Programs for All Ages
All camp activities are designed to create an inner feeling of joy and to allow each child to see the growth of skills; the skills will be learned in a group and applied individually. Self-confidence will be produced through this progression.
Day Camp offers a new progressive programming for all ages. This summer, campers will experience a new Day Camp program. Working with specialized program coordinators, campers' activities will have greater range of activity choices that will teach skill development.
Younger campers are lead through adventurous and fun activities, while older campers will now have a choice in the activities they participate in throughout the day.
Cooking
Reading recipes
Cooking tool use
Kitchen safety
Adventure Sports
Archery
High Ropes
Low Ropes
Teambuilding
Climbing Tower
High Team Elements
Sports
Soccer
Touch Football
Lacrosse
Boomerangs
Kickball
Basketball
Ultimate Frisbee
Arts & Crafts
Drawing
Painting
Weaving
Sewing
Papermaking
Paper Coiling
Metal Working
Sculpture
Outdoor Skills
Interpretive Hikes
Fire Building
Outdoor Cooking
Shelter Building
Stream and Pond Exploration
Drama
Costume Design
Playwriting
Improvisation
Puppet Shows
Opera
Set Design
Radio Theater
Pantomimes
Monologues
Newspaper
Article writing
Editing
Typing
Interviewing
2012 Weekly Themes
Week 1: Luau: Get ready to enjoy the heat as we transform camp into a Hawaiian Luau this week! Campers will decorate surfboards, make seashell necklaces, and get to try their hand at limbo!
Week 2: Wet n’ Wild: Have you ever wondered who lives under the sea? This week will be all about getting wet and having fun! Campers will play water games every day and look for buried treasure in the pond!
Week 3: Down Under: Ever wonder what it would be like to visit Australia? This week the outback is coming to camp with a crocodile hunt and boomerang throwing competition. We can’t wait to see you there mate!
Week 4: Incredible Edibles: This week it’s okay to play with your food! Join us as food becomes campers building materials for tasty, yet healthy treats!
Week 5: Rock Star: This is the week for your inner idol to shine! Join us for a week dedicated to music through karaoke and counselor rock star makeovers. Campers will also create their own bands for our Family Fun Friday Concert of Rock!
Week 6: Go Green!: Campers will learn why it’s important to take notice and action about the growing environmental concern. Using experiments and hands on activities campers will learn basic ideas that can help.
Week 7: NY YMCA Camp’s Amazing Race: Join us this week as we race around camp to see which group will be Camp’s Amazing Race Winners! This week will be filled with challenges from around the globe! Hurry before you’re too late to check in!
Week 8: Hard Hat: Can we fix it? Yes we can! Discover what it takes to build strong bridges, high towers, and a final project for our Family Fun Friday Build Off!
Week 9: Man vs. Camp?: Have you ever wondered what it takes to survive in our forests? This week campers will learn how to build shelters, go on an all day hike, and build a campfire where they will have a cookout lunch.
Week 10: Animal Bonanza!: This week is all about exploring our local habitat and learning about the animals that live here. Come play camouflage in the forest and hunt for bugs, frogs, fish, and salamanders in the pond!
