Member registration for Spring Program Session begins Mon, Jan 30!

SUMMER SPECIALTY CAMPS

2012 Summer Camp Guide

Discovery Specialty Camps: 6 to 11 years old (by June 15)

Located at the Princeton Family YMCA: 

CRITTER U!

Week 2: An introduction to animal care plus animal-themed arts, crafts, games, visits from Animal Ambassadors, along with an opportunity to learn and practice the basics of animal training. The local shelter and pet shop will make this week memorable as will adopting WWF endangered species.

CAMP CHEFS

Week 4: Campers will sauté, simmer, and slice; bake, blend and braise. The chefs will create an assortment of dishes and desserts, learning how to spice them up and serve them with style. A trip to a local restaurant and farmer's market will round this exciting week as they write their own cookbook for a take-home treasure.

SUPER SCIENCE

Week 6: Explore the fun and fundamentals of chemistry. Experiment with ordinary things that combine to melt into goop, ooze, fizz, bang, bounce or bubble. Some of these concoctions are even good to eat! Campers will come home with experiments daily as well as a science kit of their own at the end of the week.

KAMPING KIDS

Week 8: Explore the great outdoors! Your camper will learn how to make a fire, pitch a tent, use a compass on hikes, tie knots, learn camping first aid, and experience a bit of rock climbing...Nature here we come! To end the week, campers will participate in an overnight camping adventure!

MVP Specialty Camps: 5 to 12 years old (by June 15)

TENNIS CAMP

Weeks 2 though 9: Enjoy a summer on the courts like no other! This summer, the Princeton Family YMCA and the Princeton Tennis Program are partnering to bring you and your family the best quality Tennis Camp program in the area. With options from wrap-around care, to inclement weather plans, please take a look at how we are able to bring you options that will develop your child on and off the courts.  Learn more about the Tennis Camp program for 2011. 
2011 Tennis Camp Registration - Half-day Tennis Program Only

Located at the Princeton Theological Seminary:

SOCCER CAMP

Week 2: Coaches will teach soccer essentials as they challenge campers with new skills. Our soccer programs are age and ability appropriate for girls and boys and are founded on the principles of safety, learning and enjoyment. Camp includes a YMCA soccer ball, indoor and outdoor soccer time and more!

BASKETBALL CAMP

Week 4 (ages 5-8) & Week 6 (ages 9-12): Campers learn basketball fundamentals and will be challenged by our coaches as they are introduced to new basketball ideas. Camp includes a YMCA Basketball, visits by local basketball coaches, daily scrimmages, and more! Don't miss out on this incredible basketball opportunity. It's like no other in the area!

LACROSSE CAMP

Week 8: Our camps provide young athletes with an opportunity to become improved lacrosse players with instruction from skilled, encouraging coaches. Our goal is to help your child keep improving, no matter what their ability level, through great coaching and healthy competition. Your child will develop individual skills - from stick handling to shooting to defending - and have a great time in the process.

Youth & Family Director

Paul Zeger, 609-497-9622, x212

Associate Youth & Family Director

Roseann Conway, 609-497-9622, x222

Senior Program Director

Kevin Walsh, 609-497-9622, x236

Princeton Family YMCA
59 Paul Robeson Place
Princeton, NJ 08540
phone: 609–497–YMCA (9622)
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Our Mission
The Princeton Family YMCA is a charitable, not-for-profit community organization dedicated to enriching the spirit, mind and body and improving the quality of life. We create and deliver values-based programs that draw their inspiration from our Judeo-Christian heritage. We serve people of all ages, races and creeds, with an emphasis on families and youth.

Membership Hours
M–F 6:00am–10:30pm
Sat 7:00am–8:00pm
Sun 11:00am–8:00pm
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