WHAT IS THE CAMPAIGN FOR STRONG COMMUNITIES?

The YMCA annual giving appeal conducted each year to sustain CAMP AIM summer camp for mentally, physically and emotionally challenged children.  In addition to

CAMP AIM, scholarships to other YMCA youth and family programs are made possible by accomplishing our fundraising goal.

 

WHAT IS CAMP AIM?

CAMP AIM is a six week summer camp for special needs youth operated by the

South Hills/Cloverleaf YMCA on the site of Carlynton High School in Carnegie.

· The camp consists of three two week sessions from mid June through the end of July each summer.

 

· Enrollment averages between 110-140 youth, age 3 – 21 years.

 

· The youth are attracted to a solid six-week program of adaptive aquatics, adapted physical education, music, art, home economics, vocational education training, and special events.

 

· Our staff consists of highly qualified adult supervisors who know and care about these youth.  These supervisors train and direct over 60 camp counselors.

 

· CAMP AIM overall counselor to camper ratio is 1:3, which exceeds compliance requirements of the American Camping Association.

 

· Children from all over Allegheny and Washington Counties totaling more than 40 different school districts attend.

 

· Transportation to and from camp is a vital component.  Over 75% of our children would be unable to attend camp if transportation was not provided.

 

· Special Events, field trips, Olympic Games, a prom, and graduation ceremonies are all experiences our campers enjoy.

 

CAMP AIM has been developed and is sustained because of the vital need in the community for this program!   These youth have limited opportunities for recreation and socialization during the summer months.  Camp is also a time to reinforce skills learned during the school year and improve retention skills. CAMP AIM provides a positive summer experience for children with special needs that encourages…

 

Achievement with Independence and Motivation! - AIM