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Why Parents Choose the YMCA Day Camp:

Because our goal is to help boys and girls ages 4-13 years old to grow physically, mentally, and socially. The YMCA values of Caring, Honesty Respect and Responsibility are integrated into each activity with character building experiences your child will never forget.

Throughout the day, our campers enjoy fun activities such as free swim or water activities, crafts, team sports & games, nature activities, songs and more. Whether at our camp for one week or an entire summer, a YMCA day camp experience will create memories that last a lifetime.

Camp Silver Arrow, (based out of theOneida YMCA 363-7788) is held at the Oneida YMCA branch and offers special day trips. Camp Crooked Arrow, (based out of theRome YMCA 336-3500) is held at the Rome Family YMCA, and Camp Mighty Arrow, (based out ofNew Hartford 797-4787), is held at the New Hartford SACC Center 25 Oxford Road. We have access to the entire facility for our camping activities.


CAMPERS RESPONSIBILITIES
All campers participating at camp must comply with the camp's rules and standards of behaviors. All campers are expected to stay with their group and follow the directions of the staff. Rules are enforced for safety and health reasons. The YMCA has the right to terminate any camper's participation in the camp program if he/she does not comply with our rules and standards of behaviors.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
We ask all parents cooperation in making the child's stay at camp as safe and exciting as possible. Please keep these requests in mind at all times.

  1. Registration forms must be completed properly on both sides upon registration and signed by the parent of legal guardian.
  2. Parents must provide the YMCA with Xerox copy of the campers immunization records from their doctors office.
  3. Please be sure to mark all the camper's belongings are marked with their name. We are not responsible for lost items.
  4. If your child is taking any medication, it must be accompanied with a written note and be in the original bottle. Medications and note should be given to the Camp Director upon arrival.
  5. Parents MUST sign their children in and out of the program. If an alternate individual is picking up your child they must be on the pickup list or have a written note from you the parent.
   

A TYPICAL DAY AT CAMP

  • Drop off by 8:00 am at the YMCA
  • Divided into your groups by 8:15
  • Arrive at the State Park
  • Sing camp songs
  • Divide into groups and rotate between 3 activities (for an hour each)
  • Sports, Nature and Arts and Crafts (have a snack in between)
  • Lunch (45 mins.)
  • Group time (camper's receive beads for participation that day)
  • Swimming (1 hour)
  • Pickup required at that time
  • After care is available until 6:00 for an additional fee

CAMP RULES

  1. Must follow all staff directions
  2. No fighting or horseplay (hitting, biting, pushing, shoving or striking another child)
  3. No using unacceptable language
  4. Must stay with your group at all times
  5. Must ask permission to leave an area w/ supervision
  6. Must stay with your buddy at all times
  7. No standing on the picnic tables
  8. No throwing sand or any other objects that should not be thrown
  9. Must have shoes on at all times (except for the beach)
  10. No running outside the sports area
  11. You must stay in the swim area provided by the camp
  12. If your swimming buddy leaves the water you must go as well. We can always find you a new buddy.
  13. You must stay with your buddy in the swim area.
  14. No littering or refusing to pick up after one's self
  15. No taking another persons property
  16. No vandalism
  17. Bus rules are to be followed while on the bus to and from camp
  18. No teasing, pranks or embarrassing another person

CAMP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

  1. To uphold the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
  2. Help campers meet, appreciate and accept others of different race, religion and cultural background
  3. Encourage creative expression through imagination and adventure
  4. Develop campers skills in game, sports, nature and aquatics
  5. Have fun
  6. Make new friends

REQUIREMENTS FOR CAMP DAILY

  1. Backpack to hold all of camper's needs
  2. Snack for the morning and afternoon
  3. Bathing Suit
  4. Towel
  5. Sun screen
  6. Hat
  7. Warm clothes (extra- sweatshirt, pants, socks and so on)
  8. Bug spray
  9. Sneakers


The Y is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Click to read more about our financial assistance.