YMCA early bird camp registration under way

YMCA Buffalo Niagara Northeast Family Branch has the cure for summer boredom - an adventure at YMCA Camp. YMCA summer camp early bird registration runs through Feb. 28 at all YMCA Buffalo Niagara locations.

Campers ages 3-15 years old participate in a variety of outdoor activities, go on field trips, and spend their summer in a safe environment. Parents can reserve their child's spot in camp with a $10 deposit per week per camper. Beginning March 1, the deposit cost will increase to $30 per week per camper.

In addition to traditional day camp, the YMCA also offers Young Explorers, Leaders in Training, Counselors in Training, and sports camp. Day camp runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. , June 25 through Aug. 31. All YMCA day camps offer extended hours for no additional fee.

Overnight camp opportunities are also available for youths in grades second through 11th. One-week and two-week sessions are available. Contact the Camp Weona business office at 565-6008 or visit www.campweona.org for more information.

Space for all camps is limited. Participants are encouraged to sign up early to avoid being closed out of the session of their choice. To help make summer camp accessible to everyone, the YMCA offers the "Earn Your Way to Camp" candy sale and financial assistance through the annual Strong kids Campaign.

For more information about summer camp programs, contact YMCA Buffalo-Niagara Northeast Family Branch at 839-2543 or visit www. ymcabuffaloniagara. org.