"Your camp allowed my daughter to enter a world where she knew she wouldn't be judged or bullied. She feels nothing but love, togetherness, but most importantly, she feels accepted. I cannot thank you enough for allowing me financial help to get her back to camp for the past three summers, and for helping to make my daughter a better, confident, happy young lady."

Parent of a Hayward Camper

Our Summer Camp Staff

Leadership is the key to our success and the reason why so many of our campers return year after year. Our full-time professional staff is dedicated to the YMCA philosophy, and shares a strong commitment to today’s youth. Camp’s diverse and experienced summer staff includes staff from all around the world, which allows campers to experience many new cultures and traditions.

All staff participate in an extensive training program that includes safety and emergency procedures, policies, traditions, games and problem solving. Parents can rest assured knowing that their children are being cared for by experienced and mature staff.

“My daughter gave her counselor the best compliment. She said she was very caring and loving and just like me, only younger!”

“Camp was great for my son. I noticed a confidence/self esteem boost as soon as I picked him up. He loved the staff and can’t wait to see them next year.”