Looking for the ultimate camp experience? Check out the awesome list of specialty camps being offered this summer at the Y! Sign up today and allow your camper to experience their best camp life.

All Specialty and Sports Camps are half-day.

• All listed Below will be held at HGTC in Market Commons:
• Forts, Fires and Finding Your Way
• Down To Earth
• Marine Biology
• Secret Agent
• Art Camp (Ages 5-9)
• Art Camp (Ages 10-14)
• Grossology – Let’s Get Messy
• Invention Convention
• Mad Scientist
• Master Chef – TBD

DISCRIPTIONS OF EACH CAMP!

Forts, Fire, and Finding Your Way

Campers will venture deep into the woods where they will learn to survive and make a shelter. Along the way, they will learn about native plants, how to identify different types of trees, make lunch over a fire, establish a basic understanding of various knot tying skills, how to prepare wood, and safe building techniques. Campers will work together to create the ultimate fort!

Down to Earth

Discover all the different ways to go green and make better choices for our environment. Campers will create art out of recycled materials and make recycled paper. Using recycled soda bottles, campers will create terrariums. Do you have a lot of old run-down crayons? Bring them in! We will turn them into new crayons

Marine Biology – TBD

Explore the many wonders of the marine world surrounding up! Campers are immersed in marine ecology, oceanography, and conservation of the natural world. Campers will get to dissect a cool creature, explore the sea underworld, and visit Ripley’s Aquarium.

Secret Agent

Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of criminal justice? Join us for an action-packed camp designed for young sleuths and aspiring detectives.

Participants will engage in interactive workshops, solve real-life case scenarios, and learn essential investigative techniques. From analyzing evidence to interviewing witnesses, this camp offers a hands-on experience that combines critical thinking with teamwork.

Get ready for challenges that sharpen your problem-solving skills and ignite your curiosity. With expert guest speakers and exciting activities, every day will bring new clues and surprises! Sign up now and embark on a journey to become the next great detective!

Art Camp Ages: 5-9

Find your inner Picasso! Art camp is a multi-media art program run by local artist, ……………. Every day will focus on learning the history and technique behind specific art styles and mediums, resulting in an art exhibition open for all the last day of camp!

Campers will enjoy getting messy while creating masterpieces indoors and out!

Art Camp Ages: 10-14

Find your inner Picasso! Art camp is a multi-media art program run by local artist, ……………. Every day will focus on learning the history and technique behind specific art styles and mediums, resulting in an art exhibition open for all the last day of camp!

Campers will enjoy getting messy while creating masterpieces indoors and out!

Grossology-Let’s Get Messy

Slimy, snotty, sneezy, and smelly… Grossology is the scientific study of all that’s NOT allowed at the dinner table. Join us for an insanely hilarious journey down some of nature’s most interesting & disgusting paths! This week is guaranteed to make you say “ewwwwwwww”!

Invention Convention

Explore your architectural and engineering potential along with your creativity through a variety of introductory STEAM-based challenges. We have the blueprint for summer camp success! You’ll enjoy activities such as paper airplane construction, bridge building, structure design, LEGO building, and much more!

Under Construction

You’ll spend the week building, creating, and inventing! It’s gizmos and gadgets galore as you build with wood, Legos, toothpicks, blocks, cards, and even food! You’ll work with local contractors, designers, and architects to learn all about the building process. Come build with us!

Mad Scientist

During this action-packed camp, kids safely explore chemistry. With spectacular hands-on activities and amazing demonstrations, kids will both learn and apply the concepts, tools, and techniques of real chemists. Campers will start by learning lab techniques and safety procedures and then use these to mix crazy concoctions and chemical combos. Kids even get fun lab gear to take home!

Master Chef – TBD

Get ready to spice up your summer at our Culinary Camp, where education meets fun! Perfect for budding chefs and food enthusiasts, this camp offers a unique opportunity to learn the science behind cooking while having a blast in the kitchen. Participants will explore different cuisines, master essential cooking techniques, and discover the art of flavor pairing—all in a hands-on, engaging environment. From crafting homemade dishes to experimenting with spices, every day is a new adventure for your taste buds! Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with creativity, delicious surprises, and lifelong culinary skills. Sign up now, and let’s whip up some fun together!