West Suburban YMCA Offers Kids a Chance to Learn and Explore at Camp

This summer, the West Suburban YMCA’s day camp programs offer kids an enriching, learning experience to help them get more out of summer break – more friendships, more accomplishments and more belonging. Through a mix of fun and educational activities aimed at improving well-being, kids between the ages of 3 and 15 will experience new adventures, learn and master new skills, share and trade interests with friends, exchanging plenty of high-fives along the way. For parents and caregivers who enjoy seeing their child’s face glow when retelling a camp story, and want to see their child accomplish new life skills, the Y encourages you to enroll them in Camp Chickami (ages 6-14), Camp Pikati (ages 6-15) or Camp Polliwog (ages 3-6) between now and September 5th, when our camp season ends.

Working with SEER Analytics, independent impact measurement experts, to find out how camp benefits kids, the YMCA of the USA recently surveyed nearly 40,000 parents and caregivers with kids enrolled in camp programs. Ninety-one percent of parents/caregivers said they agreed the Y’s day camp programs helped kids make new friends. In addition, 81 percent said they agreed the program helped their kids discover what they can achieve, while 86 percent agreed their child felt a sense of belonging at their Y camp.

“With school out during the summer, many kids don’t get enough physical activity or learning—a critical gap the Y is addressing,” says Scott Peckins, the Executive Director of Camping Services at the West Suburban YMCA. “With Camp Chickami, Camp Pikati and Camp Polliwog, kids are in a safe environment with nurturing adults where they feel welcome, develop character and explore new talents and interests to reach their potential. We want to ensure that kids in our camp program go home with so much excitement for all they’ve accomplished and enjoyed that they can’t wait to come back the next day.”

To learn more about the West Suburban YMCA’s camp programs, contact Camping Services at
617-244-6050 x3008 or visit westsuburbanymca.org/camps.