Summer Day Camp

Camp Pioneer

For many years, the YMCA Camp Pioneer day camp program, accredited by the American Camping Association, has provided children in the High Point and Jamestown areas with a fun and safe place to spend their summer days. Camp Pioneer runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm on the Hartley Drive Family YMCA grounds at 150 West Hartley Drive in High Point.

Campers will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as swimming, crafts, fishing, canoeing, archery, skits, tower climbing, songs, sports, horseback riding, games, hiking, field trips and much more. Pioneer counselors are carefully selected and thoroughly trained in YMCA child care principles, CPR and First Aid. Sessions run 10 weeks during the summer months and are for youth entering into kindergarten to 10th grade. Call the Hartley Drive Family YMCA for more information at 869-0151.

2012 Camp Pioneer Fees:

$45 One Time Registration Fee

$125 per session for YMCA Members

$155 per session for Non Members

Additional Field Trips and Adventure Trips for both the Camper and Non Camper
(These camps do required an additional fee)

If your child would like to attend a 2nd field trip each week OR if your child is not planning to attend Camp Pioneer but would still like to attend a one day field trip, see the following link for a schedule of these trips.  These field trips will be on Wednesdays.

If you child is 4th grade and older, and would like a more adventurous field trip, for an extra fee we offer an Adventure Trip on Fridays.  Your child does not have to attend Camp Pioneer to attend these.

KinderKamp

Our KinderKamp program is for 3 and 4 year olds who are not quite ready to attend Camp Pioneer.  This camp will run three (3) days a week. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for half day  8am-12pm beginning June 18th through August 17th. The children will participate in outdoor activities, swimming, arts and crafts, and more.

Cost: $50 per week for YMCA Members
          $70 per week for Non Members

C.I.T. Camp (a.k.a.  Counselors-In-Training)

Our CIT program is a leadership program for rising 8th, 9th, and 10th graders.  CIT's focus on leadership skills and have activities that are geared towards campers with more mature needs.  These activities will include service projects, assisting with Camp Pioneer daily activities, mentor younger campers, and much more.  CITs in this program are no longer just campers, they are leaders too. So only those who want to truly invest their time should apply for this experience.

Requirements to be a CIT:
1. Register two (2) weeks in advance of the first week of Camp Pioneer
2. MUST interview with Camp leadership staff.
3. Follow instruction from CIT leader and camp staff.
4. be an example for all campers and community members.

CIT Perks!
1. Extra field trip each week.
2. Time at YMCA Outdoor Pool at Oakview.
3. Learning leadership skills
4. Building self-esteem

Cost: $80 per week for YMCA Members
          $100 per week of Non Members

Camp Essentials

Campers should bring a good attitude because you are required to be happy!

Be ready to eat applesauce in the morning and freeze pops in the afternoon because we provide two snacks a day at camp.

Bring your swimsuit on Monday/Wednesday/Friday because you do not want to swim in your clothes.

Do not bring cell phones, MP3 players, CD players, or anything you would not want to lose.

Please brush your teeth because you will smile and laugh a lot!

Swim Lessons for Camp Pioneer 2012

YMCA Swim Lessons are available for your camper. All campers have an opportunity to swim at camp, but enrolling the camper in a swim lesson gives them a chance to improve their skills with an instructor. Instructors are available for all levels from beginner, intermediate to advance (pink) swimmers. The YMCA swim lessons will focus on Personal Safety, Personal Growth, Stroke Development, Rescue, Water Sports and Games. If the camper participates in the swim lesson program, they have a greater chance of moving up to the next swimming level during camp swim time. Help give your child a chance to grow personally and build self-confidence in and around water.

Swim Lessons will take place Monday through Thursday 8:00 - 8:45AM during each camp session. The cost is $20 for Orange/Blue Lessons (Beginner/Float Belt) and $16 for Yellow/Green Lessons (Intermediate/Advanced). There are no make-up classes, so please select carefully when choosing a session. You may enroll them in as many sessions as you wish, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Please Note: Class starts promptly at 8:00 AM, we will be escorting the children to the locker room at 7:45 AM. After 7:45 AM please escort your camper to the pool and check in with the instructor.

If you have any questions about Camp Lessons
Please Contact Gerald McLean at 869-0151