Emerson YMCA
SUMMER DAY CAMP 2023 | EMERSON YMCA
Jump into summer with us and discover a new adventure every day.
JUMP INTO YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP 2023 AT THE EMERSON YMCA!
Summer Camp at the Y is a time for kids to explore, discover, and create in a place that encourages confidence and community.
We offer 10 weeks of camp from June 5 to August 11 for ages 5-17. Camps run 9 am-4 pm. In addition, we offer Fun Club, the Y's Before & After Camp Care, which is available as an add-on to all camps at an additional fee. Fun Club allows campers to arrive as early as 6:30 am and/or stay as late as 6 pm. Fun Club is available for campers ages 5-12.
Our Teen Camps are put on through the Community Development YMCA. Click here to visit their camp page.
Check out our 2023 Summer Day Camp schedule below.
Traditional Camp (Ages 5-12)
Traditional Camp (Ages 5-12)
These camps are offered throughout the entire summer and 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 enter 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.
Teen Camps (Ages 13-17)
Teen Camps (Ages 13-17)
Our Teen Camps are put on through the Community Development YMCA. Click here to visit their camp page.
Exploring Your Next Step, July 10-14
Explore your talents and develop your skills at Teen Camp! Our first week of Teen Camp will give campers the chance to explore the connection between their talents and possible career fields. Campers will go on two field trips each week, meet with career professionals, and explore STEAM and design projects. With a mix of traditional camp activities and career readiness opportunities, campers will end the week ready to explore their possibilities.
Designing Your Next Step, July 17-21
Design your future at Teen Camp! This week, campers will sketch out the future of their dreams and practice the skills to get them there. Campers will also go on two field trips each week, meet with career professionals, swim, and explore STEAM and design projects. With a mix of traditional camp activities and career readiness opportunities, campers will end the week ready to design their next step.
Building Your Next Step, July 24-28
Build your opportunities at Teen Camp! Campers this week will learn how to build a network to support their goals and career. We'll go on two field trips each week, eat at local restaurants, and meet with career professionals, all while still joining in on all the usual camp fun. With a mix of traditional camp activities and career readiness opportunities, campers will end the week ready to grow their opportunities.
Taking Your Next Step, July 31-August 4
Are you ready to impress? To land the job or meet the goal? Get ready to take your next step at Teen Camp! Campers will create a mock resume and participate in a mock interview with career professionals at the end of the week. They'll also go on two field trips, eat at local restaurants, and explore STEAM and design hobbies. With a mix of development opportunities and traditional camp activities, campers will end the week ready to take the next step.
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.
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 6:30 am and/or stay as late as 6 pm.
Counselor in Training (Ages 13-15)
Counselor in Training (Ages 13-15)
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.
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.
Emerson YMCA Summer Day Camp Schedule 2023
Click on a camp to learn more and to register online!
(Helpful hint: The schedule below is best viewed from a mobile device when it is horizontal.)
| June 5-9, 9 am-4 pm | |
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Traditional |
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| June 12-16, 9 am-4 pm | |
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Traditional |
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| June 19-23, 9 am-4 pm | |
Traditional Ages 5-12 |
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| June 26-30, 9 am-4 pm | |
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Traditional |
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| July 3-7, 9 am-4 pm | |
Traditional Ages 5-12 |
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| July 10-14, 9 am-4 pm | |
Traditional Ages 5-12 |
Exploring Your Next Step Ages 13-17 |
| July 17-21, 9 am-4 pm | |
Traditional Ages 5-12 |
Designing Your Next Step Ages 13-17 |
| July 24-28, 9 am-4 pm | |
Traditional Ages 5-12 |
Building Your Next Step Ages 13-17 |
| July 31-August 4, 9 am-4 pm | |
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Traditional |
Taking Your Next Step |
| August 7-11, 9 am-4 pm | |
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Traditional |
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WHY SUMMER DAY CAMPERS KEEP COMING BACK TO THE Y
☀️ Experiences that last a lifetime
Camps grow with your kids, offering fresh ways for them to connect to their potential, purpose, and each other.
☀️ Y Camp is for all
We're proud to offer inclusion & adaptive support services allowing all children to experience camp fun. We're also proud to provide financial assistance.
☀️ Trained and dedicated staff
For 100+ years, the Y's proven programs and trained counselors deliver meaningful experiences that keep kids coming back year after year.
☀️ Fun and friendship
In Y camp, your kids will make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures every day.
SYDNEY - CAMP PARENT
"I liked knowing that she was in a safe, enriching environment getting physical activity this summer."
KEN - CAMP PARENT
"I LOVE that there are no electronics/screen time. My kids enjoyed the free time when they could intermingle with other peers."
JANELL - CAMP PARENT
"I love the structured schedules. My daughter loves swimming and reading. It's hard to get her physically active but Y Camp helped with that."
How has Y Camp Helped Shape Your Child?
Y camps are some of the longest-running in the country, impacting generations. Has YMCA Camp impacted your child? We would love to hear about it!
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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.