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Summer Day Camp

 
For nearly a century, the Y has led the way as the nation's largest and most respected provider of summertime activities for youth. Based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, day camps at the Y allow your child to grow in a fun, nurturing environment.
KINDER CAMP
Kinder Camp is a week of art, singing, games, learning centers, cooking and outdoor play built around weekly themes. Bring a peanut/tree nut free snack. We provide curbside service. Campers must be independently potty trained.

Ages:

3 - 6 years old

Date(s):

10 one-week sessions and themes:
Session 1 (Disney): begins 06/17/13
Session 2 (Commotion in the Ocean): begins 06/24/13
Session 3 (Farmyard Friends): begins 07/1/13
Session 4 (Eric Carle): begins 07/8/13
Session 5 (Dynamic Dinosaurs): begins 07/15/13
Session 6 (Sensational Scientists): begins 07/22/13
Session 7 (Camp Out): begins 07/29/13
Session 8 (Discover the Rain Forest): begins 08/5/13
Session 9 (Pampered Pets): begins 08/12/13
Session 10 (Shady Grove Carnival): begins 08/19/13

Time(s):

9 a.m. - noon

Registration
Fee(s):

Facility Member: $90
Community Member: $145

Contact:

You may contact Camp Director, Margina Grow, by email at growm at ymcarichmond dot org or by phone at 804.270.3866.

Forms:

All forms are located on our Child Care Registration Forms page.

SPORTS CAMP
Sports Campers will receivequality instruction in sports such as soccer, basketball, football, YMCA group games and more! Coaches work with campers to challenge them and give them the attention needed to develop and grow, learn drills and practice skills is each sport.

Ages:

5-10 years old

Date(s):

10 one-week sessions:
Session 1: Sports Sampler:  begins 06/17/13
Session 2: Basketball & Flag Football: begins 06/24/13
Session 3: Sports Sampler: begins 07/1/13
Session 4: Basketball & Flag Football:  begins 07/8/13
Session 5: Soccer: begins 07/15/13
Session 6: Sports Sampler: begins 07/22/13
Session 7: Basketball & Flag Football: begins 07/29/13
Session 8: Sports Sampler: begins 08/5/13
Session 9: Sports Sampler: begins 08/12/13
Session 10: Basketball, Flag Fball, Soccer: begins 08/19/13

Time(s):

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Registration
Fee(s):

Facility Member: $90
Community Member: $145

Contact:

You may contact Camp Director, WIlliam Hill, by email at hillw at ymcarrichmond dot org or by phone at 804.270.3866.

Forms:

All forms are located on our Child Care Registration Forms page.

SUMMER EXPLORERS
Summer Explorers allows children to enjoy arts & crafts,drama & theater, ooperative games, environmental studies and free swim, with not as much outside time as a traditional outdoor day camp offers. Students in this camp spend time three days a week exploring the city around us through interesting field trips, special events and cool guests. Come make new friends all summer or just during a few one-week sessions. Campers will need to wear tennis shoes and outdoor clothing and bring a water bottle, bagged lunch, sunscreen and hat.

Ages:

Rising 1st- Rising 5th graders

Date(s):

10 one-week sessions:
Session 1: begins 06/17/13
Session 2: begins 06/24/13
Session 3: begins 07/1/13
Session 4: begins 07/8/13
Session 5: begins 07/15/13
Session 6: begins 07/22/13
Session 7: begins 07/29/13
Session 8: begins 08/5/13
Session 9: begins 08/12/13
Session 10: begins 08/19/13

Time(s):

7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Registration
Fee(s):

Facility Member: $150
Community Member: $210

Contact:

You may contact Camp Director, JoAnn McCord, by email at mccordj at ymcarichmond dot org or by phone at 804.270.3866.

Forms:

All forms are located on our Child Care Registration Forms page.

CAMP KANAWHA
Camp Kanawha offers children a traditional outdoor day camp experience. Your child will make memories, have lots of summer fun and make lasting friendships while participating in daily swim activities, archery, low ropes course, arts & crafts, nature activities and field games. Attend all summer or choose from among 11 one-week sessions. Campers will need to wear tennis shoes and outdoor clothing and bring a water bottle, bagged lunch, sunscreen and hat each day.

Ages:

Rising 1st- Rising 5th graders

Date(s):

11 one-week sessions:
Session 1: begins 06/17/13
Session 2: begins 06/24/13
Session 3: begins 07/1/13
Session 4: begins 07/8/13
Session 5: begins 07/15/13
Session 6: begins 07/22/13
Session 7: begins 07/29/13
Session 8: begins 08/5/13
Session 9: begins 08/12/13
Session 10: begins 08/19/13
Session 11: begins 08/26/13

Time(s):

7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Registration
Fee(s):

Facility Member: $150
Community Member: $210

Contact:

You may contact Camp Director, JoAnn McCord, by email at mccordj at ymcarichmond dot org or by phone at 804.270.3866.

Forms:

All forms are located on our Child Care Registration Forms page.

CAMP MOHAWK
Looking for a cool place for your teen to hang out this summer? Bring them to camp where teens are encouraged to develop social and leadership skills and self confidence through active participation in community service projects, character development discussions, field trips, games, activities, swimming and more. This program is held in one- week sessions throughout the summer. This camp is a fun and challenging way for teens to express themselves in a positive atmosphere, have fun and make new friends.

Ages:

Rising 6th - Rising 9th graders

Date(s):

11 one-week sessions:
Session 1: begins 06/17/13
Session 2: begins 06/24/13
Session 3: begins 07/1/13
Session 4: begins 07/8/13
Session 5: begins 07/15/13
Session 6: begins 07/22/13
Session 7: begins 07/29/13
Session 8: begins 08/5/13
Session 9: begins 08/12/13
Session 10: begins 08/19/13
Session 11: begins 08/26/13

Time(s):

7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Registration
Fee(s):

Facility Member: $150
Community Member: $210

Contact:

You may contact Camp Director, Ryan Corbin, by email at corbinr at ymcarichmond dot org or by phone at 804.270.3866.

Forms:

All forms are located on our Child Care Registration Forms page.

TEEN EXTREME CAMP
Are you an EXTREME teen? Join us as we ride, slide, explore and climb our way through the summer. Teens will spend the week traveling to local venues for extreme activities such as rock climbing, kayaking hiking, tubing, camping, swimming, sports and more! The program is held in one-week sessions throughout the summer. Space is limited and summer is approaching quickly.Don’t wait-register today!

Ages:

Rising 7th - 9th graders

Date(s):

10 one-week sessions:
Session 1: begins 06/17/13
Session 2: begins 06/24/13
Session 3: begins 07/1/13
Session 4: begins 07/8/13
Session 5: begins 07/15/13
Session 6: begins 07/22/13
Session 7: begins 07/29/13
Session 8: begins 08/5/13
Session 9: begins 08/12/13
Session 10: begins 08/19/13

Time(s):

7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Registration
Fee(s):

Facility Member: $225
Community Member: $310

Contact:

You may contact Camp Director, Ryan Corbin, by email at corbinr at ymcarichmond dot org or by phone at 804.270.3866.

Forms:

All forms are located on our Child Care Registration Forms page.

AFTER SUMMER SCHOOL CAMP
Transportation will be provided from certain summer school sites in the Glen Allen area to the Y. (Specific locations will be available once HCPS determines which school will be housing their 2013 summer school programs.) Campers will participate in many outdoor camp activities, swim several days each week and enjoy all the afternoon fun of camp!

Ages:

Rising 1st -Rising 5th graders

Date(s):

Every week that Henrico County Public Schools offer summer school.

Day(s): & Time(s):

Monday - Thursday, noon - 6 p.m.
Friday, 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Registration
Fee(s):

Facility Member: $94
Community Member: $115

Contact:

You may contact Camp Director, Sindi Morton, by email at mortons at ymcarichmond dot org or by phone at 804.270.3866.

Forms:

All forms are located on our Child Care Registration Forms page.

Additional Info:

Please note that transportation will not be provided for Henrico County Summer Blast participants.

PRESCHOOL PALOOZA
The perfect way to kick off the summer! Preschoolers will enjoy games, music, outdoor time, story time and much, much more. Bring a peanut/tree nut free snack. Campers must be independently potty trained.

Ages:

3 - 6 years old

Date(s):

2 one-week sessions:
Session 1: begins 6/3/13
Session 2: begins 6/10/13

Time(s):

9 a.m. - noon

Registration
Fee(s):

Facility Member: $90
Community Member: $145

Contact:

You may contact Camp Director, Margina Grow, by email at growm at ymcarichmond dot org or by phone at 804.270.3866.

Forms:

All forms are located on our Child Care Registration Forms page.

THE TINY CAMP FOR TWO’S
A great way to introduce your little one to camp or preschool! Activities each day will revolve around a literary theme. Bring a peanut/tree nut free snack.

Ages:

2 years old

Start Date(s):

6/3/13

End Date(s):

6/7/13

Time(s):

9 a.m. - noon

Registration
Fee(s):

Facility Member: $90
Community Member: $145

Contact:

You may contact Camp Director, Margina Grow, by email at growm at ymcarichmond dot org or by phone at 804.270.3866.

Forms:

All forms are located on our Child Care Registration Forms page.

SUMMER SPECIALTY CAMPS
Shady Grove's specialty camps will focus intensely on one subject and are intended for youth who have a genuine interest in the topic being explored. The age range for each camp varies, so please closely read each description. To view all our Summer Specialty Camps, visit our Summer Specialty Camps page.
 

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