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.

The program 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 $135/week for Members
  $205/week for Non-Members
Half day camp  $90/week for Members
  $120/week for Non-Members

 

Sign-ups begin on April 20!

 

Program cycle information

Week #

 Dates Full Day Theme Half Day Theme
Week 1
  June 29 - July 3 Welcome to the Jungle Egg Carton Creatures
Week 2
 July 6 - July 10 Beach Party Sports & Games
Week 3
 July 13 - July 17 And the Award Goes to... Animals
Week 4
 July 20 - July 24 Surprise! Science & Nature
Week 5
 July 27 - July 31 Walk the Plank Bugs
Week 6
 August 3 - August 7 Under Water Theatre & Art
Week 7
 August 10 - August 14 Around the World Desert Exploration

Week 8

 August 17 - August 21 Counselors vs. Campers Rainforest
Week 9
 August 24 - August 28 Talent Week Holidays

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

  • Humanities (drama, music, talent)

  • Swimming

Area State parks are visited that will provide children with experiences they will never forget. Trips are scheduled every week.   

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.

HALF DAY CAMP

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  • Pre-school age youth (3-5 yrs, toilet trained)
  • 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Children in Half-Day Camp are placed in small groups according to age in order to receive individual attention.  Activities include games, sports, singing, music-making, storytelling, arts and crafts, movement education, swimming, nature and exploration activities, and lots of time interacting with children their own age.

Children will need lunches with drinks, snacks, swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, comfortable footwear (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 - 11:30 for Pike/Eel & Ray/Starfish classes, and 1:15 - 2:00 for Polliwog/Guppy & Minnow/Fish/Flying Fish 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.

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.