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	YMCA Mission Statement: "To put Christian principals into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all." What Researchers, Parents & Campers Are Saying About YMCA Camp Indian Springs (Study & Comments from participants in 2006, 2007 & 2008 ) University of Utah Study Shows YMCA Camp Indian Springs promotes "independence, frienship skills and competence as a result of camp." Click Here For Complete Study Results. "I wanted you to know that I just received mail from my daughter. She reports that she having a great time and loves the horseback riding. Thanks for providing such a wonderful experience for the campers for all that you have done for us." Mom, Session 2 "My son has never been to camp before, and your facility is about 500 miles from our home, so he was feeling pretty homesick the first day or so. One day when he was feeling especially homesick and wanted to come home, Biff took his aside and talked and prayed with him. He even gifted (Him) with his own personal copy of a study Bible so that he could read it and find some peace and comfort. I plan to send Biff a thank you card, but wanted to share this with you so that you would know how special your staff members truly are. (He) never told me any details on what he and Biff talked about, but he was very touched by the gift and has continued to read the study Bible. He came home a different child and I have Biff and all the rest of the staff at CIS to thank for it. I would also like to mention that I was incredibly impressed with the way everything was so organized at sign-in and out times. You guys really have it together. Thank you all." "Just a note to share how much (my children) grew from attending summer camp this past year. The experience on the whole was wonderful for both of them! They loved everything about your camp (especially the dance!). You have some awesome (leaders), who are there for the right reasons - the kindness and supportive environment is phenomenal. Thank you so very much for allowing them to attend - they talk about it frequently." “She enjoyed herself so much .” Mom, Session 1 They “absolutely loved it and want to go back.” Mom, Session 1 “It's good wholesome fun” Mom, Session 1 Camp "Makes everybody feel comfortable.” 10-year old Camper, Session 2 “He always has a great time !” Mom, Session 2 “I attended as a kid and wanted my son to experience the same.” Mom, Session 2 "They loved the camp." Mom, Session 2 “Both my children have been attending for about 8 years - they love it!” Mom, Session 3 Camp is great because they “making the campers have a fun time.” Camper, Session 3 “He loves it…and has made many friends that come each year." Mom, Session 3 "Great leadership experience. He has so much fun. My kids love it!" Mom, Session 3 "She enjoyed the experience and asked to go again next year." Mom, Session 3 "this was my sons first "camp" experience and he enjoyed it immensely! You have a great camp and wonderful leadership...we'll be back!!" Mom, Session 5 "everybody has an awesome time!" Camper, Session 5 “He really loves it ” Mom, Session 5 "Another wonderful year as campers. ” Mom, Session 6 "My children had a fabulous time." Mom, Session 6 Daughter had "the most awesome week of my life, that was worth it!" Mom quoting daughter, Session 6 "You have great leaders." Mom and Camper, Session 8 "As the camp director, I not only live and work at camp, I send my children too. I believe that YMCA camping is a great part of growing up." A.L. Ferreira (Dad to Alec, 12, Kelly, 10 and Brian, 4) Camp Executive Director YMCA Camp Indian Springs will offer opportunities to develop and grow spirit, mind and body by providing positive leadership and encouraging a fun environment through an attitude of service to all. YMCA Camp Indian Springs 2387 Bloxham Cut-Off Road Crawfordville, FL 32327 (850) 926-3361 (850) 926-3624 FAX	Parent Resources Click Here Once you've signed your camper up, visit these sites to further care for your camper. Dean Dugger Photography Click ACA Logo For More Information About The American Camp Association Child Abuse Prevention Policy Click here for a copy of our staff code of conduct. "In our efforts to maximize your camper's safety, we employ the following policies." YMCA camp employees will never be alone with a camper. YMCA staff may not initiate or accept supervisory responsibility with YMCA members and participants outside approved YMCA activities and programs. All minors will be supervised while utilizing the buddy system for restroom and shower times. The YMCA discourages all outside contact between camp staff and participants including the use of e-mail and on line forums and chat rooms. YMCA Camp Facts Pioneered in this country by the YMCAs, resident camps began in 1885 and are still among the best proving grounds for kids. YMCAs today are collectively one of the nation’s largest providers of camping programs with 265 resident camps and nearly 2,000 day camps across the country including 120 specialty camps for kids with disabilities. The YMCAs serve nearly 400,000 youngsters and families each year through their resident camping programs. Another 600,000 enroll in YMCA day camps annually. YMCAs employ nearly 12,000 teenagers each year as lifeguards and camp counselors. YMCA Camp Strengths Day and resident camping are cornerstone YMCA programs, building character and memories in such effective ways that key YMCA volunteers often point back to their Y camp experiences as their emotional tie to the Y today. Kids love the imagination and adventure opportunities afforded by the great outdoors. Camp is a chance to bring simplicity back to our lives and to connect with nature. Mom said it best when she said, “Go outside and play!” YMCA camps honor American history and American traditions by taking kids back to the “country,” sleeping in a “cabins,” and eating Western-style “pioneer” meals. YMCA camps offer safe, fun environments, a place for kids to belong and memories to last a lifetime. Camp is not only about the fun activities, but also about the chance to bond with other children. It is also a place for kids to meet role models and future mentors among the college-age staff. May I deduct YMCA Resident Camp on my taxes Click Here For IRS Info:

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Once you've signed your camper up, visit these sites to further care for your camper.

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About The

American Camp Association

Child Abuse

Prevention Policy

Click here for a copy of our staff code of conduct.

"In our efforts to maximize your camper's safety, we employ the following policies."

YMCA camp employees will never be alone with a camper.

YMCA staff may not initiate or accept supervisory responsibility with YMCA members and participants outside approved YMCA activities and programs.

All minors will be supervised while utilizing the buddy system for restroom and shower times.

The YMCA discourages all outside contact between camp staff and participants including the use of e-mail and on line forums and chat rooms.

YMCA Camp Facts

Pioneered in this country by the YMCAs, resident camps began in 1885 and are still among the best proving grounds for kids.

YMCAs today are collectively one of the nation’s largest providers of camping programs with 265 resident camps and nearly 2,000 day camps across the country including 120 specialty camps for kids with disabilities.

The YMCAs serve nearly 400,000 youngsters and families each year through their resident camping programs. Another 600,000 enroll in YMCA day camps annually.

YMCAs employ nearly 12,000 teenagers each year as lifeguards and camp counselors.

YMCA Camp Strengths

Day and resident camping are cornerstone YMCA programs, building character and memories in such effective ways that key YMCA volunteers often point back to their Y camp experiences as their emotional tie to the Y today.

Kids love the imagination and adventure opportunities afforded by the great outdoors. Camp is a chance to bring simplicity back to our lives and to connect with nature. Mom said it best when she said, “Go outside and play!”

YMCA camps honor American history and American traditions by taking kids back to the “country,” sleeping in a “cabins,” and eating Western-style “pioneer” meals.

YMCA camps offer safe, fun environments, a place for kids to belong and memories to last a lifetime.

Camp is not only about the fun activities, but also about the chance to bond with other children. It is also a place for kids to meet role models and future mentors among the college-age staff.

May I deduct YMCA

Resident Camp on my taxes

Click Here For IRS Info: