JUMP INTO YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP 2023 AT THE KIRKWOOD FAMILY YMCA!

Summer Camp at the Y is a time for kids to explore, discover, and create in a place that encourages confidence and community.

The Kirkwood Family YMCA offers 12 weeks of summer day camp for ages 5-15. Camps run May 30 - August 18 and camp hours are 9am - 4pm. Fun Club Before & After Camp Care is available as early as 7am and/or as late as 6pm for campers ages 5-15.

Check out our 2023 Summer Day Camp schedule below.
 

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Questions?

Contact our Camp Director, Angie Cochran

Traditional Camp (Ages 5-13)

Traditional camp is designed for a wide variety of conventional interests that include arts & crafts, group games, nature exploration, swimming, field trips, and more. 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 prior to the camp start date for the week. Registrations made after this date will acquire a $10 late fee.

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Special Interest Camp (Ages 5-13)

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.

2023 SPECIAL INTEREST CAMPS:

Arts & Humanities Camps

Our arts & humanities camps encourage personal expression and the freedom to create, and provide new experiences for kids. Creativity abounds at the Y.

Arts & Humanities camps include Art, Animal Instincts, Arts & Crafts, Cheer & Dance, Y Little Chef and Y Chef, Circus, Superhero, Wacky Wizards, and Y Detectors

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Aquatics Camps

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.

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Sports Camps

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 with emphasis on individual skill development, teamwork, and building self-confidence in an environment that encourages having fun and making friends.

Sports camps include Kickball, Soccer, Baseball & Softball, Sports Mayhem, Basketball, and Volleyball

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Teens Camp (Ages 10-15)

These camps are designed for our older campers and focus on areas of interest such as cooking, various field trips and adventure.

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Gymnastics Camp (Ages 5-13)

These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts. We focus on skills and discipline while never losing sight of fun!

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Fun Club Before & After Camp Care (Ages 5-15)

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 7am and/or stay as late as 6pm.

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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

 

Kirkwood Family 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.)

 

Traditional

Arts & Humanities

Aquatics

Sports

Teens Gymnastics
May 30 - June 2, 9am - 4pm

Traditional
Ages 5-13

Art
Ages 5-13

Water Fun
Ages 5-13

Kickball
Ages 5-13

  Gymnastics
Ages 5-13
June 5-9, 9am - 4pm
Traditional
Ages 5-13

Animal Instincts
Ages 5-13

Water Fun
Ages 5-13

Soccer
Ages 5-13

Photography
Ages 10-15
 
June 12-16, 9am - 4pm
Traditional
Ages 5-13

Arts & Crafts
Ages 5-13

Water Park Hop
Ages 8-13

Baseball & Softball
Ages 5-13

  Gym & Swim
Ages 5-13
June 19-23, 9am - 4pm
Traditional
Ages 5-13
Cheer & Dance
Ages 5-13
Y Jr Lifeguard
Ages 10-15

Sports Mayhem
Ages 5-13

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

Y Little Chef
Ages 5-8

Water Park Hop
Ages 8-13

Basketball
Ages 5-13

  Gym & Swim
Ages 5-13
July 3-7 (excl. Tuesday, July 4), 9am - 4pm
Traditional
Ages 5-13

Circus
Ages 5-13

Aqua Kids
Ages 5-13

Volleyball
Ages 5-13

   
July 10-14, 9am - 4pm
Traditional
Ages 5-13
Superhero
Ages 5-13
Water Park Hop
Ages 8-13

Kickball
Ages 5-13

Show Me St. Louie
Ages 10-15

 
July 17-21, 9am - 4pm
Traditional
Ages 5-13
Arts & Crafts
Ages 5-13
Aqua Kids
Ages 5-13

Baseball & Softball
Ages 5-13

  Gymnastics
Ages 5-13
July 24-28, 9am - 4pm
Traditional
Ages 5-13

Y Chef
Ages 9-15

Wacky Wizards
Ages 5-13

Water Park Hop
Ages 8-13

 

  Gym & Swim
Ages 5-13
July 31 - August 4, 9am - 4pm
Traditional
Ages 5-13

Art
Ages 5-13

Y Detectors
Ages 7-13

Water Fun
Ages 5-13
Soccer
Ages 5-13
   
August 7-11, 9am - 4pm

Traditional
Ages 5-13

    Basketball
Ages 5-13
   
August 14-18, 9am - 4pm

Traditional
Ages 5-13