summer Camp

Our Traditional Camps are designed for youth seeking a diverse daily experience of variety and enrichment. This camp promotes more inclusion opportunities by exposing our campers to sports, arts & crafts, archery, adventure courses, swimming, social & emotional learning, and character development. Our goal is to guide youth in discovering new interests and developing confidence. Our counselors strive to nurture emerging friendships within our small camp families.

OFFERED WEEKS 1-11

Sailors
5-6 yrs old

Mariners
7-9 yrs old

Navigator
10-13 yrs old

Weekly Cost
Member: $255
Non-member: $305

Aquatics Camp provides an introduction and refinement to kayaking, paddle boarding, beach sports, and other fun aquatic adventures. Campers will enjoy a wide variety of aquatic experiences at local beaches and programs at the Y that include the ropes course, pool, visits to Fort Adams, and more! Our staff are all lifeguard certified and trained in the skills they are instructing. All Aquatics campers must be strong swimmers who are able to complete specific swimming requirements.

Campers must be swim tested before registering.

OFFERED WEEKS 2-10

Junior Aquatics
6-8 yrs old, 25 yard swim test

Water Sports Camp
9-13 yrs old, 50 yard swim test and 2 min tread

Swim Tests
Please book your swim test by emailing Emily Cush at emilyc@newportymca.org.

Weekly Cost
Member: $280
Non-member: $330

JR GYMNASTICS CAMP 5-7 years old
GYMNASTICS CAMP 8-12 years old

For a high energy, fun experience, Gymnastics Camp is the place to be. Campers will enjoy the Gymnastics Center where they will be grouped by age and ability. Campers will also spend time outside playing games, doing arts and crafts, water games, and more. Our gymnastics center includes competition-ready equipment for all 4 women’s events and all 6 men’s events, a foam pit, a Tumbl Trak, as well as a bouldering wall.

Weekly Cost

Member: $280

Non-member: $330

OFFERED WEEKS 2-10

NINJA CAMP

LIL NINJAS Ages 5-7

NINJAZONE CAMP 8-12 years old

Our Ninja Camp involves a variety of activities in a safe and exciting environment. Ninjas will have a balanced day of indoor and outdoor activities, enjoying part of their day outside for games, challenges, water slide, and some good old-fashioned summer fun. NinjaZone combines gymnastics, martial arts, obstacle training, and freestyle movement. Daily activities include drills for skills, obstacle courses, strength challenges, and games.

OFFERED WEEKS 2-10

Weekly Cost
Member: $295
Non-member: $345

Come experience an exciting week of rock climbing on the 40-foot four-sided climbing tower! Campers will also spend time on high and low ropes adventure courses with elements such as the vertical playpen, catwalk, peanut butter pit and more! Instructions from our certified team will include knot tying, belay commands and basic climbing technique. These campers will also participate in team building activities and games that will help them grow. We will also focus on the beautiful surroundings of Aquidneck Island with excursions such as nature walks, beach trips, and hikes. This group will climb in the morning and afternoon but will also include traditional activities such as swimming, archery and more!

OFFERED WEEKS 2-10

Weekly Cost
Member: $280
Non-member: $330
8-13 yrs old

Sports Camp provides a fun, active, and supportive environment where campers can build skills, confidence, and friendships while staying active all summer long. Each week, the featured sport will change, giving campers the opportunity to try a variety of activities and develop fundamental skills across multiple sports. Through ageappropriate instruction, skill-building drills, and game play, campers learn the importance of teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. Our experienced staff focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere where all campers—regardless of skill level—feel encouraged and supported. Sports Camp is perfect for kids who enjoy variety, staying active, and having fun while learning positive values that extend beyond the playing field.

OFFERED WEEKS 2-10

Weekly Cost
Member: $280
Non-member: $330
8-13 yrs old

Our Counselor in Training Camp is a hands-on program for teens entering 8th and 9th grade for the upcoming Fall semester. The program will teach leadership skills, problem solving, communication skills, and work ethics. The first half of the program will consist of team-building activities, camp trainings, professional seminars, and other sessions about working with children in a camp environment. The second half of the program will focus on career-building and pursuing a Camp Counselor position for summers to come. All candidates for this program must be accepted prior to registration; please email katieb@newportymca.org for the application. Once accepted, participants will be able to register for the program.

OFFERED WEEKS 1-10

Weekly Cost
Member: $140
Non-member: $165
14 & 15 yrs old

Camp CFP is located in Portsmouth RI at our secondary location. Our traditional camps at Common Fence Point are designed for the well-rounded youth seeking a diverse daily experience of variety and enrichment by exposing our campers to sports, arts & crafts, archery, swimming, social & emotional learning, and character development. Our goal is to guide youth in discovering new interests and developing confidence. Campers will enjoy a NEW waterslide, gaga pit games, trips to the Newport County YMCA (ages 5-12), and more!

OFFERED WEEKS 1-9. See CFP Brochure for more information.

Weekly Cost- Ages 5-12 8:30am-4:30pm

Member: $255
Non-member: $305
5-12 yrs old

Weekly Cost- Ages 3&4 8:30am-12:00pm

Member: $145
Non-member: $165

* 2, 3, and 5 day options available for ages 3&4

The Race4Chase program was created in memory of Chase Kowalski. Chase was an amazing son, brother, and friend who was taken from the world on 12/14/12 in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. He loved sports of all kinds and had an incredibly competitive spirit. His family’s vision is “to turn tragedy into triumph by healing and strengthening our families and communities”. The Kowalski family wanted to capture Chase’s competitive spirit and vitality in creating a charity in his honor with a focus on health and wellness for children and their families. They formed the CMAK (Chase Michael Anthony Kowalski) Foundation with a focus on health and wellness for children and their families. You can support programs like Race4Chase by making a contribution to the Community Support Campaign or become a Race4Chase Chasing Summer Event Sponsor. For more information, or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please visit the YMCA’s website at www.newportymca.org.

On August 10th, 2025, the Newport County YMCA will host an end of summer celebration called “Chasing Summer” at Fort Adams. The event is the celebration of the Y’s Race4Chase Kids Triathlon Program. The Program aims to provide kids aged 6-12 with a safe, healthy, non-competitive environment to discover the sport of triathlon.

This 6-week training program is offered free of charge to children ages 6-12 and is by application only. Applications accepted now (click on the button at the top of this section). The program meets daily and is a 3-hour clinic. The session starts for 2025 on June 30.

Race4Chase Contact Information

Kathy Lavigueur, Healthy Living Director

kathylav@newportymca.org

Half Day Extended Camp Available

Looking for a supplement for the second half of the day? This is the camp for you! Campers will participate in general YMCA camp activities ranging from archery, outdoor adventure, swimming, arts & crafts and more!

OFFERED Weeks 1-10

Weekly Cost

Member: $175

Nonmember: $205

The Y’s Golf Summer Clinic is designed to spark an interest for new golfers and further the development of those already playing. Camps will cover golf fundamentals including posture, grip, putting, chipping, pitching, full swing and simple rules and etiquette. Participants are segmented into smaller groups based on their experience and age to create a more favorable and fun learning environment.

OFFERED WEEKS 1-11

Weekly Cost

Member: $210

Non-member: $260

6-13 yrs old

Contact Info

Orlando Peace, Community Golf Director

orlandop@newportymca.org

Half Day Extended Camp Available

Looking for a supplement for the second half of the day? This is the camp for you! Campers will participate in general YMCA camp activities ranging from archery, outdoor adventure, swimming, arts & crafts and more!

OFFERED Weeks 1-10

Weekly Cost

Member: $175

Nonmember: $205

Rackets camp is an exciting summer program for children ages 4-14 who are looking to improve their racket skills in a fun and healthy way. the camp will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM from Monday to Friday.

OFFERED WEEKS 1-10

Weekly Cost

Member: $210

Non-member: $260

4-14 yrs old

Contact Info

Omar El Kashef, Squash Director

omare@newportymca.org

Half Day Extended Camp Available

Looking for a supplement for the second half of the day? This is the camp for you! Campers will participate in general YMCA camp activities ranging from archery, outdoor adventure, swimming, arts & crafts and more!

OFFERED Weeks 1-10

Weekly Cost

Member: $175

Nonmember: $205