Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA Camps

Children's Island Day Camp 
Ages 7-15, Dates 6/20-8/25
Campers take the 15 minute Hannah Glover Ferry ride to and from camp each day. The stunning, rustic island setting offers unique opportunities to explore the seacoast while swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. The Island also offers an art barn stocked with arts and crafts activities, a saltwater pool, sports, Gaga pit and more. With weekly theme and STEAM activities, this island experience is like no other day camp on the North Shore. 

SEAL PUPS CAMP at Children's Island
Ages 5-6, Dates 6/20-8/25
Seal Pup campers can explore the island, swim in the pool, treasure hunt on our beaches play sports on the field, and get a great introduction to a traditional outdoor camp.

RANGERS CAMP at Children's Island
Ages 9-15, Dates 6/20-8/25
Campers focus on outdoor skill building activities and work toward achieving their Ranger Badges, Rangers have a long tradition of working together to build lifelong friendships and memories.

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING at Children's Island
Ages 14-15, Dates 6/26-8/18
Acquire leadership skills and build your job resume. Built around the YMCA's core values, each week includes character development and community service opportunities. Fun is built in with camp counselor shadowing, operating the Camp Store, swimming and CIT exclusive activities that take advantage of everything the camp property has to offer.

GYMNASTICS DAY CAMP
Ages 7-12 , Dates 6/20-8/11
This program consists of specific event training, specialized skills and drills for development. Campers will also enjoy outdoor activities, pool time, and arts and crafts, At the end of each week, gymnasts will receive awards with program or team recommendations. 

GYMNASTICS DAY CAMP JR.
Ages 5-6, Dates 6/20-8/11
This camp introduces campers to specific event training, specialized skills and drills for development. Campers will also enjoy outdoor activities, pool time, and arts and crafts, At the end of each week, gymnasts will receive awards with program or team recommendations. 

COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS HALF DAY CAMP
Ages 7-12, Dates 7/17-7/21, 7/31-8/4, 8/7-8/11 
Our competitive gymnastics camp is structured for gymnasts on our level 1, 2, 3, 4 and Xcel teams. This is a half day camp focused on skill progressions on each event, specifically designed to support gymnasts in advancing to the next level. Any gymnast interested in competitive camp, who does not attend our yearly program, will need an evaluation with our Gymnastics Director for proper placement

SPORTS MANIA CAMP
Ages 7-11,  Dates 6/20-8/11 
Sports Mania camp is for campers that have an interest in learning new sports, and being active. Our coaches help our athletes on progressing and obtaining new skills in a wide range of sports.

MINI SPORTS MANIA CAMP
Ages 5-6, Dates 6/20-8/11 
Mini Sports camp introduces a variety of different sports to campers age 5-6, Mini sports encourages staying active and having fun. This program focuses on youth development through sports and games.

BASKETBALL CAMP
Ages 8-12,  Dates 7/4-7/7 & 7/31-8/4 l
We will be working on drills, skills, scrimmaging and movement of the game. This camp will start and end with a Combine test that will show your camper where they have improved and what they should be focused on moving forward. 

SOCCER CAMP
Ages 8-12, Dates 7/10-7/14 & 8/7-8/11 
Soccer Skills Camp is focused on the full soccer development of your child. In this camp your child will have the opportunity to develop their individual skills, their knowledge of movement, their Soccer IQ, and their ability to be a better teammate. They will learn new drills, work on skills, and play scrimmages against other campers. Your child will also have usual camp day offerings such as swim time, fun games, lunch, and other camp activities.

FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP
Ages 8-12, Dates 7/17-7/21 
This is a program that will emphasize learning new skills and progressing as a football player. We will be working on drills, scrimmaging and the movement of the game. Specifically focusing on route running, footwork, defensive techniques, and much morel This camp 
includes a swim block as well as time for other fun camp activities. A great choice for any camper looking to take it to the next level in football!

WRESTLING CAMP
Ages 7-12, Dates 7/24-7/28 
This camp is a partnership with the Swampscott/Marblehead Wrestling Team. This program is run by Coaches from the
Swampscott/Marblehead team and athletes on the team to ensure that your campers will be learning from some of the best and experienced wrestlers in the area. Campers will spend the morning learning new wrestling techniques and in the afternoon they will enjoy traditional camp activities like swimming, camp games, and more.