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Camp Power

Camp Power 2025

Camp Power is a collaborative summer program for youth. Camp Power (K-6th Grade) is ONLY for Residents of University Village.

Camp Power Kick-Off Party
Wednesday, June 4
12:00pm-2:00pm
Welsh Park
University Village

Camp Dates: June 9-July 31
Days:
Monday-Thursday
Time:
11:00am-4:00pm
Location: Onsite at University Village
Cost: Free

Registration for Camp Power happens onsite at the kick-off party on June 4th at Welsh Park!

Program Guide Coming Soon! 

Fill Out Emergency Contact Form (this must be completed and emailed to aconfer@kishymca.org OR  turned in on the first day of camp)

Typical Daily Schedule:
11:30am – Camp Begins (Sign in of campers by an authorized adult)
11:30am – Lunch in the picnic area near the UV Office
12:00pm-2:00pm – Activities on University Village property and at Welsh Park
2:00pm-2:15pm – Healthy Snack
2:15pm -4:00pm – Games & Activities, Nutrition Education
4:00pm – Camp Ends (Campers signed out by an authorized adult)

Included in the Program:

  • Structured Physical Activities
  • Sports and Skill Development
  • Nutrition Education
  • Curriculum-based games and activities and more!
  • Summer Lunch Program – Provided by First United Methodist Church of Dekalb

Things to Bring to Summer Camp in a Backpack:

  • Change of clothes, socks, and shoes inside a large ziploc bag
  • Sunscreen
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Bug spray
  • Towel/swimsuit/wet bag (for water play and swim days on Tuesdays and Thursdays)
  • Lunch if-needed due to allergies
  • A positive attitude, a smile, and an open mind
  • Don’t forget your listening ears!

Registration Forms can be picked up at the University Village Office or downloaded and returned to the University Village Office.


camp power 6 camp power 5 camp powe 4About Camp Power

Camp Power was developed in 2014  as a free, collaborative summer program offered onsite to children and their families living in University Village housing development which is comprised of 534 residential units.

In its inaugural year, through a joint effort of 25 different community organizations and nearly 500 volunteers, this culturally relevant, multi-dimensional wellness program offered an academic component, daily nutritious lunch service, structured physical activities, nutrition education, layered mentoring, life skills training, family engagement activities, paid employment opportunities to parents, exposure to a range of community resources, and daily, positive interaction with our police officers.

Community Partners: Kishwaukee Family YMCA, DeKalb Police, Voluntary Action Center, NIU (multiple departments), University Village,  DeKalb Park District,  DeKalb County Regional Office of Education

Camp Power served thousands of meals, provided children with a host of educational and recreational opportunities they may have never experienced before, and also created lasting relationships.

The ability to build a relationship and change a life outcome are inspiring, and knowing that we as a united community can make a difference here in our own neighborhoods is real, not just a talking point.  For the past two years, this ten-week program has been generously funded entirely by community based donations and grants, as well as many of our community stakeholders committing their staff to facilitate the program’s mission, relationship build, and embrace one another as respected members of our community.

Your donation to Camp Power will be placed in a restricted account with the Kishwaukee Family YMCA. Funds will be used exclusively for Camp Power.

We are hopeful you will consider joining us to support Camp Power’s mission to empower bodies and minds.  Your generous support will truly make an impact on the future of our community.

Click here to make a donation through the Kishwaukee Family YMCA

Click here to follow Camp Power on Facebook

Click here to view the volunteer sign up

Click to view our Camp Power Video >


Questions? Contact:
Aaron Confer
Youth Development Director
aconfer@kishymca.org
815-375-5406