Written by Gina Burk
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Summer camp is a great time for kids to make new friends, gain independence, learn new things and have a whole lot of fun. And there is nothing quite like the local YMCA Camp.
Have you ever sent your kids to camp, or even considered it? You might after discovering all that goes on there.
Some exciting things planned for campers this summer include horseback riding, shooting a bow and arrow, climbing, kayaking, canoeing, archery, bb guns, swimming, and learning about nature.
“And along with the fun activities we teach kids core values, such as responsibility, caring, honesty and respect. We focus on that. It gives a deeper understanding of what it means to grow in character, not just skills,” Taylor Ellis, Girls Village Director, said.
Kids these days face a lot. There are multitudes of kids with different issues, and the proper care isn’t always easy to find.
Where do kids with special needs and behavior issues go to get the help they need to stay in school?
The Akron area YMCA’s Phoenix Alternative School provides a place where troubled youth, grades 4-12th, can receive close attention, getting them back on track and into their school systems quickly.
“The focus is on behavior management,” Tony Grimes, East Akron YMCA, Executive Director, said of the program.
The average student stays for 6 months, about a semester long, before returning to their public school.