Our Traditional Camps thrill campers and spark a sense of wonder with classic outdoor games, inspired arts and crafts, and inventive STEM activities all day long. Water days and/or pool time ensure campers can beat the heat or build their aquatics skills. And every Friday, campers and their families can look forward to an exciting celebration of kids’ achievements that week!
YMCA Fairfax County Reston Traditional Camps
WEEK 1: SUMMER CELEBRATION
Its summer time and that means it is time to celebrate! Come have a summer bash at the Y during this week of party games, water fun, and activities. End the week with a huge party to celebrate the start of summer!
WEEK 2: RED, Y, & BLUE
Our country has a wide blend of many peoples, cultures and regions that makes us unique in the world. Learn about different aspects of our country from coast to coast and what makes us unique and great!
WEEK 3: LEVEL UP
Camp description coming soon!
WEEK 4: IT’S A THINGAMAJIG
STEM shapes our everyday experiences and is designs our future. Our Thingamajig camp opens doors to strategic thinking and creative expression by challenging children to invent solutions to everyday problems using only what can be re-purposed around them. This is a very special week as our Junior and Senior campers will be invited to attend the Annual YMCA Thingamajig Invention Convention—a one of a kind STEM-based gathering where youth and community partners come together to learn, explore, experiment, and discover.
WEEK 5: COLOR WARS
Camp description coming soon!
WEEK 6: UNDER THE BIG TOP
Come one, come all, it is circus week! Whether it Circ de Solei or Ringling Brothers, the Big Top and the 3 rings are in full effect. From practicing juggling or learning a few magic tricks, campers will plan a circus. They will transform into clowns, Ring Masters, and more! Campers will create carnival games, practice face painting. They will end the week with a circus show for families.
WEEK 7: AROUND THE WORLD
Over the course of five days, campers will immerse themselves in the culture from around the world. They will create a menu from one of the countries, identify clothing from the culture, visit a restaurant from the country and invite someone from the country’s local embassy to talk about the country’s culture. Campers will also create a journal about their experiences for the week. They will also create a game to teach others about the country. The week will end with a living museum where visitors can “speak to” the new experts about the country
WEEK 8: PIRATES LIFE FOR ME
Avast ye, hearties, and steel yerselves for adventure on the high seas! Young Scallywag will search high and low looking for clues to discover where the treasure chest full of pirate gold is hidden. Then, these pirates and brigadiers will create their own treasure maps, hunt for pirate booty, and build their own ship. Campers even create a sea shanty to sing together at the end of the week.
WEEK 9: Y-SPIRIT WEEK
Campers will have a blast in earning points for their group through friendly competitions, games, activities, and songs to prove who has the most camp spirit. During the week there will be a Crazy Hat Day, a t-shirt Tie Dye Day, “Twins” Day, a Backwards Day, and more! End the week with a huge celebration and a dunk tank for the camp staff.