Their Best Summer Ever Starts Here
Unforgettable adventures, new friendships, and safe fun at the O'Fallon Missouri YMCA.
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Camp Hours
9 am-4 pm
Before & After Care Available from 6:30 am-6 pm
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Camp Dates
June 1 - August 14
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Weekly Rates
$170 Y Members
$210 Non-Members
JUNE CAMPS
⏳ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Journey Through Time Week
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Themed activities, games, and daily fun.
🦸 TRADITIONAL CAMP: Superhero Week
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Guest speakers, hero training, and daily activities.
🏊 SPECIAL INTEREST: Aqua Kids
Who: Ages 8-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Water safety, stroke refinement, and pool games.
🍳 ARTS & HUMANITIES: Cooking
Who: Ages 8-10 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Recipes, cooking techniques, and cultural food exploration.
⚽ SPORTS CAMP: Soccer
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Skill drills, defensive training, and daily scrimmages.
🌈 TRADITIONAL CAMP: Color Clash Week
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Art projects, relays, obstacle courses, and scavenger hunts.
🧁 ARTS & HUMANITIES: Baker's Dozen
Who: Ages 9-12 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Baking techniques, measuring, decorating, and tasty treats.
📣 SPECIAL INTEREST: Cheer & Dance
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Dance routines, cheer skills, and Friday performance.
🏀 SPORTS CAMP: Basketball
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Dribbling drills, shooting practice, game rules, and scrimmages.
🎉 TRADITIONAL CAMP: Holiday Hoopla Week
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Global holiday activities, festive crafts, and games.
🌊 SPECIAL INTEREST: Water Park Hop
Important: Campers are expected to be strong swimmers and able to pass a swim test to participate in this camp.
Who: Ages 8-12 | Price: $295 Mem / $335 Non
Includes: Water park admissions, travel, and swimming.
🚀 SPECIAL INTEREST: Full STEAM Ahead
Who: Ages 8-10 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Science experiments, engineering challenges, art projects, and math games.
🔬 SPECIAL INTEREST: Weird Science
Who: Ages 6-8 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Messy experiments, physics challenges, and biology exploration.
📣 SPECIAL INTEREST: Cheer & Dance
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Dance routines, cheer skills, and Friday performance.
🏐 SPORTS CAMP: Volleyball
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Serving, passing drills, game strategy, and scrimmages.
JULY CAMPS
🌍 TRADITIONAL CAMP: Around the World Week
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Cultural activities, passport making, and daily games.
🦸 SPECIAL INTEREST: Superhero
Meet Real Heroes: A highlight of the week is the opportunity to meet real-life community heroes, such as police officers and firefighters, who make a difference every day!
Who: Ages 6-8 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Hero training, games, crafts, and community hero visits.
📣 SPECIAL INTEREST: Cheer & Dance
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Dance routines, cheer skills, and Friday performance.
🌊 TRADITIONAL CAMP: Tidal Wave Week
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Swimming, water relays, and wave-themed challenges.
🏊 SPECIAL INTEREST: Aqua Kids
Who: Ages 8-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Water safety, stroke refinement, and pool games.
🎨 ARTS & HUMANITIES: Artrageous
Note: Please dress in "ready to get messy" clothes!
Who: Ages 6-8 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Art supplies, various mediums, and Friday Art Show.
📣 SPECIAL INTEREST: Cheer & Dance
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Dance routines, cheer skills, and Friday performance.
⭐ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Y's Got Talent Week
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Talent show, skits, set design, and daily games.
🎨 ARTS & HUMANITIES: Artrageous
Note: Please dress in "ready to get messy" clothes!
Who: Ages 6-8 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Art supplies, various mediums, and Friday Art Show.
📣 SPECIAL INTEREST: Cheer & Dance
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Dance routines, cheer skills, and Friday performance.
⚽ SPORTS CAMP: Soccer
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Skill drills, defensive training, and daily scrimmages.
🏴☠️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Pirates Week
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Scavenger hunts, pirate crafts, and treasure finding.
🌊 SPECIAL INTEREST: Water Park Hop
Important: Campers are expected to be strong swimmers and able to pass a swim test to participate in this camp.
Who: Ages 8-12 | Price: $295 Mem / $335 Non
Includes: Water park admissions, travel, and swimming.
🎄 SPECIAL INTEREST: Christmas in July
Who: Ages 6-8 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Holiday crafts, festive games, and summer celebrations.
📣 SPECIAL INTEREST: Cheer & Dance
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Dance routines, cheer skills, and Friday performance.
🏀 SPORTS CAMP: Basketball
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Dribbling drills, shooting practice, game rules, and scrimmages.
🌳 TRADITIONAL CAMP: The Great Outdoors Week
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Nature walks, forest exploration, and outdoor crafts.
🎭 ARTS & HUMANITIES: Act It Out
Who: Ages 9-12 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Improv games, skits, storytelling, and performance skills.
📣 SPECIAL INTEREST: Cheer & Dance
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Dance routines, cheer skills, and Friday performance.
🏐 SPORTS CAMP: Volleyball
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Serving, passing drills, game strategy, and scrimmages.
AUGUST CAMPS
🐾 TRADITIONAL CAMP: Animal Kingdom Week
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Creature crafts, animal games, and wildlife fun.
🏊 SPECIAL INTEREST: Aqua Kids
Who: Ages 8-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Water safety, stroke refinement, and pool games.
🌊 SPECIAL INTEREST: Water Park Hop
Important: Campers are expected to be strong swimmers and able to pass a swim test to participate in this camp.
Who: Ages 8-12 | Price: $295 Mem / $335 Non
Includes: Water park admissions, travel, and swimming.
🎭 ARTS & HUMANITIES: Drama Week 1
Important: Completion of Week 1 is required to participate in Week 2, ensuring every camper is ready to tackle scripted performance.
Who: Ages 9-12 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Acting fundamentals, voice projection, and stage movement.
🤸 SPECIAL INTEREST: Cheer & Gymnastics
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $180 Mem / $220 Non
Includes: Gymnastics skills, cheer routines, and Friday performance.
💼 TRADITIONAL CAMP: Career Week
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $170 Mem / $210 Non
Includes: Guest speakers, career stations, and exploration activities.
🎭 ARTS & HUMANITIES: Drama Week 2
Prerequisite: Completion of Drama Week 1 is required to participate in this week.
Who: Ages 9-12 | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Scripted performance, advanced acting skills, and rehearsals.
Download Family Handbook (PDF)
👤 Contact: Lakesha Nelson, Camp Director at lakesha.nelson@gwyymca.org or 636-542-8718
📍 Camp is located at the O'Fallon Missouri YMCA
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.
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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See what our camper parents say!
She has been happily at camp for four summers now! Not only has she made new friends, she has learned new skills and has a boosted confidence with all of the YMCA skills she has learned throughout the years.
— YMCA Camp Parent
All of the counselors over the years have been wonderful to my daughter and have made a big impact on her life from an early start. It really does take a village and the YMCA is a big help.
— YMCA Camp Parent
I am a single mom and the YMCA helped me with Summer Camp costs for several summers. My son had fantastic, fun-filled summers!
— YMCA Camp Parent
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! ☀️
🏕️ Overnight Camp Lakewood
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.
