The mission of Camp Chandler Outdoor Education is to provide a comprehensive outdoor classroom program in an atmosphere where children will develop a more complete understanding of the total educational curriculum and an appreciation of the outdoors. Students will develop leadership abilities and teamwork skills through hands-on experiences and interactions with the environment, as they participate in character building activities.
In the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we have been taught.
~Baba Dioum
Curriculum
Wilderness Y, The Outdoor Education Program of YMCA Camp Chandler, provides a comprehensive program for students, grades K-12. The lessons meet many basic education requirements, as well as enhance and reinforce the state courses of study. The YMCA staff will help the teacher set up the activities that best meet the needs of their students.
Objectives
To enrich and reinforce the classroom curriculum with hands-on learning experiences.-
To create an understanding of the relationships and responsibilities between man and his environment.
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To develop self-confidence, teamwork, leadership and communication skills through a group centered, adventure education program.
Program Descriptions:
Three-Day/Two-Night Program: This program has been developed to give children the maximum learning experience. It includes your choice of 10 class offerings and two evening programs. Children stay in a comfortable, climatized, modern lodge with a minimum of one parent per group of 12 children. For overnights, Camp Chandler offers heated and cooled accommodations for up to 150 people. All meals are included in the cost (two dinners, two breakfasts, and two lunches).
The Overnight Program: This program can be structured in many ways to meet your needs. Typical program would have a class arriving at 9:00 a.m. on the first day with a full set of four classes and an evening program. The second day would also include four classes and departure at 2:00 p.m. Children stay in a comfortable, climatized, modern lodge with a minimum of one parent per group of 12 children. All meals are included in the cost (two lunches, one dinner and one breakfast).
The One-Day Program: This program starts about 9:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. with four classes and lunch.
In-Services/Teachers Retreats: Camp Chandler also provides an excellent setting to get away from the halls of school for teachers. Use our wonderful facilities as a place to meet. Use our low ropes course to help bring the staff closer together. Overnight or day retreats can be accommodated.
End of Year Party Days: YMCA Camp Chandler is the ideal place for an End-of-the Year Party or Fun Day. Our 1,000 acres is the ideal place for children to run and play. Camp is a safe and secure area. Listed below are several options for your students. Activities are led by our trained and certified staff.
End of the Year Parties/Camp Fun Days include:
- Funyaks
- Riflery
- Sports & Games
- Pedal Boats
- Boat Rides
- Archery
- Fishing
- Inflatables
- Putt Putt
- Swimming
- Arts & Crafts
- Canoeing
- Scavenger Hunt
Wilderness “Y” Policies and Information
Rates:
Day Trip
$10 per child = Day trip only
$14 per child = hot lunch
$6 per adult chaperone for lunch
Overnight
$50 per person = 1 night/2 days + 4 meals
Teachers & Bus Drivers — always free
Meal Service:
Confirmation of persons eating meals must be verified by phone or letter no later than one week prior to your visit. Charges will be based on this number since this is the number we will use for ordering food. Additional visitors over this number will be charged. The payment should be received by a single check, not a collection of cash or checks.
Payment of Fees:
There are two payment options. Payment may be brought to camp in check, cash, or credit form the day of your visit or your group can be billed. Upon receiving the bill, please send a check payable to YMCA Camp Chandler, P. O. Box 2336, Montgomery, AL 36102.
CLASS OFFERINGS
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Animal Senses
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Birds
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Bugs
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Trees
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Aquatic Study
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Fishing
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Predator/Prey
- Animal Tracks
- Owl Pellets
- Discovery/Hike
Earth Science
Social Science
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Team Building Initiatives
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Individual Challenge Course
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Climbing Tower – Mt. Chandler
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Orienteering
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War Canoes
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GPS Experience
Pioneer Skills & Crafts
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Candle making
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Paper making
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Native Americans
When its Dark
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Night Hike
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Astronomy
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Campfire
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Capture the Flag
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Trust Walk
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Scavenger Hunt
Recreation
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Funyaks
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Riflery
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Sports & Games
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Pedal Boats
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Boat Rides
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Archery
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Fishing
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Inflatables
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Putt Putt
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Swimming
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Arts & Crafts
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Canoeing
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Scavenger Hunt
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