The YMCA of Beaufort Summer Day Camp provides outdoor activities, swimming, sports, arts, crafts, games, field trips and summer adventures. Our day camps are for kids age 3 – 15 and are at our facility in Port Royal and offsite day camps at several locations in Beaufort and Jasper Counties.
Our camps include:
- Kiddie Camp for campers age 3-4. Includes daily swim time, arts and crafts, story time, playtime, nature walks, preschool activities, etc.
- Traditional Camp for kids age 5 – 12, segmented into age appropriate groups. Youth participate in educational enrichment activities with an emphasis on reading and mathematics. Plenty of fun time too! Daily swimming, nature activities, crafts, music, gym activities, team activities, etc.
- Specialty Camps offer unique opportunities for learning and creativity offered by camp staff trained in specific activities. Camps include adventure camp, Mindcraft/LEGO®, basketball, soccer, casting & kayaking, tennis, triathalon camp, camp diva and more!
- The YMCA will also be teaching swim lessons throughout the summer and more information including the schedule can be found at: ymcabeaufortcounty.com or call 843.522.9622.
Costs:
for Kiddie Camp and traditional camps ranges from $85-$105 per week per child and financial assistance is available. Costs for specialty camps range from $100-$150 per week per child.
There are also a limited number of spaces available for Counselors in Training (CIT) for youth age 13-15 who would like to become camp counselors someday. CIT’s will be required to attend all pre-camp staff trainings / meetings (typically held on weekends). CIT’s will get their own time throughout the day to swim, shoot hoops, or exercise in the fitness center. Cost is $20 per week.
Registration:
Summer camp registration begins for YMCA members on April 27, 2015 and open registration for Non-members begins on May 1, 2015. Information for our off-site camps and online registration can be found on our website: ymcabeaufortcounty.com AND registration for all camps can be made in person at the YMCA in Port Royal (108 Richmond Avenue).
