O'FALLON MISSOURI YMCA
Camps at the Y offer kids countless opportunities to laugh, learn, lead and make lasting friendships!
Our proven programs and trained counselors deliver meaningful, memorable experiences that keep kids coming back year after year. Our 2024 schedule will be announced soon and will replace our 2023 schedule that appears below.
It’s never too early to begin thinking about summer camp!
Traditional Camps (Ages 5-13)
Offered throughout the entire summer, these camps are designed for a wide variety of conventional interests that include 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 prior to the camp start date for the week. Registrations made after this date will acquire a $10 late fee.
Preschool Camps (Ages 3-5)
Our trained counselors guide campers through crafts, weekly swimming, outdoor play, games, and other fun activities.
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 Camps (Ages 6-13)
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.
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.
Arts & Humanities (Ages 6-13)
Our arts & humanities camps encourage personal expression and the freedom to create and provide new experiences for kids. Creativity abounds at the Y.
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.
Aquatics Camps (Ages 6-13)
Aquatics 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.
Sports & Gymnastics Camps (Ages 6-13)
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 with an emphasis on individual skill development, teamwork, and building self-confidence in an environment that encourages having fun and making friends.
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.
Gymnastics (Ages 6-13)
These camps are all-things gymnastics for beginners or more experienced gymnasts. We focus on skills and discipline while never losing sight of fun!
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 5-13)
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 14-17)
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.
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.
Abby Kinnear, Camp Director
Courtney Stevenson, Senior Program Director - Youth Development
O'Fallon Missouri YMCA Summer Day Camp Schedule 2023
(Helpful hint: The schedule below is best viewed from a mobile device when it is horizontal.)
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Traditional/ |
Arts & Humanities |
Aquatics |
Sports |
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| May 30-June 2 | |||
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Traditional Preschool 5 Day |
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| June 5-9 | |||
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Traditional Preschool 5 Day |
Baker's Dozen All Around Town |
Soccer Dance |
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| June 12-16 | |||
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Traditional Preschool 5 Day |
Cooking |
Sports of All Sorts Vol. 1 Cheer |
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| June 19-23 | |||
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Traditional Preschool 5 Day |
Outdoor Adventures Ages 9-13 9 am-4 pm |
Flag Football Dance |
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| June 26-30 | |||
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Traditional Preschool 5 Day |
Weird Science |
Pirates and Mermaids Ages 6-9 9 am-4 pm |
Soccer Cheer |
| July 3-7 | |||
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Traditional Preschool 5 Day |
Artrageous |
Water Park Hop Ages 9-13 9 am-4 pm |
Sports of All Sorts Vol. 2 Gymnastics |
| July 10-14 | |||
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Traditional Preschool 5 Day |
Artrageous |
Under the Sea Ages 6-9 9 am-4 pm |
Volleyball Ages 8-11 9 am-4 pm |
| July 17-21 | |||
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Traditional Preschool 5 Day |
Unlock Your Superpower Drama (Wk 1) |
Water Park Hop Ages 9-13 9 am-4 pm |
Hoop There It Is Hip Hop Dance |
| July 24-28 | |||
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Traditional Preschool 5 Day |
Christmas in July Drama (Wk 2) |
Drip, Drip Drench Ages 6-9 9 am-4 pm |
Gymnastics Ages 6-9 9 am-4 pm |
| July 31-August 4 | |||
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Traditional Preschool 5 Day |
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Water Park Hop |
Hip Hop Dance Ages 9-13 9 am-4 pm |
| August 7-11 | |||
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Traditional Preschool 5 Day |
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Experience the YMCA Camp Lakewood Difference
The Ys 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 judgement. 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 bonfires and more.
See for yourself how one summer at Camp Lakewood will leave you with memories and friends that last a lifetime.
Find Your Calling
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.
*Summer Day Camp Discount Terms & Conditions:
SAVE 10% on Traditional Summer Day Camp through January 31, 2024 with Promo Code CAMP2024 when registering online. The discount will then be reflected in your transaction. There is no limit to the number of Traditional Summer Day Camps you can register for and get the discount, however, it can only be used in a singular transaction per child. The discount can only be applied to Traditional Summer Day Camp.