JUMP INTO YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP 2023 AT THE CHESTERFIELD FAMILY YMCA!

Offered throughout the entire summer, these camps are designed for various conventional interests, including arts & crafts, group games, nature exploration, swimming, field trips, and more. Camps are themed weekly. Most camp activities are held outdoors with indoor activities provided based on the day and theme. Day campers are divided into groups by the grade level they are entering in the fall. At Camp Seneca with a Splash we have free swim lessons and participate in Go For Green, an initiative to teach all kids to swim.

Registrations must be completed by the Wednesday prior to the camp start date for the week. Registrations made after this date will acquire a $10 late fee.

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Special interest camps are designed to offer activities focused on a particular interest while incorporating overall traditional Y camp principles. Camp size may be smaller and may be offered either indoors or outdoors based on the specific interest. From 9 am-noon, campers participate in their special interest camp. From noon-4 pm, campers participate in traditional camp activities.

Registrations must be completed by the Wednesday prior to the camp start date for the week. Registrations made after this date will acquire a $10 late fee.

Arts & Humanities Camps (Ages 6-14)

Our arts & humanities camps encourage personal expression and the freedom to create, and provide new experiences for kids. Creativity abounds at the Y.

Many of our Arts & Humanities camps include Theater Camp. Taught by theatre professionals dedicated to the high-quality arts education of our community's youth, campers will have tons of fun building their performance skills and stretching their creative muscles. Choose from a variety of concentrations, including acting, musical theater full-scale production, and more!

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Aquatics Camps (Ages 8-14)

Aquatic camps are designed for swimmers of all levels. Your child will become comfortable in the water, increase swimming skills, practice water safety and receive a great start to refining skills while making friends and having fun! Activities include swim lessons, games, water safety skills and splash time.

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Sports Camps (Ages 6-13)

Campers spend their day immersed in a specific sport learning fundamental skills and then applying those skills in a game setting. The focus is on introducing and/or improving skills for each sport with emphasis on individual skill development, teamwork, and building self-confidence in an environment that encourages having fun and making friends.

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Fun Club, the Y's Before & After Camp Care, is available as an add-on to all camps at an additional fee. Fun Club allows campers to arrive as early as 7am and/or stay as late as 6pm.

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Counselors in Training (CITs) receive first-hand experience working with campers and the opportunity to cultivate skills and knowledge. The goal of the program is to help teens acquire leadership skills that can be used at school, home and in the community.

Interested CIT families need to submit their application by May 1, 2023. Once an application is received, the Camp Director will contact the applicant and schedule a time for the interview and screening to finalize the selection process. *Please note that not everyone interviewed will be selected for the program* Space is limited.

Requirements

• Time Period: Minimum of 4 Weeks
• Hours: 8:45am-4:00pm
• Fee: $40/Week

Individuals who participate for more than 4 weeks, will not be charged for weeks 5-11.

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Welcome to the YMCA Summer Camp Program, where every day is a new adventure! We are dedicated to providing great camping experiences and we hope you will find our Camp Parent Handbook useful.

Camp Parent Handbook 2023