Traditional Camp (Ages 5-13)

Offered throughout the entire summer, these camps are designed for various conventional interests, including arts & crafts, group games, nature exploration, swimming, field trips, and more. Camps are themed weekly. Most camp activities are held outdoors with indoor activities provided based on the day and theme. Day campers are divided into groups by the grade level they are entering in the fall.

Registrations must be completed by the Wednesday before the camp start date for the week. Registrations made after this date will acquire a $10 late fee.

Special Interest Camps (Ages 6-14)

Special interest camps are designed to offer activities focused on a particular interest while incorporating overall traditional Y camp principles. Camp size may be smaller and may be offered either indoors or outdoors based on the specific interest. From 9 am-noon, campers participate in their special interest camp. From noon-4 pm, campers participate in traditional camp activities.

Arts & Humanities: Ages 6-14
Our arts & humanities camps encourage personal expression and the freedom to create, and provide new experiences for kids. Creativity abounds at the Y.

NOTE: Registrations must be completed by the Wednesday prior to the camp start date for the week. Registrations made after this date will acquire a $10 late fee.

Sports Camps (Ages 6-13)

Campers spend their day immersed in a specific sport learning fundamental skills and then applying those skills in a game setting. The focus is on introducing and/or improving skills for each sport, emphasizing individual skill development, teamwork, and building self-confidence in an environment that encourages fun and making friends.

Registrations must be completed by the Wednesday before the camp start date for the week. Registrations made after this date will acquire a $10 late fee.

 

Aquatics Camps (Ages 6-13)

Aquatic camps are designed for swimmers of all levels. Your child will become comfortable in the water, increase swimming skills, practice water safety, and receive a great start to refining skills while making friends and having fun! Activities include swim lessons, games, water safety skills, and splash time.

Registrations must be completed by the Wednesday prior to the camp start date for the week. Registrations made after this date will acquire a $10 late fee.

 

Fun Club Before & After Camp Care (Ages 5-12)

Fun Club, the Y's Before & After Camp Care, is available as an add-on to all camps at an additional fee. Fun Club allows campers to arrive as early as 6:30am and/or stay as late as 6pm.

 

Counselor in Training (Ages 13-17)

Counselors in Training (CITs) receive first-hand experience working with campers and the opportunity to cultivate skills and knowledge. The goal of the program is to help teens acquire leadership skills that can be used at school, home and in the community.

Interested CIT families need to submit their application by May 1, 2023. Once an application is received, the Camp Director will contact the applicant and schedule a time for the interview and screening to finalize the selection process. *Please note that not everyone interviewed will be selected for the program* Space is limited.

Requirements

  • Time Period: Minimum of 4 Weeks

  • Hours: 8:45am-4:00pm

  • Fee: $40/Week

Individuals who participate for more than 4 weeks, will not be charged for weeks 5-11.

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Information, Policies & Parent Handbook

Welcome to the YMCA Summer Camp Program, where every day is a new adventure! We are dedicated to providing great camping experiences and we hope you will find our Camp Parent Handbook useful.

Camp Parent Handbook 2023

 

Contact our Camp Director, Becky Kronauge.

 

2023 Edward Jones YMCA Summer Day Camp Schedule


(Helpful hint: The schedule below is best viewed from a mobile device when it is horizontal.)

 

Traditional

Arts & Humanities

Aquatics

Sports

June 5-9, 9 am-4 pm

Traditional
"Summer Kickoff"
Ages 5-13

Y Chefs
Ages 9-13
Aqua Kids
Ages 6-8

Sports Sampler
Ages 6-13

June 12-16, 9 am-4 pm

Traditional 
"Y's Got Talent"
Ages 5-13

Artrageous
Ages 6-11

Amusement Park Hop
Ages 10-14

Fishing
Ages 6-13

Soccer
Ages 6-13

June 19-23, 9 am-4 pm
Traditional
"Animal Kingdom"
Ages 5-13

Video Games
Ages 6-11

Active Tweens
Ages 10-14

Playground & Water Park Hop
Ages 6-8

Strength & Speed
Ages 9-13

June 26-30, 9 am-4 pm
Traditional
"Spirit Week"
Ages 5-13

Cheer, Dance & Drill
Ages 6-11

Young Explorers
Ages 6-11

Water Park Hop
Ages 9-13

Basketball
Ages 6-13

July 3-7, 9 am-4 pm

Traditional
"Party in the USA"
Ages 5-13

Tween Leaders
Ages 9-13
Aqua Kids
Ages 6-8

Backyard Games
Ages 6-13

July 10-14, 9 am-4 pm
Traditional
"Superheroes"
Ages 5-13

Gotta Catch 'Em All
Ages 6-11

Hair, Nails & Glitter
Ages 6-11

Water Park Hop
Ages 9-13
Dodgeball & Kickball
Ages 6-13
July 17-21, 9 am-4 pm
Traditional
"Waterpalooza"
Ages 5-13

Show Me St. Louie
Ages 6-11

Extreme Outdoors
Ages 9-13

Water Park Hop
Ages 9-13

Soccer
Ages 6-13

July 24-28, 9 am-4 pm
Traditional
"Silly Science"
Ages 5-13

Cheer, Dance & Drill
Ages 6-11

All Around the Lou!
Ages 10-14

Playground & Water Park Hop
Ages 6-8

Basketball
Ages 6-13

July 31-August 4, 9 am-4 pm

Traditional
"Carnival"
Ages 5-13

STEM
Ages 6-11

Fine Arts
Ages 6-11

Aquatic Adventures
Ages 9-13

Baseball & Softball
Ages 6-13

August 7-11, 9 am-4 pm

Traditional
"Summer Send Off"
Ages 5-13

 

Fishing
Ages 6-13
Dodgeball & Kickball
Ages 6-13