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Fort Mill Branch YMCA

Camps


Lacrosse Camp

Children K-5th Grade will have the ability to learn the fundamentals of lacrosse and gain more knowledge of the game.

Ages: 6 – 11

Session Dates:
July 23 – July 27
9:00AM – 12:00PM
Monday – Friday

Mouth pieces are the only required equipment for camp.

Cost: Y Members: $105     Non-Y Members: $130

Registration Dates: March 5 – June 6


Physical Fitness Camp

This camp will center on various new activities centered on good health such as stretching, yoga, agility, and speed.

Ages: 7 – 11

Session Dates:
July 9 – July 13
1:00 – 3:00PM
Monday – Friday

Costs: Y Members: $ 75     Non-Y Members: $95

Registration Dates: March 12 – July 14


Cartooning and Comics Camp

Registrants will learn how to draw cartoon characters, how to write for comics, and how to develop their very own characters and stories.

Sessions:
Session I: Ages 10 – 12; July 16 – 20; 9:30 – 11:30AM. $90/Members or $110/Non-Members
Session II: Ages 7 – 9; July 16 – 20; 1:00 – 2:00PM; $65/Members or $85/Non-Members

Registration Dates: March 12 – July 21


“Esther” Bible Camp

This camp will teach today’s youth basic character traits that made the biblical character “Esther” shine as a light for her people.

Ages:  8 – 14

Session Dates:
July 23 – July 27
Monday – Friday
10:00AM – 12:00PM

Cost: Y Members: $30     Non-Y Members: $35

Registration Dates: March 12 – July 27


“Beauty and the Beast” Performing Arts Camp

The Performing Arts camp will comprise and perform the production “Beauty and the Beast.”

Ages: 3rd graders – 8th graders

Session Dates:
June 25 – June 29
Monday – Friday
9:00AM – 1:00PM

Cost: Y Members: $105     Non-Y Members: $125

Registration Dates:  March 12 – June 30


Improv. Theatre Camp

This camp with Scott Pacitti will teach the basics for improvisational theatres/various activities and workshops.

Ages: 7 – 10

Session Dates:
June 11 – June 15
Monday – Friday
10:00AM – 12:00PM

Cost: Y Members: $40     Non-Y Members: $60

Registration Dates: March 12 – June 16


LEGO Motor Madness Minute To Win It Camp

This camp is based on the popular TV game show “Minute to Win It” and is a fast-paced, fact action, and friendly competition based on LEGO challenges around science, math, and engineering.

Ages: 6 – 14

Session Dates:
June 18 – June 22
Monday – Friday
1:00PM – 4:00PM

Cost: Y Members: $ 150     Non-Y Members: $170

Registration Dates: March 12 – June 22


Lego Space Adventures

Inspired by NASA and Star Wars, this camp will focus on real-life space exploration and building models related to outer space (i.e. shuttles, satellites, and robots).

Ages: 6-11

Session Dates:
Monday – Friday
July 30 – August 3
1:00PM – 4:00PM

Cost: Y Members: $155     Non-Y Members: $175

Registration Dates: March 12 – August 3


Football Camp

Children ages 7 – 15 will be taught the fundamentals of football.

Ages: 7 – 15

Session Dates:

Football Camp will be held August 6 – August 10

Ages 7- 10 will meet from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM

Ages 11 – 15  will meet from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM

Cleats are recommended

Monday – Thursday

Cost: Y Members: $70     Non-Y Members: $90

Registration Dates: March 5 – July 25


Soccer Camp: Ages 7-10

Challenger Sports instructors will teach the fundamentals of soccer to children ages 7 – 10.

Ages: 7 – 10

Sessions:

First week of camp will be held June 4th – June 8th

Second week of camp will be held June 11th – June 15th

These are individual camps.  Campers will be paying for only one week.

Campers are not required to wear any special equipment but it is recommended.

Session Time: 9:00 – 10:00am

Cost: Y Members: $133     Non-Y Members: $143

Registration Dates: March 5 – May 30


Soccer Camp: Ages 3-4

Challenger Sports instructors will teach the fundamentals of soccer to children ages 3 – 4.

Ages: 3 – 4

Sessions:

First week of camp will be held June 4th – June 8th

Second week of camp will be held June 11th – June 15th

These are individual camps.  Campers will be paying for only one week.

Campers are not required to wear any special equipment but it is recommended.

Session Time: 9:00 – 10:00am

Cost: Y Members: $88     Non-Y Members: $98

Registration Dates: March 5 – May 30


Soccer Camp: Ages 5-6

Challenger Sports instructors will teach the fundamentals of soccer to children ages 5 – 6.

Ages: 5 – 6

Sessions:

First week of camp will be held June 4th – June 8th

Second week of camp will be held June 11th – June 15th

These are individual camps.  Campers will be paying for only one week.

Campers are not required to wear any special equipment but it is recommended.

Session Time: 10:00 – 11:00am

Cost: Y Members: $118     Non-Y Members: $128

Registration Dates: March 5 – May 30


Golf Camp

Children ages 5-14 will be able to learn fundamentals and knowledge in the game of golf.

Ages: 5 – 14

Session Dates:
June 18 – July 20
Monday – Friday
9:00am – 11:00am

Cost: Y Members: $130     Non-Y Members: $140

Deposit: Full Amount

Registration Dates: March 5 – June 13

 

The first session of camp will be held June 18th through June 22nd.

The second session will be held July 16th through July 20th.

These are individual sessions. Camper is paying for one session per sign-up.

Campers may enroll in both sessions if they would like to.

Equipment is provided.


Basketball Camp

Children ages 6-13 will learn basketball skills and strategy during a week of basketball camp by Coach Redd.

Ages: 6 – 13

Session Dates:
July 9 – July 13
8:00am – 3:00pm
Monday – Friday

Cost: Y Members: $130     Non-Y Members: $140

Deposit: Full Amount

Registration Date: July 9 – July 13

Basketballs are required.


Baseball Camp

Children ages 6-10 will learn the many fundamentals in the game of  baseball.

Ages: 6 – 10

Gender Requirement: Male or Female

Session Dates:
June 25 – June 28
Monday – Thursday
9:00am – 12:00pm

Cost: Y Members: $105     Non-Y Members: $130

Deposit: Full Amount

Registration Dates: March 5 – June 20

Please bring a glove, bat, and helmet.


Dance Camp

Girls from the ages of 3-8 will gain knowledge in dance while also working on self-confidence and team building.

Ages: 3 – 8

Gender Requirement: Females Only

Session Dates:
June 25 – June 28
Monday – Thursday
9:00 – 11:00AM

Cost: Y Members: $65     Non-Y Members: $80

Deposit: Full Amount

Registration Dates: March 5 – June 20


Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp

Grades:
K-2nd – Little Feet
3rd-5th- Camp Quest
6th-8th – Adventure Club

The Upper Palmetto YMCA is a place where your children and teens can have the summer experience of a lifetime. Upper Palmetto YMCA summer camps provide activities that are educational, exciting and fun, but more importantly, it is an experience that builds self esteem, lasting friendships and treasured memories.

Our staff works diligently to help make participation in our program a positive experience. We to choose leaders who exemplify outstanding character, compassion and a love of children. Each staff member has received at least 20 hours of training, and is CPR and First-Aid certified.

Summer day camp is a full day program with activities including weekly themes, field trips, swimming, games, daily devotions, team building activities, arts and crafts, character development and much more!

Program Dates: June 4th-August 10th, 2012
Program Times: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cost: Full Summer or Weekly

Multiple Child Discount: Register one child at regular price and receive $30 off each additional child living in the same household if registering for full summer.

A limited amount of financial assistance is available. Please complete the application available at the YMCA Front Offices and allow 2-4 weeks for processing from the time of registration.

Program is closed July 4th Holiday.

2012 Fort Mill summer day camp price sheet.

2012 Summer Day Camp Brochure/Registration Form

Parent Handbook for Summer Day Camp and After School