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Summer Camp Spotlight: Regional YMCA Camps

Give them the Best Summer Ever!

By Meghan Friedland, Publisher/Editor, Macaroni Kid Danbury-Bethel-Ridgefield, CT May 9, 2019

For generations, the Regional YMCA Camps have provided children with rewarding experiences and a lifetime of memories. The Regional Y is one of the leading summer camps in the area, offering exceptional opportunities to families each year. We offer a variety of summer camps at our various locations throughout the Greater Danbury area. Whatever you’re seeking, you are certain to find the right camp for you and your family.

YMCA Camp Greenknoll is more than just a day camp; we are a facility that offers campers ages 3-15 years a place where they can be themselves. Campers experience a sense of achievement through opportunities in the outdoors; explore creativity, teamwork and leadership. Campers participate in a variety of activities such as swim, STEAM, art, enrichment, and others designed to build confidence.  www.regionalymca.org/ymca-camp-greenknoll

Summer Club at Greenknoll is an alternative camp experience offering both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoors, children can play games, workshops, and stay cool in our air-conditioned space. Outdoors, campers participate in different activities such as ropes courses, music, nature, swim, and GaGa Pit. Each week we take a field trip to locations like Lake Compounce and Splash Down Beach. www.regionalymca.org/ymca-summer-club-at-greenknoll

YMCA Summer Club at Grassy Plain helps camper’s ages 5-12 years old discover a place where they belong and can be themselves while trying new things, building new skills and making new friends. With in-house special enrichment programs like the inflatable water slide, time outside to play and swim, and indoor lessons like STEAM and drama let kids have a well-rounded summer. www.regionalymca.org/ymca-summer-club-at-grassy-plain

The YMCA's ESCAPE to the Arts Summer Program enables children to explore creativity, learn artistic techniques, discover the value of teamwork, and build self-esteem through a variety of themed projects. We provide a half-day option at ESCAPE and a full day that splits the time between ESCAPE’s art classes and outdoor activities like swim at Greenknoll in Brookfield. www.regionalymca.org/escape-to-the-arts-summer-programs

The Greenknoll Gators is a great opportunity for YMCA campers to strengthen their swimming skills in a fun environment. Spend the day at Camp Greenknoll and the evening working on swim techniques in this fun new camp. www.regionalymca.org/greenknoll-gators

Register this summer and give them the Best Summer Ever!