March Break Day Camp – Markham YMCA

March Break at the Y! March break camp gives campers ages 6-12 hands-on experience in Creative Arts, STEM, Stop Motion Animation and Eco Science, while building skills, confidence and independence. Campers are grouped by age, and activities are delivered in an age appropriate style. At the end of each day, campers will be bringing home their camp creations based on the program of the day and a Stop Motion Film showcase will be delivered to family and camp friends. Each day of march break offers a different program! Creations in Cardboard AM – Introduction to Chomp Saw PM – Create & Build a Puppet Creative Arts AM – Gelli Plate Printing PM - Fimo Clay Creations Film in a Box: Stop Motion Animation AM – Introduction to Stop Motion Animation Production PM – Stop Motion Movie Creation & Film Presentation STEM AM – Build a Robotic Hand PM – Build an Art Bot Eco AM – Owl Pellet Dissection PM – String Art A Typical Day: Every day at March Break Camp starts with an opening circle to welcome campers and introduce staff. All campers will have the opportunity to earn Y-Value Beads, by demonstrating values in action! Every camp day ends with a bead ceremony and a closing circle. March Break Camp combines dedicated program experiences with the fun and connection of Y Day Camp. Campers will participate in two dedicated hands-on programming activities each day. See Sample Schedule: Markham March Break Camp hours: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Program hours: 9:00 am – 4:00pm (Please arrive by 9am to ensure your camper doesn’t miss out on any of the program activities) Swimming: Varies by location. Outdoor activities: Varies by location & weather conditions. Campers may participate in additional outdoor activities. Campers receive: All materials for activities provided Location-specific variations: Facilities, swimming, and other camp experiences may vary by location. Check your selected Y Day Camp location for details.