YMCA Camp Collins Questors
Entering Grades 7 – 9
Questors are the oldest of the resident campers, focusing on skills such as role modeling, making positive choices and taking personal responsibility. Questors choose a program area of focus for the week called "specialty".
Questor Specialties
Questor spend 2-3 hours a day in their specialty and the remainder of the week enjoy traditional camp activities. We do our best to assign each Questor their 1st or 2nd choice specialty.
Aquatics - Campers learn basic lifeguard skills, raft down the Sandy River and enjoy a variety of pool activities. Aquatic specialty campers should have basic swimming skills and feel comfortable in the water (offered all sessions).
Challenge Course - Campers expand their knowledge of challenge course elements through learning basic knot tying, facilitation and belaying from certified staff. Team building, creativity, confidence and adaptability are among the skills practiced. (offered all sessions)
Horseback Riding - Campers learn basic Western riding skills, tack, grooming and other related equestrian skills. Horse specialty campers explore a variety of trails on camp. (offered all sessions)
Rock Climbing - Campers learn basic knot tying, belaying and rock climbing techniques on our 65 foot climbing tower. Rock specialty campers enjoy a day of climbing on real rock face at Lewis & Clark State Park when weather permits. (offered sessions 2,4,6 & 8)
Wilderness Living Skills - Campers will learn fire-building, orienteering and shelter building using the natural environment of Camp Collins. Other practices that may be explored include Leave No Trace wilderness ethics, horticulture and sustainable living. (offered sessions 2,4,6 & 8)
Drama - Campers will be introduced to the performing arts through acting techniques, improvisation games and other skills all culminating in a short performance at our Friday night campfire. (offered sessions 1,3,5 & 7)
Mountain Biking - Campers learn basic riding skills, maintenance and bike safety. Lead by qualified staff, campers explore the trails of Oxbow Regional Park and enjoy a long trail ride off camp. Bikes and helmets are provided. (offered sessions 1,3,5 & 7)
2012 Questor Camp Schedule
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Dates
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1
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July 1 – July 7
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2
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July 8 – July 14
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3
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July 15 – July 21
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4
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July 22 – July 28
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5
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July 29 – August 4
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6
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August 5 – August 11
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7
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August 12 – August 18
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8
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August 19 – August 25
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Camp Fees
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Financial Assistance
Thinking about sending your child to YMCA Camp Collins but not sure you can afford it? Financial assistance is available to families who qualify. Download the Financial Assistance Form or contact the office at 503.663.5813 to request a form be mailed to you.
Registration
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