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Summer Day Camp at the Waldo County YMCA is for age 4 (by March 1, 2025) through grade 7. Each of the four camps we are offering in 2025 offers age-appropriate programming around a weekly theme.
Summer Day Camp Guide
CURIOSITY CAMP: Age 4 & 5 (must be 4 by registration date and be potty-trained)
For our youngest campers’ first camp experience we offer this structured & creative camp focusing on building independence. Games, activities & crafts change weekly supporting our theme. Time is spent at the Y swimming in our pool, outside on our playground, and under our Pavilion. Field trips to local parks.
Annual Member benefit - Little Learners Preschool sign up first.
DISCOVERY CAMP: Completed grades K - 1
Get ready for guaranteed fun and discover what the Y can offer. This camp will break into smaller groups and fill them with a variety of creative activities, crafts and swimming. We encourage all campers to participate in team-building activities as well as those centered around our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility.
EXPLORER CAMP: Completed grades 2 - 3
Our goal is to guide campers to embrace nature in a safe environment to explore and create memories for life. This group will venture on field trips, swimming and fun activities that pertain to the weekly themes.
ADVENTURE CAMP: Completed grades 4 - 7
We will travel around Belfast and utilize the surrounding schools as our home base. Our focus is on physical and mental team building games mixed with some healthy competition. Some of the many games we play are kickball, flag football & dodgeball. Campers will spend much of the day outside & swimming at the Y. Dress in or bring layers in case of weather.
Programming in each camp will be age dependent. Refer to weekly camp emails for specific details.
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Week 1: June 23 - 27 Blast Off
Reach for the stars- We will embark on a space adventure full of planets, creatures, and futuristic fun.
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Week 2: June 30-July 3 Carnival Week (Prorated-4 day week only)
This will be a week to remember with carnival games, such as ring toss, balloon popping and much more.
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Week 3: July 7- 11 Great Outdoors
Safari based with exploration of outside adventures. This week expect hiking, and wildlife themed activities in the great outdoors.
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Week 4: July 14 - 18 Sports Week
Each camp will enjoy a variety of races, games, and healthy competition to encourage sportsmanship & teamwork in a range of sports.
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Week 5: July 21 - 25 Around The World
Campers will embark on an adventure around the world in five days, learning about different cultures and enjoying new experiences.
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Week 6: July 28 - Aug 1 Color Wars
Put on your game face! This incredible team building week will put everyone to the test letting campers colorful side shine through. We’ll end our week with a good ol’ color run!
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Week 7: Aug 4– 8 Mystery Week
Do you love a good mystery? Campers will learn and use skills to survive fun camp activities, games and complete scavenger hunts.
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Week 8: Aug 11 - 15 Lights-Camera– Action
The final week of music and fun. Campers will have the opportunity to explore different genres of musical activities and participate in our end of the season talent show on the last day of camp.