The weekly Day Camp themes help the camps create an atmosphere of fun and learning at the same time. The themes guide the weekly activities like arts and crafts, nature activities, games, contests, team-building games, speakers and field trips. (Please note that the mix of specific activities for each theme varies by camp.)
Week Zero Camp Jumpstart, June 7-11
Get a headstart on the summer camp season. We'll sample lots of fun activities from the summer's line up of camp themes. Offered at Grove City YMCA, North Sports Camp and North St. Anthony Day Camp only. Other camp locations may provide School Days Off.Week 1 Animal Antics, June 14-18
Love all things animals? This week is just for you! Go wild while staying close to home and learn about animals near and far. Plan to be surprised by what you learn by the end of this week.Week 2 Y Go Green!, June 21-25
Learn cool ways to save our Earth then share those ideas with your friends and family! This week will feature eco-hikes, recycling games & activities, and tons of fun while your camp goes green.Week 3 Road Trip, June 28-July 2
Pack your bags and get ready for an awesome trip across the USA and the World! During the week, you will learn about customs and traditions of the world as well as unique and interesting locations in America. Get ready for a whirlwind of excitement on this journey.Week 4 Ooey Gooey and Slimey Too, July 6-July 9
Get ready for a wacky week of icky, sticky, silly stuff that you create and take home. This isn't for the light hearted; it goes way past your school science project! Come dressed to get dirty.Week 5 Super Hero Adventures, July 12-July 16
Is it a bird? No. Is it a plane? No. Is it going to be a great camp week full of costumes, super powers, and good deeds? Yes! Join us for this new theme where the adventures never stop.Week 6 Gamesapalooza, July 19-23
A week full of games and activities that focus on having fun, developing sportsmanship, and learning to be a team player. Youll enjoy new games ranging from tag to Ultimate Frisbee.Week 7, Splish Splash, July 26-30
Splishin' and splashin' all while laughin'. It's time to get wet through water balloon games, sprinklers, slip-n-slides, and so much more of everything water related.Week 8 Mysteries, Maps, and Riddles, August 2-6
Can you figure it out? Whats that? Who did it? Where are we? Become a detective, discover new places, and have fun with friends while trying to unravel the mysteries of camp.Week 9 Spirit Week, August 9-13
It's time to meet and compete with all your fellow YMCA campers from across Central Ohio! Teams will create banners, songs, cheers, and mascots to promote their camp pride and represent their camp at the Hoover Y-Park for a day of grand fun with loads of other kids.Week 10 Camp Rewind, August 16-20
Did you love all of the water games during Splish Splash week? Did you want to be Ooey, Gooey and Slimey just one more time this summer? Do you want to scream OH-IO one more time? Then you're in luck. We're spending the week of camp revisiting all of our favorite activities and games as we put the entire summer on rewind!
