Overview and Registration Forms
Camp Ok-Wa-Nessett is the largest YMCA Day Camp in the State serving approximately 800 children daily through a variety of traditional, specialty and sports programs. Y camp leaders are committed to creating a strong sense of community, helping campers to challenge themselves, develop self-confidence, lasting friendships and FUN in a safe environment.
Beautiful Outdoor Facility
Camp Ok-Wa-Nessett has 117 acres with hiking trails, high and low ropes course, two ponds, spraypark, sports field, two archery ranges, basketball, and tennis courts, playground equipment, covered pavilions for rainy days, skatepark and so much more!!
YMCA Summer Camps have it all! For more information, please contact
Becky Merritt, Camp Director at 828-0130 or at rmerritt@gpymca.org.
Summer Camp 2008 Employment Application
Click on a camp below for a brief description:
Preschool Camps
Offer an introduction to traditional camp activities such as swimming, archery, nature exploration, Okey Falls Spray Park, hiking and camp songs. These camps are for ages 3 years to 5 years (Kindergarten). Children must be fully toilet trained to participate.
Pioneer Camps
Offer campers a traditional camp experience as well as prepare them for their upcoming transition to school. This is a fun and exciting program that offers lots of personal attention with emphasis on social skill development and personal growth. These camps are for Kindergarteners transitioning into first grade.
School Age Camps
Offer campers the opportunity to fully experience all that Camp Ok-Wa-Nessett has to offer! Archery, arts & crafts, recreational games and swimming are just some of the activities that campers can participate in. These camps are for children entering grades 2-5.
Teen Camps
Allow experienced campers grades 6 & up to select and plan camp activities that are of greatest interest to them. Activities include boating, ropes course, skate park, outdoor education, creative arts, recreational and team sports. Specialty programs promote team building, problem solving, skill development and personal growth. For more information please contact Dave Morrone, Teen Camp Director at 828-0130 or at dmorrone@gpymca.org
Sports Camps at the Masonic Youth Center
Located on Long Street in Warwick, the Masonic Youth and Family Center houses a large area dedicated to sports. Baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts and a swimming pool are part of this beautiful seaside location. Shelter for inclement weather is also available. These camps are for children entering grades 2-8. For more information please contact Heather Grossguth, Masonic Camp Director at 828-0130 or at hgrossguth@gpymca.org
Trailblazer Program
This is a specialized day-camp program for children in preschool through grade 8 who are identified through their IEP (Individual Educational Plan) as having social, emotional, physical, and educational needs. Trailblazer is a structured program that fulfills the requirements of extended school year services. The program is designed as an inclusionary model, in which all needs are met through typical camp participation. For more information please contact Susan Shanley, Senior Program Director at 828-0130 or at sshanley@gpymca.org. Click here for more information.
Counselor In Training Program
The Camp Ok-Wa-Nessett Counselor In Training (CIT) program is an exciting way for young adults to grow and develop the skills needed to work with children. It is a six-week competitive training environment where accepted participants will learn and practice their skills they’ll need to be successful youth workers.
All interested participants must apply and interview to be accepted into the program. Applications are located at the YMCA’s Welcome Center or online at www.kentcountyymca.org. For more information or to apply, please click on the CIT brochure and application below or contact Dave Morrone, Teen Camp Director at 828-0130 or at dmorrone@gpymca.org.
Kent County YMCA Camp Ok-W-Nessett has been accredited by the American Camp Association, the most recognized organization that monitors the quality of camping in the USA, for the last eight years. The accreditation process requires the camp to either meet or exceed over 300 standards in the area of health, safety, risk management, human resources, transportation, and in all program areas including aquatics. In addition, all camp staff participate in orientation and training prior to camp. This intensive training includes topics such as Child Abuse Prevention, Risk Management, Age Level Characteristics, Group Activities, Positive Conflict Resolution, First Aid, CPR and more.