From: JenFrey@daytonymca.org Subject: June Training week at YMCA Camp Kern Date: Mon, May 3, 2004 4:44 pm To: members@acaohio.org YMCA Camp Kern is hosting a week of training during June 1-5. We do have bed space and meals available for multiple day trainings. All day trainings have a meal option. See list below and sign up soon. Some sessions do have limited space, so it is first come first serve. Low and High Challenge Course Instructor Training June 3-5 fee is $270 (early), $315 (late), room and board is $45 ERi invites the area camps to participate in the Low and High Challenge basic facilitators training at YMCA Camp Kern. It is being held in conjunction with the ACA Ohio Sectional Training. YMCA Camp Kern has two extensive static high courses: one in poles and the other in white pines, the only Double X Tango Tower and a low challenge course. Training will include course set up, history, technical skills, facilitation and processing. Participants will receive manual and certificate of completion. Low Challenge June 1-2, fee $180 (early=before May 1), $225 (late=after May 1), room and board is $30. Any questions, call Trow at 513-932-3756 x26. American Canoe Association Canoe Classes June 3, 9am-4pm, $30 This course is designed as a short program emphasizing the entry level paddling skills for individuals desiring an introduction to the sport of canoeing. This is a flat water course. Safety and rescues will be emphasized. For more info call Dave Moran at 513-932-3756 x27. Basic River Canoe June 5, 8am-5pm, $35 This course provides an introduction to moving water up to Class 1 (easy, fast moving water with riffles and small waves). The goal of the course is to help prepare the paddler to safely and comfortably tandem paddle in water that is moving, but does not have rapids. Safety and rescues will be emphasized. Note: for those needing to satisfy ACA standard PA-20, A (for watercraft supervisor qualifications) these courses along with a current Lifeguarding certification will satisfy your certification needs. For more info call Dave Moran at 513-932-3756 x27. Horsemanship Safety Association Clinic June 2-5, $495 per person (includes room and board) gives valuable information about: safety, teaching techniques, risk management, horsemanship skills and more. By practicing and participating in mounted and unmounted lessons, participants will learn how to become a better instructor, trail guide and horse person. Attending a H.S.A. clinic will minimize risk in your riding programs. Limited space, any questions please contact Rachel at 513-932-3756 x31. Riflery Training June 3, 9am-12 noon, $25 Join Robb White from the Lebanon Division of Police as he takes you through a complete training on how to use, maintain and operate a safe riflery range. If possible, bring the rifles you will be using for your program. If your rifles are unavailable, Camp Kern will be happy to let you use one of ours. Any questions, call Trow at 513-932-3756 x26. Archery Training June 4, 9am-4pm, 35 Instruction on how to deliver a safe and well run archery program for your summer camp. Safety and care for the equipment will be the focus with plenty of time using and getting acquainted with the bows. If you can bring your equipment, please do, if not Camp Kern will have bows and arrows available. Any question, please contact Andrea at 513-932-3756 x28. Lifeguarding Certification June 1-3, $105 (Room and board is $45) If you are in need of training for lifeguards then sign up now, space is limited. Classes will be held at Camp Kern, room and board is available. Training will be done by Gail Horton from Prebble Co. Y. You must be at least 16 years old and you must attend 100% of the classes to become certified. Call Trow at 513-932-3756 x26 for more information. This is not an instructors course. REGISTRATION Please print this out and mail it into YMCA Camp Kern 5291 State Route 350 Oregonia, OH 45054. Please fill out completely so there is no confusion. Payment can be by check or credit card. Credit card transactions can be done over the phone, but you will still need to send in a registration form. Please fill out one form for each participant/session. Thanks, Camp Kern Name of Organization/Camp___________________________________________________________________ Name of participant__________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________________________________________________________________ Email address______________________________________________________________________________ Session(High Course, Riflery etc)________________________________________________________________ Dates you will need room and board_____________________________________________________________ Total payment_____________________________