Why Y Camps?
Findlay Family YMCA summer camps are an incredible opportunity for children to grow, explore, and learn new things! The YMCA provides a safe and stimulating environment for kids to play, make friends, and challenge themselves to try new activities. This summer, help your kids lead a fulfilling and adventurous life by giving them the gift of time spent at YMCA camps where they can build new skills, explore their interests, and gain a greater understanding of the world around them. Let's provide children with the chance to be kids this summer and help them become successful and confident individuals as they grow. Learn more about camp opportunities below.
Camp Registration opens in March. Required forms are listed below for downloading.
Please note that to receive the YMCA member rates, you must be a YMCA member at the time of your registration.
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Focus Areas
These three tenets set the tone and embody the spirit of all of our camps.
Achievement
We want to make sure that every child tries something new this summer and leaves with a new skill. This could be trying a new sport, learning how to make friendship bracelets, or even developing their leadership skills by leading a group activity. Every child should have the chance to step outside of their comfort zone to experience new things.
Relationships
We want to make sure every child makes a connection with their fellow participants and the staff. We want to help kids not only make new friends but learn how to be good friends too. We do this through being intentional with team building activities, opportunities to learn about those around us, and using our core values.
Belonging
Every child should feel safe at home and at the YMCA. The Y is a place to be yourself and be welcomed by the people around you! We create this sense of belonging through our traditions and the relationships we build.
Our Core Values
CARING - Being considerate to the needs and feelings of others
HONESTY - Being truthful and trustworthy
RESPECT - Treating others, the environment, and yourself with dignity
RESPONSIBILITY - Accepting accountability for your actions and your role in the community
FAITH - Believing in something bigger than yourself
Discovery Camp
Unleash your child's curiosity this summer with Discovery Camps - where indoor exploration meets endless fun! YMCA’s Early Learning Center leaders engage young minds in a world of exciting discoveries, interactive learning, and creative activities in a comfortable, climate-controlled environment. Discovery Camp operates weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily with pre-care beginning at 6:15 a.m. Post-care is available after the camp day until 6 p.m. Campers should bring a sack lunch. Snacks will be provided.
Traditional Camp at Riverside
Traditional camps at Riverside Park offer a fun, well-rounded outdoor experience with a little bit of everything. Campers have the opportunity to try new activities, learn new skills and make new friends - all under the supervision of enthusiastic role models. Traditional camp operates weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with pre-care available beginning at 7:30 am. Post-care is available after the camp day until 6 p.m. Campers should bring a sack lunch, two snacks, and a refillable water bottle to help stay energized for fun activities on hot, summer days!
Preschool Camps
Through a variety of interactive activities, little learners ages 3-5 can learn about the world around them and develop essential skills at our preschool camps. From art projects to science experiments, there are plenty of opportunities for children to explore and engage in creative activities that can stimulate their imaginations and curiosity. Preschool camps are held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Central Church of Christ, 307 E. Hardin St.
School Day Out Camps
School breaks are a great time for kids to get away from the routine of school and try new things, whether that's for one day or several! Our School Day Out Camps offer exciting and educational programs that can keep children engaged and entertained. From games to swimming to themed arts and crafts, every child will enjoy the variety of YMCA School Day Out Camps! Kids can make new friends, learn new skills and gain independence all while having fun. These camps are also a great way to stay active during the time off from school! Camp space is limited. Families who participate in YABSS will have first priority for school day out camps.
Complete Summer Camp Forms
Please download and complete all the files for your child. Email all completed forms to our Senior Program Director Jerry McNamee at jmcnamee@findlayymca.com.
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Leader-In-Training Program
The Leader-In-Training (LIT) program allows older campers (entering 7th, 8th, or 9th graders) to build leadership skills and assume some counselor responsibilities while still participating in their favorite activities. Through a combination of workshops, supervised opportunities with younger campers, program planning and general camp activities, participants will be exposed to the basic elements of youth development through the lens of a camp counselor. Leadership skills and teamwork are emphasized, along with development of the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. An application process is required for interested participants.
Read more about LIT in our 2023 Summer Camp Brochure.