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Youth Specialty Camps

Girl Power

For girls entering grades 3 – 6

This fun and funky all-girls camp will focus on creativity, making friends, and building confidence. Activities include dance, crafts, spa day, journaling, creative arts and more!

Location: Hanmer Elementary School
Session Dates:
Session 3: July 7 - 11
Session 4: July 14 – 18
Session 7: August 4 – August 8
Session 8: August 11 – August 15

Hours: Drop Off 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Pick Up 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $220 per session


Secret Agent Camp

For campers entering grades 3 – 6

Come learn how to be a Jr. Detective. Have fun while learning the tools of the trade including fingerprinting and searching for clues. Campers will have fun adventures and will develop a sense of personal achievement through teamwork and problem solving.

Location: Hanmer Elementary School
Session Dates:
Session 5:
July 21 – July 25
Hours: Drop Off 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Pick Up 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $220 per session


Youth All-Star Sports Camp

For campers entering grades 3 – 6

The focus of our program is learning the fundamentals of a variety of sports while having fun and meeting new friends. Daily schedules will include conditioning, skill stations, contests and scrimmages. Sports include Street Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer and more.

Location: Hanmer Elementary School
Session Dates:
Session 6:
July 28 – August 1
Session 7:
August 4 – August 8
Hours: Drop Off 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Pick Up 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $200 per session


Write On!

(Intro to Journalism)

For campers entering grades 3 – 6

Come learn how to make your own magazine or newsletter. Campers will utilize laptops and Digital Photography to create their own unique publications. Be a camp reporter for the YMCA!

Location: Hanmer Elementary School
Dates: August 18 - 22
Hours: Drop Off 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Pick Up 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $220 per session


Football Training Camp

For campers entering grades 3 – 6

A safe, positive and enjoyable introduction to fl ag football! Players will learn and enhance the fundamental skills and strategies of fl ag football while instilling the values of “team” play.

Location: Hanmer Elementary School
Dates: August 18 - 22
Time: Drop Off 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Pick Up 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $228

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Family Nights!

Each summer we have family nights that give campers the opportunity to show parents around camp, meet other families, and have fun together.

We have three nights planned for this summer. They are as follows:

  • July 18th - International Potluck
  • August 8th - Summer BBQ Family Night
  • August 22nd - Farewell to Summer Carnival

Please check with your camp counselor for more information! We hope you’ll join us!

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