Over 30 camps to choose from! Lego, Pottery, Judo, NERF, Gymnastics, and Ninja Warrior just to name a few.
Make new friends, learn new skills, and have some serious fun while at camp!
Weekly summer camps start May 27th and run through August 15th at Countryside YMCA in Lebanon
Website: www.countrysideymca.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (513) 932-1424
Gender of Campers: All
Special Needs Offered: Call for accommodations
Dates: 2/27/25-8/15/25
Hours: 7:00am-5:30pm
Ages: 4-15
Q&A with Camp Countryside:Â
What makes Camp Countryside unique?
At Camp Countryside we offer over 30 camps, Lego, Pottery, Judo, NERF, Gymnastics, and Ninja Warrior just to name a few. So there truly is something for everyone. We are also blessed to have access to Countryside YMCA 230,000 sqft facility with several indoor swimming pools, gymnasiums, and a rock wall and over 40 acres of woods, hiking trails, and outdoor fields giving campers the best of both worlds with outdoor and indoor spaces no matter the weather.
What activities are offered at Camp Countryside?
Every camper will have the opportunity to participate in traditional camp activities like, swimming, team building games and races, dodgeball, gaga ball, boardgames, and more. Then depending on what camp your camper chooses they will have 3 hours of instruction time learning a new skill like sewing, cooking, pickleball, football, volleyball, golf, rock climbing, gymnastics, cheer, basketball, or archery.
What is the camper-to-counselor ratio?
During camp hours we follow ACA Staff/Camper Ratio ODJFS Staff/Camper Ratios:
1:6 – 4 to 6 years old
1:8 – 6 to 8 years old
1:10 – 9 to 14 years old
1:12 – 15 years old
For before or after camp care we follow ODJFS Staff/Camper Ratios:
1:6 – 4 to 6 years old
1:18 – 6 to 15 years old
How much time do the campers spend outside?
At Camp Countryside we have the best of both worlds with outdoor and indoor swimming pools, gymnasiums, and more! And depending on what camp your camper chooses, determines how much time is spent outside. For example, our arts campers spend most of their day indoors. Our specialty sports camps, as well as gymnastics, ninja warrior, and cheer spend the first half of their day inside the YMCA focusing on their specific skill and enjoy general camp activities like swimming outside in the afternoon. Our other core camps and some of our high adventure camps spend most of their time outside or in one of our camp shelters located outside in over 40 acres of woods, fields, and outdoor activities in the heart of Lebanon.
Does the camp provide lunch/snacks or do parents need to provide them?
We do not provide lunch. Each camper must bring their own packed lunch.
A breakfast snack will be provided in Before Camp for those that arrive before 8:15 AM and an afternoon snack will be provided in After Camp for those not signed out before 4:30 PM.
What is the typical daily schedule for campers?
Before Camp Hours: 7:00am – 8:45am
Full Day Camp Hours 9:00am-4:00pm
– 9:05am Morning Devotion
– 9:15am Morning Activities
– 12:00pm Lunch
– 12:30pm Swimming and other general camp activities
After Camp Hours: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
How old are the counselors and how are they trained?
All of our camp counselors are 15 years of age or older, and provide all necessary training prior to the start of camp.
What accommodations are made for campers with special needs?
Accommodations can be made on a case by case basis. Please contact our camp director [email protected] to discuss your campers needs and potential accommodations.
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