WELCOME TO CAMP MELSTONE

Your Kid Deserves the Best Summer Ever!

Adventure awaits this summer, and it is our favorite season at the Y. We love to see all of our campers get up, out, and explore. The YMCA of Metro North Summer Camps encourages young people to achieve more, build relationships with peers and feel a sense of belonging through fun and enriching experiences.

YMCA of Metro North Summer Camps are seasonal day camp programs for girls and boys ages four to fifteen. At Camp, children make friends, discover their passions, explore creativity and develop skills through a wide range of weekly activities. The YMCA helps them develop strong friendships and make memories that last a lifetime.

It Pays to be a YMCA Member!

A membership at the YMCA of Metro North is a tremendous value! Save up to $900 on camp this summer when you become a Family Member and maintain your membership through the duration of your camp. A family membership at the YMCA gives you access to group exercise classes, gym time, family swim, Child Watch while you work out, access to join the outdoor pool club, discounted rates on
programming, and so much more!

A Typical Day

Sports, games, arts and crafts, social responsibility and fun all on-site at the Melrose Family YMCA! Camp begins with a morning assembly, a spirited meeting to get campers excited for the day! Here we sing songs and make special announcements. Campers move on to many activities, both indoor and outdoor; from swimming, gym games, creative arts, nature, adventure and more.

Camp Melstone Vision

Camp Melstone intentionally fosters achievement, relationships, and belonging through fun, safe, and enriching experiences at day camp. We help children build skills, develop strong friendships and feel like they are part of something great.

Camp Melstone Goals

• Deliver a summer full of rewarding experiences to campers of all ages.
• Ignite a passion for physical activity and appreciation for the great
  outdoors.
•  Encourage campers to try new experiences.
•  Give campers the opportunity to belong in a safe and supportive
  environment.
• Inspire socially responsible campers ready to give back to the community.

Camp Mini Melstone Highlights (Ages 4-6) 

• Small ratio of 1 counselor per 5 children.
• Weekly sports classes with Coach Alex
• Swimming activities at the YMCA pool.
• Weekly on-site adventure days.
• Weekly health and wellness classes including cooking, Zumba, and much more!
• Weekly camp newsletters with important information and announcements for parents and campers.
• Dedicated staff team with years of camp experience and extensive training.
• Children must be fully potty trained.

Camp Melstone Highlights (Ages 7-11) 

• Weekly Sports classes with Coach Alex
• Swimming activities at the YMCA pool.
• Weekly field trips to a variety of local attractions.
• Weekly Health and Wellness Classes
• Cooking, Zumba, Tabata, Science Experiments, and much more!
• Organized outdoor games at Washington Park.
• Weekly camp newsletters with important information and announcements for parents and campers.
• Dedicated staff team with years of camp experience and extensive training.

Melstone Leaders Highlights (Ages 12-14)

• Weekly Community Service Projects.
• Swimming activities at the YMCA pool.
• Weekly designated meeting times with the Camp Director.
• Weekly opportunities exploring the Melrose community.
• Mentor opportunities with Mini Melstone campers.
• Organized outdoor games at Washington Park.
• Develop and assist in camp curriculum for younger campers.
• Engage as a team member and serve as an active role model.
• Develop strong and meaningful relationships with positive interactions with camp
  counselors, peers, and campers.
• Weekly newsletters with information and announcements for parents and campers.
• Dedicated staff team with years of camp experience and extensive training.

Safety at Camp Melstone

YMCA camps prioritize a safe, healthy environment for children, following health expert and local guidelines for hygiene and sanitation. All camps meet Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations and are licensed by the Board of Health. Explore our summer camps and safety practices: ymcametronorth.org/summer-camp.