Camp
Camping at the Y offers an Experience for children and teens, not just care.
Exploring nature, swimming and making new friends are just some aspects of the experience of participating in Day Camp. As summer approaches, the Stratford Y reminds parents that camping is a unique and invaluable experience for children and teens.
At Day Camp through the Y, campers will try things they have never tried before, build a relationship with our caring staff or a new friend, and of course, HAVE LOTS OF FUN! Summer is the ideal time for kids to get up, get out and explore!
According to our friends at the Y, there are five reasons why kids should experience summer camp:
Four Ways to Get the Most Out of Summer Camp
Find Your Adventure
Summer is a time for kids to explore and expand the limits of their imagination. At Y summer camp, every day is a new adventure!
Find Your Spark
Kids discover hidden talents and passions they never knew they had.
Find Your Circle
At the Y, their experience is like none other. Kids come away with new skills, confidence and friendships that broaden their perspectives and strengthen their character.
Find Your Friends
At YMCA camp, kids will make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day!
The Stratford Y provides exciting and educational camp programming for children and teens, and their parents, at our Traditional Day Camp. At YMCA camp, kids are in a welcoming environment where they can belong, build relationships and lasting friendships, develop character and discover their potential.
To ensure that every child and teen has the chance to go camping, the Stratford YMCA offers financial assistance to those in need. We believe that no one should be turned away because of their inability to pay. Come, let us help!
Triple Your Confidence
2025 Race4Chase Youth Triathlon
Give your child the opportunity to train in a safe, non-competitive environment while discovering the sport of triathlon!
- Expert Coaching & Support
- Build Confidence & Endurance
- Open to Ages 6-12 Years Old
Program Duration: 6 Weeks (June 23-August 2)
Monday-Friday: 9AM—12PM
Finale: USAT Sanctioned Triathlon at Camp Sloper, Southington
Race Day: Saturday, August 2
Applications Open Online: April 1 Application: 2025 R4C Application
Due to limited space, priority will be given to:
- First-time participants
- Families demonstrating need
- Those committed to completing the full program
COST: FREE!
For more details, contact: Suzanne Richards, Executive Director at srichards@cccymca.org.
Each participant will try to meet a fundraising goal of $250. Every dollar donated to the Stratford YMCA stays in our communities and goes directly to serving youth and families in need. We will help participants with ideas to meet their fundraising goal.
Summer Day Camp
WELCOME TO SUMMER DAY CAMP!
The YMCA believes all kids have great potential and deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. At YMCA day camp kids and teens can develop skills, self-confidence, new friendships and a sense of belonging – all while having tons of fun.
In order to have fun and thrive, kids of all ages need to feel both physically and emotionally safe. When you drop your child off at a camp, you can rest assured that their total well-being will be supported. Safety is always our number one priority! We keep kids healthy and safe while providing enriching experiences. As a leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of youth, the Y has been a leader in providing summer camp for over 130 years. Our experienced and caring staff and volunteers model the positive core Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility that help build character.
Learn More: Stratford Y 2025 Day Camp Brochure; Stratford Y 2025 Day Camp Parent Handbook; Stratford Y Day Camp 2025 FAQ
Registration Forms: 2025 Stratford YMCA Summer Day Camp Registration Packet-Fillable
If your child will require special assistance or medicine while at camp, these forms may also be required: Individual Care Plan_Medicine Authorization
Financial assistance is available for families who need it to ensure that all kids in our community can have enriching summer experiences. These forms are required to apply: Financial Assistance Forms
If your child is 14-15 years of age, they may be interested in our Counselor in Training program. In our CIT program, they will receive valuable job interviewing skills, child care training, leadership experience, team building, and problem-solving skills. To apply please fill out the application and contact the Y for an interview. CIT Application Form
Our camp programs fill up fast, so make plans to reserve your spot.
Please consider registering on-line! Here are a few tips for registering for our Summer Camp programs. Click here for on-line registration.
- Please review our Camp Brochure, Parent Handbook and Registration Packet in advance so that you have all the necessary information available. Consider deciding your child’s Camp Group or Unit before beginning to register. This information is in the Camp Brochure.
- Our registration program works best from a desk top or laptop computer. We do not recommend using a mobile device such as a cell phone.
- We anticipate on-line registration to take less than 30 minutes per child. Please note, our system does time out after 60 minutes of inactivity.
- All on-line registrations will be reviewed by the Y to ensure accuracy.
- At the Y, everyone is invited and encouraged to participate! If you plan to apply for Financial Aid or require a payment plan, please register in-person at the Y.
- Sometimes things happen. If our registration system is experiencing any issues, slowness or capacity problems, they will be posted here.
YMCA Camp Hi-Rock
Overnight Camp with Character
Programs with Purpose
At the top of Mount Washington, at the end of a winding dirt road, lies Camp Hi-Rock. For more than sixty years, countless children, families, and adults, young and old, have been gathering in this spot to learn from each other, themselves, and their inspiring surroundings. Explore what Camp Hi-Rock has to offer! Click Here
Nestled in 1,000 acres of the Berkshire Mountains, surrounded by conservation forest, and centered around our pristine, private, ninety acre lake, YMCA Camp Hi-Rock enjoys a truly magnificent location. While at Hi-Rock, campers learn to act as stewards not only of the camp’s natural setting, but of the global environment in which they live.
In the fall, winter, and spring, Hi-Rock offers many meaningful programs for individuals, groups, and families, in addition to hosting groups such as scout troops, family reunions, and school and youth group retreats. Year-round, our wide range of facilities including a spacious dining hall, arts and crafts lodge, recreation lodges, rustic cabins, and waterfront building are the perfect complement to your group’s programming needs.
Located less than 30 minutes from Great Barrington, MA and about 2.5 hours from both Boston and New York City, our majestic location is a comfortable drive from most major cities in the northeast.
