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Options range from “splash” and “equestrian” camps to “web design” camp and more
March 21, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – Instead of spending the summer at home and indoors, the East County Family YMCA is encouraging parents to give their kids a chance to explore nature at the Y’s Summer Day Camp. YMCA campers gain new experiences, develop essential social skills and create lifelong friendships, while enjoying camp adventures.
“Children and teens have camped at our Y for over 30 years,” says East County Family YMCA, Alicia Branam, Day Camp Director. “When at an East County Family YMCA Day Camp, kids are given new responsibilities and they learn independence. As a result, they become more confident, open to trying new things and grow as individuals and as part of a group.”
As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y works to help children and teens discover their full potential by providing opportunities to learn, grow and thrive amidst caring, supportive adults.
According to camping experts at the East County Family YMCA, there are five reasons why children and teens should experience summer camp:
1. FOR ADVENTURE: Summer camp is all about fun adventures in the outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen. Visit www.eastcounty.ymca.org for details.
2. FOR NEW EXPERIENCES: Day and resident camps are about learning outside of school, exploring and appreciating the outdoors, developing new skills, making friends and showing leadership.
3. FOR PERSONAL GROWTH: While being away from the routine back home, youth have a chance to develop confidence and independence by taking on new responsibilities and challenges.
4. FOR NEW FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs, swimming, horseback riding and talent shows, campers meet new friends.
5. FOR MEMORIES: Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories (and campfire stories) that will last a lifetime.
The East County Family YMCA provides camp programming for children and teens at three full-service YMCA’s (La Mesa, Santee, and Spring Valley) including: Radical Reptiles and Friends Camp, Splash Camp, Leaders in Training Camp, Gymnastics Camp, Ocean in Motion Camp, Equestrian Camp, Web Design Camp, Archery Camp and More.
To ensure that every child and teen has the chance to go to camp, the East County Family YMCA offers financial assistance to those in need. This is made possible due to the generosity of community-minded supporters through the East County Family YMCA’s Annual Giving Program.
For more information about the East County Family YMCA and the Summer Day Camp program, visit www.eastcounty.ymca.org or contact Alicia Branam, Camp Director at 619-462-9622 x2405.
About the East County Family YMCA
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. The East County Family YMCA operates the John A. Davis Family YMCA in La Mesa and the Cameron Family YMCA in Santee, as well as the McGrath Family YMCA in Rancho San Diego. For more information, please visit www.eastcounty.ymca.org
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