What's a Lock-in?

"I heard Camp Frank A. Day has a lock-in planned for Thursday, April 22nd and I want to be a part of it, but I don't know what that is." is a sentence we're hearing a lot. According to Wikipedia, a "lock-in" is when a number of patrons are allowed to stay after the legal closing time. In camp terms, it means that campers and staff are able to come play at the YMCA after everyone else has gone home, eat, play games, stay up really late and spend the night at the Y. It's like a big sleepover with all your camp friends!

Who: Anyone ages 7-15 who wants to have an awesome night
When: 7pm on Thursday, April 22nd - 7am on Friday, April 23rd
Where: West Suburban YMCA in Newton, MA
How: It's only $45 (and the proceeds will be used to purchase new equipment for camp this summer). To register, please call 617-244-6050 ext.3008 or register online at www.campfrankaday.org.

Rain, Rain Go Away!

April showers bring May flowers. Oh wait, it's only March! Hopefully, this rain will bring some beautiful flowers to Camp Day this spring (and summer).

SOAR!

In recent weeks a new pair of bald eagles have settled high above the trees on the lake. They are such magnificent creatures! Hopefully, you will get an opportunity to see them when you're at camp.

I hope this melts by June!

Thanks to the Weireter family for submitting this beautiful photo. Feel free to email your great Camp Frank A. Day photos from any season to us! We will post them for everyone to enjoy.

Golf, Anyone?

This year campers can enjoy the fun of camp and the sophisticated sport of golf thanks to our expanded partnership with Blackstone National Golf Club in Sutton, MA. Campers can learn the fundamentals of golf, including driving, putting, chipping and pitching. This program is specifically designed for junior and senior campers. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Visit our website for details!

No Horsing Around Here

Our new horseback riding program is about fun! It's perfect for campers wanting to learn or enhance their English riding skills will learn horse safety, leading, grooming, horse anatomy, tack, feeding and stable management. This offsite program will be led by the very talented staff at Fairview Farms in Brimfield, MA. The horseback riding program is two activity periods long so campers, depending on their unit, may not have the option to select other camptivities but will have the option to participate in other activities each afternoon. This program is specifically designed for juniors and seniors. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Visit our website for more details!

Some of the New Faces at Camp This Summer

Here is your first look at Camp Director Leah Zippin and her family--husband Mark, 10 year old daughter Tamra and 6 year old son Gabriel. They can't wait to be on the shores of Quacumquasit this summer!