Find Your FUN. Find Your Y.
YMCA camps offer kids a chance to explore places, activities and ideas outside their normal lives. At camp, they discover new talents, new interests and new friends. Parents have trusted YMCA camps for generations because they help foster leadership, self-confidence, and deepen respect for the environments and communities we live in. We offer a huge variety of options and formats, so no matter what your background or summer schedule, there’s a place for your kids at a Y camp.
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900 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia, SC 29229
TRADITIONAL CAMP | AGES 5-12 | WE CURRENTLY HAVE A WAIT LIST FOR TRADITIONAL CAMP
New experiences, skill building, a sense of community and lasting friendships are all part of Traditional Camp. Weekly-themed activities allow campers to create arts and crafts, explore science and technology, swim, appreciate nature, and better understand our many cultures. Campers will build self-confidence, appreciate teamwork and sportsmanship while gaining independence as they nurture their spirits, challenge their minds and strengthen their bodies. Kids can explore diverse interests and have fun along the way! Campers must be five-years-old by June 5, 2023.
Week 1 (June 5-9): Kick Start the Summer
Week 2 (June 12-16): STEM-IT-UP
Week 3 (June 19-23): Operation:Celebration
Week 4 (June 26-30): Splish Splash
Week 5 (July 3-7): Stars and Stripes
Week 6 (July 10-14): Olympics
Week 7 (July 17-21): Community Week
Week 8 (July 24-28): Art Explosion
Week 9 (July 31-Aug. 4): Back to School Bash
COST PER WEEK: Members $155, Nonmembers $195
HOURS: 7 am – 6 pm
HALF-DAY PRESCHOOL | AGES 3-4
Preschool Campers will enhance their social skills, develop friendships, and participate in theme-based activities. Throughout the day, campers will participate in hands-on and engaging activities including free play, arts and crafts and interactive songs. Campers must be three-years-old by June 5, 2023.
COST PER WEEK: Members $65, Nonmembers $80
HOURS: 8 am – Noon
TEEN CAMP | AGES 12-13
Teens have a reason to step away from their screens and get out and have some face-to-face interaction at Teen Camp. They will learn life skills such as communication, collaboration and social skills that will help them down the road in college and beyond. Campers must be 12-years-old by June 5, 2023.
COST PER WEEK: Members $170, Nonmembers $210
HOURS: 7 am – 6 pm
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SPORTS SPECIALITY CAMP | AGES 6-14
At the Y, sports camps are designed to teach kids of all ability levels sport specific skills, teamwork, and fair play in a fun and safe environment. Sports Camps are great for players of beginner or intermediate skill. Select from the following:
Week 2 (June 12-15) – Soccer
Week 3 (June 19-22) – Nerf
Week 4 (June 26-29) – Diamond Sports/Outdoor Volleyball
Week 6 (July 10-13) – Soccer
Week 7 (July 17-20) – Nerf
Week 8 (July 24-27) – Flag Football
Note: Sports camps will run Monday-Thursday with Friday being a weather make-up day. Full day upgrade not available.
COST PER WEEK: Members $95, Nonmembers $145
HOURS: 9 am – Noon
[su_divider size=”5″ margin=”25″]COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) CAMP | Ages 14-15
The Counselor in Training (C.I.T.) program provides teens with training in using effective leadership skills throughout their lives and how to effectively lead children. CITs are provided with training, leadership, and mentors as they assist in day camp programs. CITs must attend the training date that will ensure they are prepared to work with youth. Program requires and application and interview.
WHEN: Monday-Thursday, 9 am-4 pm (Note: Must commit to a minimum of 4 weeks.)
COST PER WEEK: Members $70, Nonmembers $85
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QUESTIONS?
Traditional, Preschool, Teen Camp, or CIT:
Giselle Johnson, gisellejohnson@columbiaymca.org
Sports Camp:
Jack Miller, jackmiller@columbiaymca.org
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The Y’s environment strives to foster your child’s spirit, mind, and body.
