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 Projects
- Weekly Themes
- Special Event Days
- Gardening & Cooking
- Board & Brain Games
- Field Trips
- Fitness Classes
- Nature Exploration
- Weekly Beach Visits
- Sports & Field Games
- Instructional & Free Swim
To register for any of our camp groups, simply scroll to the 2024 Program Group section of this page, click on one of the buttons below, and follow the instructions to enroll.
Registration for week 8 requires attendance during one other week of camp.
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
Pre-K (ages 3-5 years as of 1/1/24)
Half & Full Day Options Available
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!
ORANGE TEAM INFORMATION
The YMCA of Greenwich has partnered with Greenwich Public Schools to provide affordable, safe, and fun half day camp options to students completing summer school! Our Orange Team half-day option is exclusively for children in grades K-5 who are completing summer school through Greenwich Public Schools.
Students enrolled in Orange Team will be transported from New Lebanon Elementary School to the Y by bus.
ORANGE TEAM (Ages K-4)
PURPLE TEAM (Ages Pre-K)
ADVENTURE CAMP
Entering Grades K – 5 (as of Sept. 2024)
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
(Grades K-1)
GREEN TEAM (Grades 2-3)
BLUE TEAM
(Grades 4-5)
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM
We are thrilled to introduce our new Counselors in Training (CIT) program! The 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.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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. This application can be submitted at any time and takes up to a week to process with the appropriate supplemental documents.
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 Counselors, Group Leaders, and Swim Instructors to join us in creating the best summer ever for our campers! Candidates must be 16+ years of age.
Contact Julia Borges at JBorges@gwymca.org for more information.
QUESTIONS? WE'D LOVE TO HELP.
Contact Julia Borges
Camp & Childcare Director
JBorges@gwymca.org, 203-869-1630 ext. 109