Welcome to our 2010 Summer Day Camp Headquarters! The fun is about to begin. Below you will find everything you need to know about our various camps that we will be offering this summer. The Rochester Area Family Y's offerings include a strong emphasis of the Y's four core values; caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Give your child the memories that last a lifetime, sign them up for day camp at the Rochester Area Family Y.

Camps Offered at the Y Include:

Discover Y Day Camp 1st-6th grades

NEW! Lego Robotics Camp 3rd-5th grades

Science, Engineering, and Technology Camp 11-14 years old

Preschool Camps 3-5 years old

Summer Leaders In Training 7th-12th grades

Best of Basics with The Reading Center 2nd-5th grades

Camp Information:

Check out our Summer Day Camp Parent's Guide and Brochure for more information about each program, our daily schedules, field trips, themes, registration dates, payment policies, and the values that we teach.

2010 Summer Camp Registration Form - this form must be filled out in its entirety in order to sign up for camp. The registration fee and the first two weeks of camp are due upon registration to reserve your spot!

Discover Y Day Camp is for children entering1st-6th grade. The Y’s day camp program offers a safe, positive, diverse environment where children gain confidence and build self-esteem while enjoying a fun-filled summer at the Y. Our program introduces campers to a variety of challenging and exciting activities that will strengthen their appreciation for teamwork and personal accomplishment. The strength of our camp stems from our age appropriate groups, experienced staff, and dedication to enriching the lives of children.

Lego Robotics Camp is our NEW science adventure for children entering 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade this Fall. This program is designed for this age group and introduces the Lego Robotics in a fun, friendly way. This camp is designed for both children new to Lego Robotics or children that have had some experience working with them. Each day will focus on different activities and infuse traditional day camp activities, such as swimming, group games, the outdoors, etc. Due to our full capacity for the weeks detailed in our brochures, we have added an additional week of camp for Lego Robotics. This is updated on our camp sign up form for you to enroll your child.

Science, Engineering, and Technology Camp is for children ages 11-14 and offers the fun of a day camp with an educational focus. This is an IBM Funded Program through WFD Consulting. Science, Engineering, and Technology Camp topics include Lego Robotics, Advanced Lego Robotics, Musical Instruments, Bridge Design, Environmental Engineering, and Beyond Advanced Legos. Exercise your spirit, mind, and body this summer at the Y!

Preschool Camps are offered during the summer for children that are ages 3-5. Each week of camp is centered around a fun and exciting age-appropriate theme. Our preschool camps are done through our Y-Tots state-licensed preschool program at the Rochester Area Family Y.

Summer Teen Leaders In Training - L.I.T. - is a fun leadership program for students entering grades 7-12 in the fall. This program will give teens the opportunity to learn about various aspects of the Rochester Area Family Y while developing leadership skills, meeting new friends, and having fun. After the initial training day, teens choose the program that they would like to volunteer in. Options include assisting with youth swim lessons, our full-day summer “Discover Y Day Camp,” and youth sports. Teens are encouraged to volunteer for a minimum of two weeks during the summer.

Best of Basics with The Reading Center - This collaborative program offered to 2nd-5th graders to improve language art skills while being a part of our day camp programs. Your child would participate in daily camp activities and attend a hourly session four times per week with The Reading Center staff and work on the following: Phonological awareness, Phonics, Word attack skills, Spelling rules and generalizations, Logic of our language, Comprehension, Grammar Organizational skills, and Multi-sensory teaching approach. The student must be a registered member of day camp to participate in this special pull-out group. The students would need to be available for the entire four week session to show improvement with their language arts skills.