General Camp Information

Our goal at the Pineland YMCA is to provide a caring, safe and fun atmosphere that allows campers to experience a variety of activities, to try new things, and to challenge themselves. Teamwork and the Y's Character Development Traits of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility play an important role in all of our programs and are incorporated into all aspects of camp.

• Nearly 80 years of experience in providing summer camps in Cumberland County
• Inclusive, high quality programs with positive educational and social experiences for all children
• Strong, consistent leadership with low staff turn over, building ongoing counselor-camper relationships
• Before and after camp care, with no extra fee, and much more!

We build strong communities, families, individualsand communities through programs and services that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body for everyone regardless of ability to pay.

The Cumberland County YMCA prides itself on the quality and commitment of our staff. These individuals are caring, fun, energetic and responsible people who participate in a comprehensive training program. We perform criminal background checks on all of our staff over the age of 18, and most are certified in First Aid and CPR. Staff members largely consist of college or high school students, teachers and parents.

The YMCA believes that all children, regardless of need, should be integrated into our programs, and will do everything in its power to make this possible. However, there may be particular needs which our staff is not trained to handle, or that our staff to camper ratio is not adequate to serve. In such an instance, the family or supporting agency will be asked to assist the YMCA in finding and providing an aide for the child, or, we may need to refer the child to a program better suited to meet his or her needs. Children with special needs are welcomed to attend camp if they are within the developmental ages that we serve, and are comfortable participating in their group's activities. Youth that require a one-on-one aide in school must be provided one at camp via family effort. Please call if you need any assistance or have specific questions.

If you are interested in a membership for your child or your family, please inquire with our membership department, 688-2255

2008 Camp Schedule

What better place to stay active than the Pineland YMCA? Lets run, jump, dance and swim. Being active is always best when you are having fun. This week is sure to be a blast! Come and join us!

A celebration of our country topped off with a BBQ at the end of the week. Patriotic crafts and traditional games sure to be a good time!

Are you up for the challenge? Campers will be split into groups at the beginning of the week. Each group will face some sort of fun challenge each day and be awarded points. Remember everyone is a winner at this camp!

Bumper Cars, Merry Go Round, Candy Apples! Join us for a week of Carnival games and activities. We will be ending the week with a trip to the Yarmouth Clam Festival. Join us for an exciting week of fun!

Swimming, Water Balloons, Slip and Slide! Come celebrate a week of water, including a trip to the beach! So bring your bathing suit and be ready to get wet!

Do you like to play games? Do you like sports? If you do, this is the week for you! This is a week to enjoy your favorite sport?maybe it is baseball, or floor hockey or even bowling. We will try it all!

Chickens, cows, sheep! Come join us and learn about life on the farm. We will get to see farm life first hand at the famous Pineland Farm.

The 2008 Summer Olympics have begun, come celebrate this worldwide event at Pineland Camp. We will play games and do activities to celebrate the history of the Olympics.

Ahoy! Come join us on the S.S. Pineland. We have a week of adventure. We will even try to find a hidden treasure. Don't miss out!