Why Does YMCA Camp Adventure Have Such a Great Reputation?

The Ithaca YMCA has conducted over 50 years of quality camping programs that build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. Summer is a time for children to explore new adventures, have fun, and learn about themselves. The philosophy and goal behind the Camp Adventure Program is to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding summer for all campers.

The program utilizes well-trained and qualified counselors, the resources of our community, the YMCA and its facilities, our natural surroundings and parks to help each camper achieve his or her fullest potential in terms of mental development, physical well-being, and social growth.

This year the YMCA is pleased to offer two new fun and exciting preschool programs. The programs have been designed to combine learning experiences with physical activities to promote healthy lifestyles.

The programs runs from mid-late June until mid August. Please choose from the following to find out more information about YMCA Camp Adventure:

 

Fees

Full day camp $140/week for Members
  $215/week for Non-Members
Pre-K Programs $47.50/week for Members for each program
  $70/week for Non-Members for each program

 

Sign-ups begin on April 5!

 

Weekly Themes

Week #

Dates

Full Day Theme

Pre-K Theme

Week 1

 June 28 - July 2

Aloha Summer

Lunch Bag Puppets

Week 2

July 5 - July 9

Superhero Week

Alphabet Adventure

Week 3

July 12 - July 16

Wet andWild

Musical Instrument Creation

Week 4

July 19 - July 23

Y-Go Green

Painted Creations

Week 5

July 26 - July 30

I Love New York

Stop, Drop, & Read

Week 6

August 2 - August 6

Rockstar Week

Hand & Foot Artistry

Week 7

August 9 - August 13

The Air

Up There

Leaf & Flower Exploration

Week 8

August 16 - August 20

Gamesapalooza

Toilet Paper Roll Art

Week 9

August 23 - August 27

Camp Rewind

Creation Station

FULL DAY CAMP

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  • Children 5-12 years old, Kindergarten and up
  • 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

In this full-day camp, we focus on five interesting and challenging core topics and activities:

  • Arts/Crafts

  • Ecology

  • Sports

  • Swimming

Every week kids will visit Robert Treman State Park for outdoor experiences they will never forget. Trips are scheduled every

Thursday (weather permitting).

For daily camp, parents need to provide lunches, with a drink, two snacks, swimsuits, towels, water bottle, comfortable clothes (no sandals), and sunscreen on a daily basis.

Pre-K Summer Programs

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  • Pre-school age youth (3-5 yrs, toilet trained)
  • 8:00am - 10:30am and/or 10:30am - 1:00pm

Arts & Humanities 8:00am - 10:30am
This program will concentrate on the weekly themes found above. Arts & crafts projects will be completed by the end of week with the result being a treasure to take home with the child. The children will enjoy story time, playtime in the indoor structure, outdoor imaginative play, games, movement education, singing, music-making, and lots of time interacting with others their own age.
Pick-up time is between 10:30 and 11:00 a.m.



Land & Water 10:30am – 1:00pm
This program is aptly described in the title; play will be both wet and dry on a daily basis! \ On Tuesdays & Thursdays, the children will swim in the YMCA indoor pool. Outdoor water activities will include the “Slip n’ Slide and sprinkler fun. On a drier note, children will take nature walks, learn about bugs and explore the land of insects, play together in games and age-appropriate sports. Children should bring a swimsuit and towel every day.

For either program, children will need to bring the following: one drink, one snacks, sunscreen, socks & sneakers (no sandals), water bottle, and a spare change of clothes daily.

SWIM LESSONS AND RECREATIONAL SWIMS

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Full day campers are given the opportunity for recreational swim in our indoor pool, with the option of a 45-minute YMCA swim lesson specific to camp for an additional cost.

  • Camp Swim Lessons take place on Mon./Wed./Fri. from 11:00 - 11:45am for beginner classes, and 1:00 - 1:45pm for advanced classes.

Half-day campers are given the opportunity for a 45-minute free swim in our indoor pool, and may sign up for lessons during the usual lesson time.




COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM (NEW FOR 2010!)

Camp Adventure is offering a new Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program this summer for youth 13-17 years old. This program will give teens the chance to observe and learn from senior counselors, get training to be a camp counselor, and at the end of the program will receive a certificate of completion.  This program can also be used to satisfy volunteering requirements for school. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up soon! Contact our Camp Director, Krista with any questions about the program.

The CIT program is being offered in 2 week sessions:

  • Session 1: July 5-16
  • Session 2: July 19-30
  • Session 3: August 2-13

Program Cost:

  • $175/members

  • $235/non-members

(There is a limit of 8 CITs per session)

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MORE ABOUT YMCA MEMBERSHIPS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY

In addition to Summer programs, the Y offers facility usage to members including:

Please pick up a Y brochure at our Graham Road facility, or read about added membership privileges and rates on this site.

 

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