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Explore 2026 Summer Day Camps at the Lincoln County YMCA

Their Best Summer Ever Starts Here

Unforgettable adventures, new friendships, and safe fun for ages 5-12.
 

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Camp Dates

June 22 - August 14


Camp Hours

7 am-5 pm

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Weekly Rates

$145 Y Members | $185 Non-Members

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Location

Camp is located offsite at William Chappell Elementary and Winfield Intermediate School.

Check Out Our Weekly Camp Lineup

🦸 TRADITIONAL CAMP: Superheroes

Unleash the hero within!  Join us, as our heroes in training discover their inner superpowers, design their own hero identities, and take on epic challenges to save the day. We will have guest speakers from heroes in the community. Campers will train in teamwork and by the end of the week graduate as heroes ready to make the world a better place!

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $195 Mem / $235 Non
Includes: Games, superhero training, and community hero visits.

Register for Superhero Camp 

🌈 TRADITIONAL CAMP: Color Clash

Join us for a vibrant week of fun, creativity, and friendly competition at Color Clash! From crafting colorful masterpieces to group relays, obstacle courses, and scavenger hunts, each day brings new ways to ignite imagination, build friendships, and create lasting memories.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $195 Mem / $235 Non
Includes: Games, superhero training, and community hero visits.

Register for Color Clash Camp 

🎊 TRADITIONAL CAMP: Holiday Hoopla

Campers will engage in learning about ways different holidays are celebrated throughout the world. Whether competing in friendly games or making festive crafts, this week is all about holiday fun! 

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $195 Mem / $235 Non
Includes: Games, superhero training, and community hero visits.

Register for Holiday Hoopla Camp 

🌎 TRADITIONAL CAMP: Around the World

Pack your bags for an Around the World adventure! Campers will travel the globe without leaving camp, make passports, and experience different cultures through an array of camp activities.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $195 Mem / $235 Non
Includes: Games, superhero training, and community hero visits.

Register for Around the World Camp 

🌊 TRADITIONAL CAMP: Title Wave

Keep your cool at Tidal Wave Week! From epic water relay races, swimming, and water games this week is all about staying cool and having fun. Campers will take on exciting wave-themed challenges and team competitions all while soaking in the ultimate summer adventure.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $195 Mem / $235 Non
Includes: Games, superhero training, and community hero visits.

Register for Tidal Wave Camp 

⭐️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: You're a Star

This summer discover the special qualities that make you a star! This week is about forming friendships through games and crafts. At our talent show, everyone gets a chance to showcase their talents, whether singing a song, making a joke, performing a skit or helping with the art to create the scenes. Every camper has a unique light to share.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $195 Mem / $235 Non
Includes: Games, superhero training, and community hero visits.

Register for You're a Star Camp 

🏴‍☠️ TRADITIONAL CAMP: Treasure Hunters

Ahoy there, mateys! Get ready for a week-long treasure hunt with pirate-themed activities and scavenger hunts galore. Do you have what it takes to find the hidden treasure?

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $195 Mem / $235 Non
Includes: Games, superhero training, and community hero visits.

Register for Treasure Hunters Camp 

🦁 TRADITIONAL CAMP: Into the Wild

Calling all animal lovers! Campers will spend the week celebrating wildlife, from farm animals to jungle dwellers, through imaginative games, creature crafts, and other animal-themed activities.

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $195 Mem / $235 Non
Includes: Games, superhero training, and community hero visits.

Register for Into the Wild Camp 

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For General Questions, Contact: Lakesha Nelson at lakesha.nelson@gwrymca.org

For Financial Assistance Questions, Contact: Dana Bachert at dana.bachert@gwrymca.org

 

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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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.

🏕️ 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.

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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! ☀️

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