YMCA Day Camp

YMCA Character Development
The Capital District YMCA camping belief is to deliver a program of safety, support, and care that will allow the children the opportunity to relax and participate in a variety of activities. The camping activities focus on teaching caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility values through arts and crafts, sports, board games, circle games, sports, group projects and creative play. Staff plan activities around weekly themes, which address these four values. Children learn to develop positive social skills in preparation for their life as productive citizens.

Health & Safety
Our day camp meets the highest health and safety standards of the MCA and the NYS Health Department. All day camps are inspected and licensed by the NYS Health Department. Camper safety is the most important aspect of camping and will be emphasized during staff recruitment, training and throughout the summer. First Aid equipment is always available and staff is trained in First Aid and CPR.

Expert staff make it fun and safe!
You can depend on the YMCA to ensure that all camp activities are well supervised and safe. All YMCA camps are under the direction of a YMCA professional staff member. Camp staff are selected on the basis of experience, education, sensitivity, and enthusiasm. All staff go through a complete interview process, including background checks, followed by an intensive training.