• LOCATIONS: Andover YMCA, Northwest YMCA, and South YMCA*
• Drop Off Location: Gym
• TIME: 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• DATES:
  • May 26-May 29
  • June 1-June 5
  • June 8-June 12
  • June 15-June 19
  • June 22-June 26
  • June 29-July 3 
  • July 6-July 10
  • July 13-July 17
  • July 20-July 24
  • July 27-July 31
  • August 3-August 7 *No South YMCA
     

Weekly fees: $165 member; $185 non-member; $30 deposit per week
(prorated for scheduled closure days)

Become A YMCA Member

• Week 1: The Great Summer Kick Off (Closed Monday) 
  • Welcome week focused on community, camp spirit, and fun introductions.
  • Activities: Ice Breakers, Team Building Challenges, Camper Contract, Tie-Dye, Team Spirit Day, Goofy Olympics
  • Goals: Build friendships, learn camp values, and set a positive tone for summer. 
• Week 2: Pirate Adventures
  • A swashbuckling theme filled with creativity, teamwork, and exploration.
  • Activities: Talk Like a Pirate, Pick Pirate Names, Cardboard Boat Races, Pirate Flags, Reverse Pirates (acts of Kindness), Treasure Map Challenge, Trade post.
  • Goals: Foster imagination, problem-solving, and cooperation. 
• Week 3: Around the World
  • Explore global games, culture, and traditions from different countries.
  • Activities: 
    Brazil – Carnival Mask, traditional games. 
    Japan – Origami, Kendama competition. 
    India – Art and Tag/Strategy games 
    South Africa – Drumming and relay races.
  • Goals: Broaden cultural understanding and appreciation through play. 
• Week 4: Holiday Mash Up
  • A festive mix of favorite holidays all in one week!
  • Activities: 
    Valentine’s Day – Friendship Crafts & Compliment Cards. 
    Halloween – Costume Relay & Trick-or-Treat Hunt. 
    Thanksgiving – Gratitude Games & Team Challenges. 
    Friday: Christmas – Holiday Party & Gift Exchange Game.
  • Goals: Celebrate togetherness, giving, and joy in all forms. 
• Week 5: A Week at the Movies
  • Each day features games and challenges inspired by different movie genres! 
     Activities: 
    Disney Day – Character Relays & Creativity Stations. 
    Marvel Day – Superhero Training Course. 
    Galaxy Quest – Team Building Challenges. 
    Hollywood Day – Red Carpet Talent Show.
  • Goals: Encourage creativity, teamwork, and imagination through pop culture fun.
• Week 6: Champions Week
  • A 4th of July-inspired week celebrating sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun!
  • Activities: Classic Yard Games, Watermelon Seed Spitting, Pie Eating Contest, Big Ball Baseball, Sack Races, Camp Olympics.
  • Goals: Build community through healthy competition and classic camp games. 
• Week 7: Western Wonders
  • Step into the frontier spirit with adventure and friendly competition!
  • Activities: Line Dancing, Gold Panning Games, Make-Your-Own Cowboy Hat, Lasso Contest, Rodeo Obstacle Course, Water Duel.
  • (Rodeo Field Trip for Branch Camps)
  • Goals: Develop creativity, problem-solving, and camp spirit through themed play. 
• Week 8: Game Show Showdown
  • Based on classic game shows with a camp twist!
  • Activities: Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, The Price Is Right, Are You Smarter Than a Counselor?, Cash Cab Challenge.
  • Goals: Build critical thinking, confidence, and teamwork through competition and fun. 
• Week 9: Movin and Groovin
  • A high-energy week all about movement, music, and performance!
  • Activities: Field Trip Dance Party at Camp Hiawatha, Talent Show, Learn Common Dances (Cupid Shuffle, Cha Cha Slide, Wobble), Line Dancing, Staff-Led Zumba Session.
  • Goals: Promote self-expression, confidence, and physical activity. 
• Week 10: Splash Spectacular
  • Stay cool and active with water-themed adventures
  • Activities: Drip Drip Drop, Battle of the Sahara, Water Gun Battle, Sponge Relays, Slip-and-Slide Races, Water Ecology Games.
  • Goals: Encourage teamwork and outdoor fun while staying safe and refreshed.  
• Week 11: Into the Wild
  • Focused on nature skills, exploration, and environmental awareness.
  • Activities: Shelter Building, Fire Building Basics, Survival Hike, Water Ecology Lesson, Garden Field Trip & Sustainability Lesson.
  • Goals: Connect campers with nature and teach responsibility, respect, and self-reliance. 

• Daily camp songs and team spirit!
• Swimming
• Arts and Crafts
• STEM Exploration (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
• Sports and Games (gymnastics at select locations)
• Character Development FUNdamentals
• NW- Fishing (bring your pole on Fridays)