Overview
Experience the ultimate Summer Camp at the Y! We create cherished memories, lifelong friendships, and personal growth opportunities. Our well-trained staff guides your child through an array of fun activities, games, and sports, enhancing skills and self-esteem. Camp philosophy encourages diverse recreational engagement, fostering new talents, friendships, and explorations in a secure and enjoyable setting. Proudly accredited by the American Camp Association, we uphold the highest standards of health, safety, and quality.
Please note: Programs are offered to YMCA members at special reduced rates. *Short-term members will NOT receive membership benefits for program registration; participants must remain members for the duration of the program to receive full benefits. In order to receive member price, you will need to be a member at the time of registration through the end of the program- no exceptions!
Exciting news:
Camp Registration for 2025 Begins on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Secure your spot today!
Curious Minds Camp
We are excited to announce a brand new camp for 2025 at the Newport County YMCA called, “Curious Minds.” Camp Curious Minds is an engaging academic summer camp designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love for learning in children. This program focuses on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Crafts and Math) activities, encouraging campers to explore the wonders of the natural world, solve engineering challenges, and dive into hands-on experiments.
To foster well-rounded development, the camp also integrates a dynamic reading component, offering opportunities for creative storytelling, comprehension skill-building, and the exploration of exciting literary adventures. With a blend of collaborative projects, interactive lessons, and individualized attention, Camp Curious Minds ensures that every camper leaves with a deeper appreciation for STEAM and the joy of reading. Offered weeks 3-8.
Contact Katie Bresko at katieb@newportymca.org for more information!
TRADITIONAL 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 1-10
Sailors
5-6 yrs old
Mariners
7-9 yrs old
Navigator
10-11 yrs old
Voyagers
12+ yrs old
Weekly Cost
Member: $240
Non-member: $290
Traditional Camp Contact:
Katie Bresko, Camp & Recreation Director
katieb@newportymca.org
AQUATICS CAMP
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 1-9
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
Swim tests for Summer Camp will be held every Saturday from 11:30am until 12pm starting in February.
To Schedule Swim Test &
Aquatics Camp Contact
Emily Cush, Aquatics Director
emilyc@newportymca.org
Weekly Cost
Member: $265
Non-member: $315
GYMNASTICS CAMP
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: $265
Non-member: $315
OFFERED WEEKS 1-9
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 2-9
Weekly Cost
Member: $280
Non-member: $330
Gymnastics/Ninja Camp Contact:
Shannon Farrell, Gymnastics Director
shannonf@newportymca.org
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
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 1-9
Weekly Cost
Member: $265
Non-member: $315
8-13 yrs old
Contact Info
Katie Bresko, Camp & Recreation Director
katieb@newportymca.org
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING
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: $125
Non-member: $150
14 & 15 yrs old
CIT Camp Contact
Katie Bresko, Camp & Recreation Director
katieb@newportymca.org
CAMP CFP
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: $240
Non-member: $290
5-12 yrs old
Weekly Cost- Ages 3&4 8:30am-12:00pm
Member: $130
Non-member: $150
* 2, 3, and 5 day options available for ages 3&4
CFP Camp Contact:
Sam Curcio, After School Coordinator
campcfp@newportymca.org
Anne Schultz. Senior Director of Education & Inclusion
annes@newportymca.org
RACE4CHASE
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: $160
Nonmember: $190
Golf Summer Clinic
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 1-10
Weekly Cost
Member: $195
Non-member: $245
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: $160
Nonmember: $190
RACKETS CLINIC
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: $195
Non-member: $245
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: $160
Nonmember: $190
DHS and Financial Aid
The Newport County YMCA is committed to providing each camper the ability to have a great summer! We offer DHS as well as financial aid for those who qualify. DHS participants must fill out the following attachment and email to campregistration@newportymca.org or drop off at the Welcome Center.
Financial Aid can be completed by clicking the below link as well.
Extended Care
Extended care is available for NCYMCA Camps including the following; Traditional, Camp Curious Minds, Outdoor Adventure, and Aquatics.
There is an AM, PM and AM/PM Combo option.
Extended care operates from 7:30am-8:30am and 4:30pm-5:30pm.
Upcoming Events
Open House Dates:
Newport County YMCA 792 Valley Road Middletown RI: 3/26 5pm-7pm, 4/26 (Healthy Kids Day) 9am-12pm, Movie Night Open House 5/9 6pm-8pm.
Camp CFP 933 Anthony Rd Portsmouth RI: 4/11 6pm-8pm
