YMCA Camp Sandmann

On Lake Allatoona with bus sites in East and West Cobb

(Cartersville residents can drive to camp!)

Discover the natural, rustic world of Camp Sandmann on the northern

shores of Lake Allatoona near Cartersville. There are 72 acres of forests and
trails for hiking & mountain biking, a sandy beach, pavilion, picnic shelters,
playgrounds, sports fields, water park ‘Sprayground’ and the Subaru
Challenge Ropes Course! Camp Sandmann’s camps suit every age and
interest. Some are on-site and some venture out beyond our borders. Classic ‘Camp 101’
Day Camp activities can even be customized with “Camper’s Choice” options January 24, 7:00-8:30 pm &
like lakefront games, archery, mountain biking, outdoor living and more! May 1, 7:00-8:30 pm at the McCleskey Y
The Camp Directors will be on hand to answer
YMCA Membership: Camp fees are noted for YMCA facility members all your questions about camp!
(MEM) and program members (PRO). Facility memberships enjoy reduced
rates, as a benefit of membership. For those who wish to participate in YMCA In-person Registration:
programs without use of the facility, a YEARLY FEE of $25/family is required in Super Sunday, MEM: Feb. 3 from 1-3 pm
addition to fees for your programs of choice. YMCA facility membership must Super Sunday, PRO: Feb. 10 from 1-3 pm
remain current throughout the summer to qualify for the facility member rates. In-person registration continues at the
branch until camps are full. Registration is not
General Information: Children must meet the age requirements by the
complete without copy of immunization form.
opening day of the camp session. For their safety, no exceptions will be made! Pre-Season Sneak Peek at Sandmann
Complete a registration form, noting the weeks and programs desired. There
Sunday, April 27 or May 4 from 1-3 pm
are no partial sessions. We cannot pro-rate fees due to missed days of
at Camp Sandmann We will take a walking
camp for any reason, nor do we offer refunds for absentees.
tour and answer questions about the exciting

Registration Fees: NON-REFUNDABLE Deposits of $35 for one-week

upcoming camp season. Please RSVP to
770-578-2785. (Get driving directions
camps or $50 for two-week camps are expected to hold your child’s space in @ymcacobb.org or call 770-977-5991, ext. 239.)
camp. For a REFUND of remainder of fees, a written request must be
Sandmann Bus Sites
received 22 days or more before session begins. This refund policy
supercedes all other refund policies.

Parent Guide: A Parent Guide will accompany your camper receipt when
registering in person. It is the parent’s responsibility to review the Parent Guide.
Also found on-line at www.ymcacobb.org.
Campers are to be dropped off at a bus stop location
in east or west Cobb for transportation each day. The
same bus site must be used throughout the week for
drop-off & pick-up. Please mark your choice on the

Caring, Trained Counselors: To ensure your child’s safest experience

registration form. Notify the camp sevices assistant in
writing of any exceptions for a particular session.
possible, each carefully chosen YMCA camp counselor has passed a back- Times: Drop-off: 7–7:50 am • Pick-up: 5:15–6 pm
ground check and has over 50 hours of training in CPR and Health & Safety. Please stay in your car upon drop-off &
pick-up. Extended care included!
Financial Assistance: To the fullest extent of our resources, Metro
Atlanta YMCA branches actively seek to waive or reduce YMCA fees for those BUS STOP LOCATIONS (Subject to change)
in need. Please call any local YMCA branch to request a confidential applica- East Cobb United Methodist Church
tion for financial assistance. We begin taking applications January 2, 2008. 2325 Roswell Road, Marietta
(Around the corner from East Cobb YMCA)
Camperships are limited and may take several weeks to process, so please
complete your application in full and submit it BY MAY 7th, 2008. Download Northeast Cobb YMCA
form at www.ymcacobb.org. 3010 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta
(Next to Wal-Mart, Johnson Ferry Rd. & Shallowford)

What to Bring to Camp: Lunch, drink, 2 snacks, water bottle and Frey Elementary School
weather apparel. Closed-toed shoes needed. LABEL everything with a 3385 Mars Hill Rd. NW, Acworth
(On Mars Hill Rd., between Giles Rd. and Hwy. 41)
permanant marker. Do not send in anything new or valuable. Wear old clothes!
(Cartersville residents may drop off children directly at camp.)
Register by fax, mail or in-person at McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA
1055 E. Piedmont Road • Marietta, GA 30062
770-977-5991 • fax 770-578-2793 YMCA SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2008
Sandmann: Classic Day Camp
for ages 6-12

E njoy carefree fun at Camp Sandmann with one of the YMCA’s

‘professional role models’– our caring counselors– and 8-10
children of similar age and interests. Campers learn new skills,
build confidence and enjoy their time to the fullest through a
customized schedule of “Camper’s Choice” options (see below),
theme-related events, swimming on most sunny days and a
variety of these exciting group pass-times...
Members Save
2-week sessions • MEM $285 PRO $355 $70
1-week sessions • MEM $160 PRO $230

Session Themes
Session themes add another layer of excitement woven throughout
camp, with creative festivities for all campers on the last Friday of

Group Activities Include:

each session, called “Finale Fridays.”

Group Activities
• Sprayground • Field games
On the first day of each session, campers go on a walking • Pavilion games • Arts & crafts
tour of camp with their counselors, meet new friends, play
games, take a lifeguard administered swim test, and enjoy • Mountain Biking • Hiking
funny skits the counselors perform to orient campers to the • Sports • Fishing
variety of activities at Camp Sandmann. Then, counselors help
each camper design the perfect schedule with their top • Session activities • Archery
favorites (on a space-available basis) to make the most of • Ropes Course (10+) • Swimming
their session.

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7

Camp Ages June 2-13 June 16-27 June 30-July 4 July 7-11 July 13-25 July 28-Aug.1 Aug. 4-8
2 weeks 2 weeks 1 week 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 1 week
Survivor Beach American Wild Secret Survivor Summer’s
Classic 6-12
Sandmann Party Adventure West Agent Sandmann Bash

2nd Thurs. 2nd Thurs. Thursday Thursday 2nd Thurs. Thursday Thursday
NightQuest 8-12
overnight overnight overnight overnight overnight overnight overnight

Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly

WaterCrew 8-12
Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip

Adventure Weekly Trip Weekly Trip Weekly Trip Weekly Trip Weekly Trip Weekly Trip Weekly Trip
10-12 & 2nd Tues. & 2nd Tues. & Thursday & Thursday & 2nd Tues. & Thursday & Thursday
Camp overnight overnight overnight overnight overnight overnight overnight
Ski Held on Held on Held on Held on Held on Held on Held on
10-14 Lake Lake Lake Lake Lake Lake Lake
Camp Allatoona Allatoona Allatoona Allatoona Allatoona Allatoona Allatoona
Teen Teen Treasure Theme Theme Teen Theme Theme
13-16
Camp Expedition Hunters Park Park Expedition Park Park

YMCA SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2008

Sandmann: Specialty & Teens
Specialty Camps for ages 8-14
Water Crew All Sessions Ages 8-12: Swim, canoe, go fishing
and banana boating, play water games and more! A field trip
on Thursday to Sun Valley Beach will round out each week.
(Cartersville residents must use one of our bus sites.)
2-week sessions • MEM $313 PRO $420 Members Save
$107
1-week sessions • MEM $170 PRO $277
NightQuest All Sessions Ages 8-12: Your favorite camp activities
plus a sleepover Thursday night at Camp Sandmann. Dinner,
breakfast, lunch and snack for campouts included.
2-week sessions • MEM $295 PRO $375 Members $80
Save

1-week sessions • MEM $160 PRO $240

Adventure Camp All Sessions Ages 10-12: A mix of activities
guaranteed to create the perfect summer adventure. Activities
could include outdoor living, boating, adventure challenge,
tubing, mountain biking and more. Each session will feature
an overnight expedition in the great outdoors. Trip fees, select
gear & food included.
Members Save
2-week sessions • MEM $342 PRO $450 $108
1-week sessions • MEM $180 PRO $288
Ski Camp All Sessions Ages 10-14: Ski, wake/knee boards and
tube! A dedicated instructor, helps campers learn ski
techniques. All boat drivers are Red Cross Lifeguard Certified.
2-week sessions • MEM $365 PRO $455 Members Save
$90
1-week sessions • MEM $190 PRO $280

Teen Camps for ages 13-16

Teen Expedition Teambuilding day trips the first week with a

five-day overnight camping road-trip the second week!
Experience the best outdoor activities Southeast Georgia has
to offer! Members Save
$80
Session 1 & 5 • MEM $370 PRO $450

Treasure Hunters Learn the art of “Geo-caching” with GPS

tracking the first week, then put your map reading, hiking and
climbing skills to the test the second week. Campout
overnight week two! Members Save
$80
Session 2 • MEM $370 PRO $450

Theme Park Extravaganza Enjoy Six Flags, White Water, the

Georgia Aquarium and more! Bring a lunch. We’ll provide
dinner when extended hours apply. Members Save
$70
Session 3,4, 6 & 7 • MEM $230 PRO $300
Register by fax, mail or in-person at
YMCA SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2008 McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA