Camping at the Y offers an Experience for children and teens, not just care.
Exploring nature, swimming, playing games and making new friends are just some aspects of the experience of participating in Day Camp. As summer approaches, the Fairfield Y reminds parents that camping is a unique and invaluable experience for children and teens.
At Day Camp through the Y, campers will try things they have never tried before, build a relationship with our caring staff or a new friend, and of course, HAVE LOTS OF FUN! We don’t just sit in front of a TV all day, we enjoy nature, play games, learn songs, develop new skills, and we experience camp!
According to our friends at the Y, there are five reasons why kids should experience summer camp:
- FOR ADVENTURE: Summer camp is all about fun adventures in the outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen.
- 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.
- 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.
- FOR NEW FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs, swimming, field trips, arts & crafts and talent shows, campers meet new friends.
- FOR MEMORIES: Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories and stories that will last a lifetime.
The Fairfield Y provides exciting and educational camp programming for children and teens, and their parents, at our Traditional Day Camp.
To ensure that every child and teen has the chance to go to camp, the Fairfield Y offers financial assistance to those in need. We believe that no one should be turned away because of their inability to pay. Come, let us help!
Camp Information
Preschool Camps
Camp Clubhouse for 3 to 5 year olds
Safe, supervised fun with a caring and responsible staff. Each session, campers swim three times a week, have art instruction, creative play, make friends and have lots of fun! Each themed session has a special visitor for interactive entertainment and a special day celebrating the theme. Children will be grouped according to age.
Checkout our Camp Brochure and Clubhouse Handbook for more information. Extended care available. Online registration available.
If you have any questions, ask our camp guru, Terry McLaren tmclaren@cccymca.org.
Sunshine Club
Summer fun for 2 year olds
A gentle introduction to camp for the first time camper. Children will participate in circle time, simple arts and crafts, outdoor play and music. Choose 2, 3, 4, or 5 days a week to fit your schedule. Each session is two weeks long. See our Brochure and Handbook for more information. Online registration is available.
Fairfield Preschool Camp Brochure
CDC Child Health Assessment
Clubhouse Sunshine Camper Information Form
FFLD Clubhouse Registration
FFLD Sunshine Club Registration
If you have any questions, ask our camp guru, Terry McLaren tmclaren@cccymca.org.
Camp Badakookala 2012