YMCA Day Camp - Themes / FAQs
THEME WEEKS
WEEK 1: American Pride Week
We will be celebrating the Nation's birthday with various American activities
and games, such as American History trivia, Colonial days and making our
own special dessert for a celebration on Friday.
WEEK 2: The Four Core Values
The first week of camp and each day a different color and value will be
the focus. Spend the first week of camp getting to know the other campers
and the counselors
WEEK 3: Sports Week
Dress as your favorite sports team all week long. Their will be something
for everyone this week at camp. Try a new sport, challenge the counselors
to a game and practice cheering for your team...
Week 4: Wacky Water Week
Counselors and campers will be participating in activities like Water
balloon toss, a slip and slides just to name a few.
Extra clothes this week would be a good idea!
WEEK 5: International Week
During this week we will learn all about different countries and cultures
through games, arts & craft activities, and skits.
WEEK 6: All Camp Carnival
We will be enjoying all kinds of carnival activities from making sand
art, to playing carnival games and winning prizes. All kinds of carnival
treats will be made this week and the Y land inflatable will be up.
WEEK 7: Holiday Week
Every day a different holiday will be celebrated. Campers can come dressed
in their favorite costumes and we will learn about how other countries
celebrate holidays.
WEEK 8: Super Hero Week
Dress as your favorite super hero all week long, along with play many
games related to Super Heros.
WEEK 9: Mystery Week
Will be full of surprises culminating with a mystery that will surprise
you. A mystery tour will be taken that week that only the parents will
know where we will be going!!!
Camp Highlights
- Wednesday & Thursday Field Trips (pending age)
- Friday is Party Day we provide LUNCH
- Special Events
- Weekly newsletter by the campers
- Daily snack provided
Things Your Child Should Bring to Camp Each Day:
- Jacket or Sweatshirt
- Bathing Suit & Towel
- Sunscreen
- Water Bottle
- Hat or Baseball Cap
- Backpack
- Lunch (non-perishable foods)
**Please label all items with your child's name.
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