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THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- The last day of school is only 6 weeks away! Have you registered your kids for summer camp?
YMCAs began camping services in 1884, and today represent the nation's largest provider of camping services. Whether it’s through singing or swimming, through nature hikes or computer classes, counselors at YMCA day and overnight camps have led kids to develop good values and have fun for more than 120 summers. The YMCA operates 350 summer resident camps; 1,728 YMCAs offer day camp for youth; and 994 YMCAs offer day camp for teens throughout the United States.
But how do you find the right camp? The YMCAs of Montgomery County, which provide a variety of summer day camps and teen camps, offer parents four camping clues to assist in selecting a day camp program this summer.
1. Staff: Ask about the staff-to-child ratio. It should be low and the lower the better.
2. Staff Training: Ask whether all staff is trained annually in safety and child abuse prevention techniques.
3. Safety Plan: Ask about the camp safety preparedness plan to ensure a safety plan is in place.
4. Check the record: Ask a prospective camp about its safety record of accidents and injuries over the past 5 years.
“High-quality summer camping programs are among the best youth programs available because they offer successful, positive developmental experiences,” said Roxanne Davis, Marketing Director “The Conroe Family YMCA and the South Montgomery County YMCA provide some of the most comprehensive and most successful youth programs because we realize the importance of keeping safety and character development as our main priorities. Through involvement in YMCA day camp programs, parents can feel sure that their children will be involved in healthy, fun activities that will develop their spirits, minds and bodies. At the YMCA, your child’s potential is our passion. We empower our campers through adventure and once they are inspired, there is no telling what they will discover.”
Day Camp at the YMCA focuses on fun for kids in a safe environment. Parents can be assured that while your kids are exploring new ways to have fun, creating lasting memories and making new friends, they are being well cared for in a friendly, safe environment by trained and caring professionals. Children participate in age appropriate activities including values development, enrichment activities, physical fitness and field trips. Day camp focuses on trying new experiences in a fun, non-threatening safe environment that can only take place in the natural outdoor setting. YMCA day camp programs are well supervised and maintain the highest standards of safety and program quality.
Childhood obesity has reached an epidemic level. YMCA day camps provide a wealth of opportunity for kids to get active through play. A recent study from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that children should participate in moderate to vigorous activities for a minimum of 60-minutes a day. Parents don’t need to leave their children in front of television sets all summer long when the YMCAs of Montgomery County provide a variety camps for all ages. Children have the opportunity to play and participate in character building activities, arts and crafts, sports, games and so much more under the watchful eyes of caring role models.
Summer Day Camp sessions begin June 9, 2008. Offered in one week session, each session is developed around a theme providing a basis for activities that help children learn about themselves and the world around them. Y Day Camp programs are packed with a variety of activities that provide your child unique opportunities to learn and grow and to create and to explore. Day camp enables a child to have summer camp experience while returning home at the end of the day. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Pre Camp and Post Camp care is also available from 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Camp Mantobi, for youth ages 6 – 11 years, is an outdoor camp based on site at the South County YMCA on Shadowbend Place in The Woodlands. Camp days are filled with group activities, outdoor sports, archery, indoor sports, climbing wall, swimming, arts & crafts, theater arts, songs & skits, hiking, outdoor education, team building activities, weekly themes and field trips and more. Campers will have the chance to build a respect for the outdoors and make new friends.
Camp Amistad for youth ages 6 – 11, is based on site at the YMCA at Branch Crossing. A life time of rewarding memories awaits your child. Campers will have the opportunity to experience the new Indoor Adventure Center and Outdoor Water Park. Activities will also include craft projects, field trips, outdoor education, games, sports and much more.
Teen Adventure Camp, for teens ages 12 – 15 years, is an outing based program. Designed with the interests of the older youth in mind, the summer is filled with day trips to amusement parks, state parks, sports stadiums, skating venues, bowling, movies and other local attractions in and around the Greater Houston area along with service based projects. The camp is based on site at the YMCA on Shadowbend Place.
Camp Owen, for youth ages 9 – 11 years, is an outdoor adventure camp located adjacent to the Conroe Family YMCA. Transportation is provided daily. Camp Owen is 100 acres of outdoor experiences designed to meet the interests of early adolescents. Activities include fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, arts/crafts and much more.
YMCA Day Camp and summer youth activities reinforce the Y’s core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, caring and faith. Spaces are still available. Registration is now available for all summer camps and summer programs. To register for Y day camps, please stop by the YMCA located at 6145 Shadowbend Place or 8100 Ashlane Way in The Woodlands. For more information on YMCA camps and other classic summer fun programs, please call 281-367-9622 or visit the YMCA web site.
To ensure the YMCA is available to all, the YMCA strives to turn no one away due to the inability to pay the fees. Financial assistance is available, based on available resources, to families that substantiate a need. For more information please call DeAndra Edwards-Stanley, 281-367-9622 ext 231.
YMCAs began camping services in 1884, and today represent the nation's largest provider of camping services. Whether it’s through singing or swimming, through nature hikes or computer classes, counselors at YMCA day and overnight camps have led kids to develop good values and have fun for more than 120 summers. The YMCA operates 350 summer resident camps; 1,728 YMCAs offer day camp for youth; and 994 YMCAs offer day camp for teens throughout the United States.
But how do you find the right camp? The YMCAs of Montgomery County, which provide a variety of summer day camps and teen camps, offer parents four camping clues to assist in selecting a day camp program this summer.
1. Staff: Ask about the staff-to-child ratio. It should be low and the lower the better.
2. Staff Training: Ask whether all staff is trained annually in safety and child abuse prevention techniques.
3. Safety Plan: Ask about the camp safety preparedness plan to ensure a safety plan is in place.
4. Check the record: Ask a prospective camp about its safety record of accidents and injuries over the past 5 years.
“High-quality summer camping programs are among the best youth programs available because they offer successful, positive developmental experiences,” said Roxanne Davis, Marketing Director “The Conroe Family YMCA and the South Montgomery County YMCA provide some of the most comprehensive and most successful youth programs because we realize the importance of keeping safety and character development as our main priorities. Through involvement in YMCA day camp programs, parents can feel sure that their children will be involved in healthy, fun activities that will develop their spirits, minds and bodies. At the YMCA, your child’s potential is our passion. We empower our campers through adventure and once they are inspired, there is no telling what they will discover.”
Day Camp at the YMCA focuses on fun for kids in a safe environment. Parents can be assured that while your kids are exploring new ways to have fun, creating lasting memories and making new friends, they are being well cared for in a friendly, safe environment by trained and caring professionals. Children participate in age appropriate activities including values development, enrichment activities, physical fitness and field trips. Day camp focuses on trying new experiences in a fun, non-threatening safe environment that can only take place in the natural outdoor setting. YMCA day camp programs are well supervised and maintain the highest standards of safety and program quality.
Childhood obesity has reached an epidemic level. YMCA day camps provide a wealth of opportunity for kids to get active through play. A recent study from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that children should participate in moderate to vigorous activities for a minimum of 60-minutes a day. Parents don’t need to leave their children in front of television sets all summer long when the YMCAs of Montgomery County provide a variety camps for all ages. Children have the opportunity to play and participate in character building activities, arts and crafts, sports, games and so much more under the watchful eyes of caring role models.
Summer Day Camp sessions begin June 9, 2008. Offered in one week session, each session is developed around a theme providing a basis for activities that help children learn about themselves and the world around them. Y Day Camp programs are packed with a variety of activities that provide your child unique opportunities to learn and grow and to create and to explore. Day camp enables a child to have summer camp experience while returning home at the end of the day. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Pre Camp and Post Camp care is also available from 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Camp Mantobi, for youth ages 6 – 11 years, is an outdoor camp based on site at the South County YMCA on Shadowbend Place in The Woodlands. Camp days are filled with group activities, outdoor sports, archery, indoor sports, climbing wall, swimming, arts & crafts, theater arts, songs & skits, hiking, outdoor education, team building activities, weekly themes and field trips and more. Campers will have the chance to build a respect for the outdoors and make new friends.
Camp Amistad for youth ages 6 – 11, is based on site at the YMCA at Branch Crossing. A life time of rewarding memories awaits your child. Campers will have the opportunity to experience the new Indoor Adventure Center and Outdoor Water Park. Activities will also include craft projects, field trips, outdoor education, games, sports and much more.
Teen Adventure Camp, for teens ages 12 – 15 years, is an outing based program. Designed with the interests of the older youth in mind, the summer is filled with day trips to amusement parks, state parks, sports stadiums, skating venues, bowling, movies and other local attractions in and around the Greater Houston area along with service based projects. The camp is based on site at the YMCA on Shadowbend Place.
Camp Owen, for youth ages 9 – 11 years, is an outdoor adventure camp located adjacent to the Conroe Family YMCA. Transportation is provided daily. Camp Owen is 100 acres of outdoor experiences designed to meet the interests of early adolescents. Activities include fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, arts/crafts and much more.
YMCA Day Camp and summer youth activities reinforce the Y’s core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, caring and faith. Spaces are still available. Registration is now available for all summer camps and summer programs. To register for Y day camps, please stop by the YMCA located at 6145 Shadowbend Place or 8100 Ashlane Way in The Woodlands. For more information on YMCA camps and other classic summer fun programs, please call 281-367-9622 or visit the YMCA web site.
To ensure the YMCA is available to all, the YMCA strives to turn no one away due to the inability to pay the fees. Financial assistance is available, based on available resources, to families that substantiate a need. For more information please call DeAndra Edwards-Stanley, 281-367-9622 ext 231.
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