Parents: It’s time to start thinking about summer vacation. With kids spending so much time at home this school year, summer camp could be just what your child or teen needs to get out of the house, get active, and experience some hands-on learning –– while giving you some much-needed alone time back at home.

Registration is now open for the YMCA of Greenville’s Summer Day Camps at four branches (in Greenville, Taylors, Traveler’s Rest and Simpsonville) — and the offerings are so fun you’ll wish adults were allowed to participate, too. (Harry Potter camp, anyone? ⚡)

The basics

○ Prices vary per camp + financial assistance is available for most.

○ The YMCA is following CDC and SCDHEC guidelines for COVID-19 child care policies + procedures.

○ All day camps take place Monday-Friday and last one week.

○ It’s recommended you sign up ASAP, as space is limited.

Traditional Day Camp

○ 411: Traditional experience that combines a little bit of everything — songs, games, swimming, learning + more — into a full day of activities.

○ Locations: Four of the Y’s branches offer traditional day camps.

○ Ages: K5-5th grade. K4 also available at the George I. Theisen Family YMCA.

Teen Camp

○ 411: Teens can participate in active programming like swimming + art projects, while also learning about fitness + nutrition. Teen camps also include community service opportunities and leadership skill development.

○ Locations: Four of the Y’s branches offer teen camps.

○ Ages: Rising 6-8 grade.

Looking for specialty camps like sports, arts, or dance? Check out these summer camps we wish we could try:

Extended Day Camp

○ 411: Can be added to half-day camps like aquatics, sports or dance for a full-day experience. Transportation can be provided between YMCA facilities when necessary.

○ Locations: Four of the Y’s branches offer extended day camps.

○ Ages: Rising K5-8th grade.

Creative Expression

○ 411: Give your child or teen the opportunity to express themselves through special interests like cooking, LEGOs, STEM, Harry Potter, coding or the outdoors by registering them for one of the Y’s half-day creative expressions camps.

○ Location: Caine Halter Family YMCA.

○ Ages: K5-8th grade.

Aquatic camps are offered throughout the summer at three of the YMCA of Greenville’s branches (photo taken prior to COVID-19 pandemic) | Photo provided

Aquatics

○ 411: The Y offers a variety of swim camps — from basic swimming to competitive strokes, and even junior lifeguarding. ProTip: Sign your child up for multiple swim camps if they’d like to really refine their techniques.

○ Locations: YMCA Program Center, Eastside Family YMCA, + Caine Halter Family YMCA.

○ Ages: K5-8th grade, depending on location.

Dance

○ 411: Get movin’ + groovin’ with one of the Y’s dance camps — from learning basic ballet at the ‘My First Tutu’ Camp to royal dancing at Disney Princess Dance Camp to combining song + dance at Glee Camp.

○ Locations: Four of the Y’s branches offer dance camps.

○ Ages: K5-7th grade, depending on location.

Sports camps are offered throughout the summer at the YMCA of Greenville (photo taken prior to COVID-19 pandemic) | Photo provided

Sports

○ 411: Sports camps are a great opportunity for your child to either hone their skills in a particular sport, or try out a new sport before investing in a season. Offerings include football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, ‘all sports’ + more.

○ Locations: Four of the Y’s branches offer sports camps.

○ Ages: K5-8th grade.

Learn more + register. Ⓟ

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