YMCA of South Palm Beach County

Camp Information for the YMCA of South Palm Beach County

Camp will take place at either of our world-class facilites, the Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton or the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach. Campers enjoy field trips, entertainment, arts and crafts, swimming, sports, recreational games, fitness and friendships that last a lifetime.

Our caring and experienced camp counselors are selected for their ability and desire to work with children, serve as role models and teach the YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. All camp employees receive Y training and are fingerprinted and given a background screening. The camper to staff ratio is 1:15. Our selection of counselors, together with our careful planning of activities, provide parents with the comfort of knowing that their children are safe, comfortable and having a great time all summer long.

Hours of Operation
Camps operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Our main camp activities will take palce between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Summer camps operate in 2 week sessions.

Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton Map to Location Camp Office 561-237-0949 Jason Stelmacki 561-237-0941 (Sports) Aquatics Office 561-395-9622		DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach Map to Location Terri Evans at 561-563-1418 Todd Teubert 561-563-1436 (Sports)
Summer Camp 2008 Brochure (.pdf download)		Summer Camp 2008 Brochure (.pdf download)

Summer Break Camp Sessions: Mini Session: June 16 - June 20 Session 1: June 23 - July 3* Session 2: July 7 - July 18 Session 3: July 21 - August 1 Session 4: August 4 - August 15 * Shorter session due to July 4th holiday		Summer Break Camp Sessions: Session 1: June 16 - June 27 Session 2: June 30 - July 3* Session 3: July 7 - July 18 Session 4: July 21 - August 1 Session 5: August 4 - August 15 * Shorter session due to July 4th holiday

Aquatic Camp (June 9-June 13 • ages 5 – 12 years) During your child’s week at aquatic camp, they will enjoy swim lessons, water-related field trips and wacky water day. Aquatic camp is one session from June 9- June 13 and is limited to 40 children. Explorer Camp (completed Kindergarten to 2nd Grade) We will be taking weekly field trips and articipating in great specialty classes. There are only 60 spaces available, so please register early. Challenge Camp (completed 3rd to 5th grade) This year, Challenge Camp is going to the summer youth college at Palm Beach Community College. There are only 60 spaces available, so please register early. Teen Camp (completed 6th to 8th grade) Teens take a fun and exciting field trip every day. There are only 30 spaces in this camp, so please don’t wait to register. Welcomes special needs teens. Chase Donoff Special Needs Camp Program (children with special needs, ages 5-12 years) Campers participate in a variety of activities including field trips, special events, games, arts and crafts, and swimming. Children will have daily inclusion opportunities with the explorer camp program. The camp’s student/staff ratio is 6:1. Sports Camp (completed Kindergarten to 5th grade) Sports camp is designed to actively engage children in sports games and activities. The daily schedule consists of a variety of standard games, such as baseball, basketball, flag football and soccer. Campers will enjoy indoor and outdoor activities and receive instruction in other sports and field games. Recreational swimming is offered four days each week.		Aquatic Camp (June 9- June 13 * ages 5 -12 years) During your child’s week at aquatic camp, they will enjoy swim lessons, water related field trips and wacky water day. Aquatic Camp is one session from June 9-June 13 and is limited to 90 children. Camp Dynamiate (completed Kindergarten to 3rd grade) This year Camp Dynamite will be primarily on-site. Campers will participate in sports, arts and crafts, on-site entertainment and traditional day camp activities. Space is limited to 160 children. Adventure Camp (completed 3rd grade-5th grade) Adventure Camp will be taking daily field trips to a wide variety of local attractions. There are only 75 spaces available, so please register early. Jr. Lifeguard Camp (June 16-June 20 * 11-14 years) Jr. Guard Camp will offer step-by-step skill development with a safety first moto. The camp is designed for 11-14 year olds with a desire to learn safety skills in and around the aquatic environment. Basic certifications in first aid, CPR and rescue techniques will be provided. There are only 15 spaces available, so please register early. Water Polo Camp (June 23-June 27 * 8-14 years) Join the fun of Water Polo Camp! No experience or ability necessary. Participants will learn passing, shooting, offense, defense, positioning, conditioning and much more! There are only 15 spaces available, so please register early.