Family Activities
 
 

YMCA SUMMER CAMP

Good fun, in good hands.

For nearly a century, the YMCA has led the way as the nation’s largest and most respected provider of summer time activities for youth. What makes Y camps so special?  For starters, honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring are the cornerstones of every YMCA program.  In addition, the Y adds a unique component to help children develop positive identities, values, and social skills.  That component is known as “Development Assets.” These 40 essential character building blocks that young people need to grow up to be healthy, competent, caring and responsible adults.  So don’t miss out on YMCA Summer Camp.  We build strong kids, and stronger lives.

 

YMCA Traditional Day Camp 5-12 year olds

Summer just wouldn’t be the same without the excitement and adventure of the YMCA Day Camp program. More>

YMCA Special Buddies Day Camp 7-21 year olds

For children with special needs. More>

 

                       

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:

  • There is no camp on July 4- camp fees are not reduced for this session

  • THERE IS NO CAMP the week of August 18 - 22, 2008

  • Children need to be pre-registered to attend Camp

Registration and admission:

During the registration process, please complete the following:

  • Read all Day Camp policies and procedures in the Day Camp Guide.
  • Complete entire registration form ( forms with blanks will not be accepted)
  • Provide correct address and phone numbers of all persons authorized to pick up your child.
  • Provide current and updated shot record and physical.
  • Fees are to be paid prior to attendance (payments are due on Thursday before the upcoming week or your account will be assessed a $35 late payment fee).
  • Your child must be registered no later than the Thursday prior to attending. (Your child cannot start the same day that you register).
  • At the time of registration, you will pay $5 deposit per week that your child will be attending and a $50 supply fee. (Payments are due on Thursday for the upcoming week of care and a $35 late fee will be applied for payments made late.
  • All campers must arrive by 9:00am; Failure to comply may result in your child not being able to attend that day.
  • Campers may be picked up between the hours of 4:30 and 6:00pm
  • If your child has a scheduled appointment and needs to be picked up early, please notify your Camp Director in writing prior to appointment.
  • Camp Closed on July 4th, 2008

   

Refunds/ Cancellations

Tuition will not be reimbursed once the session has started.  To receive a full refund (minus the deposit fee) you MUST notify

the YMCA in writing of cancellation the Friday prior to the start of a session in which your child is unable to participate.  Tuition does include all weekly field trips, swim lessons, and program activities, but does not include lunch, drinks, snacks or spending money.

Open Doors Scholarship Program

 

The YMCA makes every attempt to register a family regardless of economic hardships through our open doors scholarship program. Scholarships are provided to all qualifying families. Applications must include pay stubs for everyone living in the household, a copy of your past years tax return, and a completed scholarship request form. Please keep in mind that it takes 10 days to process a scholarship application.

 

 

 

 

CHILDCARE LINKS

YMCA School-Age
How to Register
Childcare News & Events
 
 
 
 
 
 


Downtown YMCA

1315 Church Street
Lynchburg, VA, 24504
Phone: (434) 847-5597

 


Jamerson Family YMCA

801 Wyndhurst Drive
Lynchburg, VA, 24502
Phone: (434) 582-1900

Childcare & Outreach

1316 Church Street
Lynchburg, VA, 24504
Phone: (434) 847-8750