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Next camp will be
held May 29- May 31, 2009
The
Grandkidsandme Foundation announces the 8th year of our popular Grandkidsandme
Grandparent Camps. Our camps have received local and national attention. Click
here to read what others have had to say.
Grandkidsandme Camp is a fun, weekend adventure for grandparents and
grandchildren held in the beautiful Wisconsin outdoors at Camp Icaghowan, a
YMCA Camp, near Amery, Wisconsin. Our camps are specially designed for
grandparents of all ages and for grandchildren between 4-12.
Grandkidsandme Camps improves communication and bonding between grandparent
and grandchild. Children learn independence and exposure to other children and adults. Grandparents acquire new skills from Don Schmitz
and other grandparents as well as the children.
This is the place where memories are made-powerful memories! Our weekend
camps are designed to "Bring Generations Together®". Grandparent Camp is a
wonderful place to celebrate the joy of your grandchild's company.
Enjoy private time with your grandchildren in a peaceful, pristine
environment-away from TV, away from headphones, telephones and video games. Our
weekends are timed to not interfere with school.
We begin with registration at 4:00 on Friday afternoon and
conclude by 12:00 on Sunday. See camp agenda below.
Where
Camp Icaghowan, a YMCA Accredited Facility, is located on a pristine
120-acre island peninsula, 75 miles from the Minneapolis/St. Paul
International Airport near Amery, Wisconsin.
The approximate driving time is one and 1/2 hours. You can rent a car and
drive or contact us to see about transportation. We will provide directions.
Activities
Our spring and fall outdoor activities include canoeing, a nature scavenger
hunt and camp fires. Our indoor activities include, a Hoe-down with live
music, Grandparent Tips, story telling, songs, craft making and many
children's games.
Accommodations
All facilities are modern. The sleeping accommodations are new dormitories
with bunk beds. You provide your own sleeping bag. We encourage you to share
a room with another couple of the same sex to build friendship and
bonding. Baths and showers are private and nearby. We have a large meeting
room where we will host all indoor activities.
Pictures
Within a week following camp you will receive digital images of your weekend
together.
Pricing
$280.00 per adult
$240.00 per child
Special groups rates for 4 or more,
call 651 695 1988.
Cancellations
If you cancel and we receive your notice
of trip
cancellation two months prior-we refund all fees paid, less $300.00.
Less
than one month-no refund. If Grandkidsandme cancels the event, we will refund
all paid fees.
Register
To register by mail; send your name,
address and check to:
The
Grandkidsandme Foundation
1764 Hampshire Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55116
Additional Information
Approximately one month prior to camp, we will mail you a packing list,
final itinerary, directions and provide emergency numbers for our weekend
together. For
more information call 651.695.1988.
Don't wait, camps fill early.
Your investment will provide a lifetime of
memories.
Grandkidsandme
Grandparent Camp Itinerary
Friday, May 29
4:00-5:00 Arrive, registration, pictures
(nametags, sign in, cabin
assignments and unpack, don't miss a thing, allow extra
time as we have lots of fun events planned.
6:00 Hot Dog Roast and greeting around the campfire
7:30 Orientation in conference room
8:30 Optional stories in conference room
8:30 Grandparent/grandchild free time
9:00 Prepare for bed
Saturday, May 30
8:00 Breakfast and morning song
9:00 Morning get together
9:30 Waterfront safety
10:00 Outdoor activities: Note order may change depending on weather.
Option 1 Scavenger hunt in the
woods
Option 2 Canoeing
Option 3 Crafts-woodworking projects
11:30 Free Time
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Free Time and Grandkidsandme Store open
2:00 Option 2
3:30 Free time
4:00 Grandparent "Breakaway Idea Exchange", Grandchild, organized activity
time
5:00 Grandparent/Grandchild free time
5:30 Dinner
7:00 The Ho-down with live music
(Possible Surprise event for older children)
9:00 Prepare for bed
Sunday, May 31
8:00 Breakfast
8:45 Optional; prayer service
9:00 Option 3
10:30 Meeting time Grandparent "Evaluation",
Grandchild organized activity time
11:30 Closing, pack and say good-bye until next time
(wait until you see the pictures when you get home!)
The weekend will end, but the memories will last
for years!
(This is a tentative agenda and subject
to change.)
"My grandson will be
processing what he learned for weeks to come and so will I."
-Grandpa
Ken
"Thank you for
providing a wonderful atmosphere. We are looking forward to more
adventures with Grandkidsandme."
-Grandma Donna
"All the grandparents were so helpful to one another. The children would
go from one grandparent to the next until their needs were met."
-Grandpa Quinn
"I picked up many helpful hints here that will
help me do an even better job as a grandparent."
-Grandma Hazel
"The time away from
parents and home helped me to get to know who my grandchildren really are."
-Grandma Jeanne
"The
cabins are clean and provided space away from everyone. The food was
excellent and the dining room and mealtime were fun."
-Grandma Nina
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