YMCA In Newton

276 Church St., Newton Corner, MA 02458  P: 617-244-6050

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Summer Camps : Camp Chickami

Camp Chickami

 Announcements:

Camp Chickami will be OPEN on Friday, July 3rd!

 

We have updated our bus routes and times.  As a result, the following bus stop times have changed slightly.

  • Stop C10 at Waverly Ave and Kendrick St. will pick-up around 8:10am and drop-off around 4:35pm.
  • Stop C11 at Ward School will pick-up around 8:05am and drop-off around 4:40pm.
  • Stop E22 at Cabot St. and Centre St. will pick-up around 8:07am and drop-off around 4:35pm.
  • Stop E23 at Cabot School will pick-up around 8:05am and drop-off around 4:38pm. 

All other bus stops remain unchanged.  As always, please arrive approximately 10 minutes early to ensure you do not miss the bus.

 

We are pleased to share with you the overnights schedule:

  • July 6th: Chickami overnight for Older Boys (NOTE: This overnight was originally scheduled for July 2nd, but has been postponed due to the current weather forecast for Thursday.)
  • July 8th: Girls overnight at Camp Frank A. Day
  • July 16th: Chickami overnight for Younger Boys
  • July 30th: Chickami overnight for Older Girls
  • August 4th: Boys overnight at Camp Frank A. Day
  • August 13th: Chickami overnight for Younger Girls

 

Camp Chickami is an outdoors based camp for campers ages 6-14 on our wooded 22-acres in Wayland, MA that campers and staff refer to as "the best place on earth."  Campers spend the morning with their group doing activities including swim lessons, nature, arts and crafts, drama, campsite building, low ropes, archery, small group games and competitive activiites.  During the afternoon, the staff run different traditional and not so traditional activities for the campers to choose, including nature hikes, frog catching, challenge course, free swim, frisbee golf and sports leagues to name a few.  Plus, there are a variety of special events including color war, themed overnights, family nights, a carnival and more throughout the summer!  To learn more, click the appropriate link on the right sidebar.

 

"My son is already begging to go back next year.  I think you have a great formula--nice balance of structure and freedom.  I loved that my suburban kid got to play in mud and catch frogs.  I wish I could go to Chickami!" -Father of a Camp Chickami camper

 

Mission Statement:

The West Suburban YMCA, located in Newton, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit community service organization made possible because of charitable donations, member support, and dedicated volunteers. The YMCA is devoted to the education, physical health, mental well-being and moral development of children, families, and communities and is committed to this simple policy: Nobody will be turned away from our programs and facilities due to an inability to pay. The Y strives to incorporate all its programs with the core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.
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