One of the questions parents ask most is, “What will my child do this summer?” The answer is...ALOT!

As soon as your child arrives, we pack the day with activities based around that week’s theme. The program follows a rotation schedule so that every child gets the opportunity to try new experiences and activities they know and love.

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All campers must bring a healthy lunch, and plenty to drink each day. Traditional Camp attendees should also bring two snacks to camp each day. Please send only non-perishable foods because refrigeration is not possible. Campers should also bring their own water bottle to stay hydrated during the day. Send your child to camp with a backpack to keep all of their belongings together. Please have your camper bring a swimsuit, towel, insect repellent, a hat for sun protection, and sunscreen to help prevent sunburn. It is recommended that parents or guardians apply sunscreen to campers’ arms, legs and back prior to arriving at camp.

Campers should NOT bring:

• Cell phones
• Video Games
• Personal CD Players, stereos, iPods, etc.
• Expensive Jewelry or Watches
• New or expensive clothing
• Money
• Toys or Card Games
• Weapons
• Drugs or Alcohol
• Personal Sports Equipment (unless otherwise specified)
• Vehicles
• Animals

The YMCA is not responsible for any items that are lost or stolen, and under no circumstances will the YMCA reimburse lost, stolen, or broken items. The best way to prevent the loss of property is to leave it at home. There will be a designated lost and found at each camp location. Please check for your child's items. Lost and Found items will be kept at the YMCA for two full weeks and then donated to charity. 

Campers must bring a healthy lunch, two snacks, and plenty to drink each day. Campers should not need, nor should they bring any money. Camp fees include all day trip admission fees. Trips are subject to change, so campers should bring a backpack with swimsuit, towel and sunscreen each day, regardless of the schedule. All campers should wear comfortable and appropriate attire, such as T-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes. Please do not wear sandals or flip flops. Please label all items with name and phone number.

Children should wear clothing suitable for an active day at camp. Appropriate items would include shorts, t-shirts, light jackets (for chilly mornings), and athletic shoes (no sandals). Please label all items sent to camp with the child’s first and last name. Our camps use discovery and play as a major part of our camp program, thus we encourage you to dress your child in clothing that you do not mind getting dirty or stained with art materials in the course of your child engaging in a fun activity. Campers should NOT wear sandals, Crocs, nice clothes, or inappropriate clothing with adult themes.

Every so often, a lunch doesn’t make it from the car to camp. The camp staff will contact you to let you know that they don’t have a lunch. We will make sure that your child gets something to eat, or a lunch will be purchased and parents/guardians will need to reimburse camp at pick-up.

No, campers will not have access to vending machines.

Parents of non-swimmers should indicate their child’s swimming ability on the registration form. Non-swimmers will be marked and required to remain in the shallow end of the pool. Campers are not required to swim, although encouraged to do so.

The YMCA offers both group and private swim lessons daily throughout the summer as a separate program for ages 6 months – Adult.

In order to keep children safe, campers wanting to swim in the deep end take the swim test weekly before swimming. 

YES! Though our staff make regular trips to the restrooms and drinking fountains, parents/guardians are responsible for sending their child with plenty of fluids for the day.

Camp schedules will be passed out to campers on the first day of the session as well as emailed the Friday before the start of the session. The camp schedule provides you with information on what your child will be doing during his/her time at camp. Please note that these schedules are subject to change. We do our best to provide you with information early so you can plan ahead, but summer camp is full of surprises, and we are often forced to make changes. This schedule also gives you information on what to bring.