JEFFERSON COUNTY YMCA
Summer Starts With Us:
Where Every Day is Packed with Fun and Discovery!
Join us for 10 weeks of fun at Jefferson County YMCA's Summer Day Camp, running from June 3 - August 9! Our age-specific adventures, for kids ages 5-15, include daily activities from 9 am-4 pm, Monday through Friday—swimming, games, nature exploration, arts and crafts, and more. Add before and after camp care to extend hours. Camp and Fun Club Before/After Care will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church M/W/F and at the Y T/Th.
Registration is open! Sign up early to secure your child’s spot in YMCA Summer Day Camp 2024.
Traditional Day 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. Camp and Fun Club Before/After Care will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crystal City on Monday/Wednesday/Friday and at the Y on Tuesday/Thursday.
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 6:30 am and/or stay as late as 6 pm. Camp and Fun Club Before/After Care will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crystal City on Monday/Wednesday/Friday and at the Y on Tuesday/Thursday.
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) at the Jefferson 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.
Camp will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crystal City on Monday/Wednesday/Friday and at the Y on Tuesday/Thursday.
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: Cindy Holdinghausen, Child Care Director
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, and non-therapeutic programs.
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.
How to Contact Us:
Cindy Holdinghausen, Child Care Director
Jefferson County Family YMCA
1303 YMCA Drive
Festus, MO 63028
636-931-9622
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
555 Bailey Road
Crystal City, MO 63019
Camp and Fun Club Before/After Care will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday/Wednesday/Friday and at the Y on Tuesday/Thursday. Sacred Heart is 1.6 miles from the Y.
Jefferson County Family YMCA Summer Day Camp Schedule 2024
Click on a camp to learn more and to register online!
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| June 3-7, 9 am-4 pm |
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Traditional |
| June 10-14, 9 am-4 pm |
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Traditional |
| June 17-21, 9 am-4 pm |
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Traditional |
| June 24-28, 9 am-4 pm |
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Traditional |
| July 1-5, 9 am-4 pm |
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Traditional |
| July 8-12, 9 am-4 pm |
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Traditional |
| July 15-19, 9 am-4 pm |
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Traditional |
| July 22-26, 9 am-4 pm |
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Traditional |
| July 29 - August 2, 9 am-4 pm |
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Traditional |
| August 5-9, 9 am-4 pm |
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Traditional |
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