Waterford Youth & Family Services

06/17/2026

Our Camp DASH leaders are holding down the fort while our friends at Waterford Senior Services, CT enjoy the Annual Senior Picnic!

06/17/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Our Graduates and Advancing 8th Graders! 🎓

To our seniors: thank you for the impact you've had on our community. We are incredibly proud of all you've accomplished and can't wait to see where your next adventure takes you.

To our 8th graders: high school is a big step, filled with new opportunities, challenges, and experiences. Embrace it, be yourself, and don't be afraid to try new things.

No matter where you are on your journey, remember this: you will always have a community here that believes in you, supports you, and has your back.

Congratulations, and best wishes for the adventures ahead! ❤️🎓✨

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

🌟 Meet Camp DASH Leader, Eli Borbon! 🌟

We are excited to welcome Eli back for another summer at Camp DASH!

Eli has been part of the Camp DASH family for the past 8 years, starting as a volunteer and quickly rising through the ranks thanks to his dedication, leadership, and commitment to our campers.

Known by many through his family's dojo and his work as one of our after-school program leaders, Eli brings a unique blend of discipline, structure, and compassion to everything he does. He has a remarkable ability to set high expectations while building positive relationships with the young people he works with.

Eli has become a trusted mentor and role model for countless campers and staff, and we are incredibly fortunate to have him on our team.

Please join us in giving Eli a well-deserved shoutout as he gears up for another amazing summer at Camp DASH! ☀️🥋💙

06/15/2026

⏰ Camp DASH Reminder! ⏰

The last day to register for Week 1 of Camp DASH (beginning June 29th) is this Friday at 12:00 PM (Noon).

Please make sure your registration is completed before the deadline so we can finalize staffing, transportation, and camper groups for an amazing first week of camp!

🌞 Don't wait until the last minute, plan accordingly and secure your child's spot today!

06/13/2026

🌟 Meet Our Oswegatchie Site Director, Mia Petrini! 🌟

We are thrilled to have Mia back for another summer at Camp DASH!

Over the past several years, Mia has been instrumental to the success of our program. She leads by example, supports her team, and consistently goes above and beyond for our campers and staff.

Mia has mentored countless staff members throughout her time with Camp DASH, helping them grow into confident leaders. Her calm demeanor, steady guidance, and ability to handle even the most challenging situations with grace have earned her the reputation of having the patience of a saint.
We are incredibly grateful for all she does and couldn't imagine Camp DASH without her leadership.

Please join us in welcoming Mia back for another amazing summer! ☀️💙🏕️

06/12/2026

🏆🍕 To the victors go the spoils! 🍕🏆
After winning our town-wide Youth Promise Jeopardy Championship, Ms. Chaney's class earned the ultimate prize: a pizza party for all of the 5th graders! 🎉

Today, Mr. Joe, Officer Winters, and Officer Fredricks had the pleasure of serving up pizza and celebrating this awesome achievement with the students. 👏🚓🍕

Congratulations again to Ms. Chaney's team for bringing home the championship trophy and representing their school so well! 🏆🎊

A great afternoon filled with teamwork, learning, community, and of course... plenty of pizza! 😄🍕

06/12/2026

🌞 Great News for Quaker Hill Families! 🌞

All children attending Camp DASH at our Quaker Hill site will receive FREE breakfast and lunch this summer through the USDA Summer Meals Program, thanks to Lisa Khun and her school nutrition team!

*This program is made possible because Quaker Hill School meets the USDA eligibility requirements based on the percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Even better, we still have plenty of room available at Quaker Hill. While we have now filled all of the discounted Summer Academy-rate spots at our OSW site, discounted Summer Academy rates are still available at Quaker Hill.

If you're looking for an affordable summer filled with beach trips, arts, STEM, sports, and more, now is the perfect time to sign up!

👇 Click the link below to register today! 👇
https://waterfordyouthfamily.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=16