Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA) has long been home to expression and creativity.

Welcome to YMCA Camp Kenan's First Experience Camp, where young adventurers take their first step into the exciting world of summer camp! Designed specifically for first-time campers, this program offers a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore, play, and grow.

Programs designed for preschool-aged children. The three weeks will have some half-day (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) and full-day (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) options. Creative Themes has built our Summer Camp around Experiential Learning, also known as Outdoor Adventure Education. We have designed age-appropriate activities and elements for the PK and K age groups. Our staff is trained to help campers experience safe and fun outdoor play and learning. All campers can try our camp activities: fishing, Archery, Canoeing, and Art and Creativity (Theater Area). Each activity will be scheduled multiple times during the week(weather permitting).

Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp in the Poconos for ages 6-17 offering an impressive array of activities rich with integrity due to top-notch facilities, and talented staff. Established over 30 years ago, ILC is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting creativity, and empowering individual growth with our individualized, elective scheduling. Campers will learn worthwhile skills in 2-8 week sessions while making everlasting memories & friends. Each camper chooses from: Circus, Trapeze, Sports, Fitness, Archery, Art, Theatre, Dance, Magic, Music, Recording Studio, Skatepark, Digital Arts, Moviemaking, RPG, Rocketry, Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Water-ski, Wakeboard, Lake, Pool, Horseback, Nature & more! Choose from 2 or 3 week session options, or combine multiple sessions for 5, 6, and 8 week experiences, for a fantastic summer filled with unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships, and life skills that provide your child with independence, self confidence, and a sense of achievement!

YMCA Camp Kenan, located on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario in Western New York, has been offering unforgettable outdoor adventures for youth of all ages. Established with a commitment to fostering personal growth, teamwork, and leadership, Camp Kenan provides a safe, welcoming environment where campers can explore nature, build lifelong friendships, and discover their potential.

A program designed for 8th and 9th graders to experience an outdoor camp setting. The Teen/LIT Program is designed for teens seeking a camp and team-building experience with their peers. It is a challenging and flexible program based on the interests and choices of the group. This program will use the overall camp to help develop the teen’s schedule of activities. The program will be designed to develop teens’ leadership skills using daily challenges. This one-week program focuses on teamwork fundamentals, including communication, trust, leadership, conflict management, and goal setting. Teens' activities include canoeing, fishing, archery, pool time(if they choose), climbing, adventure course challenges, team building games, and much more.