Who’s ready for summer camp season? We are! Kids look forward to days spent running around outside, acting silly, learning something new and having fun with their peers.
And let’s be honest, parents love it too! Thank you YMCA of Greenville for sponsoring this article.
When our kids are young, they get to experience a summer that we all crave to do over again! This is their time to disconnect from screens, connect with other kids, spend time with positive adult role models and focus on having fun and being the best they can be.
At the YMCA of Greenville, Summer day camp is all about achievement, relationships and belonging. The YMCA of Greenville strives to help campers develop character, by instilling the Y’s core values: respect, caring, honesty, and responsibility.
Reason #1: Opportunity to Try New Things
Summer day camp is the perfect opportunity to try something new—a new sport, craft, or hobby. The YMCA offers specialty camps where kids can spend a week learning how to dribble up and down the basketball court, build cities with Legos, improve swimming techniques, and even learn about the great outdoors!
Have a child that wants to try a bit of everything? Register them for traditional day camp, which offers introductory activities in sports, arts and crafts, swimming, music, and more. Summer day camp is the perfect occasion for your kids to test out a new sport or skill to make sure they like it before committing long term to a season.
Reason #2: Meet New Friends & Broaden Horizons
After a year in the same school classroom, it can be nice to change up the summer social scene and make new friends. The Y welcomes everyone and knows every child has a different story to share. Many parents say their children make lasting friendships through summer day camp and learn to be more open, caring, and kind people.
Social interaction is critical for kids. It’s necessary for their development and it’s what they crave. The connections they’ll make at the YMCA of Greenville may very well be the best part about camp!
Reason #3: Burn Off Energy & Build Strength
One thing that’s stayed the same for centuries is that kids are always ready for the summer! Exercise and stimulating activities with new friends are some of the best ways for kids to release stress, build a stronger heart and muscles, improve concentration, build immunity and sleep better. When it comes time to go back to school in the fall, your kids will be ready to start the year right!
Reason #4: Learn from Positive Adult Role Models
YMCA of Greenville staff are committed to delivering a safe, fun and enriching experience for all campers. Their passion is serving those who walk through the doors of the YMCA of Greenville and instilling the Y’s core values through all activities. Remember those core values? They are respect, caring, honesty & responsibility!
Reason #5: Get Outside & Breathe the Fresh Air
Fresh air is good for the soul, right?! It also has serious health benefits, like reducing blood pressure and heart rate, supporting mental clarity and even improving digestion. Being outside in the summer sun (with plenty of sunscreen for protection!) is one of the best parts of summer day camp. In this technology-based world where indoor screen time is common, YMCA of Greenville gives your camper the chance to enjoy the great outdoors!
How great does taking a moment to breathe deeply and enjoy the moment sound to you?
The YMCA of Greenville is a cause-driven, non profit organization. Through funds raised during our Annual Campaign, the Y is able to offer financial assistance to those in need so that no child is turned away, regardless of ability to pay. Learn more about the wide variety of summer day camps offered through the YMCA of Greenville & sign up today!
