YMCA of Burlington & Camden Counties Helps Youth Experience Their Best Summer Ever

Exciting summer adventures are just around the corner at YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties’ Summer Camps – creating memories that will surely be described as the “best summer ever” for years to come. YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore nature, meet new friends, discover new talents and create memories that last a lifetime.

Parents and children are invited to attend a Summer Camp Open House on Sunday, January 22 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mt. Laurel YMCA to learn more about the Y’s summer camp programs, talk to camp directors and hear experiences from campers.

Special Savings

As a special incentive, the Y will waive the program member fee (up to $200) for families who RSVP for the Open House and pay in full for at least two weeks of camp. In addition, parents will have an opportunity to take advantage of additional discounts by buying and paying in full in January to receive 10 percent off total cost of camp; February to receive 8 percent off; and March receive 5 percent off camp.

Summer is the ideal time for kids to get up, get out, be active and explore. But for some kids, summer means no access to recreational and educational activities to help them learn, grow and thrive during out-of-school time. As a result, some kids can experience learning loss and gain weight twice as fast than during the school year. Attending a YMCA summer camp is a wonderful opportunity for kids to keep their minds and bodies active.

“YMCA summer camps support the social-emotional growth, cognitive development and physical well-being of kids,” says Bob Lomauro, Interim President and CEO, YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties. “In our camps, kids are in a welcoming environment where they can belong, they’re building relationships, developing character and discovering their potential. We really encourage parents to give their kids the gift of camp to keep their kids active and engaged throughout the summer.”

The Y offers a variety of camps to meet needs and interests of every child, including traditional camps, teen travel, sports, outdoor, half-day, special needs, preschool and more. Camps are divided among age-appropriate programs for children ages 3 to 16 to spend the summer right in their own neighborhood. The Y has over 20 camp programs in Delran, Palmyra, Haddonfield, Audubon, Westampton, Mt. Laurel, Burlington and more.

Why go to camp?

Y summer camp offers countless benefits for children:

NEW EXPERIENCES: Summer camp is all about getting hands on learning experiences that encourage children and teens to explore new interests and spark new passions.

GROW PERSONALLY: The welcoming camp environment promotes self-esteem and independence using developmentally appropriate activities. The professional and caring staff helps youths learn to believe in themselves.

DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS: While the campers play, swim and explore they make new friends and reinforce existing friendships.

LEARN VALUES: Camp activities teach youth the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Camp offers a wide variety of experiences for campers to demonstrate a sincere concern for their peers, trustworthiness and accountability for their actions.

MAKE MEMORIES: Summer camp provides an unforgettable experience with memories to be cherished for a lifetime.

For more information on the Y’s summer camp programming, visit www.ymca-bc.org/camp, Welcome Center at the Mt. Laurel YMCA and Burlington-Riverfront YMCA or call 856.231.9622 (YMCA).