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Weekly Themes

Week 1 | June 20-24 | Creepy Crawlers

Crawl into the world of tiny creepy crawlers such as ants, bees, caterpillars, spiders, worms, ladybugs making wiggly crafts, and more.

Week 2 | June 27-July 1 | ARGHHH Matey - Pirates

Yo ho ho—join the crew to follow the map where X marks the spot, make pirate crafts, compete in Pirate challenges, and if you dare---walk the plank!

Week 3 | July 5-8 | Holiday Hoopla

Celebrate a different holiday or two each day like Halloween, Easter, and 4th of July through slime, firework art, egg hunts, and more.

Week 4 | July 11-15 | Under the Sea

Dive into the underwater world of the sea to explore sea creatures, mermaids, and more through bubble art, water play, and “sand” castle building.

Week 5 | July 18-22 | Galaxy Far Away

Blast off into space to explore another galaxy including stars, planets, UFOs, and alien creatures.

Week 6 | July 25-29 | Mythical Worlds

Follow your imagination into the world of fairies, unicorns, dragons, or maybe gnomes, ghouls, and/or goblins.

Week 7 | August 1-5 | Under the Big Top

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages. Come to the circus, laugh at the clowns, be thrilled by perilous leaps of acrobats, and marvel at everything the performers do.

Week 8 | August 8-12 | Dinosaurs

Explore the land before time - the dynamic world of dinosaurs through crafts, “digs”, and more.

Week 9 | August 15-19 | Around the World

Get your passport stamped as we travel around the globe exploring cultures through traditions, games, dance, and music!

Week 10 | August 22-26 | Super Heroes

Enter the world of superpowers and abilities and use your powers to create crafts, defy physics, protect the public, and make the world a better place.

Week 11 | August 22-26 | No Camp This Week

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Week 1 | June 20-24 | Y Values

It's fun to stay (and learn) at the YMCA! Get ready to learn all about our 4 core values. Group challenges will allow you to win the "Value camper of the week!"

Week 2 | June 27-July 1 | Back to the Future

Charge your flux capacitors, get your imagination revving, and make like Marty McFly to BLAST into the future! Dress like your future self or whatever you believe the future holds.

Week 3 | July 5-8 | Stars and Stripes

This Y is your Y, this Y is my Y ... Grab your stars and stripes, your sparklers, and dress in everything Red, White, and Blue! It's sure to be a BLAST of a week.

Week 4 | July 11-15 | Wizarding World of the Y

You're a wizard, camper! Dive into Hogwarts as you embark on the journey to wizardry. Dress like any of the four houses, your favorite wizard, or one of the creepy monsters from the wizarding world, and get those spells ready!

Week 5 | July 18-22 | Spy Kids

Come dressed like a spy, ready to solve a mystery! Was it your camp counselor in the gym with a Gator Ball? Or was it you in the Community Room with a Basketball? Pay attention, there's lots of mystery to uncover at the Y.

Week 6 | July 25-29 | Wacky Week

It's your day to be wacky! Wear the wackiest clothes, hair, and socks you can find to stand out as the Wackiest Camper.

Week 7 | August 1-5 | Superhero / Comic Book Camp

If you were a superhero, which one would you be? Find out, and dive yourself into the comic book world. Be the hero of your own story, and show the Y your superpowers!

Week 8 | August 8-12 | Blast off to Space!

3,2,1 BLAST OFF! Find your inner astronaut as you discover each planet and its unique features. Be the star of the YMCA and go to Infinity and Beyond.

Week 9 | August 15-19 | Welcome to the Jungle

There's so much to discover in the jungle. Learn about Ecosystems and the different animals, plants, and creepy bugs that live within.

Week 10 | August 22-26 | Under the Sea

Dive deep into the ocean for a week of fun exploration! Wear bright, fun colors like a fish, and get ready to use your creativity to explore the deep blue.

Week 11 | August 22-26 | Survivor Week

Who will you vote off the Y island?? Turn on your competitive spirit, and be ready to compete with each other, as we wind down the summer. It all comes down to this.

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Week 1 | June 20-24 | Fun In The Sun

A day without sunshine is like… you know, night. Prepare to enjoy fun activities such as “Flag football, kickball, slip n slides, and water balloon fights.”

Week 2 | June 27-July 1 | Into the Jungle

Channel your inner animal while participating in games for all little critters.

Week 3 | July 5-8 | Red, White, and Blue

Happy 4th of July be ready to celebrate in fun post-holiday events.

Week 4 | July 11-15 | Under the Sea

Deep dive into an underwater adventure by dressing up like an ocean explorer or what you may find lurking in the sea.

Week 5 | July 18-22 | Galaxy Far Away

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away there were games to be played! May the best Jedi win.

Week 6 | July 25-29 | Happy Holidays

Christmas in July or Halloween all year long, you don’t have to wait to dress up for your favorite holiday any longer!

Week 7 | August 1-5 | Decades

Roaring 20s? Swinging 60’s? Ask someone at home to help you find a fun way to dress as a decade from the past!

Week 8 | August 8-12 | Wizards vs Muggles

No matter what house the sorting hat gave you, all are welcome for an exciting day of magic.

Week 9 | August 15-19 | Wonderful World of Disney

Prepare yourself for a magical world of Disney, help spread the magic by dressing up as your favorite Disney character.

Week 10 | August 22-26 | Super Heroes

Come prepared as your Favorite Superhero to take on any adventure throughout your last week of camp!

Week 11 | August 22-26 | No Camp This Week

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Weekly Themes

Week 1 | June 20-24 | Y Values

Start the summer off by learning the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, while meeting new friends, playing gym games, creating arts and craft projects, and much more!

Week 2 | June 27-July 1 | Sports Week

This camp is perfect for the athlete who enjoys a variety of sports and recreational games. Campers are taught skills and given the opportunity to compete in a variety of sports such as soccer, basketball, flag football, and more, while enjoying some favorite recreational games like dodgeball, capture the flag, and kickball.

Week 3 | July 5-8 | Stars and Stripes

Celebrate Independence Day with sports, American-themed games, and learning about some of the USA’s protected areas known as national monuments.

Week 4 | July 11-15 | Into the Jungle

Lions and Tigers and Bears…OH MY! Embark on an adventure by navigating your way through the jungle in this day camp. With animal crafts and songs and wildly fun activities, your camper will be soaring the safari.

Week 5 | July 18-22 | Nature Week

Experience the joys of nature during the Great Outdoors week. Campers will learn about the wilderness around them and become nature experts with challenges and activities centered around camping and surviving in the wild.

Week 6 | July 25-29 | Superhero/Comic Book Camp

Boom! Zap! Pow! Dive into all things book-related and discover creative inspiration! Let out your inner artist by creating stories, drawings, and comic books like your favorite authors and superheroes. Campers will let their creativity soar during this week of character building, skits and stories, and graphic novels.

Week 7 | August 1-5 | Around the World

Join us on an amazing journey as we travel the world this summer exploring the sights, sounds, and cultures of different countries. Campers will immerse themselves in the history, geography, cultural holidays, games, and more. Campers will develop a sense of diversity and the world around them.

Week 8 | August 8-12 | Under the Sea

This week, we’re sharing games, activities, and resources that will take your child on a deep-sea adventure. You may not have an ocean close by, but with a little creativity and imagination, you can have lots of fun discovering Under the Sea.

Week 9 | August 15-19 | Island Escape

Aloha! Discover all of the amazing things that make the Hawaiian Islands and culture unique, from erupting volcanoes, to native sea creatures, and learning how to hula. Don’t miss out on this Luau!

Week 10 | August 22-26 | Wacky Week

Kids will enjoy days like crazy hair day, backward day, and activities and crafts that will end the Summer Day Camp experience with a bang!

Week 11 | August 22-26 | No Camp This Week

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Weekly Themes

Week 1 | June 20-24 | No Camp This Week

Week 2 | June 27-July 1 | Island Escape

We made it to summer! Campers will kick off their vacation with some fun in the sun and never-ending games.

Week 3 | July 5-8 | Party in the USA

Campers will have a BLAST celebrating all things red, white, and blue.

Week 4 | July 11-15 | Into the Jungle

You never know what you will come across in the jungle but let’s try to find out. Campers will learn about various animals in the jungle and what it would be like to live there.

Week 5 | July 18-22 | Nature Week

Camp is going green. Campers will learn about their impact on nature and how to help improve our environment.

Week 6 | July 25-29 | Superheroes, Villains, and Spies! Oh my!

Pick a side! Campers will create a character and compete in camp games to see who comes out on top.

Week 7 | August 1-5 | Wonderful World of Disney

We are going to bring a little magic to the middle of summer. Campers will use their imagination as they create their own worlds and explore Disney.

Week 8 | August 8-12 | Galaxy Far Far Away

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a….. Does anyone actually know what is out there? Campers will decide for themselves as we learn about the plants and imagine what could possibly be.

Week 9 | August 15-19 | Around the World

Campers are going to step outside of their world and learn about different countries and games.

Week 10 | August 22-26 | Under the Sea

Let’s dive into the great big ocean. We will explore this underwater paradise that makes up the majority of our planet.

Week 11 | August 22-26 | Pirates and Mermaids

We are going to concur all things sea-related while we hunt for treasure before the summer ends.

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Weekly Themes

Week 1 | June 20-24 | Y Values

It's fun to stay (and learn) at the YMCA! Get ready to learn all about our 4 core values. Group challenges will allow you to win the "Value camper of the week!"

Week 2 | June 27-July 1 | Back to the Future

Charge your flux capacitors, get your imagination revving, and make like Marty McFly to BLAST into the future! Dress like your future self or whatever you believe the future holds.

Week 3 | July 5-8 | Stars and Stripes

This Y is your Y, this Y is my Y ... Grab your stars and stripes, your sparklers, and dress in everything Red, White, and Blue! It's sure to be a BLAST of a week.

Week 4 | July 11-15 | Wizarding World of the Y

You're a wizard, camper! Dive into Hogwarts as you embark on the journey to wizardry. Dress like any of the four houses, your favorite wizard, or one of the creepy monsters from the wizarding world, and get those spells ready!

Week 5 | July 18-22 | Spy Kids

Come dressed like a spy, ready to solve a mystery! Was it your camp counselor in the gym with a Gator Ball? Or was it you in the Community Room with a Basketball? Pay attention, there's lots of mystery to uncover at the Y.

Week 6 | July 25-29 | Wacky Week

It's your day to be wacky! Wear the wackiest clothes, hair, and socks you can find to stand out as the Wackiest Camper.

Week 7 | August 1-5 | Superhero / Comic Book Camp

If you were a superhero, which one would you be? Find out, and dive yourself into the comic book world. Be the hero of your own story, and show the Y your superpowers!

Week 8 | August 8-12 | Blast off to Space!

3,2,1 BLAST OFF! Find your inner astronaut as you discover each planet and its unique features. Be the star of the YMCA and go to Infinity and Beyond.

Week 9 | August 15-19 | Welcome to the Jungle

There's so much to discover in the jungle. Learn about Ecosystems and the different animals, plants, and creepy bugs that live within.

Week 10 | August 22-26 | Under the Sea

Dive deep into the ocean for a week of fun exploration! Wear bright, fun colors like a fish, and get ready to use your creativity to explore the deep blue.

Week 11 | August 22-26 | No Camp This Week

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Weekly Themes

Week 1 | June 20-24 | No Camp This Week

Week 2 | June 27-July 1 | Hawaiian Luau

Kids will celebrate school being out with a vacation on the beaches of Hawaii to kick off their summer.

Week 3 | July 5-8 | Animal Planet

Explore the wilderness and learn about the animal kingdom. Kids will go on nature walks, participate in jungle-themed games, and create animal arts and crafts.

Week 4 | July 11-15 | Pirates and Mermaids

Dive into the sea and see our center transform into an underwater paradise. Kids will create oceanic crafts, play pirate-themed games, and enjoy extra time in the water.

Week 5 | July 18-22 | Disney

Kids will enjoy days experiencing the multiple worlds.

Week 6 | July 25-29 | Jurassic Park

Kids will go back to the land before time to learn about the dinosaurs who used to roam the earth and maybe even discover some fossils.

Week 7 | August 1-5 | Wacky Week

Kids will enjoy days like crazy hair day, backwards day, retro day, and participate in silly games and activities.

Week 8 | August 8-12 | Super Hero

Kids will create their own comics, dress as their favorite heroes, and maybe even get to see a special superhero appearance!

Week 9 | August 15-19 | Space Invaders

The First Order is back. Camp is in imminent danger! Throughout the week, our campers/troopers will learn the ways of the Force, the art of the lightsaber, and how to calm their mind and trust their instincts. All these skills will be vital to help save our galaxy!

Week 10 | August 22-26 | Crazy Colors

The colors fly high during Crazy Colors week! Prepare to get messy as we toss, play, and make camp colorful! Splatter paint, water colors, and ultimate color capture the flag are just a few of our colorful events.

Week 11 | August 22-26 | Carnival

Kids will celebrate the final week of summer camp with a carnival of games/events on Friday!

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Learn all you need to register and be ready for camp!

Download Parent Handbook

1. Review Parent Handbook
2. Pay any unpaid balances two weeks prior to your session
3. Complete the camper information form that was emailed to you prior to 5pm on the Friday before camp begins
4. Help your child pack using the daily checklist below as a guide
5. Check-in between 8:30-9:00 AM on the first day of camp

1. Sack Lunch and snacks (No nut products, please)
2. Facemask (optional)
3. Sunscreen and hat
4. Closed-toed shoe - No flip flops or sandals
5. Water bottle - Labeled with camper’s name
6. Swimsuit and towel- if in a day with splash camp or minicamp activities
7. Small Backpack - Labeled with camper's name
8. Weather appropriate jacket

The following items are not allowed at camp: money, I-pods, MP3 players, video games, cell phones, snacks containing nuts, chewing gum, makeup, knives, pets, fireworks, aerosol sprays and weapons of any kind. 

Any lost of damaged toys or other personal belongings brought to camp are not the responsibility of the YMCA. 

AM Extended Program | 7-8:30am

PM Extended Program | 4:30-6pm

Extended programs are independent activity time that is separate from Day Camp activities that are supervised by a counselor. These time frames are available at no additional charge and with no registration required.

7am | Extended Program: Optional for all Camp Groups except Itty Bitty Campers

8:30am | Drop Off: All Camp Groups/Extended Program joins groups

9:00am | Day Activities Begin! Camp Announcements/Morning Exercise

9:20am | Group Activities

12:15pm | Lunch: Mini and Day Campers/Itty Bitty Camper Pick Up: Other Camp Groups

12:30pm | Group Activities

1:40pm | Specialty Campers Drop Off/Day Camper Gathering for Camp Groups to be placed in Specialty Camps

2pm | Specialty Camp/Mini Campers Activities

3:45pm | Mini and Day Camper Gathering-Convene back to Camp Groups

4pm | Specialty Camper Pick Up/ All Camp Groups ready for Pick Up

4:15pm | Mini Camper and Day Campers Pick Up

4:30pm | Pick Up: Campers not picked up will transition to Extended Program

6pm | All Campers gone

Mask use by staff and campers is optional.

Youth ages 3-4 years old must be potty trained to participate in Itty Bitty camp.

Itty Bitty Day Camp is a four-hour program for 3 and 4-year-olds.  Activities are scaled to the camper’s younger abilities.  Staff to camper ratios are 1:7.  Campers must be potty trained.  Program Hours are 9am to 12pm.  Extended program is not available to this age group.

Mini Day Camp is a full-day program for 5 and 6-year-olds.  Activities will be a scaled-down version of what the older campers experience, matching this age group’s development abilities.  Mini Campers will not participate in Specialty Camps but will experience much of the same activities that are offered to the older groups during Specialty Camps in a sampling form, allowing the campers to have their interest piqued and prepare them for future summers at Day Camp. Staff to camper ratios are 1:8.

Junior, Senior, and All Star Camp is a full day of fun activities for kids ages 7-12: arts and crafts, small and large group games, team builders, and daily Specialty Camps.  Campers register and are grouped according to age and the Specialty Camp of choice for the week. The staff to camper ratios are:

• Junior Campers Ages 7 and 8 1 staff: 10 campers 
• Senior Campers Ages 9 and 10 1 staff: 12 campers 
• All Star Campers Ages 11 and 12 1 staff: 12 camper

Extended Care is provided 7–8:30am and 4:30–6pm for campers ages 5-12.  These time frames are available at no additional charge with no registration required.  Campers needing to be dropped off or picked up during these time frames will participate in independent activities or small group activities, but not within their assigned Camp Groups.  This time frame has a higher staff to camper ratio and activities will consist of board games, arts and crafts, and informal small group games often initiated, but counselor supervised, by the campers.  In the morning, Extended Program campers will be accompanied to their assigned Camp Group between 8:30 and 9am. In the afternoon the campers will be guided to the Extended Program staff at 4:30pm.  All campers must be picked up by 6pm. 

Campers are placed in Camp Groups according to the registered Specialty Camp from 9am–4:15pm and will participate in activities with a counselor assigned to the group for the week. 

Specialty Camp is designed to bring additional fun to Day Camp and to provide new skills or expose campers to new experiences. The camps occur from 2-3:45pm every day. Campers in Day Camp will identify the Specialty Camp of choice upon registration. The Specialty Camp schedule changes on a week-to-week basis. Please see your Center’s summer schedule.

Those that want an opportunity to sign up just for the Specialty Camps do not have to be registered for the Day Camp session - registration will be available just for the Specialty Camp of interest.  Specialty Campers will arrive at 1:40pm and will be escorted by an assigned camp staff who will place them in the correct Specialty Camp and be responsible to prepare the Specialty Campers for pick up at 4pm.

CIT is part of the Teen Leadership Development programs and was previously titled Summer Teen Volunteer Program.  The CIT program provides leadership camp experiences for teens 13 to 17.  Participants will be assigned to Day Camp Groups for a week, working alongside college-age Counselors with kids ages 3 to 12.  Participants will work and create friendships with teens from other schools; learn from college-age counselors; gain community service hours for school and/or college applications; gain invaluable skills working with kids and learn how to be successful in a workplace.  A two-week (does not have to be consecutive) commitment is required in addition to the training requirements.  Participants must be able to commit to Monday through Friday for each registered week. 

CIT Registration Required by Wednesday June 1, 2022

• Ages 13-17.  June 20 through September 2 (dates vary by start and end dates vary by Center)
• Monday through Friday 8:15am – 4:30pm or 8:15am-12pm

Sign in to your YMCA My Community portal to view your membership information. Learn how to set up and log in to My Community.

If you received an email from the Y about Summer Day Camp, that email address is likely the one you will use to log in to your My Community account.

Deposits are not required upon registration. You will be required to add payment information so we can draft your account on Wednesday, two weeks prior to the start of camp.

Scholarships are available for YMCA members. Please see more information in the scholarships section below.

Staff discount available at 20% for staff household members.

Active YMCA members are eligible for scholarships.

For YMCA members currently receiving a scholarship on your membership, the same scholarship rate will be applied to your Summer Day Camp rate.

Community members are not eligible for scholarships at this time. Community members are welcomed to apply for a scholarship to join as a YMCA member. If approved, the scholarship rate will apply to your YMCA membership and Summer Day Camp rates. Learn more about scholarships and membership. 

Camp forms and information will be sent to registered campers on or before June 11. Information will be sent to the primary parent email on the camper’s YMCA account.

To confirm or update your email address, login to My Community.

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Mask use by staff and campers is optional.

AM and PM snacks are provided by the YMCA.

Bring lunch with your child each day. All food must be Nut-Free.

Campers are assigned Camp Groups for the week or day and will experience traditional day camp activities, meet new friends, and stay active all day. Weather permitting, activities will move outside as much as possible.

What To Bring

• Face mask (optional)
• Filled water bottle labeled with camper’s name
• Closed-toe shoes (please leave flip flops and sandals at home)
• Small backpack labeled with camper’s name (to hold belongings)
• Labeled sack lunch and snacks
• Warm jacket/coat and hat or gloves (optional)
• Crayons or Markers

Personal Belongings

• Please only allow your child to bring items that are necessary for camp.
• Money, toys, sports equipment, gum, and makeup are not permitted.
• Any lost or damaged toys or other personal belongings brought to camp are not the responsibility of the YMCA.
• Please label all belongings with the child’s name.

Drop Off To Camp | Before 10am to ensure your child enjoys most activities scheduled for the day

Pick Up From Camp | 30-minutes after end of camp hours

Sign in to your YMCA My Community portal to view your membership information. Learn how to set up and log in to My Community.

If you received an email from the Y about Summer Day Camp, that email address is likely the one you will use to log in to your My Community account.

Deposits are not required upon registration. You will be required to add payment information so we can draft your account on Wednesday, two weeks prior to the start of camp.

Scholarships are available for YMCA members. Please see more information in the scholarships section below.

Staff discount available at 20% for staff household members.

Y Experience Scholarships help remove the financial barriers to accessing YMCA facilities, programs, and services. Scholarships are provided based on household, income, and special circumstances. Please complete the application online and a Y staff member will contact you soon. Apply for a YMCA Experience Scholarship.

Camp forms and information will be sent to registered campers. Information will be sent to the primary parent email on the camper’s YMCA account.

To confirm or update your email address, log in to My Community.

No. A community member rate is available.