Registration
for the annual YMCA Summer Day Camp programme is now open. Camps
will take place from Tuesday, 2 July to Friday, 23 August, making it
one of the only camps on island running the entire eight weeks of
summer break. Camps are spread across three locations – Field of
Dreams (FOD), Camana Bay Sports Complex (CBSC) and the Youth Centre
at the Cayman Islands Baptist Church (CIBC) in Savannah. Additional
days of camp have recently been added due to the number of schools
breaking early for the summer. Families can now register for Y Fun
Days offered Wednesday – Friday, 26-28 June at the Field of Dreams.

“The
YMCA is excited to make it a “Summer to Remember” for families
who are seeking a safe environment for their children to stay active,
make new friends and have fun! Our caring, well-trained staff members
are dedicated to providing new, exciting and character-building
experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. We are all
looking forward to a fun and impactful summer,” says Jenny Stuesser
who oversees the Day Camp programme.

Families
can choose from six unique camp experiences, open to varying age
groups, says Mrs. Stuesser. “Whether they’re problem-solving on
the ropes course or developing their swim skills at the pool, kids
will be a part of a camp experience that is founded on the Y
Character Development Programme, which integrates the values of
honesty, caring, respect, responsibility and faith into all we do.”

New
this year is Discovery
Camp,
a STEM-focused camp (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
which will include activities such as wild science experiments,
discovery with drones, and LEGO engineering. This programme is open
to kids ages 8 to 12 and takes place at the CIBC Youth Centre
(Savannah).

2019
YMCA “Summer to Remember!” Day Camp Options

Traditional
Day Camp

Running
for the full eight weeks, Traditional Day Camp will explore a variety
of different themes and activities throughout the summer. From
discovering the world of sports to the great mysteries of the
universe, there’s no shortage of fun at Y Camp!

Island
Explorer

Campers
will spend their time visiting exciting attractions island-wide, from
local heritage sites to some of Cayman’s top visitor attractions,
each day will bring a new adventure!

Y
Junior Chef

Budding
chefs will get hands-on experience in the kitchen as they learn to
whip up their favourite meals, food-to-go and after-school treats.
Campers will explore cultural and traditional foods as they visit
local farms, markets, restaurants and gardens island-wide. This
summer’s challenge: create a recipe for a Summer
to Remember!

Adventure
Camp

This
camp features action-packed days of outdoor exploration. Kids will
come home happy, tired and with a new experience every day! Featured
activities include climbing, cookouts, water sports, beach
exploration, archery, and much more!

Teen
Challenge Camp

This
half-day programme explores the great outdoors through a variety of
land and

water-based
excursions. Teens will participate in fun outdoor challenges on the
new Y ropes course and beyond, developing leadership skills and
friendships at the same time.

For
more information about camp options, prices or to begin the
registration process online, log on to www.ymcacayman.ky.
On-site registration is open weekdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the
Field of Dreams. The Day Camp team can also be reached at
ysummercamp@ymcacayman.ky. Financial Assistance is available for
families in need. For more information about financial assistance
please email info@ymcacayman.ky.

Follow
the Y’s Facebook page @YmcaOfTheCaymanIslands and Instagram
@ymcacayman for updates on camps and other Y programmes.