The YMCA’s Summer Day Camp programs are in compliance with the regulations of the MA Department of Public Health and meet regulations through the MA Department of Health.
For more information contact:
Senior Program Director, Amie Cox
Teen Summer Program - Fun in the Sun
(P) 508.755.6101 (ext. 1240)
(Fax) 508.753.7969
(Email) [email protected]
Director of Out of School Time, Emely Ojeda
Alden Summer Program
(P) 508.755.6101 (ext. 1263)
(Fax) 508-753-7969
(Email) [email protected]
Family Access Coordinator, Nayrovis Alicea
Alden Summer Program & Camp Blanchard
(P) 508.755.6101 (ext. 1226)
(Fax) 508.753.7969
(Email) [email protected]
Director of Childcare Services, Sarah Levy
(P) 508.755.6101 (ext. 1229)
(Fax) 508-753-7969
(Email) [email protected]
The Alden Summer Program is a facility based program that is state licensed through the Department of Early Education and Care.
Here at the Alden Summer Program children will enjoy their summer through an age appropriate program that includes arts & crafts, group games, songs, cooking projects and more! They will enjoy daily free play, swim and gym under the supervision of our fun, caring and professional staff. We are dedicated to providing a safe, fun-filled, enriching summer experience for your child.
2026 Announcements
Program & Activities
Your child will participate in activities that will encourage them to:
- Be independent, build their self-esteem and value themselves
- Spend time in an environment that will emphasize wonder, discovery and creativity
- Be engaged in meaningful experiences
- Explore with Hands-on learning
- Play in child-centered activities
Registration & Schedule
Registration will be open soon and can be done electronically using our online enrollment system.
Monday - Friday
(8:00 am - 5:30 pm)
One Week Sessions (Feel free to sign up for one, a handful or all!):
2026 Season
Week 1 - Jumpin’ to Summer
We’re Jumpin’ to Summer with a week full of activities, games, and active fun. From friendly competitions to team play, children will get to know one another and the staff and start summer strong.
Week 2 - Hip Hip Hooray! It’s Independence Day!
Hip Hip Hooray! It’s Independence Day! This week features Independence Day–inspired art, games, and creative activities as children celebrate freedom and creativity.
Week 3 - Alden All Stars
It’s Alden All Stars week! children will dive into games, sports, and friendly competitions, building skills, teamwork, and summer memories.
Week 4 - Nature Unleashed
It’s Nature Unleashed week! children will dig into outdoor adventures, crafts, and games, discovering the wonders of nature all around them.
Week 5 - Mission: STEMpossible
Mission: STEMpossible sends children on a week-long adventure of invention and discovery! From experiments to design challenges, every child becomes a STEM hero.
Week 6 - Storybook Adventures
It’s Storybook Adventures week! children will dive into fairy tales and stories with hands-on activities, imaginative play, and magical crafts.
Week 7 - Stars of the Stage
Stars of the Stage invites every child to step into the spotlight! From music and acting to creative performances, everyone gets a chance to dazzle and shine.
Week 8 - Reuse Revolution
It’s Reuse Revolution week! Children will explore fun crafts, games, and projects that teach the power of reducing, reusing, and recycling. The week ends with our tradition of trash bag fashion show!
Week 9 - Fun Crafts & Farewells
Fun Crafts & Farewells is the perfect way to wrap up the summer! Children will create keepsakes, enjoy creative projects, and celebrate memories as we say goodbye to an amazing summer.
Rates
$250 / week
*$50 Schedule Change Fee: Any changes made less than two weeks prior to the change will be required to pay this fee.
Lunch
Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily at no cost to all the children. Menus are available at the program. Please send your child with two snacks daily for morning and afternoon snack.
*We are a NUT-FREE program, this includes peanuts and all tree nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios etc.). Due to nut allergies and to ensure the safety of all participants, we do not allow any peanut/nut products at the program. Please do not pack anything containing nuts, peanuts or Nutella for your child.
What should my child bring if they don’t want the Y lunch?
Children can bring a non-perishable, healthy, NUT-FREE lunch (no refrigerator or microwave use) that is clearly marked with his/her name, two NUT-FREE snacks and drink to the program. Any food item containing either peanuts or tree nuts be will bagged and stored in the office and returned at pick-up. We will provide your child with an alternate snack.
What to Bring
Please send your child to the program each day with waterproof sunscreen applied prior to arrival. If assistance is needed in applying sunscreen to your child, please send your WRITTEN permission to apply sunscreen to your child and instruct us on how to apply it.
Please be sure to send the following items in your child’s labeled backpack to the program each day:
- Healthy Lunch- if not having the program lunch
- Snacks & Drink
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Bathing suit
- Wear Sneakers (we discourage open-toed shoes/sandals)
- Change of clothes
- Water bottle
- Sweatshirt (most areas are air conditioned)
Teen Summer Program - Fun in the Sun
For all questions about camp offering, sessions, and registrations, please contact:
Senior Program Director, Amie Cox
Central Community Branch YMCA
(P) 508.755.6101 (ext. 1240)
(Fax) 508.753.7969
(Email) [email protected]
Teen Staff, Teresa Rivera
Central Community Branch YMCA
(P) 508.755.6101 (ext. 1227)
(Fax) 508.753.7969
(Email) [email protected]
Announcements
The camp day will be from 8:00AM to 5:30PM but participants are welcome to stay and join us for Youth Connect! All participants should be dropped off by 9:00AM unless communicated ahead of time with exceptions made on a case by case basis.
Program & Activities
Fun in the Sun is a summer program for youth and teens in grades 6-12 who enjoy being outside, participating in art and crafts, playing in the basketball court, and swimming.
Each week will be guided by a theme which will guide art and game activities while we maintain our focus on character development, team building, supporting education, friendship and fun! Youth and teens will enjoy the Central Branch facility and will participate in games in the field at our park, swimming in the pool, crafts indoors and outside and much more! Teen staff will do all they can to ensure fun each day for the teens and will create activities based on their interests.
Registration & Schedule
Registration is open now and can be done electronically.
(Ages: 12+) *Ages are based on the child’s age as of the Monday of the week they are attending.
Monday - Friday
(8:00 am - 5:30 pm)
One Week Sessions:
(Feel free to sign up for one, a handful, or all!)
Session 1: June 22 - June 26
Session 2: June 29 - July 3
Session 3: July 6 - July 10
Session 4: July 13 - July 17
Session 5: July 20 - July 24
Session 6: July 27 – July 31
Session 7: August 3 - August 7
Session 8: August 10 - August 14
Rates:
$200 per week not including field trips
DCF vouchers accepted
Lunch
Teens can bring a lunch daily from home or purchase items from our snack shack. Alternatively, teens can get lunch on site via the summer meals program.
What to Bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Water Bottle
- Lunch & Snacks
- Sunscreen
- Sneakers should be brought daily
Youth Connect Summer Program
For all questions about offering, sessions, and registrations, please contact:
Senior Program Director, Amie Cox
Central Community Branch YMCA
(P) 508.755.6101 (ext. 1240)
(Fax) 508.753.7969
(Email) [email protected]
Program & Activities
YouthConnect is a unique and strong collaboration of youth serving agencies which provides neighborhood-based recreational, educational, and cultural activities. Dinner, snack, and transportation are all provided.
More information to come for Summer 2026. Check back soon.
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