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West Hartford YMCA Summer Day Camp

Summer Camp Develops Youth’s Potential

Registration now open for the West Hartford YMCA 2011 Summer Day Camps

Instead of spending the summer at home and in doors, the West Hartford YMCA is encouraging parents to give their kids a chance to explore nature at the Y’s Summer Adventure camp. YMCA campers gain new experiences, develop essential social skills and create lifelong friendships, while enjoying camp adventures along the way.   

“Children and teens have camped at our Y for many years,” says Kim Bruttomesso, Summer Camp Director West Hartford YMCA Day Camps. “When at the West Hartford Summer Adventure Camp, kids are given new responsibilities and they learn independence. As a result, they become more confident, open to trying new things and grow as individuals and as part of a group.”

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As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y works to help children and teens discover their full potential by providing opportunities to learn, grow and thrive amidst caring, supportive adults. According to camping experts at the West Hartford Summer Adventure Camp, there are five reasons why children and teens should experience summer camp:   

  1. FOR ADVENTURE: Summer camp is all about fun adventures in the outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. FOR NEW FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs, swimming and talent shows, campers meet new friends. 
  5. FOR MEMORIES: Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories that will last a lifetime.

The West Hartford YMCA Summer Adventure Camp provides exciting and educational camp programming for children and teens, and their parents, including: Sports, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Volunteerism and much more.

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To ensure that every child and teen has the chance to go to camp, the West Hartford Summer Adventure Camp offers financial assistance to those in need.  Please contact the YMCA Administrative Offices for more information.

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