The Bedford Area Family YMCA day campers are able to explore creativity, teamwork, and leadership with a wide range of physically active programs that influence lifelong healthy living. They have the opportunity to enjoy an outdoor environment where they develop an appreciation of nature. YMCA Day Camp offers children positive developmental experiences and encourages them to form relationships with each other and with staff, building confidence through skill-building activities suited to their age.
Today, Day Camp is more vital than ever, with an increased emphasis on child safety, summer learning traditions, values, and social skills.
Weekly activities are created based on the themes and field trips. With all locations coming together on Friday’s at the Bedford YMCA. FUN FRIDAY’S will tie the whole week together with SPECIAL activities that can include fun competitions between counselors & campers or site & site, awards presentation, magic, vendors, carnival games, at the Bedford YMCA. Swim Lessons are available for a nominal fee.
There are discounts for Bedford Area Family YMCA members. Field Trips are an additional cash fee each week.
WEEK 1: Summer Vacation May 28-May 31 Field Trip: No Field Trip Cost: $80 |
WEEK 2: Footprints in the Sand June 3-June 7 Field Trip: Smith Mountain Lake Cost: $105 |
WEEK 3: Climb High / Swing Low June 10-June 14 Field Trip: Bedford Y Outdoor Adventure Cost: $105 |
WEEK 4: Splish, Splash Fun June 17-June 21 Field Trip: Splash Valley Cost: $105 |
WEEK 5: Bodies in Motion! June 24-June 28 Field Trip: Funquest/Firehouse SK8 Cost: $105 |
WEEK 6: Independence Week July 1-3, No Camp July 4 & 5 Field Trip: No Field Trip Cost: $60 |
WEEK 7: Strikes & Spares/Theatrical Days July 8-July 12 Field Trip: Fort Hill Bowling/Movies Cost: $105 |
WEEK 8: Hands on Fun July 15-July 19 Field Trip: Kids Square Cost: $105 |
WEEK 9: Sports Mania July 22-July 26 Field Trip: Putt Putt Fun Center/TBD Cost: $105 |
WEEK 10: Wet-N-Wacky July 29-August 2 Field Trip:Splash Valley Cost: $105/125 |
WEEK 11: Summer Memories August 5-August 9 Field Trip: Falling Creek Park Cost: $105 |
Ages 5-13 6:30am-6:00pm May 27th, 2019-August 9th, 2019 |
Registration will start around the Spring Break time and will run the full summer season.
Registration fee is $40 per child and is due with COMPLETED registration forms along with a copy of each child’s birth certificate, physical, and immunization record before registration will be accepted.
To reserve a space, a $25 deposit per child per week must be paid. This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. This deposit will be credited toward each week of attendance.
Payment Plan A – Weekly
Payment Plan B – (Part time) Punch Card
With the help of the United Way of Central Virginia, financial assistance is available. To apply for this please fill out the Financial Assistance Application and submit along with all documentation ATTN: Nancy Mineo. Please allow up to 2 weeks for application review.
With the help from The United Way of Central Virginia financial assistance is available. View our Financial Assistance page for more information.
Please complete forms and either:
Email to: nancybedfordy@gmail.com or bedfordymca@gmail.com Mail to: Bedford YMCA, PO Box 1026, Bedford, VA 24523 Fax to: 540-587-5310 Attn. Nancy |
For more information, please contact the Bedford Area Family YMCA at (540) 586-3483 or email the Child Care Director, Nancy Mineo at nancybedfordy@gmail.com
