YMCA Camp Norwich

YMCA Day Camp Norwich has been inviting campers to share the summer with since 1896. Camp Norwich has provided quality programs in a caring family environment. A session at Norwich offers many exciting opportunities for growth, joy, and discovery in a noncompetitive and highly supervised small-group atmosphere.

Our Norwich program takes place on a beautiful facility encompassing 137 acres of lake, woods, and fields in the foothills of the Berkshires. Groups of 10 to 12 same-age campers with two counselors spend the day together. Inclusion in these groups encourages children to experience new and diverse age-appropriate activities. These activities are a tool to help campers develop self-confidence, teamwork, an appreciation for the outdoors, creativity, and pride in themselves and their newly learned skills.

Camp Norwich is proud of its high quality staff members, who provide expert leadership, guidance, and friendship. Our staff supports each other to help each camper reach his or her fullest potential in skill development as well as social and personal growth.

During their stay, all campers experience and receive instruction in:
• Daily swim lessons and free swim time
• Canoeing
• Athletics
• Archery
• Kayaking
• Arts and crafts
• Drama and music
• Fishing
• Teambuilding
• Environmental education
• Group games
• Disc golf

Camp Norwich offers overnights every other Thursday for 3rd-6th graders and every Wednesday for 7th-9th graders.

Many friendships and special memories await you at YMCA day camp Norwich. Come and explore the Norwich adventure with us!

CIT program
Camp Norwich offers a six week program for youth entering grades nine intend to develop leadership skills while learning the fundamentals of working with children. Teens who successfully complete the Camp Norwich CIT program are given priority consideration for staff positions the following summer. The program provides a time of transition for each participant as they develop from campers into counselors. All CIT's are seen as leaders in the camp and role models for the campers. CATs are chosen during the winter months prior to camp through an interview process with the camp director.

Parents and camper information sessions
Come and meet the camp director, learn about the camp program, and have all your questions answered. Information sessions take place at the Hampshire Regional YMCA, 286 Prospect St. in Northampton. Check the www.hrymca.org/camp-norwich/camp-norwich for more details on dates and times.