We have every intention of operating Camp Lawrence, Camp Nokomis and Camp Otter as scheduled this summer. We are closely monitoring information about COVID-19 and will make adjustments according to the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Camp Association (ACA), YMCA of the USA, and state and local public health officials. We will continue to update our website and send out email communication as we learn more.

We have made the difficult decision to cancel Road Rangers this year. Many of the field trip locations are currently closed, therefore we are unable to make the reservations we normally would at this time to prepare for this program.

We have received guidelines from the CDC, American Camp Association (ACA) and YMCA of the USA (Y-USA). Links to those guidelines are provided below for your reference. Our camp team has been reviewing those guidelines and processing how we can apply them to our individual camp settings. We will be finalizing our health and safety protocols based on these guidelines, as well as, information from the state and local public health officials when it becomes available.

CDC Guidelines for Camps
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/summer-camps.html

ACA & Y-USA Field Guide for Camps
https://www.acacamps.org/resource-library/coronavirus/camp-business/camp-operations-guide-summer-2020

Yes! Registration is still open for Camp Lawrence and Camp Otter. You may log in to Camp Brain or contact the camp office to register at 978-975-1330 or campinfo@mvymca.org.

Yes! The promotions for Camp Lawrence and Camp Otter will be extended from April 30^th to June 15^th. If you are eligible for either of these promotions, please contact us to apply the discount to your account.

• Camp Otter Promotion – Register for one week of Camp Otter and get an additional week (weeks 1, 2 or 11) at 50% off.
• Camp Lawrence Promotion – New campers that register for Camp Lawrence session 1 or 4 get $200 off. Excludes one-week sessions and siblings of current campers.

Camp Lawrence & Camp Nokomis Payments – The due date for final payments has been changed to June 15^th. If you have a final payment scheduled on June 1^st, we will be changing it to June 15^th. If you have not scheduled your final payment and would like to, please contact us to assist you.

Camp Otter Payments – The due date for payments is two weeks prior to each week your child is registered. If you would like to schedule your payments, please contact us to assist you.

In the event that our camps are cancelled for the weeks/sessions your child is enrolled, you may select one of the three options below:

• Get a Refund – Receive a full refund for the amount paid, including deposits which are normally non-refundable.
• Get a Credit – Apply the amount paid to the 2021 season.
• Give a Gift – Donate all or part of the amount paid to help support our camps. We will be happy to provide a tax receipt for your thoughtful and generous gift.

In the event that our camps operate, but your family chooses not to participate, you must notify us of the cancellation at least two weeks prior to your child’s start date and select one of the three options below:

• Get a Refund – Receive a full refund for the amount paid, including deposits which are normally non-refundable.
• Get a Credit – Apply the amount paid to the 2021 season.
• Give a Gift – Donate all or part of the amount paid to help support our camps. We will be happy to provide a tax receipt for your thoughtful and generous gift.

If the cancellation is received less than two weeks in advance, you will not be eligible for a refund or credit, unless the camper has a documented illness or there is a death of an immediate family member.

Yes! We recognize that COVID-19 will have a financial impact on many families. Please contact our camp office at campinfo@mvymca.org if your family now needs consideration for financial assistance for the 2020 season. Our hope is to give every camper currently enrolled the opportunity to attend camp regardless of their family’s economic situation.

Our camp tours scheduled in May will be postponed. We will update our website and send out email communication when we have new dates scheduled.

While our Y branches are temporarily closed, our YMCA staff is working hard to create exercise and activity videos for families and youth to stay active and engaged. Enjoy spending time being active, staying healthy and having fun. Meet us here!

While our Y branches are temporarily closed, the Lawrence YMCA food pantry has remained open to help fight food insecurity in our community. This initiative serves more than 350 grab-and-go dinners every week night and over 200 families at our food pantry each week. In addition, we hold weekly food drives to help restock our food pantry. All food collection and distribution adheres to social distancing guidelines. Learn how you can help us help others!

Our camp office is currently closed, however we are working remotely and are available by phone at 978-975-1330 or by email at campinfo@mvymca.org.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.