Parents don’t need to leave their children in front of television sets all summer long when the YMCA of Greater Houston has many licensed Day Camp sites, as well as certified staff throughout the city. Children have the opportunity to play and participate in character building activities, arts and crafts, sports, games and so much more under the watchful eyes of role models.

This summer at the Magnolia/Tomball YMCA, campers will participate in new activities related to weekly themes including “Magic Time Machine” and “Super Soakin’ H2O”. Included each week is a field trip as well as two days of swimming. Field trip highlights include an Astros game, Pump It Up and the Houston Zoo.

Sleepover, or resident camps are also part of the YMCA summer fun at Camp Cullen. Sleepover camp activities include a wide range of water sports, horseback riding, canoeing, archery, rock climbing and crafts.

Childhood obesity has reached an epidemic level. YMCA day and sleepover camps provide a wealth of opportunity for kids to get active through play. Experts recommend that kids engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity, including active play, each day. Studies show that kids who consistently engage in play are happier and healthier, and develop and enhance a variety of skills including motor skills, social skills, problem solving and creativity. Kids who get 60 minutes of physical play also tend to have higher self-esteem and perform better academically.

For more information on summer programs, contact the Magnolia/Tomball YMCA at 281-356-4077.

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