Summer Camps

Our camp locations offer full time day camps during summer break from school. All summer camps follow a 6:00am to 6:00pm schedule. Locations include East Hancock YMCA at East Hancock Elementary in Kiln; Vancleave YMCA at Vancleave UMC; Back Bay YMCA at Back Bay Elementary in Biloxi; and Taconi YMCA in Ocean Springs on Magnolia Ave.

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Summer Camp Flyers

Kamp Badine

Camp is held at Warner Tully YMCA camp in Port Gibson, Ms. June 25 – 29. We will travel by Charter bus to and from camp. Leaving YMCA at 8:00 am on Sunday June 25 and returning by 3:30pm on Thursday June 29. Cost is $600.00 for members and $675.00 for non members. $250.00 registration fee is due upon sign up.

Registration Fee is non-refundable or transferable. No refunds for cancellations after May 31, 2023 for remaining dues.

Ages:

Campers: 7-13
Leaders-In-Training: 13-16
Counselors-In-Training, 16-18, or two years LIT experience
Counselors: 18 & over, or two years CIT experience

If you have questions regarding age brackets or if you qualify for LIT/CIT/Counselor ranking or would like to apply to be a LIT/CIT/Counselor, please go to the LIT/CIT/Counselor sections for information and/or email Camp Director Erica Hurley at ehurley@mgcymca.org for more information.

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Preschool

Welcome to the Blossman YMCA Preschool Childcare Center. It is our pleasure to work with you and your child. We are a Preschool Childcare Program operated by the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA and is licensed by the State of Mississippi Health Department. The Program is designed to meet the needs of young children (12 months through 5 years). Our goals are:

To help your child to develop to his/her fullest potential.
To provide a positive learning experience.
To support and strengthen the family unit.
To deliver the program in a positive YMCA environment of safety, fun, and caring.

We want children to look forward to coming to school each day and to enjoy learning with “hands on” experiences. It is our goal to help each child develop individually, at his or her own pace.

Our program is designed to help your child build a positive self-concept that generates feelings of acceptance and belonging. We believe in partnering with parents, families and community organizations to nurture a spirit of cooperation and self-respect for self and others; reinforcing character building and a strong communication foundation.

The Creative Curriculum® is used as the foundation of our Preschool program. The Creative Curriculum® is a play-based learning curriculum that focuses on interest areas and fosters creativity in both children and teachers. Being creative means thinking of new ideas, obtaining information by asking questions, and learning through trial and error. In order for your child to derive the greatest benefit from these educational opportunities, he/she should be in regular attendance; structured education begins at 8:45am.

The YMCA Preschool provides Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Late Snack at consistent times.

The YMCA Preschool is a participant in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program. The CACFP provides cash reimbursement to child and adult day care centers for nutritious meals and helps children and adults develop and maintain healthy eating habits.

Through the Child and Adult Care Food Program you can be assured all children are getting balanced, nutritious meals and developing/maintaining healthy lifelong eating habits. Proper nutrition during throughout life ensures fewer educational and physical problems later in life.

As a participant in the CACFP, the YMCA Preschool receives reimbursement for serving nutritious meals and snacks.

The Preschool is open from 6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Children are only allowed to stay for a maximum of 10 hours per day. If there are extenuating circumstances; exceptions may be allowed.

A registration fee of $135.00 (per child) and first week draft payment is required at time of registration. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Registration fee is an annual fee due in July of each year. The weekly fee for YMCA Members is $115. The weekly fee for non-YMCA Members is $130.

YMCA Scholarship opportunities are funded by the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. The Strong Kids Campaign is our on-going yearly charitable campaign. Financial assistance is based on individual circumstances. At the YMCA, we turn no one away for their inability to pay.

For inquiries on availability in the Blossman YMCA Preschool Childcare Center, along with current weekly rate information, please contact the center directly at 228-875-0152 or ymcapreschool@mgcymca.org.

Childwatch

Q: Do you need childcare to enjoy our programs?

A: CHILD WATCH

One of the many benefits of membership through the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is quality childcare on premises. Our staff provides qualified supervision and entertainment in a safe and secure environment while you workout. Children enjoy story time, arts and crafts and play giving you a chance to use the facility with peace of mind.

There is a two-hour per child, per day limit. Parents must remain on the YMCA premises. Child Watch is included with family memberships only.

Blossman Family YMCA Childwatch

Childwatch Hours:

Monday: 7:45am-12:00pm; 3:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-12:00pm; 3:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday: 7:45am-12:00pm; 3:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-12:00pm; 3:00pm-8:00pm
Friday: 7:45am-12:00pm; Closed Evening
Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm; Closed Evening
Sunday: Closed

Tradition Family YMCA Childwatch

Childwatch Hours:

Monday — Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Monday — Thursday: 4:30pm-7:30pm
(No childwatch Friday night)
Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm

Youth Services