When School is Out – The Y Steps In

November 17, 2011

YMCA Winter Camps Offered for Youth Throughout the Cityand Collar Counties

CHICAGO, IL – Don’t be stuck inside with nowhere to go and nothing to do this winter! The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago offers a number of winter camp options for youth during their holiday vacations.

From craft projects to swimming, games to field trips – participants will meet new friends and have new experiences. Y programs are designed to build a child’s character, teach them healthy habits and provide a safe place all while having fun.

The Y of Metro Chicago provides convenient programming to meet a variety of busy family schedules. This includes day camps throughout Chicagoland and overnight camp options in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. Camps, activities and rates vary by member center. Visit www.ymcachicago.org/wintercamp to learn more.

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About the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: The Y is Chicagoland’s leading nonprofit strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Through its 25 member centers, five camps and hundreds of extension sites, the Y of Metro Chicago helps children learn and grow, teaches young people to lead, brings families closer, and encourages individual health and wellbeing. As one of the largest and oldest/most established cause-driven organizations/nonprofits in Chicago, YMCA programs impact hundreds of thousands of lives annually, helping to strengthen neighborhoods and respond to unique community needs across Chicagoland. To learn more, visit www.ymcachicago.org.

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