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Their Best Summer Ever Starts Here

Unforgettable adventures, new friendships, and safe fun at the Clinton County YMCA.
 

Sign Up Starting Dec 26   See Weekly Schedules

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Camp Dates

May 18 - August 3


Camp Hours

8 am-5 pm

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Weekly Rates

$125 Y Members | $160 Non-Members

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Location

Camp is located offsite at the Breese Northside Park.

Download PDF Camp Schedule


MAY & JUNE CAMPS

☀️ TRADITIONAL CAMP (No Place Like This Place!)

Welcome to Summer Camp 2026! Help us set the tone and kick off the summer right. We are starting with plenty of outdoor games, crafts, and a variety of "get to know you" activities to build friendships that will last all season long.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $125 Mem / $160 Non
Includes: Swimming (2x/week) and scheduled field trips.

Register for Week 1 

🎨 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Creative Campers!)

Time to get messy and magnificent! This week, campers will put their curiosity, creativity, and imagination to the test. From bubbling scientific experiments to expressive art projects, we are unlocking the artist and scientist in every child.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $100 Mem / $128 Non
Includes: Swimming (2x/week) and scheduled field trips.

Register for Creative Campers 

⚠️ Note: No Camp Monday (Memorial Day)

🌲 TRADITIONAL CAMP (The Great Outdoors!)

Campers will become true outdoor explorers! We will learn all about nature, local wildlife, and how to be creative with objects found right in our backyard. It's a week of fresh air, discovery, and connection with the natural world.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $125 Mem / $160 Non
Includes: Swimming (2x/week) and scheduled field trips.

Register for The Great Outdoors 

🏀 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Sports of All Sorts!)

Ready, set, go! This week is packed with action. Campers will play a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, and sand volleyball. Off the field, we’ll participate in sports-themed crafts and team-building activities.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $125 Mem / $160 Non
Includes: Swimming (2x/week) and scheduled field trips.

Register for Sports Week 

🦸 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Superheroes & Sidekicks!)

We’re brave and we’re bold! No villains stand a chance when they meet up with us. This week is dedicated to heroes of all kinds, from comic book legends like Spider-Man to real-life heroes like firefighters and first responders.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $125 Mem / $160 Non
Includes: Swimming (2x/week) and scheduled field trips.

Register for Superhero Week 

🎲 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Games, Games, Games!)

It's fun and games all week long! From classic board game tournaments to high-energy carnival games and favorite backyard challenges, campers will learn strategy, teamwork, and fair play while having a blast.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $125 Mem / $160 Non
Includes: Swimming (2x/week) and scheduled field trips.

Register for Games Week 

JULY CAMPS

🎆 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Party in the USA!)

Happy Independence Day! Campers will celebrate America's birthday with a festive week of red, white, and blue crafts, patriotic activities, and delicious themed snacks. It's a star-spangled celebration you won't want to miss.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $125 Mem / $160 Non
Includes: Swimming (2x/week) and scheduled field trips.

Register for Party in the USA 

🦁 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Fear is Not a Factor!)

Watch out campers! This week is all about building confidence. Campers will enjoy exciting, kid-friendly games designed to help them conquer their fears and challenge themselves to try something new in a safe, supportive environment.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $125 Mem / $160 Non
Includes: Swimming (2x/week) and scheduled field trips.

Register for Fear Factor Week 

🎄 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Holiday Hoopla!)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at camp! We are packing all your favorite holidays into one week. Whether it’s spooky, sparkly, joyful, or jolly, you’ll have a blast celebrating a different holiday each day with your camp friends!

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $125 Mem / $160 Non
Includes: Swimming (2x/week) and scheduled field trips.

Register for Holiday Hoopla 

💦 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Splashtacular!)

Beat the heat and take a splash into summer! This will be one wild, wet, and water-filled week. Expect extra water games, aquatic challenges, and plenty of opportunities to cool off while having fun.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $125 Mem / $160 Non
Includes: Swimming (2x/week) and scheduled field trips.

Register for Splashtacular 

👨‍🍳 TRADITIONAL CAMP (What’s Cooking?!)

During this tasty week, your child will expand their taste buds and learn the basics of the kitchen. We will explore safe, fun, and creative ways to make quick and easy recipes. Bon appétit!

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $125 Mem / $160 Non
Includes: Swimming (2x/week) and scheduled field trips.

Register for Cooking Week 

👋 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Summer Send Off!)

Say goodbye to the summer and hello to the school year! We will have fun recapping our favorite camp memories, playing the "Greatest Hits" of our summer games, and enjoying one last week of fun before the books open again.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $125 Mem / $160 Non
Includes: Swimming (2x/week) and scheduled field trips.

Register for Send Off 

Download Family Handbook (PDF)

👤 Contact: Brittany, Camp Director at brittany.stegman@gwrymca.org or 618-526-5628

📍 Camp is located offsite at the Breese Northside Park.
North 10th Street, Breese, IL 62230
 

Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance

For families who need additional support, we are happy to offer financial assistance opportunities.

 

At the Y, we stand by the belief that everyone should have the chance to be part of the Y, irrespective of their financial means. To make this possible, we offer financial assistance to those who qualify, supported by the generous contributions to our Annual Campaign. Access the application below. We encourage you to apply early to allow processing time. Following processing, we communicate the approved amount to applicants, which is then applied to their accounts.

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Inclusion Services

Fostering a supportive and enriching environment for children with diverse abilities is the primary focus of inclusive and adaptive programs. The Gateway Region YMCA provides trained staff and accessible spaces to help ensure camp opportunities for every child. When you register online for Summer Day Camp, indicate any needs your child may have and the branch will email you more information and the required forms.

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The Y's overnight summer camp in Potosi, MO is an experience like no other. YMCA Camp Lakewood brings kids ages 6-17 from all walks of life together to try new things without judgment. With a sprawling 5,000 acre campus and a private 360-acre lake, Camp Lakewood becomes a summer sanctuary accommodating various interests, ranging from paddle boarding to horseback riding to campfires and more.

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YMCA Camp Counselors are One-of-a-Kind! 

If you have talent, knowledge, and passion for working with children - and you want to work in an organization where you will be rewarded with opportunities to serve, it's time to learn more about what the Gateway Region YMCA has to offer. We offer a variety of excellent opportunities in Early Childhood Education, Y Club Before & After School Enrichment, and Summer Camp.

At the Y, counselors aren't just staff, they're role models and mentors who help campers have their best summer ever! ☀️

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