Christian Street Area YMCA Day Camp
Christian Street YMCA's Summer Camp program encourages youths to participate in group activities that develop creativity, independence and a sense of teamwork. The Christian Street YMCA summer camp is about fun field trips, cool counselors and instilling our character values. The daily activities will offer variety and excitement while building friendships and lasting memories. Swimming, computers, creative arts, science and sports are all part of this well-rounded program. Special themes and guest performers vary the routine and keep the campers engaged. Give your child the gift of summer memories by enrolling them in one of our distinguished programs.
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Camp Trailblazers (Age 12 -14)
Camp Trailblazers is intended for young teens and is designed to build their leadership skills, let them explore different career opportunities, give them a chance to make a difference in their community and, most importantly, to let them have a fun-filled outdoor summer experience! Activities include leadership development, sports, adventure, community services projects and nature exploration.
Camp Pathfinders (Age 10 - 11)
Camp Pathfinders is intended for Pre-teens and is designed to give 5th and 6th graders a fun, safe outdoor summer experience. There will be weekly field trips amid three days of theme-related activities that will utilize the branch’s facilities. This camp is full of recreational activities including group games and a variety of sports. This camp will also follow weekly themes and have fun with arts and crafts. Campers receive recreation swimming and every Friday would be a special event.
Camp Explorers (Age 8 - 9)
Camp Explorers is full of recreational activities including group games and a variety of sports. This camp will also follow weekly themes and have fun with arts and crafts. Daily schedule of outdoor and indoor activities led by qualify camp counselors. Since camp Explorers regular activities will take place at the branch facilities equipped with a basketball gym, 6 lane swimming pool along with awesome field trips each week.
Camp Pioneers (Age 6 - 7)
Camp Pioneers is a traditional summer day camp, designed to provide campers an outdoor camp experience at the Christina Street YMCA. Camp Pioneers will introduce 1st and 2nd graders to a fun, educational and safe summer camp environment through an age-appropriate daily schedule of outdoor and indoor activities led by qualify camp counselors. Since camp Pioneers regular activities will take place at the branch facilities equipped with a basketball gym, 6 lane swimming pool along with awesome field trips each week.
Camp Small Feet (Age 4 - 5)
Camp Small Feet provides children ages 4 – kindergarten with creative and stimulating activities and learning experiences that make their day enjoyable. As with all our camps, there will be a weekly theme in Camp Small Feet, around which all the activities will be centered. Aside from our field trips days, the daily schedule will include swimming, arts & crafts, songs and outside playtime. Each week will contain fun, educational field trips to teach the campers more about their surrounding world. Counselors will stay with their groups all day long maximize safety and ensure the personal enjoyment of each camper.
For more information, please contact Anthony Guildford at aguildford@philaymca.org.
Registration Procedures
1. Registration for Summer Camp 2010 is now open. Camp registration can be taken at the Christian Street YMCA Welcome Center Desk from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
2. All campers must have a current YMCA membership; otherwise a YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity Full Privilege or Christian Street Branch Program Membership must be purchased. Please contact our Welcome Center or reference the Christian Street Branch Program brochure for more information.
3. Registration closes (2) two weeks before each camp week begins. Please be sure to register in advance, as our sessions do fill up. Registration requires a non-refundable $25 deposit. In order to cancel/drop or transfer a camper week a drop/cancellation form must be filled out by the parent and approved by the Camp Director.
4. In order to complete the registration process, each camper must have the registration packet filled out in its entirety. Registration packets can be obtained at the Christian Street Branch or by downloading by clicking on the link above. All registration forms and packet documents must be turned into the Christian Street Branch by Monday, May 10, 2010. If your child's registration packet is not in by the deadline your child may not be able to start camp. Once the registration packet is complete, your child will be ready to have the best summer camp experience.