“I like to play indoors because that’s where all the electrical outlets are.” This statement by a fourth grader in San Diego, would have at one time been considered shocking. But today we consider it common. Not necessarily normal, but expected. There was a time, not so long ago where “the kids who stayed indoors were the odd ones.” But … Read More
Holiday Camp and Winter Camp
Have your camper join us at the South Mountain YMCA Camps from Monday, December 27- Thursday, December 30 for our annual Holiday Camp! Kids can spend time with new and old camp friends and staff. If your camper loves camp, this is a great opportunity! We'll be hiking, cooking, playing, sledding (weather permitting), and roasting marshmallows. … Read More
Expect More From Your Summer Camp
Every camp professional will tell you that they do not offer summer “babysitting” or “childcare” – they provide a summer camp experience. So, hold them to it and expect more from your summer camp. As a parents, we assume that our children will be taken care of physically and emotionally when we enroll them in a summer program. In fact, I know … Read More
