Kindercamp

Each day of Kindercamp for preschoolers is filled with fun activities. Each themed session is filled arts & crafts, group games, and songs. Children play in our safe, well supervised outside playground and swim in our zero-depth outdoor pool. Our qualified staff provides a loving and attentive atmosphere at a ratio of 1:10. Children do not need to be fully potty trained to attend this camp. New this year, an extra hour has been added to the camp day for lunch. Please refer to the parent handbook to see what your child should bring to camp each day. This camp is held at the Devon Drive Facility. Children must be 3 by January 1, 2010.

For more information, please contact Pattie Lebresco at 610-363-9622, x2245.

Pre Sessions (04501)
June 7-11 | June 14-18

Regular Sessions (04515)

June 21-25 | June 28-July 2 | July 5-9 | July 12-16 | July 19-23 | July 26-30
August 2-6 | August 16-20 | August 23-27

Nature Camps

All off-site nature camps run from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. No extended care option for nature camps. All Nature camps include a daily recreational swim unless otherwise noted.

Tracks and Trails (6-12 years)

Visit and explore the natural world. This camp is held at Marsh Creek State Park. Search for native critters, explore stream and lake habitats, learn about local birds, hike on trails, and participate in games and projects. There will be pool or water exploration each day. Each Camper will receive a backpack containing outdoor exploring supplies. The camp day runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Drop off is at the park.

Boys & Girls (14851)
June 21-25 | July 5-9 | July 19-23 | August 2-6

Fishing (6-12 years)

Enjoy everyday outdoor fun at Marsh Creek State Park. Campers learn the basics of this lifelong sport including catching and releasing, casting, pole lining, reading the water and baiting. Camp also includes outdoor games and nature themed crafts. Rods, reels and stocked tackle boxes are included for first time campers. The camp day runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Drop off is at the park. A recreational swim is included each day.

Boys & Girls (14241)
June 28-July 2 | July 12-16 | July 26-30 | August 9-13

Meet the counselors and see the camp Join us on Thursday June 11th @ 6pm at Marsh Creek State Park playground across from the pool. Marsh Creek State Park is located at 675 Park Road, Exton which is about 5 miles from the YMCA.

Sports Camps

Our summer sports programming goes beyond teaching tactics and skills by weaving in important fitness and character development concepts. The programs are game planned to promote fun, improve skills and learn fair play. Campers are divided into age appropriate groups on the first day of camp.

For more information please contact Michelle Kasker at 610/363-9622, x2251 or michelle.kasker@umly.org.

Little Golfers ( 3 to 6 years)

FORE! Swing like Tiger Woods. Children will learn the basics of golf. Skills covered include the basic swing and putting.

Boys & Girls 1 Week/Half Day Afternoon (14525)
June 14-18

T-Ball (3-6 years)

Kids will have tons of fun at this camp while they start their love of t-ball.  Catching, throwing, running and hitting basics will be developed while having fun on the field.

Boys & Girls 1 Week/Half Day Afternoon (14720)
June 7-11

Tumbling/Cheerleading Camp ( 3-6 years)

Campers will learn basic skills of both gymnastics and cheerleading such as jumping, rolling, and tumbling. Apparatus such as turning bar and balance beam will also be included. Campers will also explore other movements through music and rhythms.

Boys & Girls 1 Week/Half Day Afternoon (14860)
June 7-11

All Sports (6-12 years)

Campers learn and refine their skills by participating in age appropriate games and drills for two different sports each day. All Sports camp focuses on fun, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Basketball, soccer, football, and baseball are played along with a variety of other sports such as lacrosse, tennis and ultimate frisbee.

Boys & Girls 1 Week/Full Day (14022)
August 9-13

Basketball Camp (6-12 years)

Learn to take it to the rim this summer. Sportsmanship and the fundamental skills of the game are covered including dribbling, passing, and shooting. Game techniques and strategies are taught through age-appropriate drills and progressive games.

Boys & Girls 1 Week/Full Day (14090)
July 5-9

Baseball/Softball Camp (6-12 years)

Knock one out of the park this summer at Baseball Camp. Learn the skills and strategy of playing “America’s favorite pastime”. Improve skills through age appropriate drills and games including hitting, fielding and base running. As in any YMCA Camp, sportsmanship, teamwork and fundamentals are emphasized.

Boys & Girls 1 Week/Full Day (14082)
July 12-16

Cheerleading Camp (6-12 years)

GO TEAM!!! Any boy or girl who has watched sports will notice that one thing every game has is cheerleaders. If you would like to learn to cheer or brush up on some of the necessary skills such as tumbling, jumping, and dancing, then this is the camp for you.

Boys and Girls 1 Week/Full Day (14125)
July 19-23

Field Hockey Camp (6-12 years)

Field Hockey Camp teaches campers the game and skills used in field hockey. Join us to practice skills such as the push, hit, scoop and scoring.

Boys & Girls 1 Week/Full Day (14230)
August 9-13

Flag Football Camp (6-12 years)

Score a touchdown this summer at our flag football camp. Campers will practice skills necessary to play football at the youth level. Some of the skills that will be introduced are route running and defensive strategies. Sportsmanship and teamwork will be emphasized during his camp.

Boys & Girls 1 Week/Full Day (14250)
July 19-23

Golf Camp (6-12 years)

FORE! At golf camp campers will not become Tiger Woods but they will learn the basics of the golf swing. Some of the skills that will be taught include driving, putting, and chipping. Campers will also be taught proper golf etiquette.

Boys & Girls 1 Week/Full Day (14290)
August 2-6

Lacrosse Camp (6-12 years)

Join the YMCA lacrosse camp. Lacrosse is a fast growing sport that uses hand-eye coordination to learn and practice skills such as the cradle, passing and shooting. Come practice and refine your skills.

Boys & Girls 1 Week/Full Day (14485)
June 21-25

Soccer Camp (6-12 years)

YMCA soccer camp teaches and refines the fundamental skills needed to excel at soccer. Dribbling, passing, shooting and goal keeping are practiced in addition to fun, age appropriate drills and plenty of game time. Full Member $296.00 Program Member $330.00

Boys and Girls 1 Week/Full Day (14692)
July 26-30

Tennis Camp (6-12 years)

Serve it up with our tennis camp. Campers will learn the basics of the strokes and work on the fundamentals of the game. Age appropriate drills will be used to practice skills that are learned. Campers will also learn some of the basic strategies necessary for singles and doubles play as well as tennis etiquette. Full Member $296.00 Program Member $330.00

Boys & Girls 1 Week/Full Day (14760)
June 28-July 2

AQUATICS

Aqua Adventure (8-14 years)

Want to know what it takes to be a lifeguard or a swim instructor? Then this is the camp for you. Through games and activities campers will learn techniques used by both lifeguards and swim instructors. Each day campers will focus on experiences which allow them to practice what they learn. Each Friday, campers will travel to a local water park for a day of fun in the water.

Boys & Girls 1 Week/Full Day (14030)
June 28-July 2 | July 12-16 | July 26-30