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 Loudoun County 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! Note: We will be closed June 19th in observance of the holiday.
Locations: Leesburg, Sterling & Middleburg
WEEK 2: JUNGLE SAFARI
What’s that hiding behind the bush that is so cleverly camouflaged? What’s that sound? Come learn about the cool animals that make the jungle their habitat and, these creatures need to eat. The jungle habitat is an awesome place with many ecosystems coexisting. Using animal crafts, jungle–themed games and other resources, campers will learn about animal conservation, ecosystems and habitats.
Locations: Leesburg, Sterling & Middleburg
WEEK 3: 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! Note: We will be closed July 4th in observation of the holiday.
Locations: Leesburg, Sterling & Middleburg
WEEK 4: MOVIE STARS
There is nothing like a start-studded event with glitz, glamour and lights camera action! We will roll the red carpet out on day one and have paparazzi ready. Movie stars can’t work without writers, grips, and more. Students will write their own script, design a set, plan wardrobe and put on a production ready for off, off Broadway.
Locations: Leesburg, Sterling & Middleburg
WEEK 5: 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.
Locations: Sterling & Middleburg
WEEK 6: TREASURE ISLAND
Scavenger hunt and look for clues to solve where the treasure lies. Campers will create their own treasure maps, go on a treasure hunt, and build their own pirate ship in this exciting camp. Campers will create their own sea shanty to sing at camp opening at the end of the week.
Locations: Leesburg, Sterling & Middleburg
WEEK 7: THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
Join us for a week of exploring outer space as we learn about our solar system and venture off on a mission to star systems unknown. Participants will explore modes of air travel and the history of flight. Participants will make and design a variety of airplanes, rockets and explore the night sky! A visit to a local planetarium will be the highlight of the week.
Locations: Leesburg & Sterling
WEEK 8: SUPERHEROES
What makes a hero SUPER? Well, of course, it’s YOU. Campers will create their own super-alter ego describing their super power, create a costume, and engage and play your favorite camp games with a super twist. Learn how you can be a superhero for others to look up to. A super hero museum will be presented at the end of the week. Note: Camp hosted at YMCA Loudoun Youth Development Center.
Locations: Sterling