All Smiles at YMCA Summer Day Camp

Smiles are wider—and shinier—than ever at YMCA summer day camp this week. Thanks to the Will County Community Health Services team, campers at the Smith and Central City YMCAs in Joliet received free dental services on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The County’s dental van, which resembles that of a tour bus, took temporary real estate at the YMCA camp sites this week, providing teeth cleanings for nearly 50 campers. Inside the dental bus, it felt just like a normal dentist office—perhaps even less intimidating. When you walked through the door, there was a small waiting area with a TV on the wall. To the left, there were two dental chairs complete with all the usual tools and accessories needed to provide a thorough cleaning.

Special thanks to the County staff for this amazing service!