Save the Date
January 9-Members Only Registration (must be an active member at time of registration)
February 1-Open Registration
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With the Pelham YMCA, you are participating in a camping program you can count on, not just for great supervision and safety, but for the personal growth of your child. We work hard to select leaders who will be positive adult role models for your child and who have demonstrated responsibility, maturity, and reliability. Our attention to safety and the campers' health has resulted in a safety record that any organization would be delighted to match. Beyond safety and good supervision, we believe that special, positive, and growth-filled opportunities await every child who attends the Y Camps. Our motivating theme for camp this year is Free To Be Me. We will provide opportunities for your child to express their individuality, talents, and creativity while learning to respect the uniqueness of others.
We look forward to providing a quality camp experience for your family.
In service,
2012 Camp Leadership Staff
Why Your Child Belongs at the Y:
Our core values. We make our core values—caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—part of everything we do.
Our commitment. We plan our programs around essential elements to help kids grow up caring and responsible. We call these elements “Developmental Assets.”
Our staff. We develop ours to develop yours. What’s the key ingredient to a great camp? Great counselors! We start by hiring counselors with excellent character, strong values, enthusiasm and experience working with kids. Before camp starts, we add to their skills with more than 30 hours of instruction in trainings such as child development, first aid and conflict resolution.
Low camp staff/child ratios.
1:10 entering grades K-3
1:12 entering grades 4-9
Our promise. No child is denied access due to inability to pay.
Our pledge. We are dedicated to making you and your child’s experiences at the Y extraordinary. At the end of the day, your child will come home with stories of a fun-filled and fabulous day.
Things we value at Y Camp
- Safety First
- Low staff to child ratios
- Campers are assigned a specific leader within camp
- Monitored sign-in/sign-out only by an authorized adult
- Staff Training
- Safety Standards
- Certified Shelby County School Bus Drivers
Fun Asset Building Activities
- Multitude of outdoor activities
- Field Trips
- Swimming or water activities every day
- Special Events
- Positive adult role models
Parent Communication
- Parents receive weekly emails with activity schedule and special reminders.
- Parents can communicate with staff to help each child have a great experience.
- Our staff will let you know about your child’s successes and any problems.
- We conduct evaluations for feedback throughout the summer.
- Leadership Team available by phone or e-mail to answer questions.
- We keep your personal information confidential.
- Open door policy. Parents are always welcome to drop by camp and attend field trips. Please check with the Camp Director for more details.
Which camp do I sign up for?
We recommend registering for our Classic Camp Programs which are designed for specific age groups and are a great experience for new and returning campers. Please refer to the highlighted field trip for the specific age group of each week to help you make your decision. If you are interested in an overnight experience, consider the overnight resident camps at YMCA Camp Cosby. If your child attends camp throughout the summer, we recommend registering your child in a variety of camps to expose them to new and different possibilities. Take a look at our Specialty, Sports, and Aquatic camps for other wonderful camp experiences.