Somerville YMCA’s Camp Sunburst

TRADITIONAL MULTI-ACTIVITY DAY CAMP

Traditional Multi-Activity Camp

• Traditional camp is for campers entering grades 1-7 in September 2023
• Camp Sunburst’s outdoor multi-activity traditional camp offers a broad array of activities that engage and entertain campers, including theme days.
• Register for one or more weeks Monday, June 19th through Friday, September 1st
• Campers are divided into groups for age-appropriate fun and engagement all summer long:
  • 1st: Discovery
  • 2nd: Explorers
  • 3rd: Trailblazers
  • 4th-5th: Rangers
  • 6th-7th: Adventurers
• Children enjoy their days engaged in a variety of activities outside under our popular camp tent nestled on the Y’s property as well as 1-2 hours in the recreational park field right across the street! Look for water games outside too as the summertime temps heat up!
• Daily swim lessons and daily recreational swim time in our indoor pool is included at no additional cost. Children should bring a bathing suit and towel each day.
• Y staff accompany camper groups into our facility only for restroom breaks and in the event of inclement weather—children experience a summer full of fresh air fun after months of staying at home!
• Campers build social skills and long lasting friendships through participation in individual and small group activities in the areas of Arts & Humanities, Science & Nature, and Sports & Games.
• At Camp Sunburst, we proactively address the dreaded academic summer slump by including an educational portion to the camp day with activities designed to stimulate and encourage grade level-appropriate critical thinking skills.
• Campers have the option to attend the weekly camp trip each Wednesday.
• Weekly themes also add something special woven throughout the camp week.

Pricing details

• Traditional Day Camp
  • YMCA members – $338 per week
  • Non-members – $388 per week
• Before Care
  
  • YMCA members – $29 per week
  • Non-members – $34 per week
• After Care
  
  • YMCA members – $42 per week
  • Non-members – $47 per week

Weekly Camp Trips (each Wednesday)

To add even more fun and excitement to the camp week, we offer a weekly trip on Wednesdays for kids registered for Traditional Camp! The weekly trips are optional and offered for an additional fee. A permission slip signed by a parent/guardian is required for each camper and each trip. Most trips are within a walkable distance from Somerville YMCA. The Y will coordinate group transportation for non-walkable trips. Campers are fully accompanied by camp staff safely to and from the destination. Campers wear their Camp Sunburst t-shirt (provided by the Y) on weekly trip days to help the group remain together at all times. Any child who does not attend the weekly trip will remain in Traditional Camp at the Y with all ages. Weekly trip options are subject to change and include:

• WEEK 2: Insectropolis
• WEEK 3: Ice Cream & Kidstreet
• WEEK 4: The Circus Place
• WEEK 5: Ice Cream & Kidstreet
• WEEK 6: Turtle Back Zoo
• WEEK 7: Ice Cream & Kidstreet
• WEEK 8: RVCC Planetarium
• WEEK 9: Ice Cream & Kidstreet

WEEKLY THEMES

• WEEK 1 (6/19-6/23): SPORTS
  • This week is all about sports! Campers will play plenty of both team and individual games, as well as participate in small tournaments and tiebreakers. Remember that it’s not all about winning – learning good sportsmanship and being a team player is what makes sports fun!
• WEEK 2 (6/26-6/30): DISNEY
  • Campers will experience the world of Disney right here at camp! Counselors and campers are invited to dress up in their favorite Disney costumes, t-shirts, and/or makeup to celebrate. During this theme week, we’ll make Mickey Ears out of paper plates and start the day with Disney Trivia and Song Quizzes!
• WEEK 3 (7/3-7/7): HOLIDAYS
  • Happy Holidays! This week we’ll be celebrating all of the holidays, regardless of how big or small. Expect crafts & activities themed for New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, our patriotic holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and more! Campers and counselors are encouraged to dress up for their favorite holiday on theme day.
• WEEK 4 (7/10-7/14): SUPERHEROES
  • It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s Superman! This week, counselors and campers are encouraged to channel their inner Superheroes and dress up as their favorite Marvel/DC icon to celebrate. Campers can expect plenty of trivia each day in addition to creating paper plate superhero shields & craft stick superheroes of their own!
• WEEK 5 (7/17-7/21): UNDER THE SEA
  • Calling all merpeople! This week is dedicated to everything underwater, including sea creature crafts and water games. At the end of the week, campers will have the chance to take the deep-end plunge for fish during their free swim!
• WEEK 6 (7/24-7/28): AROUND THE WORLD
  • This week, campers will be taking a trip around the world as we learn about different countries and cultures. We will listen to music and play games that come from a variety of cultures, and campers and counselors are encouraged to show their heritage on theme day! Campers can expect world map and world flag trivia games, so study up!
• WEEK 7 (7/31-8/4): OUT OF THIS WORLD
  • Grab your tin foil hats, because there are rumors of an alien visitation! This week, campers will enjoy alien/ET-themed crafts, as well as debate alien conspiracy theories. Be on the lookout for crop circles and UFOs!
• WEEK 8 (8/7-8/11): WILD WEST
  • It’s wild out here! Hold onto your hats and strap on your boots as we take a trip to the rodeo known as the Wild West. Campers can expect to design their own wranglers and avoid the tumbleweed as we play wild-west themed games. Don’t forget your hat to block the sun!
• WEEK 9 (8/14-8/18): BEACH BASH!
  • The Beach Bash is coming to camp and it’s lasting all week long! Campers can look forward to beach sports, beach-themed contests, and creating tropical crafts as we host our Beach Bash at the end of the week. Don’t forget your best beach attire on theme day!
• WEEK 10 (8/21-8/25): COLOR WARS
  • During this week, campers & counselors will be assigned to different color teams and compete in a variety of different challenges. At the end of the week, the scores will be tallied up and one team will be declared victorious! This week is all about teamwork and camp spirit.
• WEEK 11 (8/28-9/1): TBD
  • (we’re still ironing out the details here!)

Daily Schedule

• DISCOVERY (GRADE 1)

  • 9:00am-9:15am – Opening Circle
  • 9:15am-10:00am – Team Building / Theme Week Activities
  • 10:00am-10:15am – Morning Snack
  • 10:15am-11:00am – Arts & Humanities
  • 11:00am-11:45am – Sports & Games
  • 11:45am-12:30pm – Lunch
  • 12:30pm-12:45pm – CATCH Games or SEL Activities
  • 12:45pm-1:00pm – Changing for Swim
  • 1:00pm-1:30pm – Swimming Lessons
  • 1:30pm-1:45pm – Free Swim
  • 1:45pm-2:00pm – Change Out of Swim
  • 2:00pm-2:15pm – Science & Nature
  • 2:45pm-3:15pm – Brain Games & SEL Activities
  • 3:15pm-4:00pm – CIT-Run Game or Activity
  • 4:00pm-4:15pm – Afternoon Snack
  • 4:15-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

• EXPLORERS (GRADE 2)

  • 9:00am-9:15am – Opening Circle
  • 9:15am-10:00am – Team Building / Theme Week Activities
  • 10:00am-10:15am – Morning Snack
  • 10:15am-11:00am – Sports & Games
  • 11:45am-12:30pm – Lunch
  • 12:30pm-12:45pm – CATCH Games or SEL Activities
  • 12:45pm-1:00pm – Changing for Swim
  • 1:00pm-1:30pm – Swimming Lessons
  • 1:30pm-1:45pm – Free Swim
  • 1:45pm-2:00pm – Change Out of Swim
  • 2:00pm-2:45pm – Arts & Humanities
  • 2:45pm-3:15pm – Brain Games & SEL Activities
  • 3:15pm-4:00pm – CIT-Run Game or Activity
  • 4:00pm-4:15pm – Afternoon Snack
  • 4:15pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

• TRAILBLAZERS (GRADE 3)

  • 9:00am-9:15am – Opening Circle
  • 9:15am-10:00am – Team Building / Theme Week Activities
  • 10:00am-10:15am – Morning Snack
  • 10:15am-11:00am – Sports & Games
  • 11:00am-11:45am – Science & Nature
  • 11:45am-12:30pm – Lunch
  • 12:30pm-12:45pm – CATCH Games or SEL Activities
  • 12:45pm-1:00pm – Changing for Swim
  • 1:00pm-1:30pm – Swimming Lessons
  • 1:30pm-1:45pm – Free Swim
  • 1:45pm-2:00pm – Change Out of Swim
  • 2:00pm-2:45pm – Arts & Humanities
  • 2:45pm-3:15pm – Brain Games & SEL Activities
  • 3:15pm-4:00pm – CIT-Run Game or Activity
  • 4:00pm-4:15pm – Afternoon Snack
  • 4:15pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

• RANGERS/ADVENTURERS (GRADES 4-6)

  • 9:00am-9:15am – Opening Circle
  • 9:15am-10:00am – Team Building / Theme Week Activities
  • 10:00am-10:15am – Morning Snack
  • 10:15am-11:00am – Science & Nature
  • 11:00am-11:45am – Arts & Humanities
  • 11:45am-12:30pm – Lunch
  • 12:30pm-12:45pm – CATCH Games or SEL Activities
  • 12:45pm-1:30pm – Sports & Games
  • 1:30pm-2:00pm – Brain Games & SEL Activities
  • 2:00pm-2:15pm – Changing for Swim
  • 2:15pm-2:45pm – Swimming Lessons
  • 2:45pm-3:00pm – Free Swim
  • 3:00pm-3:15pm – Change Out of Swim
  • 3:15pm-4:00pm – CIT-Run Game or Activity
  • 4:00pm-4:15pm – Afternoon Snack
  • 4:15pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

CATCH = Coordinated Approach To Child Health

SEL = Social Emotional Learning

GYMNASTICS CAMP

Specialty Camp

Teen Option

• Offered during weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 of camp at Somerville YMCA for campers entering grades 1-12 in September 2023
• In Camp Sunburst’s popular Gymnastics Camp, our professional coaches are focused on the total development of each gymnast
• Gymnastics Camp participants benefit from increasing strength, flexibility and coordination while building on skills
• All skill levels welcome. Gymnastics Camp is great for beginners as well as campers with prior gymnastics experience.
• Campers gain self-confidence as they learn and improve individual bar, beam, vault, and floor skills on the same equipment utilized by Somerville YMCA’s award-winning competitive SVY Gymnastics Team
• This exciting camp will get aspiring gymnasts ready for further progression in gymnastics instruction at the Y and/or the upcoming competitive season on the SVY Gymnastics Team
• Daily swim lessons and daily recreational swim time in our indoor pool is included at no additional cost. Children should bring a bathing suit and towel each day.
• Gymnastics Camp is led by the SVY Gymnastics Team Head Coach, who has 15+ years experience coaching boys and girls gymnastics up to level 9 and also is a dance instructor with extensive choreography experience
• All of our supporting coaches are USA Gymnastics Safety certified and were gymnasts themselves are children and teens
• Recommended attire: A leotard or comfortable gym clothing. Hair must be tied back. No jewelry.

Pricing details

• Gymnastics Camp
  • YMCA members – $375 per week
  • Non-members – $427 per week
• Before Care
  
  • YMCA members – $29 per week
  • Non-members – $34 per week
• After Care
  
  • YMCA members – $42 per week
  • Non-members – $47 per week

Daily Schedule

• GYMNASTICS CAMP

  • 9:00am-9:15am – Opening Circle
  • 9:15am-11:45am – Gymnastics Camp-specific Activities
  • 11:45am-12:30pm – Lunch
  • 12:30pm-2:15pm – Gymnastics Camp-specific Activities
  • 2:15pm-2:30pm – Changing for Swim
  • 2:30pm-3:00pm – Free Swim
  • 3:00pm-3:15pm – Change Out of Swim
  • 3:15pm-4:00pm – CIT-Run Game or Activity
  • 4:00pm-4:15pm – Afternoon Snack
  • 4:15pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

CATCH = Coordinated Approach To Child Health

SEL = Social Emotional Learning

MINECRAFT CAMP

Specialty Camps

• Offered during weeks 7 & 8 of camp for campers entering grades 1-6 in September 2023
• Does your camper love all things Minecraft? Minecraft Camp offers campers the opportunity to create their own games and animations!
• Campers learn to code using SCRATCH’s easy “drag and drop programming” to bring their digital creations to life
• They’ll learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively through coding
• Our STEM Camp offerings bring hands-on learning by “making” to camp for an unforgettably fun summer!
• Daily swim lessons and daily recreational swim time in our indoor pool is included at no additional cost. Children should bring a bathing suit and towel each day.

Pricing details

• Minecraft Camp
  • YMCA members – $395 per week
  • Non-members – $435 per week
• Before Care
  
  • YMCA members – $29 per week
  • Non-members – $34 per week
• After Care
  
  • YMCA members – $42 per week
  • Non-members – $47 per week

Daily Schedule

• STEM CAMPS

  • 9:00am-9:15am – Opening Circle
  • 9:15am-11:45am – STEM Camp-specific Activities
  • 11:45am-12:30pm – Lunch
  • 12:30pm-2:15pm – STEM Camp-specific Activities
  • 2:15pm-2:30pm – Changing for Swim
  • 2:30pm-3:00pm – Free Swim
  • 3:00pm-3:15pm – Change Out of Swim
  • 3:15pm-4:00pm – CIT-Run Game or Activity
  • 4:00pm-4:15pm – Afternoon Snack
  • 4:15pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

CATCH = Coordinated Approach To Child Health

SEL = Social Emotional Learning

STEM CAMP

Specialty Camps

• Offered during weeks 9 & 10 of camp for campers entering grades 1-6 in September 2023
• STEM Camp at Camp Sunburst is focused on fostering essential skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration.
• Our STEM Camp offerings bring hands-on learning by “making” to camp for an unforgettably fun summer!
• Daily swim lessons and daily recreational swim time in our indoor pool is included at no additional cost. Children should bring a bathing suit and towel each day.

Pricing details

• STEM Camp
  • YMCA members – $395 per week
    Non-members – $435 per week
• Before Care
  
  • YMCA members – $29 per week
  • Non-members – $34 per week
• After Care
  
  • YMCA members – $42 per week
  • Non-members – $47 per week

Daily Schedule

• STEM CAMPS

  • 9:00am-9:15am – Opening Circle
  • 9:15am-11:45am – STEM Camp-specific Activities
  • 11:45am-12:30pm – Lunch
  • 12:30pm-2:15pm – STEM Camp-specific Activities
  • 2:15pm-2:30pm – Changing for Swim
  • 2:30pm-3:00pm – Free Swim
  • 3:00pm-3:15pm – Change Out of Swim
  • 3:15pm-4:00pm – CIT-Run Game or Activity
  • 4:00pm-4:15pm – Afternoon Snack
  • 4:15pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

CATCH = Coordinated Approach To Child Health

SEL = Social Emotional Learning

SUPER SCIENCE CAMP

Specialty Camps

• Offered during weeks 5 & 6 of camp for campers entering grades 1-6 in September 2023
• Super Science Camp is a practical, hands-on science and craft experience for campers to enjoy and explore the amazing world of science
• Have you made your own Oobleck yet? Chemistry experiments abound using food colors, baking soda and other safe ingredients!
• Paper airplanes, building sturdy bridges, balloon powered cars and other fun STEM activities offer endless fun for budding scientists
• Our STEM Camp offerings bring hands-on learning by “making” to camp for an unforgettably fun summer!
• Daily swim lessons and daily recreational swim time in our indoor pool is included at no additional cost. Children should bring a bathing suit and towel each day.

Pricing details

• Super Science Camp
  • YMCA members – $395 per week
    Non-members – $435 per week
• Before Care
  
  • YMCA members – $29 per week
  • Non-members – $34 per week
• After Care
  
  • YMCA members – $42 per week
  • Non-members – $47 per week

Daily Schedule

• STEM CAMPS

  • 9:00am-9:15am – Opening Circle
  • 9:15am-11:45am – STEM Camp-specific Activities
  • 11:45am-12:30pm – Lunch
  • 12:30pm-2:15pm – STEM Camp-specific Activities
  • 2:15pm-2:30pm – Changing for Swim
  • 2:30pm-3:00pm – Free Swim
  • 3:00pm-3:15pm – Change Out of Swim
  • 3:15pm-4:00pm – CIT-Run Game or Activity
  • 4:00pm-4:15pm – Afternoon Snack
  • 4:15pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

CATCH = Coordinated Approach To Child Health

SEL = Social Emotional Learning

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM

Traditional Multi-Activity Camp

Teen Option

• Camp Sunburst’s signature Counselor in Training (CIT) program is for participants entering grades 8-10 in September 2023
• Offered Monday, June 19th through Friday, August 25th during the first 10 weeks of camp at Somerville YMCA in five 2-week sessions 
• The CIT program is designed for teens who are looking to develop skills as future leaders–with a special focus on the unique skills needed to become a camp counselor.
• Program participants will engage in select experiential opportunities such as leadership training and social responsibility projects.
• CITs gain valuable firsthand experience working with children of various ages, become skilled in behavior management, and gain a real-world perspective on what it means to run a quality camp day.

Pricing details

• Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program
  • YMCA members – $315 per 2-week session
  • Non-members – $365 per 2-week session
• Before Care
  
  • YMCA members – $29 per week
  • Non-members – $34 per week
• After Care
  
  • YMCA members – $42 per week
  • Non-members – $47 per week

Daily Schedule

• COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT)

  • 9:00am-9:15am – Opening Circle
  • 9:15am-10:00am – Team Building / Theme Week Activities
  • 10:00am-10:15am – Morning Snack
  • 10:15am-11:45am – CIT-specific Activities
  • 11:45am-12:30pm – Lunch
  • 12:30pm-2:15pm – CIT-specific Activities
  • 2:15pm-2:30pm – Changing for Swim
  • 2:30pm-3:00pm – Free Swim
  • 3:00pm-3:15pm – Change Out of Swim
  • 3:15pm-4:00pm – CIT-Run Game or Activity
  • 4:00pm-4:15pm – Afternoon Snack
  • 4:15pm-4:30pm – Closing Ceremonies

CATCH = Coordinated Approach To Child Health

SEL = Social Emotional Learning

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