Summer Camp

Resident Camp

Camp Kekoka is located just outside of Kilmarnock, Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay. Over 1,000 feet of shoreline and 97 acres of woodlands are perfect for exploration and challenges in one-week camp sessions: water skiing, knee boarding, tubing, kayaking, sailing, paddle boats, fishing, crabbing, archery, and more! Click here for more info.

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Day Camp

YMCA Day Camp is a traditional camp experience that develops spirit, mind and body. A fun daily schedule provides hours filled with excitement and new experiences. Activities include swimming, arts & crafts, new games, nature exploration, sports, songs, field trips and much more. The program stresses socialization, self-confidence, self-awareness and teaches skills. Campers are divided into groups according to their grade. Camp also allows parents to work without worry while their children enjoy summer experiences that will last a lifetime.

Available at Greater West Point, Hampton, Luter (Smithfield), Middlesex, Newport News, Northern Neck, Northumberland, R.F. Wilkinson (Williamsburg), Richmond County, Victory (York County) and Westmoreland

Summer Sports Camp

Is your son or daughter a sports enthusiast? If so, they will enjoy the YMCA's sports camps! We stress fair play, teamwork, self-confidence, socialization, and self-awareness - all of which are valuable skills for life. In this camp, the motto is "Play hard, play fair, and everyone is a winner!" Some camps change activities, others concentrate on one sport - baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, floor hockey, swimming. Click on your YMCA to see what is offered in your community.

Available at Hampton, Luter (Smithfield), Middlesex, Newport News, Northern Neck and
Richmond County

Preschool Summer Camp

This is a 6-week program where children ages 2-5 years (children must be potty-trained) have fun with games, swimming, stories and art projects. Monday and Wednesday are gym and story days; Tuesday and Thursday are art and swim days.

Available at Luter (Smithfield) and Northern Neck

Teen Camp

Ready to break away from the traditional camp setting? This program gives teens opportunities to have fun and make new friends. Teens are encouraged to develop their social, teamwork and leadership skills through active participation in community service projects, character development discussions, field trips, games, swimming and more while enhancing their self-esteem and confidence. This program is held in one-week sessions during the summer.

Available at Hampton, Luter (Smithfield), Newport News, Northern Neck, Northumberland, Richmond County, Victory (York County) and Westmoreland

Counselor In Training (CIT)

This camp is offered in three-week sessions. Teens must apply and interview for a position in the camp. Designed for teens that already possess social and teambuilding skills, this camp focuses on opportunities for teens to gain leadership training and development. Teens are challenged to reach their highest potential through service projects, character development discussions, childcare training and leading children in traditional camp activities. Teens are involved in weekly field trips, swimming & fitness activities. There is a minimum number required to run this program. The camper must be able to attend the entire three-week session. Applications are available at the Welcome Center.

Available at Newport News, Northern Neck and Victory (York County)