The Westfield Area Y is proud to announce that it has received American Camping Association (ACA) accreditation! The ACA is the only organization that accredits all types of camps and applies nearly 300 national standards for health and safety. At the Westfield Area Y, campers gain new skills and have fun under the watchful eye of highly trained counselors. Y camp staff receive pre-camp specific training including certification in CPR and First Aid. Whether it’s a traditional camp filled with sports, swimming, games and crafts, or a specialty camp like skateboarding, cooking or fishing, the Westfield Area Y has a camp that’s right for you. All camps are built around the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. New this summer: Basic day camp now runs 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and a Combo Care option provides a special rate to parents who need before care and after care, five days per week. Traditional, Specialty and Sports camps are available for children ages 3-15 from June 25-August 31. Full and half day camps are available as is before and after care. Camp complement is available for campers interested in a half-day specialty camp but want a full day program. Drop in and meet some of the camp staff at an Open House on March 22 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Robert and Virginia Bauer Family Branch and April 14 during Healthy Kids Day at the Main Facility on Clark Street. Online registration is available for Westfield Area Y members.