Ann Arbor YMCA | Camp Treetown Day Camp | Session 3

Session 3

All-Camp Theme: Garden & Grow

Dig into nature and plant life. Campers help care for plants, learn about pollinators, make nature-based crafts, and discover how things grow through hands-on exploration.

Babysitter Bootcamp
Ages 12 – 16 
Monday & Tuesday

This two-day training will equip teens with the necessary skills to keep children of all ages safe, happy and engaged, to identify and guard against common safety hazards, as well as what to do in an emergency. They will learn how to care for an infant, including techniques for diapering, feeding and calming a baby as well as entertaining children at every stage. Additionally, participants will learn about the entrepreneurial aspect of babysitting and develop skills and strategies to turn this certification into a business. All participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Red Cross Child and Babysitting Safety Certification. Babysitter Bootcamp does NOT include First Aid/CPR certification. See the Teen Programming webpage for CPR Certification opportunities

Basketball
Ages 5 – 11

Basketball Camp welcomes children of all skill levels. Campers will have the opportunity to develop their basketball skills and scrimmage. Basketball activities are supplemented with other large and small group games that are based on the all-camp theme. Campers spend time with our experienced coaches and enjoy basketball on the YMCA courts. Most importantly, campers will develop a sense of teamwork and respect for their teammates. Campers will also participate in traditional day camp activities.

Extreme Sports
Ages 8 – 11

This is a travel-based camp offers the opportunity to explore high energy activities. Activities may include tubing the Argo Cascades, skating, laser tag, field trips as weather allows and more. Extreme Sports trips are complemented with other team sports and traditional camp activities throughout the week. Some trips require waivers that must be completed 14 days in advance of the first day of camp.

Gymnastics
Ages 5 – 11

Gymnastics camp combines instruction with camp songs, fun group games and activities. All sessions are one-week long and all skill levels are welcome. Instruction is designed to support a wide range of abilities in a encouraging environment. In addition, campers will spend half the day participating in traditonal camp activities for a well-rounded camp experience.

Kidventure
Ages 5 – 11

Kids have fun making new friends, developing new skills, learning core values, building self-confidence, appreciating teamwork and growing in self-reliance. Campers will participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities based on weekly themes. Each week may include either an all-camp field trip, a visit from a guest presenter, swimming, or a trip to a local park.

Theater
Ages 8 – 11

Theater camp will concentrate on character development, voice projection, stage presence, and other theater basics. In addition to playing theater-based games, the troupe will present a short one-act play for families and friends on the final day of the camp week. Campers will also participate in traditional day camp activities based on the all-camp theme. Families are invited to watch the theater performance on Fridays. 

Leaders-in-Training
Ages 12 – 14

The Leader-in-Training program allows older campers to build leadership skills and assume some counselor responsibilities while still participating in their favorite camp activities. Camp LITs will get the chance to choose specialized tracks that expose them to their favorite aspect of summer. LIT curriculum includes leadership skills, social and emotional learning, the development of the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The LIT program follows the same schedule and themes as the general sessions but offering varies per session at each location

Pre-Care and Post-Care
Ages 5-16
7:30 a.m-8:30 a.m & 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Pre and Post Care gives families the option of extended care at the Ann Arbor YMCA downtown facility. Children are supervised while they play a variety of self-directed games and activities. Pre-Care and Post Care are only available to campers attending programs at Camp Treetown.

DAY CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
We believe that every person who would like to should have the opportunity to participate in our programs. Through generous contributions to the Annual Campaign, the Ann Arbor YMCA provides financial scholarships which enable all members of the community to enjoy YMCA programs, regardless of financial capacity. If your camper is in need of financial assistance, visit www.annarborymca.org/day-camp-assistance.