Youth Development

Summer Day Camp

Adventure. Fun. Friends. That is what your child will be talking about this summer when you register them for Camp Outer Limits. With field trips, group games, archery, arts and crafts, swimming, skill building clinics, and special guests- there is something for everyone!

Do you have a middle schooler? We have exciting programming just for them. Sign them up to join Crew at Camp Outer Limits. For more information, contact Tamika Martin, Youth and Family Services Director or call (864)963-3608.

Cost:
    Member- Registration fee $20/child, $35/family- $105*/weekly per child
    Non-member- Registration fee $35/child, $50/family- $140*/weekly per child
    *A non-refundable $10 deposit is due at sign up per week of registration

Summer Camp Parent Handbook

Summer Camp Registration Form

Camp Outer Limits Fact Sheet

Camp Outer Limits Weekly Themes

Crew at Camp Outer Limits Weekly Themes

Specialty Camps

Do you want your child to focus on learning a specific skill this summer? Try our Specialty Camps and Extended Day Camp options.

Art Camp
Rising 3rd-6th
Offered at: Adams Mill Program Center
Campers will be exposed to age appropriate art projects throughout the week that will include but are not limited to: painting, drawing and sculpting.
Dates: June 17- June 21
Hours: 9:00a-12:00p
Member Rate: $75/wk
Non-Member Rate: $100/wk

Jr. Lifeguard
Rising 7th – 9th Grade
Offered at: GHS YMCA
Get a sneak peek into what it takes to become a great lifeguard.
Dates: July 8 – July 12
Hours: 9:00am- 12:00pm
Member Rate: $75/wk
Non-Member Rate: $100/wk

Swim Camp
Rising 3rd – 8th Grade
Offered at: GHS YMCA
Swim camp focuses on stroke development, swim endurance and teambuilding. Campers must be able to swim 15 yards using backstroke and front stroke technique.
Dates: June 17-June21
Hours: 9:00am -12:00pm
Member Rate: $70/wk
Non-Member Rate: $95/wk

Dance/Cheer/Gymnastics
Rising k5 – Rising 8th Grade
Offered at: GHS YMCA
Each day will have a session of age appropriate dance, cheer, and basic gymnastics taught by experienced teachers.
Dates: June 24 –June 28
Hours: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Member Rate: $85/wk
Non-Member Rate: $105/wk

Running/Fitness Camp
Rising 3rd – 7th Grade
Offered at: GHS YMCA
A great cross trainer camp for your sports active child or a great way to introduce exercise to the newer student.
Dates: June 24-June 28
Hours: 9:00am -12:00pm
Member Rate: $65/wk
Non-Member Rate: $85/wk

Cooking Camp
Rising K5 – 7th Grade
Offered at: GHS YMCA
Daily activities will include hands-on age appropriate preparation and cooking, table etiquette or place settings and nutritional lesson. Kids eat what they make!
Rising K5 – 3rd Grade
Dates: June 17-June 21           Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm
            July 22 – July 26                     9:00am  - 12:00pm

Rising 3rd – 7th Grade
Dates: July 15 – July 19           Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Member Rate: $95/wk
Non-Member Rate: $115/wk

Full Day Jr. Triathlon Camp
Rising 3rd – 7th Grade
Offered at: GHS YMCA
Learn proper swimming, biking, and running techniques while having fun. Then, participate in a triathlon on Friday at 10:30am. Please see “what to bring” sheet for more info.
Dates: July 29 – August 2
Hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Member Rate: $180/wk
Non-Member Rate: $220/wk

Basketball
Rising 2nd – 9th (Ages 6-14)
Offered at: Adams Mill Program Center
This camp is designed to teach and improve your child’s ball handling, quickness, defense, and shooting skills in the game of basketball. 
Dates:  July 8-12
Times:  9:00am-12:00pm
Member Rate: $70/wk
Non-Member Rate: $95/wk

Soccer
Rising 2nd – 9th (Ages 6-14)
Offered at: Adams Mill Program Center
This camp is focused around skill development and character building for the youth in our community who are interested in soccer.
Dates: June 24-28 & July 15-July 19
Times:  9:00am-12:00pm
Member Rate: $70/wk
Non-Member Rate: $95/wk

First Tee Golf
Grade Levels: Rising 2nd – 9th (Ages 6-14)
The First Tee of Greenville and the YMCA are teaming up to offer your child an opportunity to learn basic golf and important life skills in this weeklong camp. 
Dates: July 29-August 2
Times:  9:00am-12:00pm
Member Rate: $70/wk
Non-Member Rate: $95/wk 

Summer Camp Registration Form

YMCA After School

** Our After School Program takes place at our Adams Mill Program Center.**

After School Open House- 2013/2014

Why choose the Y for your After School needs? The answer is simple. Caring Counselors. Homework Help. Healthy Eating. Physical Activity. Skill Building and so much more!

Join us Thursday, May 9 from 6:15pm-8:00pm for a peak into After School care at the YMCA.

6:15- After School Overview/ Snack Sampling/ Talent Showcase/ LiveWell
6:45- CATCH Games- Designed to keep your child active, engaged, and motivated
7:00- Arts and Crafts/ Nutrition Solution
7:30- Epic Games at the “Y”/ Nutrition Solution

No registration fee for participants who sign up for After School 13/14 on Thursday evening. Save up to $45!

After School

Ages: K – 8th
Location: Adams Mill Program Center
Times: School Dismissal – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: (Members) $55/week; (Non-Members) $83/week
          Registration Fee (Members) $30; (Non-Members) $45

**We now offer weekly drafting as an option for our Afterschool participants. For more information, contact Tamika Martin, or our Member Services staff.

Why choose the Y for your After School needs? The answer is simple. Caring Counselors. Homework Help. CATCH Curriculum. Skill Building and so much more. For more details, contact Tamika Martin, Youth and Family Services Director or call (864)963-3608.

In addition to after school care, your weekly fees include School’s Out Special (SOS) Days that fall within a traditional week of after school at no additional charge! 

We currently serve children and teens from the following schools:

Elementary Schools that we currently pick up from:

  • Bell's Crossing Elementary
  • Bethel Elementary
  • Bryson Elementary
  • Greenbriar Elementary
  • Mauldin Elementary
  • Monarch Elementary 
  • Plain Elementary
  • Rudolph Gordon Elementary
  • Simpsonville Elementary

Middle Schools that we currently pick up from:

  • Bryson Middle  
  • Hillcrest Middle
  • Mauldin Middle

Schools we can pick up from if there is interest:

  • Five Oaks Academy
  • Fountain Inn Elementary
  • Langston Charter Middle
  • Oakview Elementary
  • Shannon Forest

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Afterschool Fact Sheet

Parent Handbook

REGISTRATION CHECKLIST

Please remember, program registration is required a minimum of 2 business days in advance.
Bring the following items to the Front Desks at either the Adams Mill Program Center or the GHS Family YMCA to register.

•    A completed Youth Registration Form
•    Cash, check or charge for payment (Payment for the first week and the registration fee in full is due at time of registration. There will be no refunds due to inclement weather, vacation and/or illness.)

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial Assistance may be available for those who qualify. Fill out a Financial Assistance Application and return it to our Front Desk. Financial Assistance will be awarded on a first come, first served basis until all available funds have been allocated.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Youth and Family Services Director
Tamika Martin, 963-3608

Financial Assistance
Melody Pirkle, 963-3608

School’s Out Special (SOS) Days

Ages: K – 8th
Location: Adams Mill Program Center
Times: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: (Members) $24/day; (Non-Members) $36/day
(Members) $95/week; (Non-Members) $125/week

*Current After School participants- Included in weekly fee; no additional charge

When school is out, June 3-7, the Y is in! We are looking for the best and bravest pirates and princesses to join us for a fun-filled week! Special activities include a treasure hunt, boat engineering, a tea party, pirate acts of kindness, themed games, arts and crafts, swimming, and more.

Please send your child with a healthy lunch and snack, swim attire, towel, and comfortable clothes to play in. For more information, contact Tamika Martin, Youth and Family Services Director at tmartin@ymcagreenville.org or call (864)963-3608.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

S.O.S. Days Fact Sheet


REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
Please remember, program registration is required a minimum of 2 business days in advance.
Bring the following items to the Front Desks at either the Adams Mill Program Center or the GHS Family YMCA to register.
•    A completed Youth Registration Form
•    Cash, check or charge for payment (Payment in full is due at time of registration. There will be no refunds due to inclement weather, vacation and/or illness.)

CONTACT INFORMATION

Youth and Family Services Director
Tamika Martin, 963-3608 

Enrichment Programs

Dance Classes at AMPC (and GHS)

Dance registration for our fall session will begin on August 1. Please check back for more information. Don't forget to check out our Dance/ Cheer/Gymnastics specialty camp for this summer!

Babysitting Course

Designed for young people ages 11 to 15, this course prepares you to become a great
babysitter – and shows parents that you take this responsibility seriously.  This course is designed by the American Red Cross. Our next course will be June 7 from 9:00am-5:00pm at our GHS location.

Babysitting Course Info

Art Classes at AMPC

Through an informal teaching process, classes will introduce the students to the basic elements, principles and foundations of art through multiple disciplines of two- and three-dimensional design. Students will have the opportunity to use materials such as acrylic paints, watercolors, oil pastels, charcoal, clay, and plaster.

We have just finished our Winter/Spring session. Please check back for more information on upcoming sessions.


Tuition fees:

$75 member/$100 non-member

Art Enrichment Information

Karate Class at AMPC

We offer karate at four convenient locations: Adams Mill Program Center, Eastside YMCA, Caine Halter YMCA, and Sara Collins Elementary School. The karate program is 12-week course that meets once a week. Sessions are held in the fall and spring each year. The students will learn traditional karate, skill development, leadership, flexibility, mental and self-control. For more information and to register visit Carolina Karate or call 918-8989.

Karate Enrichment Information

Healthy Kids

Lil Chefs Cooking Class

Do you have an aspiring chef? Enroll them in our bi-weekly Lil Chefs class on Tuesdays at 5:15pm.  The cost is $10 for members. They create and eat a main dish and dessert. Classes include a healthy eating/ nutrition portion, kitchen tour and time preparing and eating their nutritious AND awesome food creations! This interactive class is for ages 4-12. Pre-registration is required.

Lil Chefs Information

Youth Fitness

We offer a variety of youth fitness classes throughout the week. Check out or Group Exercise schedule for a days and times. 

Parents Night Out

Whether you want a night out on the town, or just need a night to yourself, bring your children to Parents' Night Out. Your children will get to play group games, go swimming (for children over five years of age), watch movies, and have a great time. The best part may be the cost. This program is FREE for Family Memberships and Single Parent Family Memberships!. The program runs on the first and third Friday of every month from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Each Family membership is able to sign up for one Parents Night Out program a month. Advance registration is required. All registrations for this program must go through Adams Mill Program Center at 963-3608. Registration is open on the assigned Sundays from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

PNO Registration dates

Aquatics

2013 Aquatic Program Schedule

2013 Aquatic Calendar

Swim Lessons

The YMCA has been teaching people how to swim over the last one hundred years. Our Swim School works with swimmers from the beginner to the competitive swimmer and ranges in students from six months to adult.

Our June Session 1 begins registering on May 16 for Members. Non-member registration begins on May 23. The session will run June 3-15. For more information, click on the link.

Summer Swim Lesson Info

Sail Prep

The Sail Prep (otherwise called Wave Swim School) is designed to be non-competitive swim instruction that focuses on developing proper stroke technique. This is a great way for a child to stay in optimal condition during the swimming off-season and to prepare them for the summer swim leagues. Each class is age specific, but has room to develop all skills. We will not be offering Sail Prep over the summer. Please check back later for fall class information.

Swim Endurance

This one-hour class is suggested for ages 7-18. Combining the use of water
and land drills, this class will help to build endurance, work on interval training, and stroke refinement for the 4 competitive strokes: freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly. The student will also some work on competitive starts and turns. We will not be offering Sail Prep over the summer. Please check back later for fall class information.

Lifeguard Certification Classes

We will be offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification classes as well as re-certification classes throughout 2013. Our next Lifeguard Certification class will be June 10-14. Click below for class dates and more information.

Lifeguard Certification Info

Birthday Pool Parties

Come celebrate your birthday with a splash! We offer Birthday pool parties at our Adams Mill Program Center location on Saturdays. You will get pool time and party room time. Sign up today!

Pool Party Information

Youth Sports

2013 Youth Sports Calendar

Youth Sports Calendar

Short Sports 

* We will not be offering our Short Sports program over the summer. We will begin registering for our fall session in August. 

Sessions are M/W 4-5pm or T/TH 6-7pm
Ages: 3-5
Cost is $40/members and $60/non-members.

Short Sports is a program designed to introduce youth ages 3-5 years old to the world of sports.  These young athletes will learn skills in t-ball, soccer, football, kickball, and basketball. The last session is a fun-filled obstacle course followed up by an awards ceremony in which each child will receive a certificate of completion. These activities, along with the 4 YMCA character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, will start your child on their way to a healthy future in YMCA athletics where “Everybody plays. Everybody wins.”    

*All Short Sports programs take place at our Adams Mill Program Center. 

Home School PE

* We will not be offering our Short Sports program over the summer. We will begin registering for our fall session in August.

Classes meet once or twice a week for 4 weeks.  (Monday/Wednesday or Wednesday only)
Each class will run for 2.5 hours with time for sports and fitness activities, and free swimming time.
Ages: 5 to 17 with age specific activities during each class.

The Go Kid Go Home School PE Program provides home schooled children a forum where they can exercise and participate in sports in an instructor led setting.  Our program is designed to be sports related, while showing children how much fun exercise can actually be.

*Our Homeschool PE program takes place at our Adams Mill Program Center.

Summer Sports Camps

Name:  Basketball
Description:  This camp is designed to teach and improve your child’s ball handling, quickness, defense, and shooting skills in the game of basketball. 
Grade Levels:  Rising 2nd – 9th (Ages 6-14)
Dates:  July 8-12
Times:  9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $70 members / $95 non-members

Name: Soccer
Description:  This camp is focused around skill development and character building for the youth in our community who are interested in soccer.
Grade Levels:  Rising 2nd – 9th (Ages 6-14)
Dates: June 24-28 & July 15-July 19
Times:  9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $70 members / $95 non-members

Name:  1st Tee Golf
Description:  The 1st Tee of Greenville and the YMCA are teaming up to offer your child an opportunity to learn basic golf and important life skills in this weeklong camp. 
Grade Levels: Rising 2nd – 9th (Ages 6-14)
Dates: July 29-August 2
Times:  9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $70 members / $95 non-members 

If you have any questions, please contact Greg Humphrey at 864-963-3608.

Want to Volunteer?

Since its beginning, the YMCA has been creating, managing and expanding its programs and facilities with the invaluable help of volunteers.  Annually, hundreds of people give hours of their time and talents to the well being of the youth and adults in our community.  What better way to make a difference in the lives of others than to contribute yourself?  What volunteers give of themselves returns in heartwarming and often unexpected ways.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, or finding out more information, please complete the following forms and return them to the YMCA.  Thanks for your consideration and continued support.
 
 

* Pet Policy *

To keep all of our participants as safe as possible, our former policy, which allowed pets on leashes, has been changed. Our new policy states that pets are not permitted on YMCA property. Service dogs are exempt from this limitation while in performance of their duties. Thank you for your attention to this important change.