Posted on: Friday, July 1st, 2016
Where Community Comes Together
At our Y, more than 1,000 children each day are enjoying their “Best Summer Ever” at our summer camps designed to give kids an opportunity to belong to a community of their own.
Our entire camp staff embrace their responsibility as role models, dedicated to providing all campers with positive influences and urging and inspiring inclusion to create a safe place to learn and grow.
Our camps are nurturing environments providing campers the opportunity to be happy and successful, develop self-esteem, learn life skills and engage in positive social behaviors.
At Camp Wapawca at our Invensys Foxboro Branch, Damien is enjoying his second year of camp. He came to us last year very nervous and not wanting to leave his mom. Within a short time, he was embraced by all his fellow campers and counselors and now loves coming to camp.
Damien’s confidence continues to grow and he is known for his extravagant and creative costumes for our weekly contest on Friday mornings.
At our Bernon Family Branch’s Camp Wiggi, a parent met with staff prior to camp regarding her son Dylan and our ability to meet his needs related to cystic fibrosis.
After his first week we received a note that read, “Dylan came home super happy after his first experience with summer camp. Great and awesome counselors, very organized, are making sure the kids have great experiences. We love being part of this branch.”
At our North Attleboro Branch’s Camp Elmwood, Alexis, a camp counselor, reflects on her experience, “I love camp because it allows me to have an impact on children’s lives while having fun. It has changed my life and helped me decide what to do for the rest of my life.”
Another camp counselor, Graham, says, “My favorite thing about camp is seeing how excited the kids are each and every day! This is my first year as a counselor and it is honestly the best summer I’ve ever had.”
Please click on this link for a short video that will provide you a glimpse of a typical day at summer camp at our Y.
I hope you enjoy this special time of year with your family as much as we enjoy seeing the smiles on the faces of kids experiencing their best summer ever.
Ed Hurley
President, Hockomock Area YMCA
July news from the office of President Ed Hurley
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