Are You Ready...

to experience summer camp at the Tampa Y?

The best thing about summer is fun and friendship and the Tampa Y has everything you need for a safe and fun summer. There are some things to know before summer camp begins: Check out everything you should bring to camp, learn about the swim test, water safety and read Sarah’s story about his day at Tampa Y summer camp!

What to Bring to Camp 

(and what to leave at home)

Bring these items to camp:

PLEASE MARK EVERY ITEM WITH YOUR NAME:  towels, bathing suits, sunscreen, shoes, etc.
• Backpack • Water Bottle • Snack(s) • Towel • Spray Sunscreen • Bug Spray • Cap/Visor • Comfortable Play Clothes • Swimsuit • Flip flops (flip flops can be packed into their backpack to change into during swim time)

Leave these at home:
Camp is a natural setting to retreat from technology and become more in touch with others and nature.

Please do not bring:
• Cell phones • Tablets • Electronic devices • Expensive items • Money • Medicine • Tobacco products • Weapons • Matches • Lighters • Illegal drugs • Fireworks • Bad attitudes

What to wear to camp
Camp is fun and sometimes fun means getting dirty. Wear closed-toe shoes or sneakers, shorts and comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Apply sunscreen before coming to camp and bring it with you to reapply.
•Sunscreen • Shorts (clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty) • Comfortable clothing • Closed-toe shoes/sneakers • Smile

What NOT to wear
Please stick to comfortable clothes and DO NOT wear:  halter tops,  jeans • black-colored clothing, expensive clothing, items that promote tobacco, alcohol, vulgar slogans, or innuendoes, dangle jewelry,  open-toed shoes or shoes with wheels (e.g. Heelys)