We are so excited to offer a summer program for children entering Kindergarten this Fall! This year, we are offering Kinder Camp, which will give our new Kindergarteners a chance to meet older friends and participate in select Summer Camp Activities, all while remaining in a smaller and more familiar environment in one of the YMCA classrooms.
Our themed weeks provide students with the opportunity to explore topics through arts & crafts, STEAM, organized games, social emotional learning, and team building activities.
NOTE: To be eligible to participate in this program, your child’s birth date must fall between 09/01/2018 – 08/31/2019. If your child’s birth date does not align with these dates, you will be unrolled/removed from the program.
IMPORTANT: Kinder Camp follows all DHS and State regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations will result in your child being unrolled/removed from the program.
Kinder Camp Themes
- Camp Kick Off
- Music Makers
- Exploration Week
- Stars and Stripes
- Super Safari
- Christmas in July
- Healthy Habits
- Olympics
- Campers Choice
Example Camp Schedule
- 6:45 – 8:45am – Before Care/Breakfast/Bathroom Breaks
- 8:45-9:00am – Transition to Gym / Morning Rally with Summer Camp
- 9:00-9:30am – Bathroom Break / Dress for Swim / Free Play
- 9:30 – 1030am – Swim/Playground/Gym Rotation
- 10:30-10:45am – Transition Back to Classroom
- 10:45 – 11:30am – Themed Classroom Activities
- 11:30 – 12:00pm – Lunch
- 12:00 – 12:15pm – Bathroom Breaks
- 12:15 – 1:30pm – Quiet Rest
- 1:30 – 1:45pm – Bathroom Breaks
- 1:45 – 2:30pm – Playground/Gym Rotation
- 2:30 – 3:00pm – Snack
- 3:00 – 3:30pm – Bathroom Break / Closing Ceremony with Campers
- 3:15 – Pickup – Free Play
Camp Activities
Campers Enjoy Activities that Include:
Swimming: We offer swimming 3 days per week at our indoor pool.
Gross Motor Activities: Campers take part in various sports and organized games that build teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving skills. If they do not know how to play, our counselors will teach them!
Outdoor Play: Our outside facility offers time for campers to play in our mud kitchen, sand box, gaga pit, water sprinklers and outdoor playground.
For more information regarding registration for our Kinder Camp Program, please contact Erin Mott, Childcare Director, at childcaredirector [at] beavercountyymca.org.