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Waterfront Camp

Come spend the summer at the Bay! Campers will experience all our beautiful waterfront has to offer including sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, fishing, and use of our brand-new water trampoline. Waterfront Camp is available at Camp Bay View.

All campers are required to pass a deep water test at the start of camp each Monday.

One of the things Camp Bay View is known for is our exclusive waterfront property on Irondequoit Bay. Our Main camp property connects directly to our waterfront property via hiking trails down to the bay.

Campers in the Waterfront camp do not participate in any traditional day camp mastery activity areas. Instead, they get their own pallet of activities.

DATES & RATES

*Waterfront Camp is not offered in sessions 1, 9, and 10.

Session

Dates

Week 2

June 30- July 3

*No Camp 7/4*

Week 3

July 7-11

Week 4

July 14-18

Week 5

July 21-25

Week 6

July 28-August 1

Week 7

August 4-8

Week 8

August 11-15


YMCA Family Member Rate: $455

Youth/Teen Member Rate: $475

Non-Member Rate: $530

WHO CAN PARTICPATE IN WATERFRONT CAMP?

Anyone who is Entering 5th-9th Grade in the Fall.

This program is perfect for campers who are looking to participate in high-energy water activities all day long.

Deep End Test Requirement

All campers who are participating in Waterfront camp must be able to pass the deep-end test to participate in water sports activities. If your camper passed the YMCA deep-end test last summer, please prepare them because they will be required to take the test again. Deep-end tests are administered every Monday before flagpole for waterfront campers. 

 

EXCITING ACTIVITIES AT OUR WATERFRONT CAMP!

Get ready for an action-packed summer filled with thrilling water adventures! Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

Waterfront Activities:

  • Canoeing: Paddle your way through serene waters and explore the beauty around you.

  • Kayaking: Experience the thrill of navigating in your own kayak!

  • Stand-Up Paddle Boarding: Find your balance as you glide across the water.

  • Sailing: Learn the ropes and sail into the sunset.

  • Fishing: Cast your line and see what you can catch!

  • Swimming: Enjoy our water trampoline, lily pads, and floating water hammocks for endless fun!

Jet Boat & Water Sports: In addition to our scheduled activities, campers will have the chance to experience the excitement of water sports on our jet boats!

Please note that these sessions are weather-dependent and comply with USA Coast Guard standards. During water sports time, campers will be divided into small groups of six to try their hand at:

  • Water Skiing

  • Wakeboarding

  • Knee Boarding

  • Tubing

TYPICAL DAY AT WATERFRONT CAMP

7-9:30 am: Campers start their day by getting dropped off at the main camp property. Once 9 am hits the waterfront campers will get to participate in flagpole with all of the traditional day campers. After getting warmed up with songs and chants for the day, all waterfront campers hike down to the waterfront property with their counselor groups.

9:30 am-3 pm: Campers will participate in various scheduled waterfront activity blocks.

In addition to our scheduled activity blocks campers will get a chance to try out Water Sports Activities on our Jet Boats. Water sports time on the jet boats is weather dependent and abides by USA Coast Guard Standards.

3:30-6 pm: Campers will change and pack up to hike back up to the main camp for PM Care and Snack time. Pick-up is at the main camp sign-in and out area. 

WHAT TO PACK FOR WATERFRONT CAMP

All waterfront campers must bring:

  • A Bag/Backpack for all Camp Stuff
  • A Refillable Water Bottle
  • Lunch
  • Swimsuit and Towel
  • Plastic Bag for Wet Clothes
  • Extra Set of Clothing
  • Sunscreen and Bug Spray
  • Rain Gear (weather permitting)
  • Sneakers for Land
    • Closed-toed shoes are required for hiking down to waterfront property & when on dry land.
  • Water shoes.
    • We recommend Keens as the perfect shoe to wear in waterfront camp, old sneakers will suffice for our water activities as well. 
    • During all waterfront activities, campers must have closed-toed shoes on while in the Bay. 
    • PRO TIP: Crocs do NOT do well in the water here at the bay sometimes the mucky waters eat croc style shoes. 
       
  • All belongings should be labeled with your child’s first and last name.