Summer Camp Themes

A bright, upbeat theme filled with welcome activities, icebreakers, and summer-themed
dress-up days. Think beach balls, sunglasses, music, and big “We’re back” energy.

Cool off with a week dedicated to water fun, splash games, water relays, slip-n-slides, and science-based water experiments—the perfect way to beat the heat.

Let the games begin. Campers join teams and compete in friendly challenges, obstacle courses
courses, field events, puzzles, and creative contests, all while learning sportsmanship and teamwork.

Campers will be divided into color teams for the week and earn points through games, challenges, and acts of kindness. The focus is on teamwork, sportsmanship, and participation; every camper contributes.

Campers discover the hero within. Through team missions, cape-making, and obstacle
courses, and lessons about kindness and courage, every child becomes a hero.

A week focused on friendship, empathy, service projects, community building, and acts of kindness. Campers practice the YMCA core values and work on a group service project.

From insects to ocean creatures, campers explore the animal kingdom through hands-on activities, wildlife-themed crafts, interactive lessons, and outdoor exploration.

Campers become junior detectives, solving clues, unlocking puzzles, completing scavenger hunts, and working together to crack the camp mystery of the week.

Blast off into a cosmic adventure. Campers learn about planets, stars, rockets, astronauts, and space science through experiments and exciting themed activities.

A high-energy week filled with rhythm, dance, drumming, choreography, and music-making. Campers create routines and perform in a fun end-of-week showcase.

Crazy socks, wacky hair, team colors, dress-up themes, and campwide competitions. A fun, energetic week celebrating YMCA pride and team spirit.

A week full of joy, carnival games, face painting, talent shows, silly contests, and fun surprises. Campers create and run their own end-of-week carnival.