Offered throughout the entire summer, our Traditional Day Camps are designed for a wide variety of conventional interests that may 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 grade level or age.

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In Preschool Camp, our trained counselors guide campers through crafts, weekly swimming, outdoor play, games, and other fun activities.

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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.

2024 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 STEAM, Artrageous, Vet, and Secret Agent.

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 Teen Camps

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

Our teen camp is Fit-Tastic.

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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 start refining their skills while making friends and having fun!

Water Park Hop - Campers will explore different water parks throughout the St. Louis area. The day may include some traditional activities before or after going to the waterparks. Campers are expected to be strong swimmers and able to pass a swim test.

Aquatics camps include Water Fun and Waterpark Hop.

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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 Sports of All Sorts, Recess Games, Baseball and softball, Soccer, Basketball, and Kickball.

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

Gymnastic camps include Gymnastics, Cheer & Gymnastics, Gym & Swim and Hip Hop Gymnastics.

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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. Fun Club is available for campers ages 5-13.

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The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program at the South County YMCA offers teens ages 13-15 the opportunity to gain practical experience working with campers while cultivating essential skills and knowledge. The program's primary goal is to empower teens with leadership abilities that extend to their school, home, and community life.

Families interested in the CIT program should submit their applications by April 12, 2024. Once an application is received, the Camp Director will contact the applicant to arrange an interview and screening, finalizing the selection process. It's important to note that due to limited space, not all interviewed applicants will be selected.

Program Requirements:

Time Period: Minimum of 4 Weeks
Hours: 8:45 am-4 pm
Fee: $45 per week
Participants exceeding 4 weeks will not be charged for weeks 5 and beyond
Questions: Senior Program Director of Child Care Services Juliana Dammrich

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Welcome to Inclusion & Adaptive Support Services, whether you're a returning or first-time Summer Day Camp participant. 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.

Key Points to Note:

• Registrations are processed based on the order of receipt at the branch and subsequently by the organization's Inclusion & Adaptive Support Services department
• To avoid delay in the registration process, fully complete and provide all requested documents.
• Please allow at least two weeks for processing, especially during peak Summer Day Camp enrollment times.
• Your child's start date depends on the staffing and capacity situation at the branch, regardless of their support needs.
• We ensure information is securely handled per HIPAA guidelines.
• Additional information may be requested.

The Gateway Region YMCA is committed to serving individuals without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected factor. Our goal is to provide inclusive opportunities for all community members in our programs. While we make every effort to accommodate, there may be situations where a child's needs exceed the scope of our recreational, non-therapeutic programs.

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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 generous contributions to our Annual Campaign. Access the application here. 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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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 2024

Contacts:
Senior Program Director of Child Care Services Juliana Dammrich
Childcare Director Kennedy Capps

South County Family YMCA
12736 Southfork Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63128

314-849-9622