Little Vikes Day Camp for 4-5 Year Olds

Little Vikes Program

Here is a special day camp that offers a variety of learning opportunities in an introductory camping experience for four and five year old boys and girls. Each day begins and ends at the YMCA. In between, campers are transported by bus to many parks and places of interest. Our great staff leadership offers safe and healthy outdoor activities and the caring and understanding necessary for the development of a happy, self-confident and well adjusted child.

Staff

Counselors are trained to understand the characteristics and potential of four and five year old children. The physical and psychological safety of your child is our primary concern. We want your child to grow in self-confidence, self-esteem and happiness during the two weeks of camp. A ratio of one staff to five campers is maintained.

Drop off … Pick-up

Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the YMCA each day. Drop off each morning between 7:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Pick-up each afternoon between 12:00 p.m. and 12:15 p.m. Drop off and pickup will be at the Scherschligt Family Play Space at the YMCA.

Daily Activities

Each day will include opening chapel, stories and songs, arts and crafts, a mid-morning snack, large and small group games, and contests and hunts.

Field Trips and Tours

Four of the days will be highlighted by special trips to the Great Plains Zoo, a trip to Palisades State Park, and a morning at Leif Ericson Day Camp with a horse drawn wagon ride.

Swimming Time

Little Vikes will swim three times per week in our shallow YMCA Training Pool. The close staff ratio and fun toys help insure a positive water experience.

Camp Sessions

Four two-week sessions are offered throughout the summer. Only forty to fifty campers will be enrolled per session to ensure a positive first camping experience.

• Camp 1 -- June 2 - 13
• Camp 2 -- June 16 - 27
• Camp 3 -- July 7 - 18
• Camp 4 -- July 21 - August 1

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Direct questions to Chuck Bennis, (605) 336-3190, ext 325 or cbennis@siouxfallsymca.org.