YMCA Summer Specialty Camps
BEST. SUMMER. EVER.
Our half day, Specialty Camps provide activities for kids that want to take a deeper dive into a specific interest. We offer a wide variety of AM and PM Camps for kids to try as the learn and develop skills in STEM, art, physical activity, exploration, creativity, friendship making, leadership, and literacy. Kids enrolled in both an AM & PM Specialty Camp in the same week will be supervised and transitioned by Y staff.
School Age Specialty Camp:
Ages: 6-12 years or 13+ years (THRIVE only)
Session Dates: May 27 – August 4
Session Times: Mon-Fri; AM (8:30am-12:30pm), PM (1pm-5pm)
THRIVE Session Times: Mon-Fri; AM (9am-1:00pm), PM (1pm-5pm)
Weekly Fees: Member $145 – Non-Member $175
PreK Specialty Camp:
Ages: 3-5 years
Session Dates: May 27-August 4
Session Times: Mon-Fri; AM (9am-12pm), PM (1:30pm-4:30pm)
THRIVE Session Times: Mon-Fri; AM (10am-1:00pm)
Weekly Fees: Member $118 – Non-Member $157
All fees are due at the time of registration.
Our Cause Measures
- Help kids to make new friends & build relationships; learn new skills and achieve success
- Do better in school academically & socially
- Enjoy more physical activity
- Live with Character Values of caring, honesty, respect, & responsibility.
Commitment to Safety
- Properly screened and trained staff
- Clear expectations for child abuse prevention
- Set emergency procedures
- Safe & Secure environments
Our Core Values – All of our camps help kids develop four key character values
- Caring: showing a sincere concern for others
- Honesty: be truthful in what you say and do
- Respect: follow the golden rule
- Responsibility: be accountable for your promises and actions.
Positive Behavior Guidance -We take a positive approach and neuroscience lens to guiding a child’s behavior through:
- Safety
- Connection
- Problem-solving
As part of a child’s social and emotional development, Y staff help children develop skills in resolving conflicts, managing emotions, making responsible decisions, exhibit self-control, and demonstrate empathy.
Healthy Eating & Physical Activity
- All food activities, snacks, and meals align with healthy eating standards to promote healthy eating and well-being
- All kids participate and engage in daily physical activity: 60 min for Full Day Camp and 30 min for Half Day Specialty Camp.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – We are committed to creating safe & inclusive environments to ensure everyone reaches their full potential with dignity.
Ceremonies – Every camp has an opening & closing ceremony to provide staff & kids the opportunity to unite, connect, calm, and commit. Ceremonies incorporate elements of camp songs, skits, breathing exercises, emotion naming, daily jobs, and bead ceremonies.
OUR STAFF
We maintain safe & inclusive environments: School Age: 1 staff for every 12 kids and group sizes of 24 kids; PreK 1 staff for every 10 kids and group sizes of 20 kids. For THRIVE specific ratios, please email Travis at [email protected]
Our Y staff are licensed childcare workers, CPR/first aid certified, background checked, and participate in training on youth development, safety & emergencies, positive behavior guidance, and academic enrichment activities. All Y staff live and model the character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. They show up everday with purpose by being welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.
For more information about Day Camps contact: [email protected]