Outdoor Day Camp | YMCA at JT's Camp Grom
In the tradition of YMCA regional day camps, YMCA at JT's Camp Grom offers youth and teens age 5 to 15 a safe and exciting outdoor summer adventure. Children and teens will learn life skills, create memories and form friendships through a variety of activities including cable wakeboarding, climbing towers, kayaks, fishing and more. YMCA at JT's Camp Grom's unique adaptive and integrated activities provide access for campers with and without disabilities.
YMCA at JT's Camp Grom is located at 1181 Prosperity Road in Virginia Beach. Bus transportation is also available from the Princess Anne Family YMCA.
Camp Hours
6:30am–9am: Drop-off & free play
9am–4pm: Camp Activities
4–6pm: Free play & pick-up
Camp Fees
Members: $197/week Join & save $440/camper!
Nonmembers $237/week
A $50 one-time nonrefundable enrollment fee and $15 nonrefundable weekly deposit is due at registration.
Camp Options
Adaptive Camp
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
First Camp
Outdoor Adventure First Camp provides an introductory experience for our new-to-camp kiddos ages 5–6. 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
Discovery Camp
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 Camp
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
Pathfinders Camp
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
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
Counselor Internships
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.
There is no charge to participate in this program.
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