YMCA GREENWICH OF SUMMER CAMP
Find your adventure. Find your Y.
The YMCA of Greenwich offers a variety of Summer Camp options that value individuality, promote positive self-esteem, and build a sense of community. Our dedicated camp counselors are ready to provide a dynamic and engaging environment for campers of all ages. Weekly themes, special event days, swim lessons, sports, crafts, nature exploration, field trips and much more await our summer campers! We are committed to creating a memorable summer camp experience for all children. Join us for a summer filled with adventures!
- Arts & Crafts, STEM, & Cooking Projects
- Weekly Themes
- Special Event Days
- Weekly Field Trips
- Nature Exploration
- Sports & Field Games
- Instructional & Free Swim
- On-Site Water Park
To register for any of our camp groups, simply scroll to the 2025 Program Group section of this page, click on one of the buttons below, and follow the instructions to enroll.
Medical Forms MUST be submitted in addition to online registration!
Registration will not be confirmed until all documents are submitted.
- Complete the Health Assessment Record. Immunization records MUST be attached.
- Complete the Authorization for the Administration of Medication Form (if applicable).
- For Camp Scholarships, see Financial Assistance section below.
All forms are linked above. Forms must be emailed to Julia Borges at JBorges@gwymca.org or in person at the YMCA of Greenwich.
DISCOVERY CAMP
Ages 3-4 years as of 1/1/25
Our little campers will engage in a world of discovery! Focusing on peer socialization, teamwork and imaginative play through structured indoor and outdoor activities. They will experience the full range of our facilities, including YMCA-accredited swim lessons, outdoor park trips, and age-appropriate project challenges!
PURPLE TEAM (Ages 3-4)
ADVENTURE CAMP
Entering Grades K – 6 (as of Sept. 2025)
Our big campers will explore a breadth of adventures this summer! Emphasizing compassion, honesty, respect, and responsibility through team sports & games, swim & nature exploration and dynamic STEM and arts projects, our campers will grow as active youths and community leaders all summer long. They will become true explorers through weekly trips to Tod’s Point focusing on swimming, hiking, nature crafts & activities and learning about aquatic life at the Bruce Museum Seaside Center!
RED TEAM
(5 years & Entering Kindergarten)
GREEN TEAM
(Entering Grades 1-2)
BLUE TEAM
(Entering Grades 3-4)
YELLOW TEAM
(Entering Grades 5-6)
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM
Our Counselor in Training (CIT) program is designed to bridge the transition from camper to counselor in a supportive and engaging environment with hands on leadership training.
We are looking for high energy, dynamic, and responsible participants to support and engage our campers throughout their summer journey. CITs will experience leadership workshops, CPR/First Aid training, field trips, teambuilding, planning activities, participating in camp program areas, and contributing to the camp community.
To apply for the CIT program, please contact summercamp@gwymca.org.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial aid applications open on February 1st, 2025!
We are committed to ensuring any family, regardless of financial status, feels welcome to apply to the program. We are more than happy to walk families through the Financial Aid Application, via phone, email, or in person.
Please click the Financial Aid Information link below to learn more about the financial aid process and to ensure your application is reviewed.
WHAT TO KNOW
We understand that choosing the summer camp care for your child is an important decision, and we are committed to providing a safe, enriching, and enjoyable environment. Check out our Essential Information Document at the link below for essential information to help you understand our program’s offerings, policies, and the benefits it provides.
We are looking for Group Leaders, Counselors, Swim Instructors, and Lifeguards (Waterfront Certified) to join us in creating the best summer ever for our campers! Candidates must be 16+ years of age. Teens ages 14-15 can explore our CIT (Counselor-in-Training) program (information above).
Contact Julia Borges at JBorges@gwymca.org for more information.
QUESTIONS? WE'D LOVE TO HELP.
Contact Julia Borges
Camp & Childcare Director
summercamp@gwymca.org, 203-869-1630 ext. 109