GIVE THE GIFT OF SUMMER CAMP
Every child deserves a summer filled with laughter, learning, and lifelong memories — but not every family can afford it. Our Summer Camp Scholarship Campaign helps bridge that gap by providing financial assistance to families in need, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience the joy and growth that camp offers.
By supporting this campaign, you’re giving more than just a week of camp — you’re giving a child the chance to build confidence, make new friends, try new things, and feel a sense of belonging. Your gift opens the door to life-changing experiences that can shape a child’s future. Let’s make summer unforgettable — together.
WHY DONATE TO OUR SUMMER CAMP CAMPAIGN?
Your donation to our summer camp appeal campaign helps ensure that everyone in our community has access to critical child care, water safety education, and fun summer memories. Here's how your support makes a difference:
PROVIDE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
Last year, 40% of our campers and 50% of the children in our after school enrichment program received financial assistance. Summer camp scholarships ensure that all the families in our community have access to safe and accessible child care during the summer months.
PREVENT "SUMMER SLIDE"
The average student loses 1-2 months of math and reading skills over the summer, also known as “summer slide”. Enrichment activities provided at camp, such as reading and STEM projects, significantly contribute to a child’s academic achievement, ensuring they don’t fall behind during the summer months.
SUPPORT SUMMER WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION
In our waterfront community, it’s extremely important that all children have the opportunity to learn life-saving, critical water safety skills. At camp, kids get the opportunity to learn water safety skills and build confidence in the water through swim lessons and free swim time.
MAKE SUMMER FUN ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE
At YMCA summer camp, children play outside, learn new sports, make friends, and take weekly field trips to places like the beach, the park, the aquarium, and more! Supporting camp supports a child having a summer filled with the opportunity to explore and have fun.