Outdoor Day Camp | YMCA at JT's Camp Grom

Adaptive Camp is designed for campers ages 5 to 12 whose physical, social and emotional abilities require additional assistance when participating in camp activities. Adaptive camp is staffed with a 1:3 counselor to camper ratio. Prior to camp, we will meet with parents to plan a fun summer camp experience tailored to each camper’s needs and abilities. Campers that require diapering must be accompanied by an aid.

Activities include:

Archery

Arts & Crafts

Challenge Course

Cable Water Sports

Fishing

Group Games

Outdoor Education

Splash Pad & Swimming

Sports

Outdoor Adventure First Camp provides an introductory experience for our new-to-camp kiddos age 5. Campers will learn about friendship, responsibility, caring and follow a structured schedule filled with age-appropriate activities.

Activities include:

Arts & Crafts

Fishing

Group Games

Pedal Boats

Nature Hikes

Songs

Splash Pad

Swimming

Campers ages 6–7 grow in responsibility, independence and healthy relations, and discover the natural world through traditional camp activities. As camp and have a dedicated counselor who guides them throughout the day, facilitating fun activities.

Activities include:

Archery

Arts & Crafts

Canoeing

Fishing

Group Games

Nature Hikes

Songs

Splash Pad & Swimming

Explorers join family groups with campers age 8–9, 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.

Activities include:

Archery

Cable Water Sports

Challenge Course

Favorite Camp Activity Choice

Group Games

Kayaking

Outdoor Education

Splash Pad & Swimming

Sports

Pathfinder Camp is for campers ages 10–12 who want to develop and strengthen friendships, challenge themselves and grow in their strengths. Guided by counselors, pathfinders are the budding leaders of camp, and help cultivate new traditions, bringing the thunder to camp assemblies!

Activities include:

Alpine Tower

Archery

Cable Water Sports

Challenge Course

Favorite Camp Activity Choice

Outdoor Education

Riflery

Splash Pad & Swimming

Sports

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.

Activities include:

Alpine Tower

Challenge Course

Favorite Camp Activity Choice

Individual Activities

Leadership Development

Riflery

Service Learning

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding

Swimming

The camp environment provides a unique opportunity for youth aged 15 to 16 to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. Participants develop and practice the leadership skills they need to become camp counselors.

There is no charge to participate in this program.