Day Camp
Camp Takoda, our goal is to help your child grow in Spirit, Mind and Body while enjoying their summer building new friendships and creating new memories.
Our curriculum includes: arts and crafts, swimming and instruction (Mon-Thurs), weekly event days, character development and team building, sports and games, weekly events and field trips most weeks, new weekly themes, full week of trip during week 5 and more!
Children will be placed in the following age appropriate groups:
LENAPE - K to 1st Grade
PUEBLO - 2nd to 3rd Grade
SHAWNEE - 4th to 5th Grade
CHEROKEE - 6th to 7th Grade
TEEN TRIP - 12 to 15 Years
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING - 14 to 15 Years
SPECIALTY CAMP - Click here to go to Specialty Camp Page
CAMP TAKODA JUNIOR
Camp Themes & Trips
Week 1 June 21 25 - Native American Week - Crystal Cave
Week 2 June 28 July 2 - Patriot's Week-Constitution Center
Week 3 July 5 - 9 - Philly Week - Philadelphia Duck Tour
Week 4 July 12 - 16 - Wild West Week
Week 5 July 19-23 - Trip Week - Lake Nock Pools, Adventure Aquarium, Crayola Factory, Washing Crossing, Philadelphia Rock Gym
Week 6 July 26 - 30 - Takoda Got Talent
Week 7 August 2 - 6- Beach Week - Lake Nockamixon Pool
Week 8 August 9 - 13 - Safari Week - Philadelphia Zoo
Week 9 August 16 - 20 - Super Hero Training Week - Philadephia Rock Gym
Week 10 August 23 - 27 - Carnival
Exended Care
Early Care 7:30 AM – 9 AM
Late Care 4:15 PM – 6 PM
Lenape through Cherokee and Preschoolers can come early or stay late to participate in supervised activities and free play to either get going for the day or to wind down after a hard day of fun and play.
C.I.T.’s are welcome to stay and assist counselors with extended care and Teen Campers can finish off their day in the Teen Center shooting pool, playing Xbox or surfing at the internet café.
Special Needs
Do you have a child who has special needs that wants to go to camp? We can help. Our program supports children that have physical disabilities, disabilities related to autism, minor behavioral problems, ADHD, and other developmental needs. Campers with special needs will be placed in the age-appropriate day camp, but must meet the following guidelines:
1. Any child that currently has in-class support at school must have support at camp. You can contact your school support program for information about obtaining summer support.
2. The child’s needs or behavior issues must not pose any threat to other campers, staff or themselves.
Teen Camps
Teens have the opportunity to participate in a variety of camps.
TEEN TRIP CAMP
9 AM - 4 PM • 12 to 15 Years
It’s back! Your teen will love to visit a different place each day as they travel to Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, and Lehigh counties. Trips are Monday through Thursday, with Team Building, Character Development and Games on Friday at the YMCA. Teens will also have use of the Teen Center before and after trips.
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING
9 AM - 4 PM • 13 to 15 Years
The C.I.T. program is for teenagers that enjoy working with children and acting as a role model for others. C.I.T.’s may specify whether they would like to assist with Day Camp or in Sports Camp. Daily schedule will consist of lesson planning, group activities, and group role-playing as well as working with camp groups.
The C.I.T.'s first week of training consists of a mandatory instruction on professionalism, activity planning, child abuse prevention, first aid and other child care skills. C.I.T.’s will have an active role in event planning for Camp Takoda. C.I.T.’s must attend either week 1, 3, or 5 for training, plus three additional weeks.
Prospective C.I.T.’s must register and submit an application. Applications are available at www.cbfymca.org/camp.htm.
Contact Kevin Crail for details.
BABYSITTER TRAINING
9 AM - 4 PM • 11 TO 14 Years • Teen Center
We have done it! We turned our Safe Sitter Babysitter Training Course into a camp! In this camp, the campers will learn how to handle emergency situations, how to care for children of different ages, will become certified in American Red Cross CPR and First Aid, and receive Child Abuse Prevention Training.
TEEN SPORTS
9 AM - Noon 12 to 15 Years • 1 PM- 4 PM 13 to 15 Years
New this year, this camp will keep your active teen interested as they enjoy a variety of sports experiences. Campers will practice through skills and drills followed by game play each day.
Campers will learn the value of teamwork and sportsmanship. All skill levels will be challenged. MORNING: Weeks #1 & 2, Track & Field; Week #3, Soccer; Week #4, Super Sports; Week #5, Dodgeball; Week #6, Basketball; Week #7, Tennis; Week #8, Dodgeball; Week #9, Survivor Camp; Week #10, Flag Football. AFTERNOON: Teens are challenged in various sports and games, while learning to work as a team to accomplish goals.
