Monroe County YMCA - HTC Center
SUMMER DAY CAMP 2023 | MONROE COUNTY YMCA
Jump into summer with us and discover a new adventure every day.
JUMP INTO YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP 2023 AT THE MONROE COUNTY YMCA - HTC CENTER!
Summer Camp at the Y is a time for kids to explore, discover, and create in a place that encourages confidence and community.
The Monroe County YMCA offers 11 weeks of camp from May 30 to August 11 for ages 3-12. Camp hours are 9 am-4 pm. Fun Club Before & After Camp Care is available from 7am-6pm. Camps are located at the Y, unless listed otherwise on the schedule.
Check out our 2023 Summer Day Camp schedule below.
Preschool Camp (Ages 3-5)
Our trained counselors guide campers through crafts, weekly swimming, outdoor play, games, and other fun activities.
Traditional Camp (Ages 6-12)
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.
Special Interest Camp (Ages 6-12)
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 Camp
Our arts & humanities camps encourage personal expression and the freedom to create, and provide new experiences for kids. Creativity abounds at the Y.
VIEW ARTS & HUMANITIES CAMPS & SIGN UP
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.
Outdoor Camp
Our outdoor camps seek adventures that can be found and explored in nearby parks, outdoor fun and natural resource areas. Gardening camp offers a fun way to learn more and become knowledgeable about gardening, the impact of insects on our lives, and the importance of healthy food choices. Plant seeds, take them home, and watch them grow! Grab your sunglasses and hats and join us for a memorable summer gardening experience!
*THIS CAMP IS OFFSITE AT: Stuckmeyer's Plants and Produce in Columbia, IL.
Fun Club Before & After Camp Care (Ages 3-12)
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 7 am and/or stay as late as 6 pm.
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.
Monroe County 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.)
| May 30 - June 2, 9am - 4pm | ||
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Traditional |
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| June 5-9, 9am - 4pm | ||
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Traditional |
Gardening @ Stuckmeyer's |
Soccer |
| June 12-16, 9am - 4pm | ||
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Traditional |
Art @ Bethany Church |
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| June 19-23, 9am - 4pm | ||
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Traditional |
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| June 26-30, 9am - 4pm | ||
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Traditional |
Cooking @ First Baptist Church Ages 6-12 |
Baseball |
| July 3-7, 9am - 4pm | ||
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Traditional |
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| July 10-14, 9am - 4pm | ||
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Traditional |
World Explorers @ The Way Church Ages 6-12 |
Cheer Ages 6-12 |
| July 17-21, 9am - 4pm | ||
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Traditional |
Basketball |
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| July 24-28, 9am - 4pm | ||
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Traditional |
Block Construction @ The Way Church Ages 6-12 |
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| July 31-August 4, 9am - 4pm | ||
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Traditional |
Wizards @ Columbia Public Library Ages 6-12 |
Volleyball |
| August 7-11, 9am - 4pm | ||
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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!
YMCA Camp Lakewood
Take the adventure to the next level with our Camp Lakewood overnight camp. With a 360-acre lake and more than 5,000 acres of forest-covered hills, caves, creeks and more, there are many opportunities for natural exploration. Whether it's the campfires, swimming, archery, zip lining, sports, canoeing, cookouts, fishing, inflatable water park and kayaking, every camper delights in waking up with a renewed sense of excitement as to what new activities each day at camp will bring. Y members receive discounts.
Where Work is Play
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.