Camp Boomerang for Children with Diverse Abilities
AN INCLUSION-BASED CAMP FOR NEUROTYPICAL CHILDREN AND CHILDREN WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES.
Camp Boomerang™ immerses children with diverse abilities (ages 5 - 17) into the conventional summer day camp experience at the Brace Family YMCA. All campers participate side by side in age appropriate activities, sports and fitness. These activities include fishing, field sports, tower, swimming, archery, arts and crafts and much more. In addition, campers take part in specialized enrichment activities several times per week.
In accordance with YMCA camping guidelines, campers must be fully toilet trained (not in pull-ups or diapers) to participate in any Camp Boomerang™ program and must not have any significant behavioral issues.
Registration will begin February 1 for YMCA of Greater Charlotte members and February 15 for non-members. Completing the Brace Family YMCA Day Camp Registration and Camp Boomerang™ Camper Registration Form is required. At this time, a $10 deposit per week will be required to secure your camper’s spot. Applications can be picked up at the Brace Family YMCA front desk – there is no online or email registration at this time.
We are pleased to offer three different options this summer!
Camp Boomerang™: Camp Boomerang™ immerses children with diverse abilities (ages 5 - 15) into the conventional summer day camp experience at the Hemby Program Center. All campers participate side by side in age appropriate activities, sports and fitness. These activities include fishing, field sports, tower, swimming, archery, arts and crafts and much more. In addition, campers take part in specialized enrichment activities several times per week. Camp Boomerang™ runs Monday-Friday from 9:30AM- 3:30PM. The cost is $330 per week for YMCA of Greater Charlotte Members and $450 per week for Nonmembers. Camp Boomerang™ will take place for the following weeks:
June 17 – 21 | June 24 – 28 | July 1 – 5 | July 15 – 19 | July 22 – 26 | July 29 – August 2
- Camp Boomerang™ (AM) – Camp Boomerang™ (AM) immerses children with diverse abilities (ages 5 - 15) into the conventional AM summer day camp experience at the Hemby Program Center. With campers being at camp only half the day, they are able to participate in a sampling of activities that take place during our full day program. Depending upon the week, these might include fishing, field sports, tower, swimming, archery, arts and crafts and much more. Camp Boomerang™ (AM) runs Monday-Friday from 9:30AM-1:15PM. The cost is $240 per week for YMCA of Greater Charlotte Members and $328 per week for Nonmembers. Camp Boomerang™ (AM) will take place for the following weeks
June 17 – 21 | June 24 – 28 | July 1 – 5 | July 15 – 19 | July 22 – 26 | July 29 – August 2
- Camp Boomerang™ Teens – Camp Boomerang™ immerses teens with diverse abilities (ages 15-17) into the conventional summer day camp experience at the Brace Family YMCA. All campers participate side by side in age appropriate activities, sports and fitness. These activities include fishing, field sports, tower, swimming, archery, arts and crafts and much more. In addition, campers take part in specialized enrichment activities several times per week that are geared for teens and developing life skills. This camp is for teens who do not require additional supports outside of the traditional 1 counselor to 10 campers ratio and will not be inclusion based. No buddies will be provided for this program. Camp Boomerang™ Teens runs Monday-Friday 9:30AM-3:30PM of select weeks only. The cost is $330 per week for YMCA of Greater Charlotte Members and $450 per week for Nonmembers. Camp Boomerang™ Teens will take place for the following weeks:
June 17 – 21 | June 24 – 28 | July 1 – 5 | July 15 – 19 | July 22 – 26 | July 29 – August 2
My Y Scholarships
By offering rate adjustments for individuals and families that meet the household income requirements, My Y Scholarships are designed to make the Y affordable for all. Please check in with your closest YMCA of Greater Charlotte branch if you’d like to learn more.
If you have any questions about Camp Boomerang, please contact BraceFamilyCampBoomerang@ymcacharlotte.org.
Volunteer opportunities are available for those who are interested. Volunteers must be 15 or older to apply. For more information, please contact BraceFamilyCampBoomerang@ymcacharlotte.org.