Ymca At Jt's Camp Grom

In the tradition of YMCA regional day camps, YMCA at JT's Camp Grom offers youth and teens a safe and exciting outdoor summer adventure. Children will learn life skills, create memories and form friendships through a variety of outdoor activities including sports, active games, archery, arts and crafts, climbing tower, and swimming.

Financial assistance is available.

CAMPS OFFERED

ADAPTIVE CAMP (Ages 5–12)

Adaptive Camp is designed for campers ages 5 to 12 whose physical, social and emotional abilities require additional assistance when participating in camp activities. Adaptive camp is staffed with a 1:3 counselor to camper ratio. Prior to camp, we will meet with parents to plan a fun summer camp experience tailored to each camper’s needs and abilities. Campers that require diapering must be accompanied by an aid.

Activities include: Archery • Arts & Crafts • Challenge Course • Cable Water Sports • Fishing •
Group Games • Outdoor Education • Splash Pad & Swimming • Sports


FIRST CAMP (Ages 5–6)
First Camp provides an introductory experience for our new-to-camp kiddos. Campers will learn about friendship, responsibility, caring and follow a structured schedule filled with age-appropriate activities.

Activities include: Arts & Crafts • Group Games • Outdoor Education • Songs • Swimming

DISCOVERY CAMP (Ages 6–7)

Campers ages 6–7 grow in responsibility, independence and healthy relations, and discover the natural world through traditional camp activities. As camp and have a dedicated counselor who guides them throughout the day, facilitating fun activities.

Activities include: Archery • Arts & Crafts • Group Games • Outdoor Education • Songs • Swimming

EXPLORERS CAMP (Ages 8–9)

Explorers join family groups with campers age 8–9, with a dedicated counselor who guides them through the day, facilitating fun activities. Campers participate in activities as a group and will also have the freedom to choose their own activity during Favorite Activity Time.

Activities include: Archery • Alpine Tower • Favorite Camp Activity Choice • Group Games • Outdoor Education • Sling Shots • Songs • Sports • Swimming

PATHFINDERS CAMP (Ages 10–12)

Pathfinder Camp is for campers ages 10–12 who want to develop and strengthen friendships, challenge themselves and grow in their strengths. Guided by counselors, pathfinders are the budding leaders of camp, and help cultivate new traditions, bringing the thunder to camp assemblies!

Activities include: Alpine Tower • Archery • Challenge Course • Outdoor Education • Riflery • Sling Shots • Sports • Swimming

TRAILBLAZERS CAMP (Ages 13–14)

Trailblazers Camp is a leadership development camp for ages 13–14. Trailblazers enjoy favorite camp activities and team building challenges. They also have the opportunity to shadow camp counselors, learn facilitation skills and participate in service projects.

Activities include: Alpine Tower • Axe Throwing • Challenge Course • Individual Activities • Leadership Development • Riflery • Service Learning • Stand-Up Paddle Boarding • Swimming