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title: "Camp Life: The Blog (9)"
description: "Camp Life: The Blog features all the fun at our YMCA Summer Day Camp. \n\nCamp Life is the Best Life. Come see what all the fun is about. (9)"
---

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# Camp Life: The Blog

![](https://campblog.ymcali.org/hubfs/_Calendar%20Camp%20(2).png)

[Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp) [Summer Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-activities) [YMCA Long Island,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca-long-island) [Camp Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-activities) [YMCA](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca)

### [2023 Camp Calendars](https://campblog.ymcali.org/2023-camp-calendars)

Feb 28, 2023, 2:59:00 PM

We have so many fun things planned this summer for our campers! We also have new trips planned and other new additions as well. 

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/2023-camp-calendars)

![](https://campblog.ymcali.org/hubfs/DF7691CF-990C-415E-BC42-EC0AB59BFA85.png)

[Summer Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-camp) [Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp) [YMCA Long Island](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca-long-island)

### [30 Days Left of our Camp Early Bird Special](https://campblog.ymcali.org/30-days-left-of-our-camp-early-bird-special)

Dec 1, 2022, 1:00:00 PM

Camp Friends, if you haven't already taken advantage of our Early Bird Special Discount, it ends in 30 days! To get this amazing camp deal, [register now](http://ymcali.org/camp)!

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/30-days-left-of-our-camp-early-bird-special)

![](https://campblog.ymcali.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(13)-1.png)

### [Virtual Camp Open House](https://campblog.ymcali.org/virtual-camp-open-house)

Nov 24, 2022, 2:56:00 PM

Come and see what Camp is All About, our camp staff is getting ready to meet with prospective campers, and see why they love summer camp so much! We can not wait for camp to start.

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/virtual-camp-open-house)

![](https://campblog.ymcali.org/hubfs/Camp-2023-Email-1600W_01.jpg)

[Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp) [YMCA Long Island,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca-long-island) [Camp Count Down](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-count-down)

### [Our 2023 Camp Theme has been released!](https://campblog.ymcali.org/our-2023-camp-theme-has-been-released)

Sep 8, 2022, 2:00:00 PM

We are so excited to announce our camp 2023 theme, Summer Stories Are Made Here. Our Camp Team can not wait to be a part of your summer story this year! 

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/our-2023-camp-theme-has-been-released)

![](https://ymcali.org/sites/default/files/styles/media_half/public/2022-08/blog_week_8_4.png?itok=q37UAO41)

[Summer Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-camp) [Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp) [Camp Life is the Best Life,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-life-is-the-best-life) [Summer Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-activities) [YMCA Long Island,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca-long-island) [Camp Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-activities) [YMCA](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca)

### [Week 8](https://campblog.ymcali.org/week-8)

Aug 19, 2022, 6:30:00 PM

#### WEEK EIGHT: August 15-19

It is the final week of Session 4! As many of our camp team and campers prepare to head back to school, we are still holding onto summer with our CampRocks! Week next week. Stay tuned for one more blog post next week covering all the fun!

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/week-8)

![](https://ymcali.org/sites/default/files/styles/media_half/public/2022-08/gsb.png?itok=sxzQOb7A)

### [Camp Blog week 7](https://campblog.ymcali.org/camp-blog-week-7)

Aug 12, 2022, 5:00:00 PM

## WELCOME TO CAMP LIFE: THE BLOG!

#### Your one-stop for summer day camp fun! 

Check back often to enjoy the excitement that camp brings to your child, as they, run, jump and explore with us all summer long! 

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/camp-blog-week-7)

![](https://ymcali.org/sites/default/files/styles/media_half/public/2022-08/weeek_6_blog_photos_1.png?itok=DCO5uVt5)

[Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp) [Camp Life is the Best Life,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-life-is-the-best-life) [Summer Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-activities) [YMCA Long Island,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca-long-island) [Camp Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-activities) [YMCA,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca) [Summer Fun,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-fun) [Theme Weeks,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/theme-weeks) [Locations](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/locations)

### [Camp Week 6](https://campblog.ymcali.org/week-6)

Aug 5, 2022, 11:31:00 AM

## WELCOME TO CAMP LIFE: THE BLOG!

#### Your one-stop for summer day camp fun! 

Check back often to enjoy the excitement that camp brings to your child, as they, run, jump and explore with us all summer long! 

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/week-6)

![](https://ymcali.org/sites/default/files/styles/media_half/public/2022-07/2_2.png?itok=IR0ea-Wy)

[Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp) [Camp Life is the Best Life,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-life-is-the-best-life) [Summer Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-activities) [YMCA Long Island,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca-long-island) [Camp Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-activities) [YMCA](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca)

### [Camp week 5](https://campblog.ymcali.org/camp-week-5)

Jul 29, 2022, 8:34:00 AM

## WELCOME TO CAMP LIFE: THE BLOG!

#### Your one-stop for summer day camp fun! 

Check back often to enjoy the excitement that camp brings to your child, as they, run, jump and explore with us all summer long! 

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/camp-week-5)

![](https://ymcali.org/sites/default/files/styles/media_half/public/2022-07/YMCA%20Session%202%20Week%202%20%283%29.jpg?itok=ej23N3h3)

### [Camp Week 4](https://campblog.ymcali.org/camp-week-4)

Jul 22, 2022, 11:41:00 AM

#### WEEK FOUR: July 18-July 22

As we complete Session 2 this week, our campers have been having a blast. With the heat, we have been cooling off in the pool, participating in indoor activities, and staying hydrated.

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/camp-week-4)

### [Smiles and Friendships Are Made At Camp!](https://campblog.ymcali.org/smiles-and-friendships-are-made-at-camp)

Jul 15, 2022, 3:15:00 PM

![CAMP week 2- Session 1 (1)](https://campblog.ymcali.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CAMP%20week%202-%20Session%201%20(1).png?width=466&name=CAMP%20week%202-%20Session%201%20(1).png)

 

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/smiles-and-friendships-are-made-at-camp)

![](https://campblog.ymcali.org/hubfs/_Calendar%20Camp%20(2).png)

[Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp) [Summer Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-activities) [YMCA Long Island,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca-long-island) [Camp Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-activities) [YMCA](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca)

### [2023 Camp Calendars](https://campblog.ymcali.org/2023-camp-calendars)

Feb 28, 2023, 2:59:00 PM

We have so many fun things planned this summer for our campers! We also have new trips planned and other new additions as well. 

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/2023-camp-calendars)

![](https://campblog.ymcali.org/hubfs/DF7691CF-990C-415E-BC42-EC0AB59BFA85.png)

[Summer Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-camp) [Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp) [YMCA Long Island](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca-long-island)

### [30 Days Left of our Camp Early Bird Special](https://campblog.ymcali.org/30-days-left-of-our-camp-early-bird-special)

Dec 1, 2022, 1:00:00 PM

Camp Friends, if you haven't already taken advantage of our Early Bird Special Discount, it ends in 30 days! To get this amazing camp deal, [register now](http://ymcali.org/camp)!

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/30-days-left-of-our-camp-early-bird-special)

![](https://campblog.ymcali.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(13)-1.png)

### [Virtual Camp Open House](https://campblog.ymcali.org/virtual-camp-open-house)

Nov 24, 2022, 2:56:00 PM

Come and see what Camp is All About, our camp staff is getting ready to meet with prospective campers, and see why they love summer camp so much! We can not wait for camp to start.

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/virtual-camp-open-house)

![](https://campblog.ymcali.org/hubfs/Camp-2023-Email-1600W_01.jpg)

[Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp) [YMCA Long Island,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca-long-island) [Camp Count Down](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-count-down)

### [Our 2023 Camp Theme has been released!](https://campblog.ymcali.org/our-2023-camp-theme-has-been-released)

Sep 8, 2022, 2:00:00 PM

We are so excited to announce our camp 2023 theme, Summer Stories Are Made Here. Our Camp Team can not wait to be a part of your summer story this year! 

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/our-2023-camp-theme-has-been-released)

![](https://ymcali.org/sites/default/files/styles/media_half/public/2022-08/blog_week_8_4.png?itok=q37UAO41)

[Summer Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-camp) [Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp) [Camp Life is the Best Life,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-life-is-the-best-life) [Summer Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-activities) [YMCA Long Island,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca-long-island) [Camp Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-activities) [YMCA](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca)

### [Week 8](https://campblog.ymcali.org/week-8)

Aug 19, 2022, 6:30:00 PM

#### WEEK EIGHT: August 15-19

It is the final week of Session 4! As many of our camp team and campers prepare to head back to school, we are still holding onto summer with our CampRocks! Week next week. Stay tuned for one more blog post next week covering all the fun!

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/week-8)

![](https://ymcali.org/sites/default/files/styles/media_half/public/2022-08/gsb.png?itok=sxzQOb7A)

### [Camp Blog week 7](https://campblog.ymcali.org/camp-blog-week-7)

Aug 12, 2022, 5:00:00 PM

## WELCOME TO CAMP LIFE: THE BLOG!

#### Your one-stop for summer day camp fun! 

Check back often to enjoy the excitement that camp brings to your child, as they, run, jump and explore with us all summer long! 

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/camp-blog-week-7)

![](https://ymcali.org/sites/default/files/styles/media_half/public/2022-08/weeek_6_blog_photos_1.png?itok=DCO5uVt5)

[Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp) [Camp Life is the Best Life,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-life-is-the-best-life) [Summer Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-activities) [YMCA Long Island,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca-long-island) [Camp Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-activities) [YMCA,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca) [Summer Fun,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-fun) [Theme Weeks,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/theme-weeks) [Locations](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/locations)

### [Camp Week 6](https://campblog.ymcali.org/week-6)

Aug 5, 2022, 11:31:00 AM

## WELCOME TO CAMP LIFE: THE BLOG!

#### Your one-stop for summer day camp fun! 

Check back often to enjoy the excitement that camp brings to your child, as they, run, jump and explore with us all summer long! 

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/week-6)

![](https://ymcali.org/sites/default/files/styles/media_half/public/2022-07/2_2.png?itok=IR0ea-Wy)

[Camp,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp) [Camp Life is the Best Life,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-life-is-the-best-life) [Summer Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/summer-activities) [YMCA Long Island,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca-long-island) [Camp Activities,](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/camp-activities) [YMCA](https://campblog.ymcali.org/tag/ymca)

### [Camp week 5](https://campblog.ymcali.org/camp-week-5)

Jul 29, 2022, 8:34:00 AM

## WELCOME TO CAMP LIFE: THE BLOG!

#### Your one-stop for summer day camp fun! 

Check back often to enjoy the excitement that camp brings to your child, as they, run, jump and explore with us all summer long! 

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/camp-week-5)

![](https://ymcali.org/sites/default/files/styles/media_half/public/2022-07/YMCA%20Session%202%20Week%202%20%283%29.jpg?itok=ej23N3h3)

### [Camp Week 4](https://campblog.ymcali.org/camp-week-4)

Jul 22, 2022, 11:41:00 AM

#### WEEK FOUR: July 18-July 22

As we complete Session 2 this week, our campers have been having a blast. With the heat, we have been cooling off in the pool, participating in indoor activities, and staying hydrated.

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/camp-week-4)

### [Smiles and Friendships Are Made At Camp!](https://campblog.ymcali.org/smiles-and-friendships-are-made-at-camp)

Jul 15, 2022, 3:15:00 PM

![CAMP week 2- Session 1 (1)](https://campblog.ymcali.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CAMP%20week%202-%20Session%201%20(1).png?width=466&name=CAMP%20week%202-%20Session%201%20(1).png)

 

[YMCA Summer Day Camp Team](https://campblog.ymcali.org/author/ymca-summer-day-camp-team) 

[Read More](https://campblog.ymcali.org/smiles-and-friendships-are-made-at-camp)

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