Camp Types | Summer Day Camp

Day Camp at the Y

Kinder Camp

 

Ages 4–5

Kinder Camp is for young campers who are ready for an all-day program. Campers will explore nature, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting memories. Activities may include themed-based weeks, music & dance, arts & crafts, sports, outdoor play, recreational swimming, and more.

 

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Currituck Family YMCA

Effingham Street Family YMCA

Suffolk Family YMCA

Tween Camp

 

Ages 10–12

Tween campers have a style and pace all their own, so we’ve designed activities to meet their needs and interests. Separate from Activity Central, tweens ages 10 to 12 will enjoy core camp activities, ensuring your tween will make lifelong memories this summer. 

 

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Albemarle Family YMCA

Currituck Family YMCA

Eastern Shore Family YMCA

Effingham Street Family YMCA

Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA

Greenbrier Family YMCA

Hilltop Family YMCA

Indian River Family YMCA

James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA

Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA

Outer Banks Family YMCA

Princess Anne Family YMCA

Taylor Bend Family YMCA

YMCA on Granby

YMCA of Portsmouth

YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County

Nerf Camp

 

Ages 5–12

Campers spend three hours of their camp day developing teamwork, problem-solving, and sportsmanship while putting strategy into practice through games of Nerf tag, challenges, and scenarios. The Y supplies the space, obstacles, coordination, supervision, and FUN! Nerf camp runs for 3 hours a day, Monday through Friday with traditional camp provided at no additional cost.

 

Show Locations

Albemarle Family YMCA

Currituck Family YMCA

Effingham Street Family YMCA

Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA

Hilltop Family YMCA

Indian River Family YMCA

Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA

Princess Anne Family YMCA

Taylor Bend Family YMCA

YMCA on Granby

YMCA of Portsmouth

YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County

Sports Camps

 

Ages 5–12

Campers will learn the basics of basketball, football or soccer as well as perform individual and team drills. Scrimmages allow them to practice what they have learned. Sports camp runs for 3 hours a day, Monday through Friday with traditional camp provided at no additional cost.

 

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Taylor Bend Family YMCA

YMCA Camp Arrowhead

Teen Camp

 

Ages 13–14

Camp designed specifically for teens will give 13 and 14-year-olds the ultimate summer camp experience! Campers will participate in some of their favorite camp activities and more! Self-confidence, problem-solving, critical thinking, role modeling, and taking initiative are just a few skills teens will strengthen in Teen Camp!

 

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Currituck Family YMCA

Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA

Greenbrier Family YMCA

Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA

Taylor Bend Family YMCA

YMCA of Portsmouth

Outdoor Adventure Camp

Adaptive Camp

 

Ages 5–12

Adaptive Camp is designed for campers ages 5 to 12 whose physical, social and emotional abilities require additional assistance when participating in camp activities. 

 

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YMCA at JT's Camp Grom

First Camp

 

Ages 5–6

First Camp provides an introductory experience for new-to-camp kiddos. First campers learn about friendship, responsibility, and caring and follow a structured schedule filled with age-appropriate activities and travel as a family group with their counselors to and from all activities.

 

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YMCA at JT's Camp Grom

YMCA Camp Arrowhead

YMCA Camp Red Feather

Discovery Camp

 

Ages 6–7

In Discovery Camp, campers grow in responsibility, independence, and healthy relationships and discover the natural world through traditional camp activities. As camp begins, campers join family groups with other kids of the same age and have a dedicated counselor who guides them through the day and facilitates camp activities.

 

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YMCA at JT's Camp Grom

YMCA Camp Arrowhead

YMCA Camp Red Feather

Explorers Camp

 

Ages 8–9

Explorers join family groups with campers of the same age, with a dedicated counselor who guides them through the day, facilitating fun activities. Campers participate in activities as a group and will also have the freedom to choose their own activity during favorite activity time.

 

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YMCA at JT's Camp Grom

YMCA Camp Arrowhead

YMCA Camp Red Feather

Pathfinders Camp

 

Ages 10–12

Pathfinders Camp is for campers ages 10 to 12 who want to strengthen and develop friendships, challenge themselves, and grow their strengths. Counselors in Pathfinder Camp passionately help campers develop healthy relationships, navigate challenges and build self-confidence. Pathfinders help cultivate new camp traditions, bridge bonds between camp groups, and always bring the thunder to assemblies!

 

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YMCA at JT's Camp Grom

YMCA Camp Arrowhead

YMCA Camp Red Feather

Trailblazers Camp

 

Ages 13–14

Trailblazers Camp is a leadership development camp for ages 13–14. Trailblazers enjoy favorite camp activities and team building challenges. They also have the opportunity to shadow camp counselors, learn facilitation skills and participate in service projects.

 

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YMCA at JT's Camp Grom

YMCA Camp Arrowhead

YMCA Camp Red Feather

Counselor Internships

 

Age 15

The camp environment provides a unique opportunity for youth age 15 to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. Participants develop and practice the leadership skills they need to become camp counselors.

 

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YMCA at JT's Camp Grom

YMCA Camp Red Feather

Golf Camp

Full-Day Golf Camp

 

Ages 5–15

Campers will learn golf and valuable life skills, have fun through creative games and make new friends.

 

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First Tee — Hampton Roads

Half-Day Golf Camp

 

Ages 5–7

Campers will learn golf and valuable life skills, have fun through creative games and make new friends.

 

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First Tee — Hampton Roads