Hamilton Area YMCA
Summer Camp is a vital childhood experience and more important than ever. Turn off the electronics because through play, kids learn to solve problems, make new friends, and discover the world around them which helps them grow. With a variety of camp electives ranging from Sports to STEM, energetic staff and daily special events the Hamilton Area YMCA is the ideal environment for campers to make new friends, create lifelong memories and experience Summer Fun in ’21!
Click here to view the 2021 Camp Brochure
Click here to learn about camp
Click here to learn the benefits of camp
Click here to learn about our four step registration process
Click here to register for Day Camp
Click here to register for Diverse Abilities (SKOR) Camp
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Camp Dates
June 21 - September 3
Camp Hours & Options
5 day per week options:
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4: 00 p.m.
$380 per week
Pre Camp
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. - $30
Post Camp
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - $40
3 day per week option (you pick the days!):
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
pre and post camp included
$305 per week
Baseball and Soccer Camps
- Encourage each child to make friends and have fun in a safe nurturing environment
- Broaden each child’s horizons with new and different experiences ranging from the creative to the physical throughout a variety of different camp options
- That each child learn to push beyond their limitations and learn what they are truly capable of and in so doing, become inspired to reach further
- To encourage creativity and imagination in each child
- Build strength of character, courage, determination, and focus by encouraging sound decision making skills
- Teach children that their relationships and the larger community benefit from their investment
- Encourage children to emulate positive role models in camp staff
- Encourage willingness to accept guidance when challenged with a decision, giving each child the freedom to feel confident in their choices
- Enhance respect for self, others and the natural world around them
Virtual Parent Meetings, Virtual Tours, In Person Open Houses
On-site Open Houses at the Sawmill Branch
Wednesday, April 14 • 6:00 - 7:30
Thursday, May 13 • 6:00 - 7:30
Pre-registration is required.
Meet the Camp Manager, Senior Camp Staff, Camp Nurse, Pool Supervisor and the staff of our many Specialty Camps.
Click here for a virtual tour of camp.
Each of our staff undergoes a series of interviews, reference checks and a complete background/criminal history check. Our coordinators are college graduates who are working professionals in the fields of education and child development with over 36 years of camp experience and 17 years of teaching experience. Our senior staff are at least 18 years of age with prior experience working with children. Many of our staff have been former campers and have gone through our counselor in training program. All staff participate in over 25 hours pre camp training. Our senior counselors and leadership staff are all certified in First Aid and CPR. We have a camp nurse on site each day.
Click here to meet our senior staff.
This is just an example of what a schedule may look like. It will vary depending on what camp you sign up for.
9:00 a.m. Morning Meeting
9:20 a.m. Activity Period 1 (Specialist, Kickball, Capture the Flag, Gaga)
10:30 a.m. Break/Snack Time
11:00 a.m. Morning Swim
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Activity Period 2 (Specialist, Art, Science, Camp Songs, Camp Games)
1:30 p.m. Afternoon Swim
2:15 p.m. Activity Period 3 (Specialist, Water Relays, Sprinkler Time, Water Tag)
3:25 p.m. Daily Closing
3:45 p.m. Arrive at Departure Locations
Please
click here to view our handy graphic on what campers should bring to camp and what should stay at home.
Our certified YMCA instructors will teach and develop campers’ swimming through 5 group sessions.
Campers will be evaluated and split into the appropriate stage based on their swim ability. Group sizes will be limited to maintain social distancing. Instructors will utilize benchmarks from Safety Around Water and the Y Swim progression.
The Y’s Safety Around Water program teaches children of all ages and from all backgrounds that water can be fun, not scary. Knowing how to be safe around water is one of the most important life skills we can teach our children. It gives them confidence. And, it can save their lives.
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• 50 acres of outdoor recreation
• Large L-Shaped pool - largest in Mercer County!
• Small Wading Pool
• 100 foot water slide
• 3 pavilions each with picnic tables, water fountains and restrooms
• Big top tents each with picnic tables and water stations
• Climate controlled multi-sport gym
• Outdoor basketball courts
• Sand volleyball courts
• Gaga Courts
• Quoit Pits
• Human foosball court
• Traversing Wall
• Playground
• Soccer fields
• Baseball fields
• Water tag course
• Misting and sprinkler stations
• Foot and Disc Golf Course
• Slip & Slide Station
Follow us on Facebook!
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Visit
We’re just minutes from the Hamilton Market Place. Click here for directions!
View
Click here for a bird's eye view our Sawmill Branch!