Welcome to Episode 7: The Transformative Impact of Camp Y.
This month, I’m coming to you from Summer Camp at the Lake Nona YMCA where I got to talk with one of our incredible camp counselors, Brandon, about what makes the Camp Y experience so profoundly special.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
Find Your New Best Friend: Hear directly from Brandon about the magic that happens when kids find a safe place to connect, including a heartwarming moment where two campers who didn’t know each other instantly became best friends.
A Safe Haven in Hard Times: I share a powerful story about a local family currently in transition. Thanks to scholarship support, their child has a safe, predictable, and joyful place to spend the summer.
“Summer Camp on the Go”: Learn about our new Y on the Fly program, which brings sports, crafts, and the camp experience directly to neighborhoods that don’t have a local Y nearby.
Right now, we have more than 2,700 kids showing up to our YMCAs every single day.
To our members: I know summer means our pools are busier, our gyms are louder, and our schedules are adjusted. Thank you for your patience and for being that extra arm of support around our youth this summer. When our kids have a safe place to be, our entire community becomes stronger.
Until next time…
Kevin Bolding, President & CEO
YMCA of Central Florida
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