Our camps develop the necessary building blocks for youth development by providing a safe, creative learning environment for young people to feel empowered, build self-esteem, explore personal interests, develop interpersonal skills and make lasting friendships and memories.

OVERVIEW

• Who: For children ages 5 years to 9^th grade
• When: One-week sessions: Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. from June 25-Aug. 31
• Where: BCC’s Paterson Field House
• Rate: All campers must have a Y membership to attend camp. Camp cost: $120/session.
  One-time annual youth membership fee: $36.
• Specialty camps: Junior Golf Camp (ages 6-13 years) and Leaders in Training (entering grades 7-9) are also available.
• Contact: Earl Persip, 413-499-7650 x37, epersip@pittsfieldfamilyymca.org

DAILY ACTIVITIES

• NEW! Gymnastics
• Swim lessons
• Recreational swim
• Field, group games
• Environmental
  study
• Trail hikes
• Arts and crafts
• Team building
• Traditional sports

CAMP GROUNDS

• BCC pool
• Large athletic fields
• Environmental
  center
• Paterson Field House
• Renovated gym
• New tennis courts
• Basketball courts
• Trails with a pond

Before- and after-camp care is also available, as well as bus transportation from the Y and Allendale and Egremont elementary schools.

Specialty Camps at Camp Sumner

Leaders in Training (LIT): LIT campers will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced counselors. They enjoy the schedule of the traditional  campers with nature, arts and crafts, sports, and more. These campers learn not only how to become a counselor, but LIT campers develop leadership and team building skills that they will value throughout their lifetime. This camp is open to boys and girls entering grades 7 to 9.

Junior Golf Camp: Two Junior Golf Camps, will be offered at BCC and conducted by Kay McMahon, Director of Golf Instruction at EduKaytion Golf, and her staff. This camp is open to girls and boys with or without golfing experience.  During the half-day morning camp, juniors will be divided by age and experience levels to learn how to play, swing techniques, short game shots, putting, and etiquette by using games, skills and drills.  Clubs can be brought or provided. The camp is open to boys and girls who are 6-13 years old.

About Camp Sumner

• Our Curriculum: Camp Sumner includes sessions in computer science and environmental studies. Led by BCC professors, educational features will be available to all campers in addition to the regular weekly schedule. In addition, Tuscarora, Abenaki and LIT groups in sessions 2-8 go on weekly field trips in and around Berkshire County.
• Our Staff: Camp Sumner prides itself on providing a fine staff of qualified personnel. Many of our staff members are teachers and college students who have been participants themselves and all have a minimum of 1 year experience working with children. The staff participates in an extensive training session. All of our lifeguards are certified and trained. The Y is committed to recruiting and developing an outstand-ing group of counselors and directors that are dedicated to providing the best possible summer camp experience.
• Health and Safety: The health and safety of your child in the Y programs is our first priority. Camp Sumner is licensed by the City of Pittsfield Board of Health Department. All staff is certified in First Aid and CPR, and the health care administrator is on-site daily.

Download our 2012 Camp Sumner Brochure

Who
All members and non-members of all ages

When
Feb. 29, 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Where
Pittsfield Family YMCA, 292 North Street, Sports Wall Room

Cost
Members: Free. Non-members: $5

To Register
Call or email Michelle Kettler. Seats are limited. You are also welcome to come the day of the lecture without pre-registering.

Contact
Michelle Kettler: 413-499-7650 x33

Who
All boys and girls ages 6-12 years old.

When
March 3-April 14, Saturdays, 12:30-1:15 p.m.

Where
Pittsfield Family YMCA’s Auditorium, 292 North Street.

Our Instructor
Andres has taught at Rhythms dance studio. He is a very talented breakdancer and is very patient with his students.

Cost
Members: $30, Non-members: $55 (An annual youth membership is $36.)

To Register
Please bring completed registration forms to the Y. Classes are first come, first serve.

Contact
Michelle Kettler, mkettler@pittsfieldfamilyymca.org, 413-499-7650 x33.

Additional Info
Wear tennis shoes and loose-fitting clothing

Downloadable Information
Breakdancing registration form

When
Pilates: Thursdays 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. starting Feb. 2 and Sundays 4:30-5:30 p.m. starting Feb. 12
Yoga: Sundays 5:30-6:45 p.m. starting Feb. 12 in the Y’s auditorium

Instructor
Welcome, Kala, our newest fitness instructor! Kala teaches at Canyon Ranch and Kripalu. She is a certified yoga and group fitness instructor.

Cost
Members: Free. Non-members: $5/class.

Contact
Michelle Kettler, mkettler@pittsfieldfamilyymca.org, 413-499-7650 x33