Are You Ready...
to experience summer camp at the Tampa Y?
The best thing about summer is fun and friendship and the Tampa Y has everything you need for a safe and fun summer. There are some things to know before summer camp begins: Check out everything you should bring to camp, learn about the swim test, water safety and read Sarah’s story about his day at Tampa Y summer camp!
A Day in the Life of a Tampa Y Camper
“Today, I arrived at the Y and got to have breakfast with all my friends! I had Trix, which is my favorite, so it was an awesome way to start my day.
After breakfast, my friends and I went outside for huddle time. This is when we play fun games with our counselor and get to meet all the new kids in our group. Right after that, we went straight into our Sports time, and today we played Kickball. My favorite part was when we played in teams, and I got to kick the winning run for our group! It was so exciting.
Later, we went swimming, and thank goodness because we were all pretty tired from Kickball. We swim-tested earlier in the week, so after reviewing the pool rules, we were able to jump right in, and it felt amazing! Swim time is definitely one of my favorite parts of the day.
After swimming, we changed out of our swimsuits and worked on a new craft project and. Before I knew it, it was time for lunch. It was make-your-own pizza day, and we were all really excited about it. I’ve been practicing making the perfect pizza, and now I can’t wait for that lunch every week.
In the afternoon, we had a fun Art session and painted our own picture frames! It was so cool, and I’m definitely going to put a photo of me and my friends in mine. We also had team-building exercises, which was a lot of fun because I met a new friend today who’s going to my school next year!
Overall, it was a fantastic day, and I can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow!”
-Jake, age 8
What to Bring to Camp
(and what to leave at home)
Bring these items to camp:
PLEASE MARK EVERY ITEM WITH YOUR NAME: towels, bathing suits, sunscreen, shoes, etc.
• Backpack • Water Bottle • Snack(s) • Towel • Spray Sunscreen • Bug Spray • Cap/Visor • Comfortable Play Clothes • Swimsuit • Flip flops (flip flops can be packed into their backpack to change into during swim time)
Leave these at home:
Camp is a natural setting to retreat from technology and become more in touch with others and nature.
Please do not bring:
• Cell phones • Tablets • Electronic devices • Expensive items • Money • Medicine • Tobacco products • Weapons • Matches • Lighters • Illegal drugs • Fireworks • Bad attitudes
What to wear to camp
Camp is fun and sometimes fun means getting dirty. Wear closed-toe shoes or sneakers, shorts and comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Apply sunscreen before coming to camp and bring it with you to reapply.
•Sunscreen • Shorts (clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty) • Comfortable clothing • Closed-toe shoes/sneakers • Smile
What NOT to wear
Please stick to comfortable clothes and DO NOT wear: halter tops, jeans • black-colored clothing, expensive clothing, items that promote tobacco, alcohol, vulgar slogans, or innuendoes, dangle jewelry, open-toed shoes or shoes with wheels (e.g. Heelys)
10 Weeks of FUN!