Cayman: YMCA Offers Camp Just for Teens

The
YMCA is known in the Cayman community for its Day Camp programme
which offers camps throughout the summer and during every school
break for children, starting at five-years old. A unique component of
YMCA programmes is the focus on character development. The Y’s core
values of honesty, caring, respect, responsibly and faith are woven
into all initiatives and activities, emphasizing the importance of
demonstrating these values in everyday life and celebrating campers
when they do just that! Another unique offering from the Y this
summer is a camp just for teens, an option that is not always
available on island.

The
Y Teen Challenge Camp is offered for one week – 5 to 9 August –
and is specifically for teens aged 13 to 17-years old. This
half-day programme explores the great outdoors through a variety of
land and water-based excursions. The
over-arching goal of this camp is to develop and strengthen
leadership skills of teens, utilizing the experiential learning
model. In addition to archery, cookouts and field trips, teens will
participate on the Ropes Challenge Course. The Ropes Challenge Course
consists of both high and low course element, with
many elements designed to help in areas such as communication,
team-building, confidence, problem-solving, trust etc.. The
course will put participants in a position that feels uncomfortable,
requiring a willingness to challenge themselves, trust in their
ability to overcome obstacles and expand beyond their comfort zone.
Providing more than a physical challenge, the Teen Challenge Camp
will be mentally and emotionally challenging and see campers develop
lasting friendships.

13-year
old Madison Kelly who took part in the camp last year and is
registered again for this year said she is looking forward to doing
it all over again.

“I
made a lot of friends last year at the Teen Challenge Camp and had so
much fun. Climbing the tower was hard but helped me to be more
confident and willing to try new things. I learned that it is
important to challenge myself and also that when you work together as
a team and encourage each other you can do more than you expected,”
said Miss Kelly.

The
Teen Challenge camp takes place at the Field of Dreams, Monday to
Friday from 8:30am until 12:30pm at a cost of $120 per camper for the
week. Financial assistance is available for families in need and
families interested in applying for assistance can reach out to us at
info@ymcacayman.ky.

On-site
registration for the Y camps is open every weekday from 11am to 5pm
at the Field of Dreams. For more information about camp prices or
registration details, log on to www.ymcacayman.ky
or email ysummercamp@ymcacayman.ky