Gateway Region YMCA
summer camp no place web banner

Explore 2026 Summer Day Camps at the O'Fallon Illinois YMCA

Their Best Summer Ever Starts Here

Unforgettable adventures, new friendships, and safe fun all summer long.
 

Sign Up Today   See Weekly Schedules

⏰
Summer Camp Hours

9 am-4 pm
Before & After Care Available from 6:30 am-6 pm

🗓
Camp Dates

May 26 - August 14

🏷
Weekly Rates

$140 Y Members
$180 Non-Members

Jump to Dates:

June July August

MAY & JUNE CAMPS

Unleash the hero within! This week, heroes-in-training will design their own super-identities, meet real-life local heroes (Fire & Police), and tackle epic teamwork challenges.

🦸‍♂️ TRADITIONAL CAMP (Hero Week)

Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $140 $112 Mem / $144 Non
⚠️ Note: No Camp Monday (Memorial Day)

Register for Hero Week 

🦖 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Time Travelers)

Fire up the time machine! From dinosaur hunts to medieval castle building, campers will explore a different era every day.
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $140 Mem / $180 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Time Travelers

👩‍🍳 SPECIAL INTEREST: Young Chefs

Aprons on! Little chefs will master kitchen safety, measure like pros, and whip up tasty, kid-friendly recipes.
Who: Ages 5-8 | Focus: Kitchen Basics | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Young Chefs

🌟 TRADITIONAL CAMP (You're a Star Week)

Every camper is a star! We’re celebrating friendship and creativity with a week of skits, set design, and a Friday Talent Show.
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $140 Mem / $180 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for You're a Star Week

📣 SPECIAL INTEREST: Cheer Camp

L-E-T-S-G-O! Campers will learn chants, jumps, and routines while building confidence.
Who: Ages 5-12 | Focus: Team Spirit | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Cheer Camp

🍳 SPECIAL INTEREST: Chef Masters

Take your culinary skills to the next level! Complex recipes and meal prep for aspiring chefs.
Who: Ages 9-12 | Focus: Advanced Cooking | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Chef Masters

✈️ TRADITIONAL CAMP (Around the World)

Pack your bags! Campers will "travel the globe" without leaving O'Fallon. We’ll make passports, explore world cultures, and play international games.
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $140 Mem / $180 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Around the World 

⚽ SPECIAL INTEREST: Soccer Skills

Dribble, pass, and defend! Improve footwork and play in end-of-week scrimmages. Shin guards recommended. 
Who: Ages 5-12 | Focus: Athletics | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Soccer Skills

👨‍🍳 SPECIAL INTEREST: Cooking Camp

The kitchen is open! Learn safety and measuring skills while making delicious treats from scratch. 
Who: Ages 5-12 | Focus: Culinary Fun | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Cooking Camp

🌊 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Tidal Wave)

Beat the heat at Tidal Wave Week! Expect epic water relay races, extra pool time, and soaking wet team challenges.
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $140 Mem / $180 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Tidal Wave 

💦 SPECIAL INTEREST: Aquatic Adventures

For the kid who never dries off! Includes 30 min swim lessons, raft races, water polo, AND free swim. 
Who: Ages 5-12 | Focus: MAX Water Time | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Aquatic Adventures

🧱 SPECIAL INTEREST: Building Bricks

Calling all Master Builders! Snap into action with hands-on engineering challenges. From towering castles to futuristic vehicles, we’re turning imagination into reality—one brick at a time. 
Who: Ages 5-12 | Focus: STEM & Creativity | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Building Bricks

JULY CAMPS

🎆 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Holiday Fun)

Every day is a celebration! We are traveling the calendar to experience holidays from around the globe. From festive crafts to friendly competitions, get ready for a full week of non-stop holiday fun.
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $140 Mem / $180 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Holiday Fun 

🌊 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Tidal Wave)

Keep your cool! It's Tidal Wave Week. From epic water relay races to extra pool time, we are beating the July heat with soaking wet challenges and team competitions.
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $140 Mem / $180 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!
 Register for Tidal Wave Week 

🏐 SPECIAL INTEREST: Volleyball

Bump, set, spike! Whether a beginner or a rising star, campers will improve their serving, passing, and technique on the court. Beyond the drills, we focus on communication, camaraderie, and love for the game. Who: Ages 5-12 | Focus: Athletics & Teamwork | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Volleyball

🔬 SPECIAL INTEREST: Super Science

Calling all future scientists! Put on your lab coats for a week of bubbling experiments and hands-on discovery. We’ll tackle physics challenges and chemical reactions designed to spark curiosity and stimulate the mind. 
Who: Ages 5-12 | Focus: STEM & Discovery | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Super Science

🏴‍☠️ TRADITIONAL CAMP (Treasure Hunters)

Ahoy there, mateys! X marks the spot for a week-long pirate adventure. We’ll hunt for hidden treasure, navigate scavenger hunts, and see who has the sea-legs to conquer our challenges.
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $140 Mem / $180 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Treasure Hunt 

🏀 SPECIAL INTEREST: Basketball Skills

Defense, dribbling, and shooting! Players will sharpen their skills through drills and compete in a Friday game. 
Who: Ages 5-12 | Focus: Athletics | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Basketball Skills

🎨 SPECIAL INTEREST: Artful Antics

Discover your inner artist! Campers will explore painting, crafting, and mixed media to create daily masterpieces. 
Who: Ages 5-12 | Focus: Creativity | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Artful Antics

🤖 SPECIAL INTEREST: Underwater Robotics

Calling all future engineers! This camp is an engaging experience that fosters curiosity and exploration. Throughout the week, participants will build and fly their own underwater robot. Campers will learn about real-world jobs involving Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and operate different varieties of underwater tech. 
Who: Ages 11-14 | Focus: Exploration | Price: $180 Mem / $225 Non

Register for Underwater Robotics

🌲 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Nature Week)

Into the wild! Join us for a week of fresh air, muddy shoes, and outdoor exploration. We’ll identify local plants, track animals, and create nature-themed crafts in the forest around us.
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $140 Mem / $180 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Nature Week 

🎭 SPECIAL INTEREST: Theater 101

Lights, Camera, Action! Go "behind the scenes" to learn tech, stage production, and cast prep. Perfect for creative kids. 
Who: Ages 9-12 | Focus: Production | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Theater 101

🦁 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Animal Planet)

Calling all animal lovers! From the farmyard to the jungle, we are celebrating creatures big and small with imaginative games, animal tracking, and wild crafts.
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $140 Mem / $180 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Animal Planet 

AUGUST CAMPS

🏆 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Best of the Best)

It's the ultimate summer rewind! We’re bringing back the season's favorite obstacle courses, masterpieces, and games. Whether you missed a week or just want an encore, this is the perfect wrap-up!
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $140 Mem / $180 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Best of the Best 

💦 SPECIAL INTEREST: Aquatic Adventures

Make a splash! Includes 30 min swim lessons, raft races, water polo, and extra free swim time. Perfect for beating the August heat. 
Who: Ages 5-12 | Focus: MAX Water Time | Price: $190 Mem / $230 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!

Register for Aquatic Adventures

🎓 TRADITIONAL CAMP (Future Leaders)

Spark curiosity! Campers will visit career exploration stations, meet community guests, and dream big about their futures. A perfect, inspiring end to the 2026 season.
Who: Ages 5-12 | Price: $140 Mem / $180 Non
Includes: Plenty of swim time, opportunities for field trips or onsite experiences, and more fun!
📅 Dates: August 10 - 13 (Monday - Thursday)

Register for Final Week 

Download Family Handbook (PDF)

👤 Contact: Laurie Phillips, Camp Director at childcare.ofil@gwrymca.org or 618-628-7701

📍 Camp is located at the O'Fallon Illinois YMCA
 

Teens participating in the YMCA Counselor in Training program
CITs working with campers at YMCA summer camp

🌟 Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program

The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program at the O'Fallon Illinois YMCA gives teens ages 13–15 hands-on experience working with campers while building leadership, responsibility, and confidence that extends beyond camp.

📅 Application Timeline

Applications open February 1 and must be submitted by March 27, 2026. Selected applicants will participate in an interview and screening process.

👥 Who
Ages 13–15
⏱ Commitment
Minimum 4 Weeks
🕘 Hours
8:45 am – 4:00 pm
💲 Cost
$50 / Week
📧 Contact
Laurie Phillips

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.

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.

Apply Now

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

Donate Today

See what our camper parents say!

Default image

She has been happily at camp for four summers now! Not only has she made new friends, she has learned new skills and has a boosted confidence with all of the YMCA skills she has learned throughout the years.

— YMCA Camp Parent

Default image

All of the counselors over the years have been wonderful to my daughter and have made a big impact on her life from an early start. It really does take a village and the YMCA is a big help.

— YMCA Camp Parent

Default image

I am a single mom and the YMCA helped me with Summer Camp costs for several summers. My son had fantastic, fun-filled summers!

— YMCA Camp Parent

  1.  
  2.  
  3.  

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! ☀️

Apply Today

🏕️ 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.

Learn More