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We can’t wait to Discover, Explore, and Engage this summer with our Camp Y Kids: Summer Fun Camps! Every week has a different theme.
Our Summer Fun Camps starts each weekday at 7:00 AM and ends at 6:00 PM.
| 2024 Summer Fun Camp Weekly Schedule | |
|---|---|
|
Week 1: June 10–14 |
Legos |
|
Week 2: June 17–21 |
Around the World |
|
Week 3: June 24–28 |
Splash Week |
|
Week 4: July 1–3 |
Make it Michigan |
|
Week 5: July 8–12 |
Harry Potter Week |
|
Week 6: July 15–19 |
Cruises Week |
|
Week 7: July 22–26 |
Game On Week |
|
Week 8: July 29–August 2 |
Cooking Week |
|
Week 9: August 5–9 |
Lights, Camera, & Camp Week |
|
Week 10: August 12–16 |
Weird Science Week |
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Is your child looking to explore the depths of the lake or ocean this year, but don’t know where to start? Why not try our Deep Sea Adventures Camp! This camp designed for 7-10 year olds and covers basic snorkeling safety and diving skills within our lap pool. By the end your child will be ready to experience the lower depths of ponds, lakes, and oceans.
A snorkel and goggles that cover the nose are required for this camp; the Y front desk does not sell this item at this time.
Fins are recommended but not necessary. The Y Aquatics department does have fins free of charge, but cannot guarantee enough pairs or correct fin sizes for all participants. Please bring your own towel.
Cost:
Y-Member: $35
Community Member: $45
Registration:
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Is your child interested in Lifeguarding, but don’t know where to start? This Lifeguard Preparedness program is designed to guide youths ages 11- early 14 through the basic knowledge, attitude, and skills necessary one needs as a future Lifeguard.
This camp practices scanning zones, aquatic and on-land rescue scenarios, and performing life-saving skills such as CPR, using an AED, and First Aid.
If your child is close to turning 15 years old, they may be ready to take our formal Lifeguarding Course, which by the end and completion of the course, they will receive an American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, CPR/First Aid, and AED. We will offer a formal Lifeguarding Course in October 2024.
Cost:
Y-Member: $85
Community Member: $95
Registration:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
12:00 PM–1:30 PM
Looking for your child to experience water exploration and water safety during this summer season? This camp let’s children explore the water through various lenses of learning and enjoyment. Each day your child will receive a 30-min swim lesson, water time to practice and play games, and time for both snack time and a craft.
This camp week is designed for ages 6-11 years old. If your child is younger, please check out our Splashapooloza Jr. Camp!
Please have your child bring a swimsuit, a towel, and shoes for both water and on-land activities. A snack will be provided; should your child have any allergies or sensitivities concerns please contact our Aquatics Department.
Cost:
Y-Member: $40
Community Member: $50
Registration:
June 4th–6th
June 18th–20th
July 9th–11th
July 23rd–5th
August 6th–8th
August 20th–22nd
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
12:00 PM–1:30 PM
Looking for your child to experience water exploration and water safety during this summer season? This camp let’s children explore the water through various lenses of learning and enjoyment.
Each day your child will receive a 30-min swim lesson, water time to practice and play games, and time for both snack time and a craft. This camp week is designed for ages 4-6 years old. If your child is older, please check out our Splashapooloza Camp!
All children must be potty-trained before registering for this camp. Please have your child bring a swimsuit, a towel, and shoes for both water and on-land activities. A snack will be provided; should your child have any allergies or sensitivities concerns please contact our Aquatics Department.
Cost:
Y-Member: $40
Community Member: $50
Registration:
June 11th–13th
July 1st–3rd
July 30th–August 1st
August 13th–15th
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Cost:
Y-Member: $30
Community Member: $40
Hoopsters
9:00 AM–9:50 AM
Hoopsters is a 50-minute, 3-day camp designed to introduce our littles to the sport of basketball. This camp is geared towards 3-6 year old’s who have an interest in playing basketball, but haven’t had the opportunity yet. Kids will start to learn the basic skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting, as well as some footwork to start building coordination. This camp will be lead by Coach Jimmy Dawkins.
June 25–27
July 16–18
July 30–August 1
Beginner
10:00 AM–10:50 AM
Beginner Basketball is a 50-minute, 3-day camp geared towards kiddos with one to two years of experience playing, who can dribble, pass, and shoot, and have a basic understanding of offense & defense. Kids will develop their ball handling skills to sharpen their dribbling, passing & shooting, as well as incorporating endurance & core training. They will start to learn about basketball IQ and how to make smart plays. This camp will be led by Coach Jimmy Dawkins.
June 25–27
July 16–18
July 30–August 1
Advanced
11:00 AM–11:50 AM
Advanced Basketball is a 50-minute, 3-day camp geared towards young athletes who have at least 3 years of playing experience and want to fine tune their skills. This camp will combine endurance training with skills work on dribbling, passing, and shooting to get you game-day ready. Kids will learn about basketball IQ and how to translate that to game-time. This camp will be led by Coach Jimmy Dawkins.
June 25–27
July 16–18
July 30–August 1
Instructor: Jimmy
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Cost:
Y-Member: $30
Community Member: $40
Kicksters
9:00 AM–9:50 AM
Kicksters is a 50-minute, 3-day camp designed to introduce your little to the sport of soccer. This camp is for 3–6-year old’s who have an interest in playing soccer but haven’t formally had the opportunity yet. Kids will start to learn the basic skills of, dribbling, passing, and shooting, and footwork to start building coordination, in a fun & encouraging environment. This camp will be led by Coach Braxton Flood.
June 25–27
July 16–18
July 30–August 1
Beginner
10:00 AM–10:50 AM
Beginner Soccer is a 50-minute, 3-day camp for kiddos with one to two years of experience playing, who can dribble, pass, and shoot, and have a basic understanding of offense & defense. Kids will develop their ball handling skills to sharpen their kicking, passing & shooting, as well as incorporating speed & agility training. This camp will be led by Coach Braxton Flood.
June 25–27
July 16–18
July 30–August 1
Advanced
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Advanced Soccer is a 50-minute, 3-day camp for young athletes who have at least 3 years of playing experience and want to fine tune their skills. This camp will combine endurance training with skills work on kicking, passing, and shooting to get you game-day ready. There will also be a focus on footwork coordination, as well as speed & agility training. This camp will be led by Coach Braxton Flood.
June 25–27
July 16–18
July 30–August 1
Instructor: Braxton
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Cost:
Y-Member: $30
Community Member: $40
Flagsters
9:00 AM–9:50 AM
Flagsters is a 50-minute, 3-day camp designed to introduce your little to the sport of football. This camp is for 3–6-year old’s who have an interest in playing football but haven’t formally had the opportunity yet. Kids will start to learn the basic skills of passing and catching, as well as some footwork to start building coordination, in a fun & encouraging environment. This camp will be led by Coach Walter Mulligan.
July 9–11
July 23–25
Beginner
10:00 AM–10:50 AM
Beginner Football is a 50-minute, 3-day camp for kiddos with one to two years of experience playing, who can pass, catch, and have a basic understanding of offense & defense. Kids will develop their ball handling skills to sharpen their passing & catching, as well as incorporating speed & agility training to develop footwork & coordination. This camp will be led by Coach Walter Mulligan.
Advanced
11:00 AM–11:50 AM
Advanced Football is a 50-minute, 3-day camp for young athletes who have at least 3 years of playing experience and want to fine tune their skills. This camp will combine endurance training with skills work on passing & catching to get you game-day ready. There will be a focus on footwork coordination, as well as speed & agility training. This camp will be led by Coach Walter Mulligan.
Instructor: Walter
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Cost:
Y-Member: $30
Community Member: $40
Bumpsters
9:00 AM–9:50 AM
Bumpsters is a 50-minute, 3-day camp designed to introduce your little to the sport of volleyball. This camp is for 3–6-year old’s who have an interest in playing volleyball but haven’t formally had the opportunity yet. Kids will start to learn the basic skills of bumping, setting, and hitting, as well as some footwork to start building coordination, in a fun & encouraging environment. This camp will be led by Coach Bella Salinas.
Beginner
10:00 AM–10:50 AM
Beginner Volleyball is a 50-minute, 3-day camp for kiddos with one to two years of experience playing, who can bump & set, and have a basic understanding of front row & back row, and scoring. Kids will develop bumping, passing, hitting, and setting skills, as well as working towards serving overhand. This camp will be led by Coach Bella Salinas.
Advanced
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Advanced Volleyball is a 50-minute, 3-day camp for young athletes who have at least 3 years of playing experience and want to fine tune their skills. This camp will combine endurance training with skills work on serving, setting, digging, and hitting, as well as coordination through speed & agility drills. This camp will be led by Coach Bella Salinas.
Instructor: Bella
We can’t wait to Discover, Explore, and Engage this summer with our Camp Y Kids: Summer Fun Camps! Every week has a different theme.
Our Summer Fun Camps starts each weekday at 7:00 AM and ends at 6:00 PM.
| 2024 Summer Fun Camp Weekly Schedule | |
|---|---|
|
Week 1: June 10–14 |
Legos |
|
Week 2: June 17–21 |
Around the World |
|
Week 3: June 24–28 |
Splash Week |
|
Week 4: July 1–3 |
Make it Michigan |
|
Week 5: July 8–12 |
Harry Potter Week |
|
Week 6: July 15–19 |
Cruises Week |
|
Week 7: July 22–26 |
Game On Week |
|
Week 8: July 29–August 2 |
Cooking Week |
|
Week 9: August 5–9 |
Lights, Camera, & Camp Week |
|
Week 10: August 12–16 |
Weird Science Week |
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Is your child looking to explore the depths of the lake or ocean this year, but don’t know where to start? Why not try our Deep Sea Adventures Camp! This camp designed for 7-10 year olds and covers basic snorkeling safety and diving skills within our lap pool. By the end your child will be ready to experience the lower depths of ponds, lakes, and oceans.
A snorkel and goggles that cover the nose are required for this camp; the Y front desk does not sell this item at this time.
Fins are recommended but not necessary. The Y Aquatics department does have fins free of charge, but cannot guarantee enough pairs or correct fin sizes for all participants. Please bring your own towel.
Cost:
Y-Member: $35
Community Member: $45
Registration:
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Is your child interested in Lifeguarding, but don’t know where to start? This Lifeguard Preparedness program is designed to guide youths ages 11- early 14 through the basic knowledge, attitude, and skills necessary one needs as a future Lifeguard.
This camp practices scanning zones, aquatic and on-land rescue scenarios, and performing life-saving skills such as CPR, using an AED, and First Aid.
If your child is close to turning 15 years old, they may be ready to take our formal Lifeguarding Course, which by the end and completion of the course, they will receive an American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, CPR/First Aid, and AED. We will offer a formal Lifeguarding Course in October 2024.
Cost:
Y-Member: $85
Community Member: $95
Registration:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
12:00 PM–1:30 PM
Looking for your child to experience water exploration and water safety during this summer season? This camp let’s children explore the water through various lenses of learning and enjoyment. Each day your child will receive a 30-min swim lesson, water time to practice and play games, and time for both snack time and a craft.
This camp week is designed for ages 6-11 years old. If your child is younger, please check out our Splashapooloza Jr. Camp!
Please have your child bring a swimsuit, a towel, and shoes for both water and on-land activities. A snack will be provided; should your child have any allergies or sensitivities concerns please contact our Aquatics Department.
Cost:
Y-Member: $40
Community Member: $50
Registration:
June 4th–6th
June 18th–20th
July 9th–11th
July 23rd–5th
August 6th–8th
August 20th–22nd
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
12:00 PM–1:30 PM
Looking for your child to experience water exploration and water safety during this summer season? This camp let’s children explore the water through various lenses of learning and enjoyment.
Each day your child will receive a 30-min swim lesson, water time to practice and play games, and time for both snack time and a craft. This camp week is designed for ages 4-6 years old. If your child is older, please check out our Splashapooloza Camp!
All children must be potty-trained before registering for this camp. Please have your child bring a swimsuit, a towel, and shoes for both water and on-land activities. A snack will be provided; should your child have any allergies or sensitivities concerns please contact our Aquatics Department.
Cost:
Y-Member: $40
Community Member: $50
Registration:
June 11th–13th
July 1st–3rd
July 30th–August 1st
August 13th–15th
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Cost:
Y-Member: $30
Community Member: $40
Hoopsters
9:00 AM–9:50 AM
Hoopsters is a 50-minute, 3-day camp designed to introduce our littles to the sport of basketball. This camp is geared towards 3-6 year old’s who have an interest in playing basketball, but haven’t had the opportunity yet. Kids will start to learn the basic skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting, as well as some footwork to start building coordination. This camp will be lead by Coach Jimmy Dawkins.
June 25–27
July 16–18
July 30–August 1
Beginner
10:00 AM–10:50 AM
Beginner Basketball is a 50-minute, 3-day camp geared towards kiddos with one to two years of experience playing, who can dribble, pass, and shoot, and have a basic understanding of offense & defense. Kids will develop their ball handling skills to sharpen their dribbling, passing & shooting, as well as incorporating endurance & core training. They will start to learn about basketball IQ and how to make smart plays. This camp will be led by Coach Jimmy Dawkins.
June 25–27
July 16–18
July 30–August 1
Advanced
11:00 AM–11:50 AM
Advanced Basketball is a 50-minute, 3-day camp geared towards young athletes who have at least 3 years of playing experience and want to fine tune their skills. This camp will combine endurance training with skills work on dribbling, passing, and shooting to get you game-day ready. Kids will learn about basketball IQ and how to translate that to game-time. This camp will be led by Coach Jimmy Dawkins.
June 25–27
July 16–18
July 30–August 1
Instructor: Jimmy
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Cost:
Y-Member: $30
Community Member: $40
Kicksters
9:00 AM–9:50 AM
Kicksters is a 50-minute, 3-day camp designed to introduce your little to the sport of soccer. This camp is for 3–6-year old’s who have an interest in playing soccer but haven’t formally had the opportunity yet. Kids will start to learn the basic skills of, dribbling, passing, and shooting, and footwork to start building coordination, in a fun & encouraging environment. This camp will be led by Coach Braxton Flood.
June 25–27
July 16–18
July 30–August 1
Beginner
10:00 AM–10:50 AM
Beginner Soccer is a 50-minute, 3-day camp for kiddos with one to two years of experience playing, who can dribble, pass, and shoot, and have a basic understanding of offense & defense. Kids will develop their ball handling skills to sharpen their kicking, passing & shooting, as well as incorporating speed & agility training. This camp will be led by Coach Braxton Flood.
June 25–27
July 16–18
July 30–August 1
Advanced
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Advanced Soccer is a 50-minute, 3-day camp for young athletes who have at least 3 years of playing experience and want to fine tune their skills. This camp will combine endurance training with skills work on kicking, passing, and shooting to get you game-day ready. There will also be a focus on footwork coordination, as well as speed & agility training. This camp will be led by Coach Braxton Flood.
June 25–27
July 16–18
July 30–August 1
Instructor: Braxton
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Cost:
Y-Member: $30
Community Member: $40
Flagsters
9:00 AM–9:50 AM
Flagsters is a 50-minute, 3-day camp designed to introduce your little to the sport of football. This camp is for 3–6-year old’s who have an interest in playing football but haven’t formally had the opportunity yet. Kids will start to learn the basic skills of passing and catching, as well as some footwork to start building coordination, in a fun & encouraging environment. This camp will be led by Coach Walter Mulligan.
July 9–11
July 23–25
Beginner
10:00 AM–10:50 AM
Beginner Football is a 50-minute, 3-day camp for kiddos with one to two years of experience playing, who can pass, catch, and have a basic understanding of offense & defense. Kids will develop their ball handling skills to sharpen their passing & catching, as well as incorporating speed & agility training to develop footwork & coordination. This camp will be led by Coach Walter Mulligan.
Advanced
11:00 AM–11:50 AM
Advanced Football is a 50-minute, 3-day camp for young athletes who have at least 3 years of playing experience and want to fine tune their skills. This camp will combine endurance training with skills work on passing & catching to get you game-day ready. There will be a focus on footwork coordination, as well as speed & agility training. This camp will be led by Coach Walter Mulligan.
Instructor: Walter
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Cost:
Y-Member: $30
Community Member: $40
Bumpsters
9:00 AM–9:50 AM
Bumpsters is a 50-minute, 3-day camp designed to introduce your little to the sport of volleyball. This camp is for 3–6-year old’s who have an interest in playing volleyball but haven’t formally had the opportunity yet. Kids will start to learn the basic skills of bumping, setting, and hitting, as well as some footwork to start building coordination, in a fun & encouraging environment. This camp will be led by Coach Bella Salinas.
Beginner
10:00 AM–10:50 AM
Beginner Volleyball is a 50-minute, 3-day camp for kiddos with one to two years of experience playing, who can bump & set, and have a basic understanding of front row & back row, and scoring. Kids will develop bumping, passing, hitting, and setting skills, as well as working towards serving overhand. This camp will be led by Coach Bella Salinas.
Advanced
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Advanced Volleyball is a 50-minute, 3-day camp for young athletes who have at least 3 years of playing experience and want to fine tune their skills. This camp will combine endurance training with skills work on serving, setting, digging, and hitting, as well as coordination through speed & agility drills. This camp will be led by Coach Bella Salinas.
Instructor: Bella
Monday – Thursday
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Monday – Thursday
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.
