JUMP INTO YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP 2023 AT THE SOUTH CITY FAMILY YMCA!

Traditional camp is designed for a wide variety of conventional interests that include arts & crafts, group games, nature exploration, swimming, field trips, and more. 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.

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 9am - noon, campers participate in their special interest camp. From noon - 4 pm, campers participate in traditional camp activities.

2023 SPECIAL INTEREST CAMPS:

Arts & Humanities Camps

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

Arts & Humanities camps include Baker's Dozen, Artrageous, STEAM, Rangers, and Pin & Create

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Aquatics Camps

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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Outdoor/Ranger Camps

Our outdoor camps seek adventures that can be found and explored in nearby parks, outdoor fun and natural resource areas.

Outdoor/Ranger camps include Rookies Rangers, Legends of the Heartland Rangers,  Rollin' on the River Rangers, Sky Rangers and Extreme Rangers

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Sports Camps

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.

Sports camps include Hoop There It Is, World Wide Sports, Sports of All Sorts, Soccer Stars, and Backyard Sports

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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 6:30am 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