PARTIAL DAY SUMMER PROGRAMMING
These programs offer a perfect blend of fun and learning designed to keep your child engaged and excited throughout the summer months. With a focus on hands-on activities, creative arts and crafts, interactive learning experiences and more, your little one will thrive in our supportive and nurturing environment.
Our caring staff are dedicated to fostering your child's social, emotional and cognitive development while ensuring they have a blast every day.
Looking for engaging summer programs for your preschooler? Look no further than our Partial Day Preschool Summer Enrichment Program held here at the Sands Family YMCA! This program offers a perfect blend of fun and learning designed to keep your child engaged and excited throughout the summer months. With a focus on hands-on activities, creative arts and crafts, interactive learning experiences and more, your little one will thrive in our supportive and nurturing environment. Our caring staff are dedicated to fostering your child's social, emotional and cognitive development while ensuring they have a blast every day. Child needs to be potty trained.
| Themes & Dates | Register |
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| Wild West: July 13-17 | Register |
| One in a Minion: July 20-24 | Register |
| Color Wars!: July 27-31 | Register |
| Camp Safari!: August 3-7 | Register |
Art
Children will explore a new creative theme each week through hands-on art projects that spark imagination and self-expression. Using a variety of materials and techniques—such as painting, sculpting, drawing and collage—campers will create unique works of art inspired by fantasy, science, nature, pop culture and cultures from around the world. Each day offers a fun, engaging artistic adventure designed to encourage creativity, exploration and confidence in young artists. Parents/guardians must pack a nut-free snack for their child(ren).
| Themes & Dates | Description | Register |
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| Under the Sea: July 13-17 | Dive into a week of creating art all about the ocean. From sharks to mermaids to pirates, each day will be a creative adventure! Parents/guardians must pack a nut free snack for their child(ren). | Register |
| Adventures in Space: July 20-24 | Time to blast off into another galaxy! This week, our art will turn its focus to beyond the stars, exploring new worlds with different art forms. Parents/guardians must pack a nut free snack for their child(ren). | Register |
| Magic Kingdom: July 27-31 | Dragons and fairies and goblins, oh my! Welcome to the realm of the magic kingdom, where our art is only limited by our imagination. This week we will use different materials to create magical and mystical masterpieces. Parents/guardians must pack a nut free snack for their child(ren). | Register |
| Dino Discovery: August 3-7 | Step into the past and create prehistoric artworks! Each day we will be making dynamic dinosaur themed artworks with a variety of art materials Your dinosaur-lover will have a roaring good time! Parents/guardians must pack a nut free snack for their child(ren). | Register |
| Pixels and Palettes: August 10-14 | Blend your love of technology, gaming and comics with the world of art! This week we will be painting, sculpting and collaging different artworks based on pop culture themes such as Minecraft, superheroes and more! Parents/guardians must pack a nut free snack for their child(ren). | Register |
| Art Around the World: August 17-21 | Travel the globe without leaving Rochester! This art camp will focus on creating artwork based on different styles and themes from all over the world. Bon voyage! Parents/guardians must pack a nut free snack for their child(ren). | Register |
Junior Chef
Children will learn basic kitchen skills including safe knife use, proper cleaning and sanitation, measuring ingredients, baking and cooking. Campers will enjoy eating the food they prepare, along with drinks provided during camp. Please send your child with a bag to carry food home, a labeled water bottle, close-toed shoes and long hair pulled back securely. If your child has any allergies or dietary restrictions, please email Jessica.Koneski@RochesterYMCA.org prior to the start of camp.
| Themes & Dates | Menu | Register |
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| Kicking Off Camp: July 13-17 | Granola, wraps, hummus, biscuits and gravy, energy bars, smoothies and mocktails and a take home treat (and lots more). | Register |
| Red, White & Blueberry: July 20-24 | Fruit tarts, pancakes, homemade syrup, chocolate hummus, potato salad, omelets, smoothies and mocktails and a take home treat (and lots more). | Register |
| Summers Eggcellent Adv: July 27-31 | Omelet’s cookies, salads, biscuits, homemade butter, French toast, smoothies and mocktails and a take home treat (and lots more). | Register |
| Keeping Cool: August 3-7 | Ice cream, no bake desserts, frozen treats, walking tacos, lettuce wraps, smoothies and mocktails and a take home treat (and lots more). | Register |
| Baking in the Kitchen: August 10-14 | Muffins, donuts, bagels, cookies, granola, biscuits and gravy, pizzas, smoothies and mocktails (and lots more). | Register |
| Rolling Out of Summer: August 17-21 | Spring rolls, burritos, honey cinnamon roll ups, wraps, naan bread, smoothies and mocktails (and lots more). | Register |