Summer Camp

Branch Adventure Camps

Kids will stay active thorough-out the day in our Adventure Camps. Activities from art to science, sports to drama, swimming, group games and climbing wall (where available) there is something for every interest. No matter what, camp is about connection and friendship.

Registration opens February 6th for 2023 Camps.

10 Weeks of Adventure Camp: May 30th - August 3rd, held at the Northwest YMCA, South YMCA,  East YMCA, and Farha Sport Center Andover (details below)

Branch Adventure Camps typically have one trip or special activity per week. Participation is required for all in attendance. Buses depart around 10:30 a.m. and return between 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on field trip days. Times may vary.

Dates and Locations

Registration opens February 6th for 2023 Camps.

10 Weeks of Adventure Camp: May 30th - August 3rd, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

  • May 30-August 3
    • Farha Sport Center - Andover
    • Northwest YMCA
    • South YMCA
  • May 30-July 28
    • East YMCA
Pricing

Weekly fees: $155 member; $175 non-member; $20 deposit per week
(prorated for scheduled closure days)

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Weekly Themes and Field Trips

WEEK 1
May 30- June 2

Theme: PIRATE INVASION

WEEK 2
June 5-9

Theme: EXPRESS YOURSELF

WEEK 3
June 12-16

Theme: GOOP MAGIC/ SUMMER SAFARI

WEEK 4
June 19-23

Theme: COLOR WARS ‘23

WEEK 5
June 26-30

Theme: MAD SCIENCE

WEEK 6
July 3, 5-7

Theme: WET AND WILD HOLIDAY FUN

WEEK 7
July 10-14

Theme: SPACE AND TIME

WEEK 8
July 17-21

Theme: SPORTS SPECTACULAR

WEEK 9
July 24-28

Theme: MYTHBUSTERS AND STEM

WEEK 10
June 31- August 3

Theme: FAREWELL TOUR

 

Activities offered
  • Daily camp songs and team spirt!
  • Swimming
  • Art Experiences
  • STEM Exploration (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
  • Sports and Games (gymnastics at select locations)
  • Character Development FUNdamentals
  • D.E.A.R Time (Drop Everything and Read)

Field Trips

Branch Adventure Camps typically have one trip or special activity per week. Participation is required for all in attendance. Buses depart around 9:30AM and return between 2:30PM and 3PM on field trip days. Times may vary.

IGNITE!

IGNITE is what we call our morning meetings and announcements held daily, it is a great celebration of friendship and togetherness to kick off the day!

D.E.A.R.

Drop Everything And Read is a scheduled time each day where kids can relax and read, either individually or in small groups! Bring your favorite book or read one of ours.