BEST. SUMMER. EVER
YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP
YMCA Camp Coffman Summer Day Camp
YMCA Summer Day Camp is for children ages 6-12. Camp is offered through the Clarion County & Oil City YMCAs.
At Summer Day Camp your child will make friends, ride horses, explore nature, and create lifelong memories all under the guidance of awesome camp counselors who will care about them and believe in their potential.
- Summer Day Camp is held weekly throughout the summer 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Extended care is available beginning at 6:00 am and ending at 6:00 p.m. and is included in the Day Camp Weekly Fee
- Bus transportation is provided from the Clarion County YMCA and the Oil City YMCA.
The YMCA is the nation’s leading not-for-profit Child Care Provider. We know kids!
Financial Aid and CCIS are available. Please apply in advance. Registration for each week is due by the THURSDAY before.
PRINT CAMP REGISTRATION FORMS
(Registration Forms must be turned in before paying online.)
2023 Summer Day Camp Theme Weeks
Week 1: June 5 – 9 SUMMER KICKOFF
Help us say “Hello to summer,” with a fun filled week of classic camp actives like fishing, boating, and horseback riding. Meet your counselors, make new summer friends, and have a blast while learning what camp is all about.
FIELD TRIP: TBA
Week 2: June 12 – 16 COLOR CRAZE
Rainbows, tie dye, and experiments. Color craze is a week-long colorful science week!
FIELD TRIP: TBA
Week 3: June 19-23 SUPER HEROES ACADEMY
In addition to our traditional programming (archery, climbing, swimming, etc.), our campers will practice their super skills in preparation to battle the forces of chaos and save our camp.
FIELD TRIP: TBA
Week 4: June 26 – June 30 FANATIC FARMING
Enjoy a week learning at the YMCA’s working farm tending to our barn full of animals, harvesting crops from our bountiful garden, enjoying a wide array of traditional camp activities, and gaining a stronger appreciation for what it means to be a steward of the earth.
FIELD TRIP: TBA
Week 5: July 3-7 CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Celebrate Christmas in July with a fun week of holiday activities, games, and crafts. Christmas isn’t just for December. Christmas in July is a gift that keeps on giving.
FIELD TRIP: TBA
Week 6: July 10 – 14 SHARK WEEK
Based off the extremely popular discovery channel special! Learn all about the different types of sharks at our very own shark academy while enjoying shark themed games and treats.
FIELD TRIP: TBA
Week 7: July 17-21 SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
Lace up your sneakers and come enjoy all the great sports that camp has to offer! Dodgeball, Gaga Ball, Soccer, Whiffle Ball, Volleyball and even Cricket are just a few of the exciting games your camper will enjoy! With all the great sports and games Camp Coffman has to offer, your camper will be active all day long.
FIELD TRIP: TBA
Week 8: July 24 – 28 TAKING CENTER STAGE
Whether your camper has an interest in acting, singing, or dancing, Center Stage week will give them the chance to explore their creativity. Campers will get creative this week and perform live for other campers! Future Oscar winners are sure to enjoy themselves.
Week 9: July 31 – August 4 – CAMP CHEF
Does your child dream of opening a five star restaurant? All our budding chefs will get to try their hand at a number of recipes in our kitchen, as well as cooking over an open fire and discovering how food can be for more than just eating! They may even get to plant some seeds to bring home to their own kitchen!
FIELD TRIP: TBA
Week 10: August 7-11 BRILLIANT BUILDERS
Open your mind to a whole new level of building. Join us this week for a new take on basic building with activities that challenge the mind and camper’s creative side.
FIELD TRIP: TBA
Week 11: August 14-18 OUTDOOR EXPLORERS
Explore the Great Outdoors! Campers increase their awareness while gaining factual knowledge of the natural world through hands-on activities at the camp and farm.
FIELD TRIP: TBA
Week 12: August 21 – 24 SUMMER SEND OFF
As sad as we will be to see summer come to an end, we have big things planned! Enjoy the last full week of summer vacation with your favorite day camp activities. One last week to take in all Camp Coffman has to offer.
NO FIELD TRIP
WEEKLY CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: horseback riding, field trips, guest speakers, sports, archery, air gun, fishing, canoeing, paddle boating, arts and crafts, hiking, trips to YMCA Farm Camp, games and adventures.
NEW – YMCA FARM CAMP!
Farm Camp is a completely hands-on and interactive farming and agricultural experience brought to you by the Scenic Rivers YMCA. Children who attend YMCA Summer Day Camp will get to discover and learn all about livestock, gardening, harvesting, and sustainable living. Farm Camp is just 3 miles from Camp Coffman in Fertigs, PA.
For those who attend YMCA Summer Day Camp, trips to the farm will be a new daily activity to help add to the fun of traditional summer camp activities like hiking, boating, fishing, archery, and horseback riding. Children will learn about real animals and the responsibilities that go into everyday care. Children will get a first-hand look at where our food comes from and will learn about growing fresh fruit and vegetables.
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS:
- Day Camp hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with extended care available beginning at 6:00 am and ending at 6:00 pm.
- Extended Care is included in the Day Camp Weekly Fee.
- Campers receive a healthy lunch and snack each day.
- Children may attend one or more weeks.
Not a Y member? Ask about our affordable Youth Membership Rates.
Your child may qualify for financial assistance for a YMCA Youth Membership and for YMCA Summer Day Camp. Applications for financial assistance are available at the YMCA Member Service Desk. For more information, please call the Day Camp Director at 814-670-0594.
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