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This summer, find a safe, nurturing environment for your child to learn, grow and develop social skills at the Y.

Preschool Camps, Day Camps, Enrichment Camps, Sports Camps and Teen Camps are offered this summer at our different branches.

Registration begins February 1, 2012.

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The YMCA of Greater Des Moines will be offering the following Summer Camps at 7 different branches. Please see your local branch page at the top for more details on the weeks and camps that each branch will offer. Some of the camp options are:

Day Camp
This program is separated into two age groups to provide age appropriate activities for your child. The K – 2nd grade group and 3rd – 5th grade group will participate in activities in both small and large group settings that present children with the opportunity to grow personally and socially, to develop skills for meeting new friends, to learn and understand the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. And of course – HAVE FUN!

Sports Camp
Your child will get exposure to a variety of sports through recreational teaching of basic skills with an emphasis on good sportsmanship and good times. This camp is designed to teach self-esteem, leadership, team work and character values through sports.

Enrichment Camp
Designed with your child’s curiosity in mind, these special weekly camps for children who have completed K – 5th grade, allow campers to explore their personal passions or develop a new area of interest. Campers will take an in-depth exploration into special activities that allow them to grow their own personal passions.

Preschool Camp
Your pre-school camper will enjoy a mixture of indoor and outdoor fun and excitement. The curriculum changes weekly and is focused on the development of young children and their natural desire to learn. Activities are designed around arts, crafts, group games and nature activities. This camp is designed for children 3 to 6 years old who are toilet trained and have not yet attended kindergarten.

Teen Camp
This camp is for young adults who have completed 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade. Meeting new friends, exploring new skills and living a summer full of new challenges and choices is the basis of this weekly camp. Each week of camp has a theme in which the program is based upon. The agenda for each week will include active games, field trips, creative projects, peer interaction, community service projects, and character building moments.

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