Summer Programs > Day Camps

Whether it's through singing or swimming, through nature hikes or computer classes, counselors at YMCA day camps have led kids in developing good values and having fun for more than 110 summers.

In YMCA day camp kids have fun while they learn how to make new friends, build new skills and grow in self-reliance. Many Y camps use a natural setting to teach youth about the wonders of the world around them and how they can take good care of it. Weekly themes are used to ensure fun time for all and character development is always present!

For kids, Y camp is a fun way to enjoy the summer. For moms and dads, it's a way to give their children a positive developmental experience. For parents who work outside the home, Y camp also serves as child care. YMCA of Central New Mexico day camps have programs for children 5 – 12 years old.

How to choose a camp:
Choosing the right camp for your child begins with asking important questions such as these.

1. What options are available to you in your community?
2. What are your child's interests?
3. Do you want your child to learn a special skill?
4. Do you want the camp to emphasize the values you teach at home?
5. What is the experience and training of the camp director and the camp counselors?
6. How does the camp encourage positive behavior and teamwork? How is a behavior problem handled?
7. How does the camp work with children requiring special diets, medication or accommodations?

Remember to involve your child in camp decisions and preparations.