WHY CHOOSE THE Y FOR YOUR CHILD'S SUMMER?
Camp provides a safe place for kids where they will develop decision-making and problem-solving skills, learn about team building, make new friendships, and much more. Berkshire Family YMCA’s Camp Green Mountain provides parents with peace of mind knowing that their children are safe, learning new lifelong skills, and having fun. Berkshire Family YMCA (BFYMCA) is committed to recruiting and developing an outstanding group of counselors and directors that are dedicated to providing the best possible camp experience. Many of our staff members are college students who have been Camp participants. The staff participates in extensive training, and our lifeguards are certified. All staff members are certified in First Aid and CPR, as well as CORI checked. Policies and procedures are available in the camp office.
OUR GOAL:
At YMCA Summer Day Camps, caring professional role models create experiences that help youth build character, gain confidence, and learn social skills. All of our Y Summer Day Camps instill the Y’s four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into every activity, every day.
- Caring: Considerate to the feelings of others
- Respect: Treating others, the environment and yourself with dignity
- Honesty: Being trustworthy and truthful
- Responsibility: Accepting accountability for your actions and role in the community
CONTACT:
- For information regarding the Summer Camp program please contact Kayla Becker (kbecker@bfymca.org) and Taylor McGuire (tmcguire@bfymca.org) or call (413) 499-7650 ext. 322
- For registration, you may visit https:// bfymca.org/benningtoncamp or call the Bennington Rec Center (802)442-1053.
CAMP ACTIVITIES: SWIM, STEAM, & SPORTS!
Camp Green Mountain offers curriculum in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). Activities include studying fossils, nature, weather, astronomy, dance, music and talent shows! YMCA counselors provide hands-on lessons focusing on science experiments creating volcanoes, galaxies in a bottle, exploring engineering using circuit boards, Legos and tower building with environmental resources. Our Leaders in Training (LIT) campers will lead a Community Outreach Project with the support of the younger camp groups.
PARENT PROVIDED DAILY SUPPLIES:
Technology-free zone: Please do not send your child with a cell phone, tablet, laptop, Chromebook or other electronic device.
Lunch is provided by the Abbey Food Group for campers!
Campers are Required To Bring:
- Water bottle required to bring each day - no glass
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sunscreen
- Sneakers must be worn
- Snack (some weeks need packed lunch also, but food available for anyone in need/want)
- Flip flops are permitted for swim
- Bug spray
AGES SERVED:
- Camp Green Mountain: Children entering Grades 1-8
OLDER CAMP GROUPS:
Leaders in Training (LIT): Ages 13-15
LIT campers will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced counselors. They enjoy the schedule of the traditional campers with nature, arts and crafts, sports, and more. LIT campers will also lead a Community Outreach Project that connects with the environment. These campers learn how to become a counselor while also developing their leadership and team building skills that they will value throughout their lifetime.
LIT register for, and pay for camp.
If interested, register using camp registration link.
Counselors in Training (CIT): Ages 14-15
Must apply, interview, and be approved by management staff.
Job training while having a fun and active summer! The last step before being ready to start working themselves! Successful completion of CIT program is a pre-requisite for being hired at age 15 (limited positions).
If interested, please request an application from KBECKER@BFYMCA.ORG.
