Summer Day Camps
YMCA camps give you peace of mind while you are at work. The program assures that the learning, fun, and character-building experienced during the school year, continues into the summer months. The activities are designed to keep your child’s mind and body active while nurturing the Y’s core values: caring, faith, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Full Day Camps
Fun Factory and Teen Scene
Fun Factory is our camp for ages 3-10 held at the YMCA. This is our traditional indoor camp, held at the YMCA main building. It is specialized to stimulate the spirit, mind, and body with fun academic activities to help keep the camper’s brain stimulated over the summer break to prevent learning loss. We will engage the kids in various energizing, independent physical activities (Yoga, Zumba, Nature Walks etc.). Three year-olds must be potty-trained.
Teen Scene is available for campers 11-14 held at the YMCA. Teens will enjoy a fun filled days of arts, crafts, games and field trips designed for them.
Camp Mac Boykin
This outdoor camp focuses on building friendships, learning new skills, and having some rugged fun in the sun. This camp is beautifully nestled on more than 50 acres of land with a natural swimming area with water features and activities. Campers will meet at the YMCA starting at 7:30 am and depart at a strict 8:30 am. Campers return to the Y by 4:30 pm. Campers must be picked up by 6:00 pm.
C.I.T. – Counselors In Training
The C.I.T. Program is a specialized leadership program for older campers wanting to gain leadership skills. It provides a unique educational and practical challenge for those camps with leadership potential. C.I.T.’s will focus on listening to children, role modeling values, using positive discipline, teaching new skills, leading group games, and building respect. Supervised by the camp directors, C.I.T.’s will develop their own personal strengths through leading children and serving as role models. Ages: 14-16
Specialty Camps
Specialty camps are offered for half days with the option to extend to a full day by adding Special Camp Extension.
Aquatics Camp
Swimmers will have an exciting week of water fun. Each day will include 1 hour of swim lesson instruction, scheduled activities, competitions, outdoor splash pad time as well as free swim. Please make sure to pack a small snack for mid-morning after swim lessons as well as plenty of water to drink. Ages: 9 – 14 years (15 participants max)
Athletics Camp
If you child enjoys basketball, here’s a camp for them. Your child will learn the fundamental skills of basketball while embracing Christian principles. Please send campers with water and a packed lunch. Ages: 7-12 years
Gymnastics Camp
Campers will have a flipping good time at our gymnastics center located at 220 Pine Street! Our dedicated coaching staff will provide age appropriate instruction, ensuring gymnasts grasp the understanding of proper shapes and use of equipment. Each day campers will rotate through all 4 events, safely developing skills through fun games and drills. Please pack a snack to send with your child. Must have completed K5 to register. Transportation from the main Y is provided to those registered in Aquatics Camp or Specialty Camp Extension. Ages: 5 – 12 years (15 participants max)
Specialty Camp Extended Care
Specialty Camp Extended Care is available to campers attending aquatics or gymnastics specialty camp. Campers start their day in the Community Health Room located near the front entrance of the YMCA. Counselors will assist with transferring campers to their specialty camp in the morning. At the end of their day, campers are escorted to extended care with the Fun Factory camp in our Youth Department.
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