Youth Daycamp
Spring Camp - 2008    Summer Camp - 2008.
The YMCA Day Camp Philosophy
The YMCA’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirits, minds, and bodies for all. The purpose of YMCA Day Camp, as with every YMCA program, is to help participants—in this case preschoolers to teens—grow spiritually, mentally, and physically. By using a natural camp site, or incorporating trips to a natural setting, and by providing challenging activities in both small- and large-group settings under the guidance of caring, well-trained staff members, YMCA Day Camp can give children an experience that can last a lifetime.
This experience is grounded in a set of seven objectives that the YMCA has for all program participants:

Grow personally.

Learn values.

Improve personal and family relationships.

Appreciate diversity.

Become better leaders and supporters.

Develop specific skills.

Have fun.

Appreciate Diversity
YMCA day camps teach campers to respect people of different ages, abilities, incomes, races, religions, cultures, and beliefs. The country’s diversity can be seen in terms of religion, race, ethnicity, age, income, abilities, and lifestyle. YMCA day camps must assess the families they serve to see whether they reflect the diversity of their communities. Diversity is a source of strength. The YMCA fosters an environment where everyone is treated with respect and is able to contribute to the larger community. Diversity should be celebrated, not merely tolerated. Indeed, helping youths strengthen their ability to get along with others is a critical component of leadership development in today’s diverse society and global economy.

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