All our camp programs are developed to intentionally inspirit friendship and develop skills with valued role models.
If your child is 14-15 yrs. they can register for our Counselors in Training (CIT) program. Each Camper has to attend the CIT First Year program before registering for the CIT Second Year Program. Please click on the program below to receive more information:
CIT First Year
CIT Second Year
Available Programs for children entering 2nd grade:
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Youngers (2nd – 3rd)
3-Day Horseback (2nd – 5th)
Soccer (2nd – 8th)
Basketball (2nd – 8th)
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Available Programs for children entering 3rd grade:
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Youngers (2nd – 3rd)
3-Day Horseback (2nd – 5th)
Soccer (2nd – 8th)
Basketball (2nd – 8th)
Fort Building (3rd – 9th)
Mega-Adventure (3rd – 5th)
Mega-Science (3rd – 5th)
Mega-Sports (3rd – 5th)
Cheer & Dance (3rd – 6th)
Ultimate Fishing (3rd – 8th)
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Available Programs for children entering 4th grade:
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Middles (4th – 5th)
3-Day Horseback (2nd – 5th)
Soccer (2nd – 8th)
Basketball (2nd – 8th)
Fort Building (3rd – 9th)
Mega-Adventure (3rd – 5th)
Mega-Science (3rd – 5th)
Mega-Sports (3rd – 5th)
Cheer & Dance (3rd – 6th)
Ultimate Fishing (3rd – 8th)
Triathlon (4th – 6th)
Aqua (4th – 6th)
Golf (4th- 9th)
Rocketry (4th – 7th)
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Available Programs for children entering 5th grade:
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Middles (4th – 5th)
3-Day Horseback (2nd – 5th)
Soccer (2nd – 8th)
Basketball (2nd – 8th)
Fort Building (3rd – 9th)
Mega-Adventure (3rd – 5th)
Mega-Science (3rd – 5th)
Mega-Sports (3rd – 5th)
Cheer & Dance (3rd – 6th)
Ultimate Fishing (3rd – 8th)
Triathlon (4th – 6th)
Aqua (4th – 6th)
Golf (4th- 9th)
Rocketry (4th – 7th)
Dance & More (5th – 8th)
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Available Programs for children entering 6th grade:
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Olders 1 (CIO1) (6th – 7th)
Soccer (2nd – 8th)
Basketball (2nd – 8th)
Fort Building (3rd – 9th)
Cheer & Dance (3rd – 6th)
Ultimate Fishing (3rd – 8th)
Aqua (4th – 6th)
Triathlon (4th – 6th)
Golf (4th- 9th)
Rocketry (4th – 7th)
Dance & More (5th – 8th)
Teen Horseback (6th – 9th)
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Available Programs for children entering 7th grade:
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Olders 1 (CIO1) (6th – 7th)
Soccer (2nd – 8th)
Basketball (2nd – 8th)
Fort Building (3rd – 9th)
Ultimate Fishing (3rd – 8th)
Golf (4th- 9th)
Rocketry (4th – 7th)
Dance & More (5th – 8th)
Teen Horseback (6th – 9th)
Wilderness (7th – 11th)
Film Making (7th – 11th)
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Available Programs for children entering 8th grade:
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Olders 2 (CIO2) (8th – 9th)
Soccer (2nd – 8th)
Basketball (2nd – 8th)
Fort Building (3rd – 9th)
UUltimate Fishing (3rd – 8th)
Golf (4th- 9th)
Dance & More (5th – 8th)
Teen Horseback (6th – 9th)
Wilderness (7th – 11th)
Film Making (7th – 11th)
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Available Programs for children entering 9th grade:
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Olders 2 (CIO2) (8th – 9th)
Fort Building (3rd – 9th)
Golf (4th- 9th)
Teen Horseback (6th – 9th)
Wilderness (7th – 11th)
Film Making (7th – 11th)
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Available Programs for children entering 10th grade:
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Wilderness (7th – 11th)
Film Making (7th – 11th)
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Available Programs for children entering 11th grade:
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Wilderness (7th – 11th)
Film Making (7th – 11th)
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Available Programs for children Pre K-K:
WEE WONDERS Offers preschoolers an introduction to traditional camp activities such as boating, arts & crafts, nature, sing alongs, hiking, snack and story time and daily swim instruction. Our caring and professional staff will help make this a successful experience for any camper. There is a 1-6 ratio for this camp.
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Available Programs for children entering 1st grade:
KIDDY CAMP Focuses on exploration of pond life, camp crafts, lore, and includes daily swim instruction, recreational swim, afternoon snack and story time. A fun and exciting program with lots of personal attention. There is a 1-8 ratio for this camp.
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Traditional Camp: All Sessions
Youngers: (grds 2-3) Exciting opportunities include archery, ropes course, sports, games, cool craft projects and an optional swim instruction. energetic and creative counselors make this unit a special experience for all.
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Traditional Camp: All Sessions
Middles: (grds 4-5) – Advanced use of high ropes course, trust and cooperative initiatives and great sports, arts & crafts projects and an optional swim instruction. Special activities include camp crafts, the building of shelters and campfires.
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Traditional Camp: All Sessions
CIO 1: (grds 6-7) – Experienced campers get to select and plan camp activities that are of greatest interest to them. Program encourages responsibility of the older camper. Choices include boating, ropes, sports, camp crafts, art, swimming, archery and a field trip each session. This year olders will also participate in Skill Development Clinics: consistent developmental periods where campers will learn and practice new skills.
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Traditional Camp: All Sessions
CIO 2: (grds 8-9) – Designed for teens who enjoy traditional camp activities, and are ready for an introduction to leadership and community service. CIO 2 campers participate in boating, ropes and arts & crafts, as well as team building, problem solving and leadership development activities. In addition to a field trip (with CIO 1 campers) a community service project will be planned and carried out. This year olders will also participate in Skill Development Clinics: consistent developmental periods where campers will learn and practice new skills.
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Counselors in Training (CIT): One of our most popular and successful programs, the CIT program provides real “hands on” leadership experience for teens. We focus on decision-making, role modeling positive values, and group problem solving skills. This is a great opportunity for future leaders and responsible teens.
First Year CIT: (Ages 14-16) – The first year CIT program is designed to introduce the fundamentals of leadership and mentoring by providing a wide range of activities related to all aspects of the day camp experience. The program is a four-week commitment (Sessions 1 & 2 OR Sessions 3 & 4) and can only be taken once.
Second Year CIT: (Ages 14-16) – The second year CIT program will be an opportunity for the leaders to become more focused in specific areas of camp that they are interested in. Potential lifeguards will spend time on the waterfront, future ropes course staff will spend time helping to harness and belay climbers. This program is a six-week commitment and CITs can choose any three of the four sessions to attend.
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Specialty Camp: Sessions 2 and 4
Soccer: Say goodbye to the monotony of the same old drills and games. Stay motivated with our progressive skill level program. You will have time each day to practice the skills you feel need work. Put your practice to the test twice a week as you try to advance to the next skill level. Every player chooses his or her own path to the greatness, will you be the next “World Class” player.
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Specialty Camp: Sessions 1 and 3
Basketball: Tired of doing the same old drills and games? With our progressive skill level program you will have time each day to choose what you need to practice. Test your abilities twice a week and if your practice is paying off you will progress to the next skill level. Every camper starts as a dribbler; do you have what it takes to get to the top and become an “All Star”?
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Specialty Camp: All Sessions
3-Day Horseback: Ride off to another exciting summer with 3-Day Horseback. Every morning on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday campers in grades 2-5 learn about grooming and riding techniques at Hunter’s run stable in Glastonbury. Helmets are provided, but campers should bring hard soled shoes and jeans to ride. Campers leave camp before flag and return at 12:30 for lunch. A parents showcase is held on the second Friday of each session. Parents can come between 9:30-11:30 to see what their children have learned.
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Specialty Camp: Sessions 1,2=6-9gr and Sessions 3,4 = 3-5gr
Fort Building: Fort building has been relegated to backyards and playrooms for too long. The trees are your canvas and your imagination the paintbrush: learn the safety and technique used with basic hand tools as you design and create a masterpiece while experiencing nature in its purest form. Fort Building is old-fashion fun, but space is limited so make sure to sign up now.
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Specialty Camp: All Sessions
Ultimate Fishing:
Campers will learn a variety of different fishing casts, knots, and techniques essential to the art of fishing. Our young fishers will implement their knowledge in our pond and half day trips to local hot spots as well as day trips to
hammonasset and Black Rock State Park. The fishing experience culminates with a deep sea expedition and an overnight adventure at camp.
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Specialty Camp: All Sessions
Mega-Adventure: Mega-Adventure is the perfect option for those campers who can not surrender their creativity and curiosity to just one aspect of camp. Campers will have many opportunities on the ropes course with certified instructors, as well as being able to boat, fish, hike, and build shelters. Mega-Adventure will take two day trips to Canoe down the Farmington River hike and fish at Black Rock State Park.
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Specialty Camp: Sessions 1 and 3
Mega-Science: The perfect camp for the young inquisitive camper. Scratch your science itch with hands on experiments led by our experienced staff. Campers will conduct experiments in energy, motion, magnets, and the science of our everyday interaction with the plants and animals at camp.
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Specialty Camp: Sessions 1 and 3
Mega-Sports: With so many active games and sports popular today how can you choose which one to do? At YMCA Camp Ingersoll you do not have to choose at all. Campers will learn to play and have plenty of time to practice all the classic sports as well as some exciting non-traditional games.
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Specialty Camp: Sessions 1 and 3
Cheer & Dance: Sing, cheer, and dance your way to a fun filled summer. Learn the basics of dance and cheerleading with a little help from experienced staff members prepared to teach and develop only the best.
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Specialty Camp: All Sessions
Golf: Novice to experienced golfers are invited to improve their golf skills under the direction of two youth golf instructors at Indian Springs golf course in Middlefield. Instruction focuses on driving and the short game, but through plenty of practice campers will improve all aspects of their game. Campers should provide their own equipment. Campers leave camp before flag and return at 12:30 for lunch. Due to league times and schedules we aim to get on the course at least 3 times a week.
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Specialty Camp: Sessions 2 and 4
Rocketry: Shoot for the stars as you design and construct your own rockets while learning more about the science of propulsion, combustion, and the mechanics behind rocketry. This capsule can only hold a small crew (space is limited) so sign up quickly.
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Specialty Camp: Session 3
Triathlon Training: Test your limits and compete against others in the fastest growing sport in America. Daily training by Kristen Champagne, our Health & Wellness Director, will provide you with the swimming, biking, and running skills necessary to compete in a triathlon. Kristen is also a certified triathlon trainer and facilitator, and will assist in the running of the YMCA Camp Ingersoll Triathlon on Sunday, August 8. This Camp will not only prepare you for the triathlon but will also include the registration and cost of the event. Campers must provide their own mountain bike.
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Specialty Camp: Sessions 2 and 4
AQUA Camp: For those campers that can not get enough swimming and boating. Campers will spend each morning in an extended swim lesion and have an opportunity to learn advanced rowing and boating skills. Everyday there is a new and exciting aquatic adventure.
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Specialty Camp: Sessions 2 and 4
Dance and More: Groove your way to new friends, performance skills, and dance moves with this remodeled specialty camp. Make sure your dancing shoes are polished and ready as you learn the basics of traditional dance styles with modern twists.
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Specialty Camp: All Sessions
Teen Horseback: Every afternoon on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday campers in grades 6-9 learn about grooming and riding techniques at Hunter’s run stable in Glastonbury. Campers receive instruction appropriate to their age starting at a beginner level. Helmets are provided, but campers should bring hard soled shoes and jean to ride. Campers leave camp at 12:30 and return before afternoon flag approximately at 3:30. A parents showcase is held on the second Friday of each session. Parents can come between 1-2 to see what their children have learned.
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Specialty Camp: 4 week sessions, 2 sessions per summer
Film Making: You are the writer, director and producer of your very own movie. Our instructors will help guide participants through the entire process of film making from pre production-(writing and storyboarding) through production (filming) and finally post production (editing and adding music, special effects, etc.) This is a four week program that is designed for teens interested in film and TV media.
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Specialty Camp: Sessions 2 and 4
Wilderness Camp: Do not let the elements prevent you from experiencing all that the outdoors has to offer. After two weeks in Wilderness Camp you will to start your own fire no matter the conditions, you will build your own shelters, and you will navigate your way through all types of terrain. Put your skills to the test on two overnights one at YMCA Camp Ingersoll and one on Seldons Neck Island. The time to be your own “Survivor Man”, or Woman, is now.
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Traditional Camps
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Specialty Camps
Traditional Camps are what you think of when you think Camp. We have six units ranging from Wee Wonders (prek-k) to Olders 2 (8th-9th gr). The Traditional camp day is split into eight 45min periods. Swim lessons are held in the morning, free swim is in the afternoon, and lunch is at 11:45. The rest of the periods are filled with fun counselor planned activities or at our exciting specialty areas: Archery, Ropes, Nature, Arts & Crafts, Boating, and more.
Specialty Camps all focus around one specific theme (soccer, rocketry, fortbuilding, etc. . .). For the majority of the time all specialty activities happen in the morning between 9-11:45. The camps then eat (traveling camps eat when back at camp at 12:30) and treat the afternoon like traditional camp. They have four periods dedicated to counselor planned activities, specialty areas, and free swim. Because of the age range and schedule the Mega Series are the only specialty camps to receive swim lessons.
"We brought our 1st time Kiddie Kamper to open house in June. He was nervous & teary at the idea of camp. Josh (4th year at camp)came with us. SEVERAL counselors & Ben came up to Josh to say "hi" and chat! That made Aaron less nervous & more excited for camp. IMPRESSIVE that the staff appears to have limited turnover & remembers kids"
"The counselors were amazing with the kids"
"We loved attending Family Nights and meeting all of the counselors. They were all so friendly and enthusiastic and you could tell they loved the campers and were excited to see them."
"My kids had a great summer!"
"The camp staff did a great job. I wished I was young again and able to go to camp too!"
"Staff seemed very strong and very attentive to my children."
"His counselor had her schedule online which was a great way to open communication about what he did during the day ... She was a great role model, very positive and made every day a great experience for him. He can't wait to go next year."
"My child made tremendous strides with swimming and became very self confident, especially after the first week."
"I was so happy that my son was learning to do different outdoor activities. He has usually been and "indoor" type of kid and I wanted him to enjoy and experience outdoor activities. He loved all the activities especially archery, ropes and swimming."
"My daughters both love Camp Ingersoll. As a parent I look forward to sending them there every summer knowing they are safe and will have a great time."
"We have told just about everyone we know with young children how great our daughter's experience was this past summer."
"It was my children's first time at summer camp and they LOVED it!" |
