Manchester Youth Development Center

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Camp Choice Summer Camp

where creativity meets exploration

Sign up for our innovative summer camp where rising 1st-7th graders flourish through engaging activities, field trips, and educational adventures

Ready for an unforgettable summer? Camp Choice blends learning and fun with STEM, sports, art, and field trips. Manchester Youth Development Center’s safe, supportive environment is led by an expert staff. Enroll now and watch your child thrive in our program, while building friendships and attaining crucial life skills. Secure your spot today!

Please note that completing the registration form does not guarantee enrollment; it places your child on the waiting list. Confirmation of acceptance will be sent via email along with information on the parent orientation date(s).

Program Starting Date: June 23

June 23rd - August 1st / $125 Per Week

Regular Programming:

Monday - Friday / 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ​

Extended Before & After Care

Available at Additional Cost

CAMP OFFERINGS

MYDC’s Camp Choice is where young minds bloom through exciting experiences

Our affordable innovative summer camp challenges and inspires rising 1st through 7th graders. Each day brings new opportunities for learning and growth, from hands-on STEM activities to creative arts projects. We’re proud of our diverse program offerings. Campers explore interests in science, technology, arts, and sports.

Camp Choice isn’t just a summer program; it’s where friendships form, skills develop, and confidence grows. We focus on positive social interactions and teamwork, helping children build crucial life skills.

ENGAGING FIELD TRIPS

Fun field trips offer hands-on learning experiences. This year we will be going on trips every Friday. This includes a private movie screening at Cinemark, bowling and more!

SECURE FACILITIES

Our facility offers a full sized playground onsite, gymnasium and this year a brand new media lab! Our Experienced staff provides a safe & supportive environment.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

Students will have various enrichment opportunities such as: Lego Cub, Podcasting, Sound Design, Screen Printing, 3D Printing, eSports, Minecraft, and Art.

MEALS SERVED DAILY

Students are served lunch daily. Before-Care students will get breakfast. After-Care students will get a snack. Meals follow NSLP standard requirements*.

Accepting childcare subsidies.

Limited income-based scholarships available.

For more information contact, Shawna Patterson at 412.322.0585 Ext. 175 or spatterson@mydc.org.
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REGISTRATION DETAILS

First-Come, First-Serve Basis. Arrive early to secure your spot!

Registration Dates: TBA

Payment Requirement: Full payment or subsidy verification is due upon registration.Don’t miss out on a summer filled with discovery and fun at MYDC 2025 Camp Choice!

Program Highlights

ENGINEERING

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Lego Engineers
Grades 1-3 will design, create and test projects with Lego BricQ!

Imagineering
Grades 4-6 will create, design and build their own theme park using the process of the Disney and Universal Studios by unpacking Imagineering in A Box!

PHYSICAL HEALTH

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MOVE 365
Campers will build competence and confidence through practicing sport and athletic fundamentals through MOVE 365, Dance, Little Dribblers, JUMP In, Flag football, and TAG among other planned movement activities.

RESTORATIVE COMMUNITY

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Black History and Community
Campers will learn review past and present challenges and contributions of black and brown Americans in conjunction to financial education, entrepreneurship, leadership, community organization, S.T.E.A.M. law related education, social justice and sustainability.

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