Y Summer Camp (formerly known as Ys Guys) (K-6th grade) Print E-mail

Summer Programs for School Age Children

YMCA summer programs are designed for children who have completed kindergarten through 8th grade.  We also offer a special week-long camp for teens ages 13-15 years.  Scroll down for programs for your child's age group and for registration information.

Y Summer Camp (formerly Y's Guys)

Y summer Camp is a summer school-age program for children who have completed Kindergarten to 6th grade.
Y Summer Camp is a lively and exciting full-day summer program for school-age children offered Mondays - Fridays from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, starting June 28 and ending August 6 August 13or August 20 depending on the site.

The following sites are available:
• Burlington YMCA (until 8/20)
• Essex Elementary School (until 8/13)
• Shelburne Community School (until 8/20)
• Richmond Elementary School (until 8/6
• Waterbury-Thatcher Brook School (until 8/20)
• St. Albans Town School (until 8/20)

You can call 862-9622 for a registration form, or you can download a pdf version of the registration form here.

For a copy of the Parent Handbook, click here

 Activities
* Sports
* Recreation games
* Outdoor play
* Arts and crafts
* Quiet activities
* Swimming at the YMCA pool and local beaches
* Visits from guest artists, instructors, and community volunteers

Curriculum is determined by the camp location and the campers’ ages. Program format is designed to give each child plenty of choices.

A typical day includes:
* Free play and group games (outside or indoors)
* Snacks and lunch (both provided by parents)
* Choice/option time, during which campers choose from three to four activities, such as sports, arts and crafts, a 
   mini  field trip, and a quiet activity.
* One or more curriculum extras are included in each session. These may include a fun swim at a local pool or beach
   for campers at sites other than the YMCA (campers at the Y swim several times a week), partial or full-day field trips,
   and special enrichment activities such as guest entertainers and artists.

Staff
The staff-to-child ratio at Y’s Guys is 1:10. Each site is staffed by a director who is responsible for developing and implementing the Y’s Guys program, and by support staff who are selected for their education, enthusiasm and experience working with school-age children. All administrative functions are handled by Tricia Pawlik, YMCA Director of Youth & Family Programs and Julie Peterson, Director of School Age Programs.

Enrollment/Registration Information
Enrollment fees include all field trip fees except for town swim passes that may need to be purchased
for swimming at some off-site locations and Great Escape trip.

Please note: A minimum of 15 children per day is required for the program to operate. The YMCA reserves the right to cancel sessions and sites due to insufficient enrollment until May 7, 2010.

Click here for the registration form and information.

More Information
Tricia Pawlik, YMCA Director of Youth & Family Programs, 862-8993 ext. 150, email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Julie Peterson, Director of School Age Programs, 862-8993 ext. 152, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

OSA Adventure Camp

This exciting adventure-based program is geared towards 4th-8th graders (must have completed 4th grade). Each week, the curriculum includes: a bus trip, a special enrichment guest, at least 2 swims, and team building activities. The camp is also filled with exciting adventure-based activities like hiking, climbing, biking, sailing, and archery.

Adventure Camp is a great alternative to Y Summer Camp for the older age child. Staff are trained to work and program specifically for this age group.

Adventure Camp is offered:
June 28 - August 13 at Founders School in Essex

For more information, you may contact Tricia Pawlik, Director of Youth and Family Programs, at 862-8993 ext. 150 or you can email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

You can also download an Adventure Camp registration form here.

Enrollment Options & Fees

The following sessions are available:
• Week 1 - June 28 - July 2
• Week 2 – July 5 - 9 
• Week 3 - July 12 - 16

• Week 4 - July 19 - 23
• Week 5 - July 26 - 30
• Week 6 - August 2 - 6
• Week 7 - August 9 - 13
• Week 8 - August 16 - 20

Please Note:  Only 3 and 5 day enrollment options are available for each Y Summer Camp your child attends.

Enrollment Options for Y's Guys
Cost Per Week First Child 
5 Days $165 
3 Days $125 

Enrollment Options for Adventure Camp
Cost Per Week First Child 
5 Days $170 
3 Days $130 

Registration Information
Children are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis for Y Summer Camp and  Adventure Camp. Once enrolled in a session, you are committed for the entire session. Exceptions can be made only due to illness lasting more than a week (physician's note require) or if you are relocating.

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $25 per session for Adventure Camp and Y's Guys is due at the time of registration. (MasterCard/Visa accepted). Deposits are applied toward tuition cost. You may pay the entire cost at the time of registration if you prefer. If the session(s) you are registering for is already filled, your check will be returned. Please note: registration for summer program will be accepted only if your YMCA child care account is current.

A confirmation notice and information packet will be sent to you prior to camp start dates. The balance of tuition is due June 18 for weeks 1-4 and July 16 for weeks 5-8. Enrollment deadline is also 10 days prior to the start of a new session. The notice will remind you of the tuition due date and the balance due; however, it is your responsibility to pay tuition on time.

Please note: For Y Summer Camp, a $10 procession fee will be charged for each enrollment change made after the above dates.  No refunds or credits will be made after weekly enrollment ends for each session. Failure to make complete payment by the tuition due date will result in enrollment cancellation.