Day Camp Programs




Our Y camp provides a safe, fun, and active environment for children to develop new skills, self-esteem, and friendships. Day camp is great for kids who want to laugh, learn, explore, and grow in the great outdoors.

Day Camp’s exciting programs are for children Pre-K to tenth grade. Campers select from a variety of age-appropriate activities to create a fun schedule within their camp group like canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, sailing, arts & crafts, drama, songs and skits, survival skills, tie-dye, archery, nature art, sports, ga-ga, high ropes, music & more. Horseback riding is also available each week for an additional fee. 

Traditional Day Camp

Kinder Camp

The Kinder Campers

Grades Offered:
Age 4-Kindergarten

Programs Offered:
All Sessions

Program Description:
These campers experience introductory activities at a slower-paced schedule. They will get to try their hand at several camp activities at a beginner level, work on developing their social skills and begin to cultivate a love of the outdoors. This age group will enjoy extra time on our waterfront with daily swim lessons. After all that excitement, our Kinder Campers will have a quiet spot to rest. Kinder Campers will get to have a barn visit each session to meet the camp horses and take a pony ride.

**Kinder campers must be fully potty trained, including during their nap period and should be able to dress themselves independently.

Day Campers

Y Campers

Grades Offered:
1-3

Programs Offered:
All Sessions

Program Description:
Campers will get to try a variety of different camp activities each day to determine which ones they like most and want to pursue more in-depth as older campers. They will participate in swim lessons, spend time socializing with their peers, and learn new skills.

Y Campers

Y Campers

Grades Offered:
4-7

Programs Offered:
All Sessions

Program Description:
Campers will get to dabble in all the activities camp has to offer and choose a few coaching periods to develop a more focused skill set in as well. Campers’ choices vary based on their age group but are built upon from year to year.

Teen Campers

Teen Campers

Grades Offered:
8-12

Programs Offered:
All Sessions

Program Description:
These campers will enjoy the summer through engaging and advanced camp activities and exciting leadership theme every week. Our teens will get to experience different team building activities to expand their understanding of communication, cooperation, and task completion.

Specialty Programs

Aquamania Campers

Aquamania!

Grades Offered:
1-3

Programs Offered:
June 24 – 28 | July 29 – August 2

Program Description:
This program is perfect for campers who love everything water! Aquamaniacs will have extra time at the lake, enjoy slip and slides, water balloon fights and lots of other water activities. If your child can’t get enough of water play, sign them up now

Artrageous Campers

Artrageous

Grades Offered:
1-3

Programs Offered:
July 15 – 19

Program Description:
Is art your passion? Engage your inner artist at this creative camp. You’ll try a wide assortment of art activities like sketching, painting, jewelry making, tie-dying, sculpting, and more. Work on your technical skills as you learn about colors, dimensions, and different art modes.

Chefs Wanted Campers

Chefs Wanted

Grades Offered:
1-3

Programs Offered:
August 12 – 16

Program Description:
This week at camp you will be cooking up a storm. Try out new cooking methods in the kitchen and over the campfire, use new ingredients to spice up your dishes, and take a tour of an industrial kitchen. Campers will try recipes from around the world and create a cookbook to recreate their favorites at home.

Climb On Campers

Climb On

Grades Offered:
6-10

Programs Offered:
June 24 – 28 | July 29 – August 2

Program Description:
If you love soaring to new heights, come join us as we climb our way through camp. Campers will start with developing general team building skills, try the various rock climbing walls at Camp Speers, and then venture out to the high ropes course for zip lining, the giant’s ladder and a final Leap of Faith!

Farm Camp

Farm Camp

Grades Offered:
4-7

Programs Offered:
August 5 – 9

Program Description:
We’re excited to offer this program where campers can learn more about farm animals, try their hand at horse care and riding, and learn about animal habitats and the proper food and care needed for all different kinds of animals. Campers will also work in the camp garden to learn about growing food, composting, and creating healthy snacks with homegrown fruits and veggies.

Farm Camp

Fun on the Farm

Grades Offered:
1-3

Programs Offered:
July 1 – 5

Program Description:
Calling all animal lovers! Spend the week learning about different kinds of animals. You and your fellow animal lovers will learn to take care of different animals at our equestrian center, take a pony ride, work in our camp garden, make some tasty snacks with the produce harvested, and explore the camp bog.

Iron Chef Campers

Iron Chef

Grades Offered:
4-7

Programs Offered:
July 8 – 12

Program Description:
Try your hand at competitive cooking! This week, work as a team to create a dish for the judges that uses a secret ingredient. Spend the first part of the week getting ready for the cooking battle; you’ll learn how food is prepared, practice recipes, put together your own cookbook so you can recreate your masterpieces at home, and talk with a professional about the culinary business. End your session with a food challenge to see which team can wow the judges!

Little Builders

Little Builders

Grades Offered:
1-3

Programs Offered:
August 5 – 9

Program Description:
Build this summer! Campers will use a variety of materials to construct new things during their week at camp. Campers will follow blueprints to build with legos and K’nex, design their own shelters in the woods, race across the lake in homemade cardboard boats, sculpt creations in the art room, and make other masterpieces their little minds can think up!

Perfect Picassos

Perfect Picassos

Grades Offered:
4-7

Programs Offered:
July 1 – 5

Program Description:
Art maniacs unite! This program is designed for campers who just can’t get enough of the arts and crafts room. Spend some time designing your own creations, learning about different artists and using color, value, shape, form, line, texture, and space to create perfect pieces of art. Campers will do sculpting, create jewelry, paint, sketch, do nature art and so much more.

Silly Science

Silly Science

Grades Offered:
1-3

Programs Offered:
July 22 – 26

Program Description:
Channel your inner Einstein as you spend your week seeing how things work. Campers will make bottle rockets, design their own marble roller coasters, make robots, see if they have what it takes to clean up an oil spill, see whose trebuchet can launch the farthest, and even turn milk into Plastic! If hands on activities are a must for your child, so is this program!

Sports Sampler

Sports Sampler

Grades Offered:
1-3

Programs Offered:
July 8 – 12

Program Description:
Are you game for trying new sports and practicing some favorites? This program will allow you to have fun with new sports and practice your skills in the games you already love. Play games of soccer, kick ball, gaga, tetherball, basketball, archery, as well as compete in relay races both on the land and in the water.

Ultimate Survivor

Ultimate Survivor

Grades Offered:
4-7 & 6-10

Programs Offered:
July 15 – 19 for grades 6-10 | August 12 – 16 for grades 4-7

Program Description:
We’re excited to offer this new program where campers can learn more about the outdoors and see how well they can survive in the wild. Campers will learn about backpacking, purifying water, building shelters and fires, edible plants, animals to avoid, practice fishing, and even do an overnight cookout/sleepout! The question is…Do you have what it takes to survive!?

Water Warriors

Water Warriors

Grades Offered:
6-10

Programs Offered:
July 22 – 26

Program Description:
Spend your week paddling around Lake Nichecronk, using all the boats camp has to offer. Practice your paddling skills, take a canoe trip on the Delaware River and visit Camelbeach Water Park. If being on the water is one of your favorite camp activities, this is the program for you!

Equestrian Programs

Horse Lovers

Grades Offered:
4-10

Programs Offered:
All Sessions

Program Description:
A traditional day camp experience with an equestrian focus. This program provides the best of both worlds. Campers are grouped according to skill level and will spend part of each day at the equestrian center learning stable management skills as well as improving their riding skills. Campers will head out for a trail lunch as well as participate in a riding demonstration on Friday. When not at the barn, campers will be able to try their hand at traditional activities such as stand-up paddleboarding, climbing tower, archery, arts and crafts. No experience necessary for this program, just a love of horses.

What to wear to camp

Closed-toe shoes or sneakers *please note that crocks do not count and may only be worn at the waterfront.

Clothing appropriate for the weather *we encourage layers.  

Important Info About Camp

What to pack for camp

Kinder Campers have a scheduled rest period daily, they may bring a sheet, blanket, pillow, an/or stuffed animal for the rest spot. These items will be kept in the bunk room during the week and returned for Friday check-out

**Children participating in horseback riding will need long pants and boots with a one-inch heel**

Things to leave at Home

All electronics (including cell phones)-Camp Speers YMCA will not be responsible for lost/damaged items and we encourage children to unplug and connect with the outdoors during their camp day. If campers are found with these items, they will be kept in the camp office and returned to the family at the end of the day. Please contact the YMCA if there is an emergency in which you need to contact your child.

Things to keep in mind

All clothing, as well as possessions, need to be clearly marked with your child’s name.

We will make every effort to get lost belongings back to your children as quickly as possible. Please inform the directors at drop off if you notice an missing item. Unmarked or unclaimed lost and found will be held until August 28th, at which time they will be donated to charity.

Day Camp Planning Grids!

Click the button below to view our Day Camp Planning Grid! These grids are designed to help make your summer planning easy. White boxes signify available camp weeks/sessions for our camp options and add ons.