Attention parents: It’s time to start thinking about summer vacation. After all the stress of 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 a break back at home.
Registration is now open for the YMCA of Greenville’s Summer Day Camps at five branches (in Greenville, Taylors, Travelers 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.
- 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 to sign up ASAP, as space is limited.
Full Day Summer Camp:
This day camp experience combines a little bit of everything — games, swimming, field trips, learning + more — into a full day of activities.
- Locations: Five of the Y’s branches offer full day camp
- Ages: K5-5th grade
Teen Camp:
Teens can discover new skills, establish positive relationships, and reach their full potential during camp.
- Locations: Five of the Y’s branches offer teen camps
- Ages: Rising 6th-8th grade
Arts + Science Camps:
Give your child or teen the opportunity to express themselves through special interests like LEGOs, STEM, Harry Potter, junior engineering, or the outdoors by registering them for one of the Y’s half-day arts + science camps.
- Location: Caine Halter Family YMCA
- Ages: K5-8th grade
Dance:
Get movin’ + groovin’ with one of the Y’s dance camps — from learning dances inspired from Broadway shows at Broadway Bound to learning basic ballet at Twirls & Tutus. All dance classes will be taught by Carolina Dance Collaborative.
- Locations: Four of the Y’s branches offer dance camps
- Ages: K5-7th grade, depending on location
Aquatics:
The Y offers a variety of swim camps — from basic swimming to competitive strokes, and even junior lifeguarding. Pro tip: 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
Sports:
The Y offers a variety of sports camps — from basketball and soccer to flag football and tennis. Kids will compete in scrimmage-style games in their respective sports at the end of each week.
- Locations: Caine Halter Family YMCA, Eastside Family YMCA, George I. Theisen Family Y + YMCA Program Center
- Ages: Varies depending on the sport
Extended Day Camp:
This option is for parents who seek to complement their child’s half-day specialty camp with additional activities. When a camper’s specialty camp is not in session, they’ll join their friends in Full Day Summer Camp for an extended time of fun and play.
- Locations: Five of the Y’s branches offer extended day camp
- Ages: K5-8th grade
Learn more about registration + financial assistance here.*
