Carver Family Y 2026 Summer Day Camp

Day Camp Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pre-Camp: 7:30 - 9:00 AM

Post Camp: 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Morning Drop off is in car line from 7:30-9:00 AM at the Pavillion. To access the drop off and pick up lines, follow the signs on the property. 

Pick up is in car line in the upper lot of the YMCA at the back door from 4:00pm - 6:00 PM.

Everything that your child brings to camp needs to be labeled with their name, to ensure that if they lose it, we can find it. Please send your child to camp each day with a backpack containing the following:

• Refillable water bottle
• Sunscreen spray & face stick & bug spray (Children must be able to apply their own sunscreen and we ask parents to apply the first coat of sunscreen before dropping off for the day.)
• Lunch
• 2-3 snacks packed separately
• Swimsuit & towel: Please have your camper come to camp already dressed in theirswimsuit with a towel in their book bag

• Electronics including smart watches, smart  glasses, and phones (Phones, tablets, gaming  devices, will be collected by the counselor  nd will remain with the Director until camp  dismissal)
• Playing cards & Pokémon cards & toys
• Candy and caffeinated drinks
• Valuables, such as money and jewelry
• Library books
• Sports Equipment

Children will be responsible for changing out of  their soiled/dirty clothing and cleaning  themselves if an accident occurs. 

Children will be assisted at bathroom time if needed,  however, if a child cannot clean themselves  adequately or does not have a change of  clothes, parents may need to be notified. 

Please be advised that soiled clothing will be placed in a plastic bag and underwear thrown away (BM  accidents) unless otherwise directed by the parent. 

YMCA staff cannot wash your child’s soiled clothing. 

Pack extra clothes, in case of  any incident, as camp is held outside. Please also pack personal items such as deodorant, sunscreen, pads, & other feminine items.

Please see parent handbook linked here.

Please plan for sunshine and rain. We will continue our outdoor activities as long as there is no thunder or lightning. Should there be  thunder or lightning, we will move the children  into the facility until the weather is safe to move back outdoors. 

The safety and well-being of our campers and staff is always our priority.

No sharing food, No peanuts.

TRADITIONAL CAMP (Applies for ages 5-12) This camp provides a traditional camp feel in the morning by engaging in both indoor & outdoor  games, academic enrichment activities, swimming  and more; all revolving around the weekly theme.  In the Afternoon, campers will transition into  ”Tracks” where they participate in program specific  specialties between Sports and STEAM.     

TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMP (Ages 13-15): LIT (LEADERS IN TRAINING) This is a full day leadership camp that specifically  designed for teenagers. Teens will gain  interpersonal and leadership skills while also  enjoying their youth being around likeminded  individuals. eens will have the opportunity to  volunteer and participate in and lead traditional  camp activities such as Indoor/Outdoor Games,  STEM, Swim, and Social and Emotional learning.    

Bullying is not an isolated incident. Each child  entering our camp program will attend a camp  orientation on the first day of the session where  staff will discuss camper expectations, our  behavior policy, and the zero-tolerance policy  against bullying. All parents will be notified by an  incident report, a phone call, or email if their child  is involved in a reported incident. 

To be successful  with this aspect of our camp community, we will  deliver age-appropriate activities that encourage  and develop listening skills, working together, and  understanding others. We are committed to  incorporating this aspect into our existing camp  program to ensure that our campers have the  opportunity to learn and explore in an emotionally  safe environment designed to build self confidence and teach responsibility. 

If a camper cannot adjust to these rules and expectations, we reserve the right to terminate the camper’s enrollment indefinitely.

Via Email.  You can contact Jamal Neason at JamalN@ymcaatlanta.org.

Please feel free to ask any and all questions! We're here to ensure that your child has the best summer ever!

Jamal Neason is a dedicated youth advocate and educator from Decatur, Georgia, and a proud graduate of Albany State University. With over 15 years of experience working with young people including five years as a high school teacher and coach of varsity basketball and baseball. 

Jamal has consistently demonstrated a passion for mentorship, leadership, and personal development while at the Villages at Carver YMCA. In his free time, he enjoys working out, playing basketball, and cheering on the Braves, Falcons, and Hawks.