Day Camp at West Side YMCA

• KINDER CAMP (Ages 3.6 – 6) Younger kids have the same fun as the big kids, but they stay closer to home, keep shorter hours and have relaxing time built into their schedule. Campers swim twice a week, enjoy storytelling, music, sports, games, and a weekly field trip. For more information, please contact the Early Childhood office at (212) 912-2652, (212) 912-2650 or email wsykindercamp@ymcanyc.org.
• DAY CAMP (Ages 5.5 – 11) Throughout the summer, campers will explore and bring to life the worlds of famous characters in fiction and animation, through art, dance, language, technology and play. Physical and recreational activity is also a vital part of the camp experience.

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ARTS CAMPS

• ARTS CAMP (Ages 6 - 12) Perfect for kids who love an audience or creative types looking to build self-confidence and express themselves through dance, drama, vocal music, and visual arts. Session themes inform the curriculum, culminating in a showcase for family and friends in our Off-Broadway theater. Campers also swim, go on arts-related field trips, and go daily to nearby Central Park for lunch, fresh air, and activities.

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SPORTS CAMPS (Ages 6-15)

• JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY (Ages 4 – 8) The Junior Tennis Academy is a program designed to help young children discover the joy of tennis. Throughout the two week Specialty Sports Program, children will learn the fundamentals of the sport and define their skills as a future tennis player.
• QUICKSTART TENNIS (Ages 5 – 10) This six week camp uses smaller courts, lower bouncing balls and smaller racquets, making tennis fun and increasing the likelihood that kids will come back to play again and again.
• BASKETBALL CAMP (Ages 8 – 14) With over 18 years of experience at Basketball City, Coach Dave Raimer leads this camp offering fundamental instruction, clinics, drills and team games. Throughout this four week Specialty Sports Camp, emphasis is placed on shooting, offensive moves, defense, rebounding and team play.

For more information about sports camps, please contact Tamara Heisler, Healthy Lifestyles Director at 212.912.
2670 or theisler@ymcanyc.org.

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TEEN CAMP

• MOVIN’ ON UP CAMP (Ages 12 - 14) This camp helps pre-teen and teens develop social skills and leadership ability while having loads of fun. Swimming, sports, reading, trips and games are all offered as well as leadership development activities that teach youth how to make a positive impact in their neighborhood.

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