We are proud to offer the Counselor In Training (C.I.T.) program for older campers as they become ready to take on additional responsibility at camp. All of our programs are staffed by a team of experienced counselors.

Program includes:

• Resident Camp June 24-29, C.I.T.s will start exploring the role of a camp counselor as well as help in camp needs including the dishes after each meal.
• Intro to Rafting Camp July 2, C.I.T.s will enjoy a day trip down the Rogue River while shadowing experienced YMCA camp counselors.
• Resident Camp – Heritage Builders July 8-12, C.I.T.s will be campers this week with fellow high school campers and work to create a lasting project for the future of YMCA camp.
• 6 weeks of mentoring at the Day Camp July 15 – August 23, C.I.T.s will shadow experienced YMCA counselors while they engage with their group. They will also been provided with opportunities to lead activities under the supervision of current camp counselors.
• Wage Increase for summer 2025, C.I.T.s that complete the program and who are hired on to the 2025 team will be hired on at the returning camp counselor rate.

Our C.I.T. program is for campers that are 15 years old and ready for stepping into a counselor role at camp during the summer of 2025.

Final acceptance into the to C.I.T. Program is made by the Camp Director. Although we understand teens have many different commitments during the summer C.I.T.s must commit to the events listed above and to spending at least 3 weeks shadowing at Day Camp this summer. To learn more please contact Vinny Beretta.

Location: Orchard Hill, 1011 La Loma Drive, Medford, OR 97504

For youth entering 1st -8th grade (ages: 5-14, must have completed kindergarten).

Hours: Monday thru Friday – 7:30am – 6:00pm

Our day camp provides a safe, nurturing, and fun environment to engage the interests of all age groups. Our day camp is non-stop and our activities reinforce our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. At the YMCA, we create an exciting and safe environment for kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun. Campers will spend the summer making friends, trying new things, and developing interpersonal skills. The activities that we engage campers in are hands-on and educational, but we add in a ton of fun and silliness.

A week of Day Camp Includes:

• Low counselor to camper ratio for individualized attention
• Developmentally appropriate thematic activities, such as cooking projects, science experiments, outdoor living skills, arts & crafts, and more
• Field trips and special guests
• Swim days at the YMCA facility
• Traditional camp games, sports, skits and songs
• Breakfast & Lunch provided by the USDA Summer Foods Program (available to all) and an afternoon snack provided by the YMCA

We work to spend the majority of time outside and weekly field trips will be to outdoor locations as long as wildfire smoke permits time in the outdoors. Each day campers will be assigned a “cabin” with their own counselor to guide them through the weeks themed activities. Our unique program allows campers to work with their fellow cabin mates and camp counselor to design and shape their day.

To make sure that your camper is properly prepared for each day, they should come dressed for the weather, ready to get dirty, and with a backpack filled with the YMCA’s Required 5: Lunch, Water Bottle, Sunscreen, Swimsuit, and Towel. We work with the Central Point School District Nutrition Services and the USDA Summer Foods Program to provide free lunches as an option for families, available for any income level.

Forms:

Health Form – bring this with you on the first day of the program

Daily Medication Authorization Form – Complete if your child needs medication administered, a completed form is needed each day.

During our coastal camp your camper will get to experience everything the coast has to offer. Majestic Oregon scenery and tide pools are just a couple things your camper will experience while camping on the coast. Our amazing adventure will take place at Sunset Bay State Park where the hiking trails connect you with the ocean.

Each evening will include activities and a camp fire with songs and storytelling. YMCA camp programs focus on building positive relationships while having a great time. The campers will be asked to help setup camp, prepare meals, and clean up after themselves. Group camping gear and food will be provided by the YMCA. We do ask that your camper brings a lunch on the first day. All swimming and water activities will be overseen by YMCA lifeguards.

When: August 12 – 16, Drop-off 8:00 am, Pick-up 5:00 pm

Where: Drop-off and pick-up at the YMCA 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501

Who: Youth ages 8 – 13

Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:8

ExplOregon is our camp that is dedicated each summer to Exploring what makes Oregon great. Oregon is a diverse geographical location with many outdoor areas to explore. Each summer we will be exploring some of what makes Oregon such a great place.

The summer of 2024 is all about WATERFALLS. We will explore the Umpqua Valley and see the beauty that is created when water reaches a drop and cascades down creating an alluring mist and an inviting retreat from the heat of the summer. We will visit over ten waterfalls, see two rivers collide head on and even get the chance to swim in some of Oregon’s hidden swimming holes.

Participants will need to provide personal camping gear (sleeping bag, clothes, etc.), group camping gear will be provided by the YMCA. Campers will be asked to have eaten a complete
breakfast and bring a sack lunch with them on the first day, all other food will be provided by the YMCA.

Where: Drop-off and pick-up at the YMCA 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501

Who: Youth ages 8 – 13

Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:8

When you live in the Rogue Valley you should get the opportunity to experience the Rogue River. Campers paddle down river with plenty of opportunities for swimming. Campers must be comfortable in and on the water. All campers and staff will be required to wear their life jacket at all times in and on the water and YMCA lifeguards oversee the entire trip.

We will be departing at Cole River Fish Hatchery and floating for 3 days down to TouVelle State Park. We will stop the first night at Rogue Elk Park and the second night just below Dodge Bridge. Group camping equipment is provided by the YMCA, you just need to pack your personal gear (a packing list provided one week before the camp), eat a complete breakfast before arriving, and bring a lunch for the first day. All other food will be provided by the YMCA. Each night will be a memorable experience as we setup our camp site, cook our meals, and finish the evening with a campfire along the river. Campers will experience the Rogue River like never before and learn some cool stuff along the way.

When: July 16 – 18, Drop-off 8:00 am, pick-up 5:00 pm

Where: Drop-off and pick-up at the YMCA, 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501

Who: Youth ages 11 – 17

Staff to Camp Ratio: 1:6