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 $130/week for Members
  $195/week for Non-Members
Half day camp $85/week for Members
  $125/week for Non-Members

* The week of July 4th, Full Day Camp costs are $104 and $156.

* The week of July 4th, Half Day Camp costs are $68 and $100.

 

Sign-ups to begin on April 21!

 

Program cycle information

Week #

 Dates Full Day Theme Half Day Theme
Week 1
  June 30 - July 3* Game Show Seasons
Week 2
 July 7 - July 11 Carnival Little Bits of Learning
Week 3
 July 14 - July 18 Olympics Animal Shapes
Week 4
 July 21 - July 25 Science / Invention Nature Creatures
Week 5
 July 28 - August 1 Survival / Safety Under the Sea
Week 6
 August 4 - August 8 Mystery Spool Creatures
Week 7
 August 11 - August 15 Animals Paper Animals

Week 8

 August 18 - August 22 Holidays Safari
Week 9
 August 25 - August 29 Water Surprise Week

* Closed July 4th, note changes to fees above

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.

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.