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YMCA Camp Countryside

May 1, 2017

Programming keeps kids moving, exploring and learning

Contact:

Melissa Huist Kneer

Countryside YMCA

513 932 1424 149

Melissa.Kneer@ymcastaff.org

 YMCA Camp Countryside Helps Youth Experience Their Best Summers Ever

For Immediate Release            

Lebanon, OH – YMCA Camp Countryside offers day camps to give kids and teens in Warren County an adventurous, active and healthy summer—one that will surely be described as “the best summer ever” for years to come. YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime.

 

Summer is the ideal time for kids to get up, get out and explore. But, for some kids summer means no access to recreational and educational activities to help them learn, grow and thrive during out-of-school time. As a result, some kids can experience learning loss and gain weight twice as fast than during the school year. Attending YMCA Camp Countryside summer camp is a wonderful opportunity for kids to keep their minds and bodies active.

 

“YMCA summer camp supports the social-emotional growth, cognitive development and physical well-being of kids,” says Melissa Huist Kneer, Camp Director, Countryside YMCA. “In our day camp, kids are in a welcoming environment where they can belong; they’re building relationships, developing character and discovering their potential. We really encourage parents to give their kids the gift of camp to keep their kids active and engaged throughout the summer.”

 

Kneer says there are five reasons why children and teens should attend summer camp:   

 

  1. ADVENTURE: Summer camp is all about a wide variety of new experiences and exploring the outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen. Visit www.countrysideymca.org for details.

 

  1. HEALTHY FUN: Day camps offer fun, stimulating activities that engage the body and mind, and also help children and teens learn the importance of nutrition to help improve their healthy eating habits.

 

  1. PERSONAL GROWTH: While in the welcoming environment of camp, youth have a chance to learn new skills, and develop confidence and independence by taking on new responsibilities and challenges. Camps offer cognitive learning and social-emotional development opportunities for achievement.

 

  1. FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs, swimming, canoeing and talent shows, campers meet new friends and strengthen existing friendships. The bonds formed at camp are important and lasting for many youth.

 

  1. MEMORIES: Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories (and camp traditions) that will last a lifetime. Youth return to school with plenty of camp stories to share!

 

YMCA Camp Countryside offers: Traditional Day Camp (Camp Discover), a community focused camp for ages 10-15 (Voyagers), Aquatic Camps, Gymnastics Camps, Sports of All Sorts Camp, Sport Intensive Camps, High Adventure Camp, Arts & Education Camps and impACT a volunteer training program for ages 15-17. To ensure that all youth have the chance to experience camp, YMCA Camp Countryside offers financial assistance to those in need. If you’re interested in helping send kids to camp this summer, you can donate to the Y here or here at Countryside YMCA.

 

A leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of youth, the Y has been a leader in providing summer camp for over 131 years. YMCA Camp Countryside continues to give youth an enriching, safe experience with caring staff and volunteers who model positive values that help build their kids’ character.

 

For more information and to view the 2017 schedule,  visit www.countrysideymca.org or contact Melissa Huist Kneer at Melissa.Kneer@ymcastaff.org or call her at 513 932 1424 ext. 149.

 

About the Y

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.  During each summer over 950,000 youth attend summer day and overnight camps at the Y.

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