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YMCA Swim+STEM Camp

The YMCA Swim+STEM Camp uniquely combines comprehensive swim instruction with engaging STEM challenges, fostering both physical development and intellectual curiosity in a fun, supportive environment.

🔥 Elementary 🕒 2-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels

About this camp

The YMCA Swim+STEM Camp offers an enriching summer experience where campers combine daily swimming lessons with engaging STEM activities. Participants will master various swimming strokes and enjoy exhilarating water games, while also diving into exciting STEM challenges. The camp focuses on developing a lifelong love for the water, understanding water safety, and building essential aquatic skills through individualized instruction tailored to each swimmer's age and ability. Beyond the pool, campers engage in hands-on science experiments, technology exploration, engineering challenges, and math-based projects that stimulate creativity and critical thinking. The program aims to boost social-emotional skills, foster independence, and teach teamwork in a supportive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Campers will also participate in traditional camp activities like arts and crafts and physical fitness, ensuring a well-rounded and active summer.

What a typical day looks like

Campers split their days between mastering swimming strokes and enjoying water games in the pool, and engaging in exciting hands-on STEM challenges and activities.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for elementary-aged children who are passionate about both aquatic activities and scientific discovery, eager to develop new skills in a fun and supportive group setting.

What you'll learn

Swimming techniques Water safety Science experiments Technology exploration Engineering challenges Mathematics applications Teamwork

Location

Multiple Locations

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