skating skills are required. The equipment needed for this camp is
roller blades, helmet, knee and elbow pads, gloves and sticks. In case of rain, campers will play street hockey or participate in
an indoor field day (see rain day policy on page 6). Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
HKY 1 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $80 with Campership or $88 without
HKY 2 July 25 – July 29
Ropes Course
7-14 yrs. $115 with Campership or $125 without
Campers will spend the week at Oakland Yard on our very own low ropes course, specifically designed for children. This chal-
lenging series of ropes, ladders, and platforms were put together to enhance our young campers’ confidence in group settings.
Campers will be divided into two teams daily and actively participate in team building exercises to build trust using proven
methods practiced by the Outward Bound program of Colorado. By day two, both teams will take to the course, gradually work-
ing their way up to more challenging two and three person obstacles. With no child ever being over 3’ off the ground, this camp
will inspire and progressively confront all campers with obstacles they would not come across in your average summer vacation.
Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
ROPESA 1 (ages 11-14) June 27 – July 1
ROPESB 2 (ages 7-10) July 18 – July 22
ROPESA 2 (ages 11-14) August 1 – August 5
ROPESB 3 (ages 7-10) August 15 – August 20
Science
7-13 yrs. $180 with Campership or $195 without
This isn’t your typical textbook science camp. Campers will get to see the different sides of science using a hands-on approach
through experiments and physical exploration. This camp will be a week of fun while seeing the world around you in a different
way. Throughout the week, campers will learn about the following fields of science: Physics, Astronomy, Natural Science and
Chemistry.
Campers will learn how Physics can simplify our lives through an examination of pulleys, levers, ramps, and other simple
tools. Launch cantaloupes hundreds of feet with our trebuchet, and build and race solar cars. Astronomy topics will include the
galaxies, comets, asteroids, and the solar system, with each camper making a scale model of the solar system. Get ready – we will
trudge in the swamp to collect water samples for microscope testing when we look into the Natural Sciences. Last but not least
Chemistry. We will build and erupt volcanos. Not to worry Mom, safety goggles and gloves for all! This camp includes a field
trip to Indian Springs Nature Center and Spray Park on Tuesday. We will do a short pond study and a visit to their planetarium.
If your camper brings a shirt that day they will also make a "star constellations" design t-shirt. (Parent, please sign the transporta-
tion waiver on the back of the registration form.) What a cool week of discovery! Camp fee includes all materials, solar car and
nature center entrance.
SCIENCE 1 June 27 – July 1 9:30am to 12:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
SCIENCE 2 July 25 – July 29 9:30am to 4:00pm Tuesday
SCIENCE 3 August 1 – August 5 Parents need to sign transportation waiver @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
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Science - Zoology
6-10 yrs. $180 with Campership or $195 without
Join us for a fun-filled week and a fascinating look into the world of Zoology. Campers will explore reptiles, mammals and
marine creatures. Campers will learn about their ecosystems and the life cycle. With a trip to Turtle Creed to meet Lucy and her
friends on Wednesday, we will learn about all kinds of different creatures in their habitats. You’ll see, but may not touch, them
all. Camp runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm. Wednesday 9:30am to 2:00pm. Camp includes lunch
on Wednesday.
ZOO 1 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $144 with Campership or $156 without
ZOO 2 August 8 – August 12 Parents need to sign transportation waiver @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
Scrapbooking
7-12 yrs. $125 with Campership or $135 without
Wondering what to do with all those pictures you’ve taken throughout the years? Give them to your little one and put them
in our Scrapbooking Camp. By Friday, under our guidance, they’ll have protected the photos and will bring home a decorative,
fashionable memento! Campers will learn the art of scrapbooking: designing page layouts, incorporating written captions, crop-
ping photos, and cutting paper with style and flair. Campers will further customize their pages by using embellishments, rub-on
decals, and rubber stamps. By the end of the week campers will have a unique and individualized album to show-off to family
and friends. All campers will receive a 12x12 album. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
SCRAP 1 June 27 – July 1
SCRAP 2 August 1 – August 5
Sewing
8-13 yrs. $160 with Campership or $175 without
Is your child interested in developing a creative skill that will last a lifetime? This camp is designed for the novice sewer. Even
if your child has never handled a needle and thread, by the end of this week they will sew confidently on a machine and be able
to start and complete projects with pride! Each camper will receive a sewing kit that includes scissors, pins, needles, a measuring
tape and a sewing box in which to keep all of their materials and projects. On day one, the campers will decorate their sewing boxes
and make a no-sew blanket. Day two will get campers familiar with all of the sewing supplies and an introduction to the sewing
machine in which they will sew straight and curved lines onto scrap fabric. Using these skills, campers will make purses or bags.
The instructor will teach campers how to find a pattern and introduce them to various fabrics. Campers will pick out fabric for their
sewing project. On day four, campers will learn how to read a pattern and lay out and cut a patterned sewing project. Past projects
have included beachbagd, purses and pajama pants. On day five, campers will complete their projects and, time permitting, may
have an opportunity to make pillows or other little projects on their own with any leftover fabric. Oakland Yard will supply all
equipment and supplies (sewing machines, iron, fabric, etc.). Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
SEW 1 July 11 – July 15
SEW 2 July 25 – July 29
Skate Boarding
7-13 yrs. $125 with Campership or $135 without
With continued interest in ESPN’s X-Games, skateboarding is as popular as ever! Camp will take place in our skate park using
custom-made NEW ramps and rails. In this instructional camp, beginner and intermediate skaters can expect to learn the basics
of ramp use, rail grinding and, of course, safety. By having our skateboarders on campus, they’ll be able to enjoy the total camp
experience by having access to the slip-n-slide, weekly shows, and Breakfast and Lunch Clubs to name a few. Participants will be
required to bring and wear their own full protective equipment (helmet, knee and elbow pads) as well as their own skateboard.
On Friday, our instructors will determine who is most deserving of an OYA Camp Champ t-shirt. Winners will be determined
based on improvement made throughout the week. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
SKATE 1 June 20 – June 24
SKATE 2 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $100 with Campership or $108 without
SKATE 3 July 18 – July 22
SKATE 4 August 1 – August 5 IMPORTANT NOTE: Parents please understand that this camp is outdoors and
SKATE 5 August 15 – August 19 susceptible to weather delays and/or daily cancellation. We will make every effort to
skate daily, but due to rain and slippery conditions, campers might participate in other
non-skating activities. We do not offer weather make-ups.
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NEW! Skate Board Plus
8-13 yrs. $225 with Campership or $235 without
Lets start out this camp with a power tool! Then we’ll add some decals, deck tape, and a little imagination. Every camper gets
a cool new (pro style deck) from Cosmic Skateboards (7-ply Canadian hardwood maple), their choice of new trucks and wheels,
and grip tape. First thing Monday all kids will receive close assistance while they build their new boards then, if there’s time,
they’ll hit the ramps! he rest of the week the kids can use their new boards or save them for future rides. Our resident skate pro-
fessionals will help the kids throughout the week learn new tricks and sharpen old skills. Better skating, safely, is the week’s goal.
Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
SKATEPLUS 1 July 18 – July 22
SKATEPLUS 2 August 15 – August 19
Soccer – Beginner/Intermediate
4-7 yrs. $75 with Campership or $85 without
When it comes to soccer, Oakland Yard has it all: 2 indoor fields, a championship-size outdoor field, an outdoor mini-field, and
the greatest staff on this side of the Atlantic. On Monday, after running through some basic skill drills, campers will be divided
into 2 groups, beginning and intermediate, based on their ability. The rest of the week campers will spend their days developing
their basic skills of trapping, dribbling, shooting and ball control through organized drills, small-sided scrimmages and fun, team-
oriented games. Most importantly, FUN will be stressed everyday! Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
SBI 1 June 20 – June 24
SBI 2 July 18 – July 22
SBI 3 August 1 – August 5
SBI 4 August 8 – August 12
Soccer – Intermediate/Advanced
8-11 yrs. $80 with Campership or $90 without
This camp is the next step from the Beginner/Intermediate camp listed above. Campers will be divided into 2 groups, inter-
mediate and advanced, based on their ability. Each day, coaches will work with each group, concentrating on ball work, offensive
and defensive tactics, as well as positioning and vision on the field while under pressure. Scrimmaging and small-sided games
will be daily activities as well. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
SIA 1 June 27 – July 1
SIA 2 July 25 – July 29
Select/Travel Soccer
10-14 yrs. $85 with Campership or $95 without
This camp is open to kids playing at the travel/select level only. Skills such as shooting, tackling, long passes, and possession
in tight spaces will be the focus of this camp. Daily scrimmages and shooting contests will be a strong part of this week of select
level soccer. State licensed, current select level coaches will run this camp. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
SELECT 1 August 15 – August 19
Softball - Beginner
7-11 yrs. $85 with Campership or $95 without
Come join us for a fun-filled week and let us introduce the basics to the exciting sport of girl’s softball. Future softball players
will start off learning to hit a ball from a tee then from a pitcher. Once this skill is loosely accomplished, we’ll quickly get into
teaching the girls catching, throwing, fielding and the basic rules of the game. Campers need to bring their own gloves and are
encouraged to bring their own bats and helmets if they have them. Campers will have time in Oakland Yard's new batting cages.
Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
SOFTB 1 July 18 – July 22
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Sports and Games – Rookies
4-5 yrs. $50 with Campership or $60 without
All of the games played in this camp are especially designed for 4 and 5 year olds. The goal is to enhance your child’s athletic
coordination and introduce them to the dynamics of group sports. Days will be filled with activities like soccer, slip-n-slide, and
kickball to name just a few. The games will revolve around the largest sand box in Oakland County. Each day will start and end
in the sand box, which has been a favorite of these little campers for years. Each day a new sand castle building contest will be
featured. All campers will help make their own tie-dyed t-shirt on Friday. Lunch is served daily at 11:30am. Campers must be at
least 4 years old by 6/11/11. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
SGR 1 June 27 – July 1
SGR 2 July 11 – July 15
SGR 3 July 25 – July 29
SGR 4 August 15 – August 19
Sports and Games – Veterans
6-7 yrs. $55 with Campership or $65 without
This camp is for kids that like to play sports, sports, and more sports! Baseball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, kickball, golf,
ropes course, and of course slip-n-slide. Our objective in this camp is to teach as many team and individual sports and games to
the kids. And we won’t forget what made Sports and Games so successful over the last 14 years, our slip-n-slide! All kids are to
bring their bathing suit and towel each day. All campers will help make their own tie-dyed t-shirt on Friday. Lunch is served daily
at 11:30am. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
SGV 1 June 20 – June 24
SGV 2 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $44 with Campership or $52 without
SGV 3 July 18 – July 22
SGV 4 August 8 – August 12
Summer School
7-13 yrs. $95 with Campership or $105 without
Why give your child’s brain the chance to forget what it’s just learned the past nine months? Your child might see through the
smoke and mirrors of ‘Summer School Camp’, but we bet your child’s brain won’t know it’s really at summer school with a slip-
n-slide, golf range and more cool things than any school around. Why does math have to be a drag, why can’t it involve contests?
Reading cool books with intriguing stories. Writing what interests somebody is fun! This camp is going to be the fun part of school.
Spelling, you bet it’s going to be a contest everyday. Some of us went to summer school as kids. What did we really get out of the
experience and why did we go? This week of educational reinforcement will be the most fun your child has had learning the three
R’s. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
SMARTS 1 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $76 with Campership or $84 without
Talent
8-14 yrs. $190 with Campership or $210 without
Does your child dream of being the next David Cook or Kelly Clarkson? This camp is their chance to experience a moment
in the spotlight. From singing to song writing to performing on stage, campers will learn the ins and outs of the entertainment
world and what it takes to make it in the music business. In this week-long camp, Mark Edwards will help campers develop their
talents and coach them on how to sing and write their own song. Then it’s off to the studio to record their very own CD! Last
year, campers took a trip to meet the crew from the popular Mojo and the Morning Show from WKQI 95.5 at the Clear Channel
Communications Studio in Farmington Hills. They recorded their songs in 95.5’s production studio. Afterwards, Mojo talked with
them on air! Campers will spend the later half of the week refining their performance in preparation for their live performance
on Friday at 11:30 am.
As an artist, Mark Edwards charted four Top 30 singles in the 90’s as well as appearing on Billboard’s Top 50 chart. He also was
a past performer on “Star Search.” He has worked with such artists as Billy Joel, Le Ann Rimes, Michael Bolton, Mariah Carey,
Celine Dion and Bruce Springsteen. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
TALENT 1 July 25 – July 29–
Parents need to sign transportation waiver @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
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T-ball
5-7 yrs. $75 with Campership or $85 without
Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth, Al Kaline, Kenny Griffey Jr., they all would have enrolled in this fun week if they would have had
the chance! Young major leaguers will learn the art of hitting a ball from a tee along with the skills of catching, throwing, fielding
and basic rules of the game. Oakland Yard will have plenty of equipment for new ball players to use during the week. Those camp-
ers who already have their own gloves are welcome to bring them to camp. Lunch served daily at 11:30am. Camp runs Monday
thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
T-BALL 1 July 5 – July 8 Week of 7/5 – $60 with Campership or $68 without
T-BALL 2 August 1 – August 5
Tennis
8-13 yrs. $150 with Campership or $165 without
Children wanting to learn the ‘game of a lifetime’ need to look no further than this camp. This week-long camp will feature
the basics, including: rules, grip, serves, swing, stance and match etiquette. Campers will be volleyed dozens of balls each day
from our resident pro, all the while playing fun games to develop their skills. The weekly match play and skill sessions will be in
preparation for Friday’s OYA Open Cup matches. Doubles to singles, campers will leave OYA with the knowledge to play their
own tennis match. Camp will take place on the Oakland Yard courts. Campers needing a tennis racquet will be issued one on
Monday. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
TENNIS 1 June 27 – July 1
TENNIS 2 July 11 – July 15
TENNIS 3 July 25 – July 29
TENNIS 4 August 8 – August 12
Theater
8-13 yrs. $180 with Campership or $195 without
Does your child dream of being on Broadway? Are they funny or outgoing in front of a crowd? If this is the case, then our
theater camp would be perfect for them. All children will be involved in the production of a play that will be performed in front
of the campers and their families on the Friday of camp.
All children will be given a role in the play depending on their personality and individual interest, and be involved in all aspects
of production, including set design and construction, costuming, make-up and performing. A limited number of behind-the-scene
parts will be available for each production. The play this year will be “Pint Size Pirates.” The performance will start at 11:00am on
Friday. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
ACT 1 August 15 – August 19
Treasure Hunting – Pirates
5-7 yrs. $115 with Campership or $125 without
Arrrrr! Attention all buccaneers, corsairs and privateers! Did you know that Edward “Blackbeard” Teach was named Blackbeard
for his large black beard that almost covered his entire face? Did you know that Black Bart’s real name was Bartholomew Roberts?
Did you know that Captain Kidd, one of the most well-known pirates of all times, had originally been employed to rid the seas of
pirates? These are just a few pirates that had fearsome reputations hundreds of years ago as they plundered and looted vessels.
While these pirates sailed the seven seas, your camper will live their experiences on land!
The week will begin with the pirates using clues to search for various pieces of a treasure map that will have to be put together
to see where the buried treasured is. Does “X” really mark the spot? Throughout the week there will be various “scavenger hunts”
and codes to crack that will challenge these pirates – all hunts leading to treasure, of course! By the end of the week, if successful,
these pirates will have found a key that will open a treasure chest filled with a bounty of booty.
Campers will use magnifying glasses, binoculars, shovels, ropes, their minds, and their fellow campers to crack the codes that
lead to the day’s treasure. Just like the weekly New York Times crossword puzzles, the codes and clues will get more and more
difficult as the week progresses. Rhymes, riddles, maps, and keys will all be used to puzzle your young pirate daily. Camp runs
Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
HUNT 1 June 27 – July 1
HUNT 2 July 18 – July 22
HUNT 3 August 1 – August 5
HUNT 4 August 15 – August 19
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Treasure Hunting – Sleuths
8-10 yrs. $115 with Campership or $125 without
If your child loves riddles and puzzles, he/she may have what it takes to find the lost treasure of Acocoleth. What is this
treasure, you may ask? Legend has it, years ago, a vast treasure was buried somewhere where Oakland Yard is now located.
Decipher increasingly difficult clues, test your IQ and solve mind-blowing puzzles left by these strangers. Can you put all the
pieces together to discover the treasure? Campers will use magnifying glasses, binoculars, shovels, ropes, their minds, and their
fellow campers to crack the codes that lead to the day’s treasure. Just know the codes and clues will get more and more difficult
as the week progresses. Rhymes, riddles, maps, and keys will all be used to puzzle your camper. Camp runs Monday thru Friday
9:30am to 12:00pm.
GOLD 1 June 20 – June 24
GOLD 2 August 8 – August 12
Under the Sea Booster seat may be required Tuesday.
6-9 yrs. $120 with Campership or $130 without
It’s time to explore the world’s underwater mysteries! Give your little explorer the gift of exploration and activity during this
week of fun. Throughout the week the morning will be devoted to learning about and experiencing the life that can be found in
our lakes, rivers and oceans. They will be introduced to prehistoric sea monsters, salt water creatures from sharks to sea anemones,
and freshwater animals that may be found swimming around in their own backyard! We’ll bring in fishy surprises for campers to
hold and study. The second half of the day will be filled with activities and crafts that will relate to what they learned that morning.
This week will include a field trip to Indian Springs Metropark’s Nature Center to learn more about their pond study program.
Indian Springs Certified Naturalists will guide children through the pond study program. Afterwards, all campers will get access
to Indian Springs all-new spray park, rock wall, and maze, followed by a picnic lunch! Lunch is served daily at 11:30am. Camp
runs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:30am-12:00pm; Tuesday 9:30am to 4:00pm.
SEA 1 June 27 – July 1
Parents need to sign transportation waiver @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
SEA 2 August 1 – August 5
Volleyball
10-14 yrs. $80 with Campership or $90 without
Beach volleyball is back! Campers will learn about drills, challenging exercises, matches and have fun. Beach volleyball camp
features the finest imported sand in the country. While at camp, players will be taught all aspects of beach (2 person) and Olympic
(6 person) volleyball tactics and strategy. Campers will be divided into skill groups daily. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am
to 12:00pm.
VBALL 1 June 20 – June 24
VBALL 2 July 18 – July 22
VBALL 3 August 15 – August 19
Who’s Line Is It Anyway?
8-13 yrs. $95 with Campership or $105 without
Comedy Improv is acting without a script. You will learn how to get a suggestion from the audience and turn it into a funny
scene. Improvisation sharpens your skills of thinking on your feet and how to work and trust others, all while having a blast. In
this camp you will learn about character development, how to create a scene and prop work. At the end of the week the campers
and staff will put on a show for family and friends. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
IMPROV 1 July 18 - July 22
Friday night soccer leagues!
$49 / 7 weeks
Kindergarten through 3rd Grade • See page 3 for details!
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Wilderness Exploration
8-13 yrs. $255 with Campership or $275 without
Make one of the best childhood memories of camping a reality for your child. This camp will help to prepare your child for
a day in the wilderness or next fall’s hunting trip to the wilds of Northern Michigan. All campers will participate in a variety of
exercises geared for survival in the wilderness.
Monday - Campers will learn the basics of archery: safety, stance, aiming, and breathing. The second half of the day will consist
of a scavenger hunt based on the camper’s ability to read a map and compass. X marks the spot! Campers arriving at the final
destination will be rewarded with a buried treasure.
Tuesday - Campers will participate in a series of initiative tests designed to strengthen their communication skills and improve
their ability to work as a team. Campers will also receive a first aid lecture. After all of the day’s testing, teams of four will be
formed.
Wednesday - Campers will spend this day preparing for a Thursday overnight outing. Teams will successfully master the GPS
(Global Positioning System) as well as a compass. The later part of the day will be spent using the GPS and compass to compete
in a way-point race between the teams.
Thursday/Friday - Campers will arrive at Oakland Yard in the morning prepared to spend the evening camping at Brighton
Recreation Area on Bishop Lake Camp (week 1) or Pontiac Lake Camp (week 2). Campers will spend the evening setting up a camp-
site, cooking their dinner over an open fire, discussing first aid survival, and enjoying an evening in the great outdoors. Oakland
Yard will supply tents, food, fishing poles, and cooking items. Friday morning, campers will again prepare their meal and finish
off their adventure by fishing, hiking or canoeing, time permitting on Friday. Campers will return to Oakland Yard by 3:00pm.
Campers need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, a change of clothes, flashlight, toiletries, and tennis shoes or hiking boots for
the overnight excursion. Campers are welcome to bring their own tent if they wish. Three to four children will share a tent on the
overnight. Tents will be assigned by gender. (In the event of stormy weather, campers will spend the night in the dome at OYA.)
Oakland Yard will provide transportation, radios, hand-held GPSs, and first aid equipment. Camper-to-instructor ratio will be
6:1. There will be both a male and female counselor camping with the kids.
CAMP 1 (Brighton Rec.) July 25 – July 29 9:30am to 12:00pm Monday thru Thursday
CAMP 2 (Pontiac Lake) August 8 – August 12 9:30am Thurs to 3:00pm Fri
Parents need to sign transportation and overnight waiver @ oaklandyard.com/forms.htm
Zemke Camp
Oh-My-Gosh, School Starts Next Week And I Gotta Have More Fun Camp!
5-13 yrs. $175 with Campership or $190 without
This camp is one week of crazy fun! This is the chance for your kids to sample a variety of our camp programs all in one week
before the summer is over. Each day will be a field day of activities: archery, soccer, slip-n-slide, relay races, basketball, volleyball,
more slip-n-slide, golf, arts & crafts, backyard sports, board games, football, puzzles, tennis, ropes course, sports & games and
on and on. Children will have some freedom to decide what activities they want to participate in each and every day of the week
during this camp. We’ll have staff facilitating various activities at stations each day. What could be better than having a whole
10 acres up for grabs for any activity under the sun? Each day will offer 5-6 different activities that campers will rotate through.
Campers will be encouraged to try out all activities, but will have the liberty to spend more time with the ones they like the most.
All children will participate in groups that are age appropriate. Lunch is included everyday for all campers. A camp barbeque and
super sundae bar will take place on multiple days throughout the week. Camp runs Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm.
ZEMKE 1 August 22 – August 26
Bjerke Baseball – For all your baseball instruction
We’ll train you in the skills you need for pitching, batting, fielding, throwing and
catching from beginner to advanced. We have experienced qualified coaches.
Contact Scott Bjerke at 248/719-7701, info@bjerkebaseball.com
or www.bjerkebaseball.com
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Camper Open House May 20 Camper Open House 6pm to 9pm
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Dinner & a Playground 3 Every Friday Night Everyone
ARCHERY BOW 7 $155 $140 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TO 13
ARCHITECTURE ARCH 7 $155 $140 1 9 TO 13
ARTS & AIRBRUSH BRUSH 7 $165 $150 1 2 10 TO 14
ARTS & CRAFTS (4-6) ART 8 $105 $95 1 2 3 4 TO 6
ARTS & DESIGN (10-14) DESIGN 8 $155 $140 1 2 10 TO 14
ARTS & PAINTS (7-9) PAINT 8 $115 $105 1 2 3 7 TO 9
BABYSITTERS SITTER 8 $110 $100 1 2 11 TO 14
BACKYARD OLYMPICS BACK 9 $95 $85 1 2 7 TO 11
BAKING NEW! BAKE 9 $155 $140 1 2 3 9 TO 13
BASEBALL BASE 9 $95 $85 1 6 TO 10
BASKETBALL BSK 9 $90 $80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 TO 13
BEADS AND BEADS BEAD 10 $140 $130 1 2 3 4 8 TO 13
BIRD HOUSE AND FEEDER BIRD 10 $115 $105 1 2 6 TO 10
BOARD GAME BOARD 10 $90 $80 1 7 TO 12
CAR TOWN CAR 11 $155 $140 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 TO 7
CHEERLEADING CHEER 11 $110 $100 1 7 TO 10
CHESS CHESS 11 $90 $80 1 2 3 6 TO 12
CIRCUS CIRCUS 11 $95 $85 1 6 TO 13
COMIC BOOK COMIC 12 $110 $100 1 7 TO 13
DANCE & HIP HOP DANCE 16 $115 $105 1 2 3 6 TO 9
DANCE & RHYTHM RHYTHM 12 $115 $105 1 2 9 TO 12
DIGITAL PHOTO DIGITAL 12 $155 $140 1 2 8 TO 13
DINO DINO 12 $145 $135 1 2 3 5 TO 8
ExTREME RACING RACE 13 $135 $125 1 8 TO 13
FIELD TRIP TRIPS 13 $385 $355 1 2 3 8 TO 13
FLAG FOOTBALL FTB 13 $95 $85 1 2 8 TO 13
FORENSIC LAB 14 $170 $155 1 2 3 8 TO 13
GAME SHOW GAME 14 $130 $120 1 8 TO 13
GIzMO & GADGET GIzMO 14 $110 $100 1 2 8 TO 13
GOLF GLF 15 $175 $160 1 2 3 4 5 7 TO 13
GOLF, ADvANCED ADvGLF 15 $275 $255 1 2 3 10 TO 15
GOLF, JUNIOR JRGLF 14 $85 $75 1 2 3 4 4 TO 6
GUITAR GUIT 15 $135 $125 1 2 3 9 TO 13
GYMNASTICS JUMP 16 $145 $135 1 2 3 4 5 4 TO 10
ILLUSION FOG 16 $155 $140 1 8 TO 13
INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING ROCK 16 $175 $160 1 2 8 TO 14
LACROSSE, BOYS, BIG CHIEFS LAxA 17 $125 $115 1 8 TO 13
LACROSSE, BOYS, YOUNG BRAvES LAxB 17 $125 $115 1 5 TO 7
LEGO JUNIORS JRLEGO 17 $95 $85 1 2 3 4 4 TO 6
LEGO MASTERS LEGO 17 $95 $85 1 2 3 4 5 7 TO 12
MAGIC MAGIC 18 $165 $150 1 2 3 8 TO 13
MARTIAL ART, JUNIOR NEW! JRKICK 18 $135 $125 1 4 TO 5
MARTIAL ARTS KICK 18 $145 $135 1 2 3 4 6 TO 12
MODEL ROCKET NASA 18 $190 $175 1 2 7 TO 13
MODEL ROCKET, ADvANCED ADvNASA 19 $275 $255 1 10 TO 14
MOMS & TOTS TOTS 19 $45 $45 1 2 3 4 5 2 TO 4
MOvIE MOvIE 19 $190 $175 1 2 8 TO 13
PILOT PILOT 20 $585 $545 1 2 3 4 5 10 AND UP
PILOT, ADvANCED ADvPILOT 20 $625 $585 1 10 AND UP
PING PONG PONG 21 $95 $85 1 2 3 4 5 8 TO 13
POKEMON POKE 21 $105 $95 1 2 3 8 TO 13
POTTERY NEW! POTTERY 21 $155 $140 1 2 3 8 TO 13
PRINCESS FAIRY 21 $115 $105 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 TO 7
PUPPET PUPPET 22 $120 $110 1 2 6 TO 12
PUzzLE PUzzLE 22 $90 $80 1 2 7 TO 12
RADIO CONTROL BOAT RC BOAT 22 $275 $255 1 8 TO 13
RADIO CONTROL CARS RC 22 $175 $160 1 2 3 9 AND UP
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTER PILOT RC HELI 22 $275 $255 1 2 3 9 TO 13
RADIO CONTROL PLUS RC PLUS 23 $425 $385 1 10 AND UP
ROLLER HOCKEY HKY 23 $110 $100 1 2 7 TO 12
ROPES COURSE (11-14) ROPESA 23 $125 $115 1 2 11 TO 14
ROPES COURSE (7-10) ROPESB 23 $125 $115 1 2 7 TO 10
SCIENCE SCIENCE 23 $195 $180 1 2 3 7 TO 13
SCIENCE zOOLOGY zOOLOGY 24 $195 $180 1 2 6 TO 10
SCRAPBOOKING SCRAP 24 $135 $125 1 2 7 TO 12
SEWING SEW 24 $175 $160 1 2 8 TO 13
SKATEBOARDING SKATE 24 $135 $125 1 2 3 4 5 7 TO 13
SKATEBOARDING PLUS NEW! SKATEPLUS 25 $225 $235 1 2 8 TO 13
SOCCER, ADvANCED SIA 25 $90 $80 1 2 8 TO 11
SOCCER, BEGINNING SBI 25 $85 $75 1 2 3 4 4 TO 7
SOCCER, SELECT/TRAvEL SELECT 25 $95 $85 1 10 TO 14
SOFTBALL, BEGINNER SOFTB 25 $95 $85 1 5 TO 8
SPORTS & GAMES ROOKIES SGR 26 $60 $50 1 2 3 4 4 TO 5
SPORTS & GAMES vETERANS SGv 26 $65 $55 1 2 3 4 6 TO 7
SUMMER SCHOOL SMARTS 26 $105 $95 1 7 TO 10
TALENT SHOW TALENT 26 $210 $190 1 8 TO 14
T-BALL TBALL 27 $85 $75 1 2 5 TO 7
TENNIS TENNIS 27 $165 $150 1 2 3 4 8 TO 13
THEATER ACT 27 $195 $180 1 8 TO 13
TREASURE HUNTING PIRATES HUNT 27 $125 $115 1 2 3 4 5 TO 7
TREASURE HUNTING SLEUTHS GOLD 28 $125 $115 1 2 8 TO 10
UNDER THE SEA SEA 28 $130 $120 1 2 6 TO 9
vOLLEYBALL vBALL 28 $90 $80 1 2 3 10 TO 14
WHO’S LINE IS IT ANYWAY? IMPROv 28 $105 $95 1 8 TO 13
WILDERNESS ExPLORATION CAMP 29 $275 $255 1 2 8 TO 13
zEMKE zEMKE 29 $190 $175 1 5 TO 13
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presently or in the future for the acts or other conduct by the owners, agents, officers or employees of OYA.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE AND BY SIGNING IT AGREE IT IS MY INTENTION TO EXONERATE AND RELIEVE OYA FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL
INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER ACT OR OMISSION.
Parent Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature __________________________________________________________________________________________ Date________________________
RiSk NOtiCE: Sports activities involve varying degrees of risk depending on the skill of the participants and the level of play. Each participant in the sports activities
at Oakland Yard Athletics acknowledges that he or she is fully knowledgeable as to the risks of the sport in which the individual intends to participate. The participant
states that he or she is in good health and has no knowledge of any infirmity which would impair ability or increase any risk. The undersigned participant agrees to
assume all risks of the activity in which the undersigned will participate and waives all claims against Oakland Yard, its agents, servants and employees arising out of the
participation by the undersigned in the sports and other activities at the Oakland Yard Athletics property. This agreement to assume the risks of the sports and other
activities shall be continuing until revoked in writing with an acknowledgment in writing that the revocation has been received by a manager of Oakland Yard.
Parent’s Authorization _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The undersigned is the parent or legal guardian of (childs name)________________________________________________________________________ who is a minor.
The undersigned acknowledges notice of the risks of the sports and other activities at the Oakland Yard as stated in the above Notice, and approves of participation
by the minor in the sports and activities. The undersigned accepts and assumes the risks of the activities on behalf of the minor as stated in the foregoing paragraph.
The undersigned authorizes employees of Oakland Yard Athletics to request medical treatment for the minor in the event of any emergency which in the opinion
of the employees requires immediate medical treatment.
Parent Name __________________________________________ Parent Signature__________________________________________Date___________________
Mail or fax BOTH sides of registration form to: OYA Summer Camps • 5328 Highland Rd. • Waterford, MI 48327 • 248.673.0100 • Fax 650-560-1100
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