Get Prepared for YMCA Camp Lakewood

Camp fees have a nonrefundable deposit of $200 per session to register and the balance is due on May 1. Access your account to make payments.

All forms can be completed or uploaded when you access your account, or you mail email them. A medical exam with a physician’s signature is required and must have been completed within 24 months of the camper coming to camp. We will accept your doctor’s form; it is not necessary to use our form. In addition to your medical exam, a copy of your insurance card and immunization records are required at least four weeks before your child attends camp.

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Mutual cabinmate requests are honored whenever possible and are requested through online registration. The campers must be in the same village and the same program and be within one year’s age of each other. Buddy request preferences are limited to one request per camper and each child must request each other in order to be placed in cabins together.

For the safety of our campers, it is highly recommended that all routine and as-needed (PRN) prescription and over-the-counter medications in an oral, chewable, or gummy formulation be provided in blister packs prepared by a pharmacy. Blister packs greatly facilitate the handling, storage, and administration of medications, and streamline the medication process at check-in time.

We cannot accept medications in home-made blister packs, pill planners or plastic bags.

Parents interested in this service can consult their local pharmacy or contact Pharmax Pharmacy in Potosi at 610 E. High Street, Potosi MO 63664. Phone: 573-438-2189. Orders for medications in blister packing must be placed with Pharmax at least 30 days before the start of the camper's session. Pharmax will handle the blister packing and delivery of medications to Camp Lakewood on the Friday preceding the session's start date. While Pharmax provides this service at no additional cost, families are still responsible for copays and medication expenses.

Welcome to Inclusion & Adaptive Support Services, whether you're a returning or first-time YMCA Camp Lakewood 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 YMCA Camp Lakewood, indicate any needs your child may have, then Camp Lakewood will email you more information and the required forms.

Key Points to Note:

Registrations are processed based on the order of receipt at YMCA Camp Lakewood and subsequently by the Gateway Region YMCA Inclusion & Adaptive Support Services department.

• To avoid delay in the registration process, provide all requested documents completed in full.
• Allow at least two weeks for processing, especially during peak enrollment.
• Your child's start date depends on the staffing and capacity situation at camp, regardless of their support needs.
• We securely handle information per HIPAA guidelines.
• We may request additional information.

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, and non-therapeutic programs.

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The staff at Camp Lakewood is truly exceptional. They have a fantastic time with the campers, engaging with them on their level, yet they are acutely aware of the significant trust and responsibility you, as a parent, place in their hands. They take this responsibility seriously. So, even though the images of our camp staff and their whimsical camp names may appear lighthearted, behind the scenes is a dedicated group of individuals well-trained in ensuring your child's safety and fostering their sense of belonging within the group.

Please access your account to detail your child’s allergies on the Camper Medical Form as well as their Camper Profile Form. Contact Food Service Director Amy McClure if you have questions or wish to speak to someone directly about food allergies. 

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Give every child the gift of YMCA Camp Lakewood. Make a meaningful difference in a child's life with your tax-deductible donation.

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We will send instructions to you before your camp session so you know where to find photos and videos on our YouTube channel , and you will spot your child! 

YMCA Camp Lakewood
13528 State Highway AA
Potosi, MO 63664

Phone: 573-438-2155
After Hours: 573-438-2154
Fax: 573-438-5752
camplakewood@gwrymca.org

Camp Directors

Senior Director of Camp Lakewood
Erin Sullivan
erin.sullivan@gwrymca.org
573-438-2155 ext. 111

Food Service Director
Amy McClure, CDM, CFPP
amy.mcclure@gwrymca.org
573-438-2155 ext. 127

Camper Emails During Session
Subject: First & Last Name + Cabin #
campermail@gwrymca.org