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School Age Camp

Darien YMCA Summer Camps

The Darien YMCA Summer Day Camp offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of various age groups and the interests of all it’s participants. Our Pre-School Camp activities are held at the YMCA site. The School-Age Camp is located at one of the local elementary schools and children are shuttled to the YMCA for various activities. Afternoon Navigators is offered as an extension to the Gymnastics Camp, as well as a great program for children attending Summer School and children who are interested in just an afternoon program.
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The Darien YMCA Camp Staff believe that each summer activity not only teaches skills, but also teaches caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; all values of the YMCA. The camp is organized and run by Darien YMCA professional directors. Summer staff members are carefully selected on the basis of their experience, qualifications and caring for children. We welcome children of all abilities.

Please note our schedule for Camp 2012.

Pre-School Camp: Begins Monday, June 18th and runs 8 weeks to Friday, August 10th

School Age Camp: Begins Monday, June 25th and runs 7 weeks to Friday, August 10th

Gymnastics Camp: Begins Monday, June 25th and runs 7 weeks to Friday, August 10th

2012 SESSION DATES

Session 1 June 18 - June 29 (Pre-School Camp)

June 25 - June 29 (School Age & Gymnastics Camp

Session 2 July 2 - July 13

Session 3 July 16 - July 27

Session 4 July 30 – August 10

*No camp on July 4

About School Age Camp

Based at a local elementary school (TBD), this summer camp experience includes swimming and sailing/canoeing at the Darien YMCA, as well as special field trips, sports, arts & crafts, music/ dance, indoor/outdoor games, special events and more. Transportation provided by First Student.

Super Camp
Must have completed Kindergarten or 1st Grade
Camp activities are designed to introduce campers to many activities mentioned above. In each session, children will also participate in a beach trip and local field trip. Camp fees and times.

Explorer Camp
Must have completed 2nd or 3rd Grade
In Explorers, campers grow in confidence as they develop the camp skills along with their age group. In addition to the daily camp activities, children will participate in a beach trip and field trip per session. Camp fees and times.

Adventure Camp
Must have completed 4th or 5th Grade
In Adventure Camp, campers enjoy the many typical camp activities, while strengthening their independence. Besides the beach trip and field trip, Adventure Campers will also go on a sports trip per session. Camp fees and times.

Pioneers Camp
Must have completed 6th or 7th Grade
This program is designed for older children. Because the needs and interests of children this age are changing, we’ve designed this program with this in mind. Each two week session has a theme and the daily schedule includes traditional camp activities, specialized group activities and theme based field trips. Each session also includes one overnight. Camp fees and times.

Counselors in Training
Must have completed 8th, 9th or 10th Grade
All interested C.I.T.’s must apply for a position in our camp program. Applications will be reviewed by the Camp Director and C.I.T. Coordinator and interviews will be scheduled. Chosen C.I.T.’s will work with groups of all ages and will participate in assigned group field trips. They will also be trained in First Aid/CPR and Child Abuse. Applications can be picked up at the YMCA front desk and must be returned by March 1, 2011. Camp fees and times.

Afternoon Navigators
Ages 5 - 10
Must have completed Kindergarten
Do you want to participate in the Gymnastics Camp but need a full day? Or does your child attend Summer School in the morning and wants a camp program in the afternoon? Or is a full day camp too much for your child and you’d prefer a ½ day program? If you answered YES to any of the above, the Darien YMCA has a program for you.

On Mondays & Wednesdays, campers will come to our camp, which is held at a local elementary school (TBD) and will participate in sports, arts & crafts and group games. They will then be bussed to the YMCA to end their day at 3:30. On Tuesdays & Thursdays, campers will come to the YMCA for swimming and sailing/canoeing. And on Friday, campers will meet at the local elementary school (TBD) and then head off on a field trip or special event and will return to the YMCA.

If your child attends the Gymnastics Camp, transportation will be provided at 12:45 from the Gymnastics Center to the above locations. Camp fees and times.

Swim and Sail Camp for Special Needs Children
The Swim and Sail Camp will be offered to children with special needs and their sibling or friend to swim at the YMCA and sail, canoe and kayak on Holly Pond.

The Y’s camp sailing staff and special challenges aides will be conducting and facilitating this program which includes social skills and development. Camp fees and times.

Extended Care Hours
Care is provided before and after camp hours for those needing longer hours. AM Care is from 8:00 - 8:30 AM and PM Care is 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM. Extended Care is held at the Darien YMCA. School Age Campers will be bussed to camp in the morning, and in the afternoon they will be bussed from camp to the YMCA. Pre-School campers will remain on site at the YMCA. Recreational swim will be offered to School Age campers only in the afternoon. All extended care payments are made through Automatic Credit Card payments at the end of each session. No child may participate in Extended Care without an Credit Card Authorization form filled out.