SPICING UP SUMMER

Y Camps Provide A Variety Of Experiences

They say variety is the spice of life, and this summer the Y offered a wide variety of camp themes and trips to keep kids of all ages engaged. Across the five boroughs Ys offered camps and Summer Rising programs with themes such as Animal Planet, Aquatic Adventures, Dance and Music, Mad Science, Nature, NY State of Mind, and Superheroes.

To complement the themes, Y staff took campers on trips to places such as the Bronx Zoo, Gateway National Recreation Area, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Museum of Illusions, Alley Pond Environmental Center, Museum of the City of New York, and the Grit Ninja obstacle course, and visited local parks, playgrounds, bowling alleys, and firehouses. Camps also hosted special events such as a Broadway Showcase, Career Day, End of Summer Carnival, Karaoke Party, Multicultural Day, Science Exhibit, and Sports Tournaments.

Many Y camps are supported by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, and the Y would like to thank Con Edison for their lead sponsorship of Y Summer Camp.•

(top, seated l to r) Jamaica Y Executive Director Cedric Dew, Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams, and Council Member Althea Stevens take part in a magical visit at one of the Y’s Summer Rising programs. (left, l to r) Assembly Member Sam Pirozzolo visits with campers and Broadway Y Early Childhood Director Allison Sicuranza and Broadway Y Executive Director Meghan Sinback.

(top photo, seated l to r) Jamaica Y Executive Director Cedric Dew, Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams, and Council Member Althea Stevens take part in a magical visit at one of the Y’s Summer Rising programs. (left, l to r) Assembly Member Sam Pirozzolo visits with campers and Broadway Y Early Childhood Director Allison Sicuranza and Broadway Y Executive Director Meghan Sinback.

State Senator Nathalia Fernandez reads to campers at the Castle Hill Y.

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez laughs it up with campers and Greenpoint Y Executive Director Kendall Charter.

Deputy Queens Borough President Ebony Young hugs it out with campers at the Cross Island Y.

Campers enjoy swim lessons at the Northeast Bronx Y.