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Kindercamp 3 to 5 years (must be 3 by January 1, 2009)

Half Day Mornings Kindercamp was developed for your preschool-aged youngster to enjoy mornings full of fun activities! Each themed session is filled with arts & crafts, group games, and songs. Children will play in our safe, well supervised outside playground and swim in our zero-depth outdoor pool. Our qualified staff provides a loving and attentive atmosphere at a ratio of 1:10. Children do not need to be fully potty trained to attend this camp. Add an extra hour to the camp day with lunch bunch. This camp is held at the Devon Drive Facility. For information, contact Tamara Widdowson at 610-363-9622 x2245. Weekly Themes

Kindercamp Registration Links. Click on a week to start registration:
June 1-5 | June 8-12 | June 15-19 | June 22-26 | June 29-July 3
July 6-10 | July 13-17 | July 20-24 | July 27-31

Day Camp

Full Day Lionville YMCA Day Camp offers children a wide variety of new experiences mixed with the traditional camp favorites of swimming, sports, nature and science, and arts and crafts. Children will enjoy a different theme each session. Field trips and special events emphasize weekly themes.

A recreational swim is offered every day for all campers. Swim lessons are scheduled for all Pathfinders and Trailblazers four days a week. Swim lessons are not available during Post sessions. Lessons for all others may be scheduled outside of camp.

We strive to provide a happy and safe environment for campers. We encourage youngsters to participate in group activities that develop creativity, independence and a sense of community.

Campers are given the opportunity to learn new skills and utilize existing skills. Leading by example, our Day Camp staff challenge campers to accept and demonstrate the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. For more information contact Tamara Widdowson at 610-363-9622 x2245.

Each camp group consists of approximately 15 children, supervised by a minimum of 2 counselors. An extended care option is available for each camp. Weekly Themes

Pathfinders: 6 to 7 years (going into 1st or 2nd grade)
View all Pathfinders registration links or click on a week to begin registering:

Boys (04530): June 22-26 | June 29- July 3 | July 6-10 | July 13-17
July 20-24 | July 27-31 | August 3-7 | August 10-14
August 17-21 | August 24-28

Girls (04535): June 22-26 | June 29-July 3 | July 6-10 | July 13-17
July 20-24 | July 27-31 | August 3-7 | August 10-14
August 17-21 | August 24-28

Trailblazers: 8 to 9 years (going into 3rd or 4th grade)
View all Trailblazers registration links or click on a week to begin registering:

Boys (04540): June 22-26 | June 29-July 3 | July 6-10 | July 13-17
July 20-24 | July 27-31 | August 3-7 | August 10-14
August 17-21 | August 24-28

Girls (04535): June 22-26 | June 29-July 3 | July 6-10 | July 13-17
July 20-24 | July 27-31 | August 3-7 | August 10-14
August 17-21 | August 24-28

Adventure Rangers 10 to 12 years (going into 5th thru 7th grades)

Full Day This camp is definitely designed to fit the needs of this active age. Two days a week campers will travel on field trips to local "hot spots" in the Philadelphia Area. Three days a week will be spent “on site” engaged in activities in the following program areas; group games/sports, science/nature, music/drama, and swimming. This camp will keep your child busy!

View all Adventure Rangers registration links or click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (04551): June 22-26 | June 29-July 3 | July 6-10 | July 13-17
July 20-24 | July 27-31 | August 3-7 | August 10-14
August 17-21 | August 24-28

Teen Adventure 13 to 15 years

Full Day This camp is jammed with fun-filled trips to popular locations each week. Dorney Park, Ozzie’s Sports and Fun Center, Northbrook Canoe, and other entertaining locations are on the schedule. One day each week is spent at the YMCA. For more information about Teen Adventure Camp, please contact Jeff Scott at 610-363-9622, x2235.

View all Teen Adventure registration links or click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14730): June 22-26 | June 29-July 3 | July 6-10 | July 13-17
July 20-24 | July 27-31 | August 3-7 | August 10-14

Teen Leader 12 to 15 years

Teen Leader registration link. Click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14738): August 17-21

Arts & Nature Camps

Traditionally known as places to learn how to do the breast stroke or make a jump shot, YMCAs are rapidly becoming the places where kids and adults learn to paint, write, sing, dance or act.

• ARTS All Arts camps run from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM with an extended care option. All camps include a recreational swim.
• NATURE All off-site nature camps run from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. No extended care option for nature camps.

All Arts and Nature camps include a daily recreational swim unless otherwise noted.

Build it, Paint it and Create it (Art Camp) 6 to 12 years

Explore the stimulating world of Art. If you love to draw, paint or doodle, then these camps are for you. Learn the fundamentals of design, light and color to create still life, portrait, figure, landscape design and more. Spend time working with a variety of media while learning about mass, shape relationships, elements of composition and color theory. Projects and activities are age appropriate within the camp. Please pack old clothing, as many projects include the use of paint. Every week is a different theme and different projects.

View all Build it, Paint it and Create it links, or click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14075): June 22-26 | June 29-July 3 | July 6-10
July 13-17 | July 20-24 | July 27-31 | August 3-7
August 10-14 | August 17-21

Lights, Camera and Action 6 to 12 years

Full Day Ham it up this summer. Experience acting, choreography and set design. Learn how to audition and be a better performer. Each week concludes with a performance. Each week does a different style of plays from musical, fairy tales and even Shakespeare. Held at Downingtown East High School.

View all Lights Camera Action links, or click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14490): June 22-26 | June 29-July 3 | July 6-10 | July 13-17
July 20-24 | July 27-31 | August 3-7 | August 10-14

Tracks and Trails (Nature Camps) 6 to 12 years

Full Day Visit and explore the natural world. This camp is held at Marsh Creek State Park. Search for native critters, explore stream and lake habitats, learn about local birds, hike on trails, and participate in games and projects. There will be pool or water exploration each day . Each Camper will receive a backpack containing outdoor exploring supplies. The camp day runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Drop off is at the park.

View all Tracks and Trail links, or click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14851): June 22-26 | July 20-24 | August 3-7

Fishing 6 to 12 years

Full Day Enjoy everyday outdoor fun at Marsh Creek State Park. Campers learn the basics of this lifelong sport including catching and releasing, casting, pole lining, reading the water and baiting. Camp also includes outdoor games and nature themed crafts. Rods, reels and stocked tackle boxes are included for first time campers. The camp day runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Drop off is at the park. A recreational swim is included each day.

Meet the counselors and see the camp on Thursday June 11 th @ 6pm at Marsh Creek State Park playground across from the pool. Marsh Creek State Park is located at 675 Park Road, Exton which is about 5 miles from the YMCA.

View all Fishing links, or click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14241): June 29-July 3 | July 13-17 | July 27-31 | August 10-14

Swim/Specialty Camps

Aqua Adventure Camp 8 to 14 years

Full Day Want to know what it takes to be a lifeguard or a swim instructor? Then this is the camp for you. Through games and activities campers will learn techniques used by both lifeguards and swim instructors. Each day campers will focus on experiences which allow them to practice what they learn. Each Friday, campers will travel to a local water park for a day of fun in the water.

View all Aqua Adventure links, or click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14030): June 29-July 3 | July 13-17 | July 27-31

Babysitting Camp 11 to 15 years

Full Day Valuable information for mother’s helpers and babysitters. Campers spend half the day learning activities and games to do with infants, toddlers and older children. Also they will learn basic emergency care. The rest of the day will be spent taking the American Red Cross babysitting course. Each camper will receive an American Red Cross handbook and certification card. Camp held at Downingtown East High School.

View all Babysitting links, or click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14050): June 22-26 | July 6-10 | July 20-24

Sports Camps

YMCA sports camps teach the fundamental skills of sports and teamwork. Our camps focus on fair play, sportsmanship, social and physical development. Age appropriate drills and games are used to teach skills and strategy. Full day camps include a daily recreational swim while half day camps will not. Each camp will conclude with a scrimmage or skills presentation at the end of the week. Campers are divided into age appropriate groups on the first day of camp. For more information please contact Andrew Johnson at 610-363-9622, x2251 or andrew.johnson(@)umly(dot)org.

Little Golfers 3 to 6 years

Half Day Afternoon FORE! Swing like Tiger Woods. At Little Golfers Camp campers will learn the basics of golf. Some of the skills covered will include the basic swing and putting.

(If child is in kindercamp for the morning half of the day they will have a lunch hour at the Y).

Little Golfers registration link. Click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14525): June 15-19

Tumbling/Cheerleading Camp 3 to 6 years

Half Day Afternoon Campers will learn basic skills of both gymnastics and cheerleading such as jumping, rolling, and tumbling. Apparatus such as turning bar and balance beam will also be included. Campers will also explore other movements through music and rhythms.

(If child is in kindercamp for the morning half of the day they will have a lunch hour at the Y).

Tumbling/Cheerleading registration link. Click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14860): June 8-12

All Sports 6 to 12 years

Full Day Campers learn and refine their skills by participating in age appropriate games and drills for two different sports each day. All Sports camp focuses on fun, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Basketball, soccer, football, and baseball are played along with a variety of other sports such as lacrosse, tennis and ultimate frisbee.

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Boys & Girls (14022): June 22-26 | August 10-14

Basketball Camp 6 to 12 years

Full Day Take it to the hoop at basketball camp. Sportsmanship and the fundamental skills of the game are covered including dribbling, passing, and shooting. Game techniques and strategies are taught through age-appropriate drills and progressive games.

Basketball registration link. Click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14090): July 6-10

Baseball/Softball Camp 6 to 12 years

Full Day Knock one out of the park this summer at Baseball Camp. Learn the skills and strategy of playing “America’s favorite pastime”. Improve skills through age appropriate drills and games including hitting, fielding and base running. As in any YMCA Camp, sportsmanship, teamwork and fundamentals are emphasized.

Baseball/Softball registration link. Click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14082): July 13-17

Cheerleading Camp 6 to 12 years

Full Day GO TEAM!!! Any boy or girl who has watched sports will notice that one thing every game has is cheerleaders. If you would like to learn to cheer or brush up on some of the necessary skills such as tumbling, jumping, and dancing, then this is the camp for you.

Cheerleeding registration link. Click on a week to begin registering:

Boys and Girls (14125): July 20-24

Flag Football Camp 6 to 12 years

Full Day Touchdown!! You too can score a touchdown this summer at our flag football camp. Campers will practice skills necessary to play football at the youth level. Some of the skills that will be introduced are route running and defensive strategies. Sportsmanship and teamwork will be emphasized during his camp.

Flag Football registration link. Click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14250): July 20-24

Golf Camp 6 to 12 years

Full Day FORE! At golf camp campers will not become Tiger Woods but they will learn the basics of the golf swing. Some of the skills that will be taught include driving, putting, and chipping. Campers will also be taught proper golf etiquette.

Golf registration link. Click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14290): August 3-7

Soccer Camp 6 to 12 years

Full Day YMCA soccer camp teaches and refines the fundamental skills needed to excel at soccer. Dribbling, passing, shooting and goal keeping are practiced in addition to fun, age appropriate drills and plenty of game time.

Soccer registration link. Click on a week to begin registering:

Boys and Girls (14692): July 27-31

Tennis Camp 6 to 12 years

Full Day Serve it up with our tennis camp. Campers will learn the basics of the strokes and work on the fundamentals of the game. Age appropriate drills will be used to practice skills that are learned. Campers will also learn some of the basic strategies necessary for singles and doubles play as well as tennis etiquette.

Tennis registration link. Click on a week to begin registering:

Boys & Girls (14760): June 29- July 3