Bar Y is located at 5757 Versailles Road near the Kentucky Castle.
Drop off begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 9 a.m. Programming begins at 9 a.m. Late drop-off must be communicated ahead of time with camp director. Pick-up is from 2:30-3 p.m. All campers must be picked up by 3 p.m. or late fees will be charged.
Campers should arrive wearing sunscreen, closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes, crocs in sport mode, etc.) and clothes for playing outside. They may bring water shoes for visiting the creek.
The should pack sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, water bottle, and a non-perishable, nut-free lunch. all belongings should be marked with thier name.
They may NOT bring electronics, cell phones, toys, or trading cards. These items will be held by the site director and returned at the end of the day.
Bar Y is full of adventure, play, and teamwork every day. Camp Activities include a rotation of archery, fort building, crawdad fishing, mamba slides, gaga ball, sports, arts and crafts, sports, capture the flag, and more.
Campers will be assigned to a Huddle Team of about 1 counselor: 12 campers.
During registration, families will rank their preference of rain day location between Glendover Elementary School (710 Glendover Road, Lexington, KY 40502) or Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School (605 Hill N Dale Road, Lexington, KY 40503). In the welcome email, each camper will be told which location to go to on a rain day.
On days with inclement weather, the site director will notify families by 7 a.m., and campers will go join the camp at their assigned location. Families are responsible for transportation to and from the alternate camp location.
The YMCA of Central Kentucky accepts the Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for state licensed child care.
Financial assistance is also available for membership and programs. Applications may be picked up at any YMCA Welcome Desk or online. Parents should allow 15 days for processing. Keep in mind there is a two-week notice for changes, this includes applying for financial assistance. For more information or assistance with application, please contact business@ymcacky.org.
Families will have the opportunity to list allergies and dietary restrictions during registration and while completing required camper forms.
If medication needs to be administered during program hours, please complete a Medication Authorization Form during registration and submit the medication in the original container at camp week. Medications are kept in a medication lock box except EpiPens or inhalers, which are kept on the camp counselor during the program day and then returned to the parent or medication lock box each evening. Families will also be required to sign a daily medication log for proper documentation and safety.