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The Brandywine YMCA summer camp program has many options for children to choose. We offer quality specialty camps, sports camps, teen camps, traditional day camp and preschool camps and classes. Our programs follow guidelines provided by the YMCA of the USA and the American Camp Association. Our camp counselors are chosen by their enthusiasm, leadership abilities and appreciation for children. They are trained in first aid, CPR, child abuse prevention, risk management areas, interactions and building relationships. All of our camps create opportunities for children to build relationships, self-esteem, a sense of independence and the ability to navigate in our complex world. The camp spirit is brought to life each summer by providing age appropriate activities in a safe, fun and nurturing environment.

Youth sports camps
Want to try a new sport? Our summer sports offerings include full and 1/2 day programs for kids completing Kindergarten through 6th grade. Try something new or increase skills in a favorite sport!! The environment is fun and low key with emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship. Not only will you exercise your body, but also your mind and your spirit. Programs are offered in one week sessions, at the YMCA or outside at the Hanby Outdoor Center.

Specialty camps
Something for everyone!! These half day camps include everything from dance to art. Learn a new skill like juggling, create your own movie, cook up a new treat, or build yourself a bird house. We are sure you will find something that will add some excitement to your summer!

Camp Koda
A summer camp program for preschoolers ages 2 through Kindergarten held at the Brandywine YMCA, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Campers participate in arts and crafts, games, stories, music and fun activities that are age appropriate and centered on a theme. Campers also receive swimming lessons as part of their camp experience so they will need to bring their bathing suit and towel. Two year old campers do not swim. Curbside pickup is available. Camp Koda is a great opportunity for your child to make new friends and try new things while having some summer fun in a safe and caring environment.

Teen camps
From speciality camps, like strong enough travel camp, and cross country, to our Leaders in Training program, these camps are designed to help teens develop leadership skills, have fun and make new friends through group work, team building and personal growth activities. Try a week or two, or spend your whole summer with us! Camps sessions vary from 1 to 4 weeks depending on the program.

Camp Quoowant at the Hanby Outdoor Center
Have your child come find the spirit of camp! This is our 23rd summer for our traditional day camp. Our 98 acres of camp is full of camper-friendly areas from the pool, the woods, fields and the creek. Our seasoned camp staff plans activities for the campers to explore, build, investigate, create, play and learn in our outdoor environment. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in Camp Quoowant’s traditions and create memories that will last for years. We offer camps for children entering kindergarten through completing the eighth grade.

Camper units

Explorers
This group is campers who are entering kindergarten through campers who have completed 1st grade. This is our youngest group at Quoowant. We encourage the campers to socialize, try new things and have fun with new friends.

Adventurers
This group is campers who have completed 2nd and 3rd grade. The campers will meet friends, practice skills, go on local field trips and have opportunities to use their creative side.

Voyagers
This group is for campers who have completed 4th and 5th grade. The campers will mingle with friends, practice working cooperatively, participate on field trips and make choices for their week.

Pioneers
This group is for campers who have completed 6th and 7th grade. The campers will choose an area to mentor the younger or help camp staff prepare activities for younger campers, join in on field trips as well as “hang out” with friends

LIT’s
This group is for campers who completed 8th and 9th grade. They will receive training in leadership, communication, behavior management and how to interact with children.

Traditional Quoowant activities include:
Art Environmental Ed
Cooking Cookouts
CATCH Field games
Unit Events Character Development
Science Cup Stacking
Field trips (Adventurers, Voyagers, Pioneers and LIT’s)
Archery (Voyagers, Pioneers and LIT’s)