The Y Welcomes 1,350 Kids to Summer Camp Monday

6/24/2011 2:12:16 PM

Monday, June 27, the Capital District YMCA will welcome over 1,350 kids to its day and overnight summer camp facilities located in the Capital District, Lake George and the Berkshires.

“YMCA summer camps have a long history in the Capital District,” explained Dave Brown, President and CEO of the Capital District YMCA.  “Every week, Y summer camp introduces kids to character building challenges and life-changing friendships in a safe and encouraging environment.”

As one of the area’s premier non-profit organizations dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Capital District YMCA’s summer camp serves communities throughout the Capital District at 13 day camp locations as well as its premier overnight camp, Camp Chingachgook on Lake George, and its newest location, Camp Wa Wa Segowea in the Berkshires.

“Every child deserves to experience summer camp, learn to swim and be a kid,” said Brown.  “Through our Reach Out For Youth scholarship program, the Y guarantees that all children have access to a safe and encouraging place to learn and grow.”

The Reach Out For Youth scholarship program offers children, families and seniors access to programs they would otherwise not be able to afford.  Last year, Y volunteers raised over $1.53 Million for the scholarship program; donations that helped 46,378 children, families and seniors, and sent 635 kids to camp.

YMCA Reach Out For Youth Capital District YMCA Summer Camp