YMCA Summer Day Camp 2019
When you count on us, you can count on the best summer ever for your kids. One week or the whole summer. Indoors and out. Crafts to cannonballs, silly songs to science experiments at Summer Camp your kids will have an amazing experience, all in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.
Character Development:
Our YMCA is committed to Character Development. It is infused into YMCA programs locally and all across the country. The four core values of Character Development are honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. We believe that shared values hold families and communities together. At YMCA Summer Camp, we incorporate these values in our daily activities.
The mission of the Kishwaukee Family YMCA:
The Kishwaukee Family YMCA is a charitable association whose mission is to promote Christian principles through quality services and facilities. We strive to enrich the Spirit, Mind and Body of all of our participants, especially families and children, regardless of ability to pay.
Camp Vision:
We strive to enrich the Spirit, Mind, and Body of all our participants. In the camp program, we use character development, crafts, active and non-active games, along with a variety of other activities to build strong children both physically and mentally. Strong children are just one piece of the YMCA’s goal of strong children, families, and communities. At camp, we believe that by building strong children we are also helping build stronger families and communities.
YMCA Goals for Summer Camp:
• Help children experience personal growth
• Teach children values
• Support and strengthen the family unit
• Demonstrate an appreciation for diversity
• Assist children in developing specific skills
• Deliver the program in a positive YMCA environment of safety, support, and care.
• Assure that children HAVE FUN!
You can depend on the Y to make sure that all camp activity areas are well supervised. Camp staff are interviewed and background checked prior to being hired. As role models, they are selected for sound judgment, maturity, experience, enthusiasm and creativity. Training occurs before and throughout the summer to ensure attention to detail. All staff are certified in CPR and First Aid.
Camp Age Groups: (Grade the child is entering in the fall)
- Preschool (Scroll down for more information about our half day Preschool camp)
- K-3rd Graders
- 4th-5th Graders
- 6th-9th Graders (Jr. High Summer Camp)
Camp Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Drop off between 7am-9am
Camp group time- 9am-4pm
Pick up time- 4pm-6pm
Camp Prices:
Registration Fee: $25
Full Time:
4-5 Days per week: $160*
Part Time:
1-3 Days per week: $105*
A deposit of $10/week will be due at the time of registration. *A nominal Summer Youth Membership Fee for non-members of $50 or choose to upgrade to a Summer Family Membership and pay $99. The summer membership will be valid June 1-August 31st.
Non-members must register at the YMCA Front Desk. Online registration is only available for YMCA Members.
ALL INCLUSIVE SUMMER CAMP: One Field Trip every week, Enrichment Programs, Educational Activities, Swimming, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Science Experiments, Great Hours for Working Parents, Lunch and Afternoon Snack provided by VAC
For more questions please contact: Melissa Johnson, Youth Development Director at mjohnson@kishymca.org or 815.375.5406
Important Forms for Kishwaukee Summer Camp (K-5th Grade) and Jr. High Camp (6th-9th grade):
If registering at the YMCA Front Desk, all forms must be turned in at the time of registration. If registering online, please be sure to turn in forms to the YMCA as soon as possible.
Kishwaukee Summer Camp Checklist
Kishwaukee Summer Camp Registration Form
Kishwaukee Summer Camp Parent Handbook
Kishwaukee Summer Camp Emergency Information Packet
Kishwaukee Summer Camp Medication Authorization Form
Summer Camp Program Cancellation_Schedule Change Request Form (1)
Additional Pickup Authorization Form
Online Registration: (Online Registration is only available for YMCA Members)
Kishwaukee Summer Camp (Entering K-Entering 5th Grade) >
Jr. High Summer Camp (Entering 6th Grade – Entering 9th Grade) >
Food/ Meals:
A healthy, USDA approved, lunch and afternoon snack (including field trip days) will be provided, FREE of charge from Voluntary Action Center (VAC) and the Y. A monthly menu will be posted for parents. If an alternative lunch is preferred parents are welcome to pack a nut free lunch and/or snack for their children. Please leave soda and candy at home.
Menu Calendars: (Menus are subject to change)
Printable Field Trip Schedules:
K-3rd Grade Schedule 4th-9th Grade Schedule
2019 Camp Weeks, Themes and Field Trips:
| Week | Dates | Theme | Field Trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 31- Pre-camp days | ||
| 2 | June 3-June 7 | Aloha Camp | (K-3) Cosley Zoo (4-9) Phillips Park Zoo |
| 3 | June 10-June 14 | Y Olympics | (K-3) Kane County Cougers (4-9) Rocket Ice |
| 4 | June 17-June 21 | Superheros | (K-3) Bouncetown (4-9) Bouncetown |
| 5 | June 24-June 28 | Mad Scientist | (K-3) Dupage Children's Museum (4-9) Sci-Tech |
| 6 | July 1-July 5 (No Camp July 4) | Holi-daze | (K-3) Hopkins Pool (4-9)Hopkins Pool |
| 7 | July 8-July 12 | Amazing Race | (K-3) Red Oak Nature Center (4-9) Starved Rock |
| 8 | July 15-July 19 | Y's Got Talent | (K-3) Epic Air (4-9) Epic Air |
| 9 | July 22-July 26 | Wacky Water Week | (K-3) Splash Country (4-9) Phillips Park Aquatic |
| 10 | July 29-August 2 | Decade Dash | (K-3) Blackberry Farm (4-9)CyberSpace Laser Tag |
| 11 | August 5-August 9 | Summerfest | (K-9) Onsite Field Trip with Crosstown Exotic reptiles and bugs |
| Post Camp Days | August 12, 13 | TBD |
What to bring to Camp:
Back Pack
Healthy Morning Snack (fruit, granola bar, fruit snack or crackers)
Swim Suit/Towel
Water Bottle
Plastic Bag for wet swimsuit and towel
Bug Spray/Sunscreen
Please wear tennis shoes (No sandals or flip flops)
What to leave at home:
All electronics, cell phones, toys, soda, candy, money, sandals & flip flops unless specified by the day’s events.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance for YMCA Summer Camp is available thanks to donations to our YMCA Annual Campaign and the Kishwaukee United Way. The application for financial assistance for summer day camp is below. Information for scholarships will be available 3/1/19. Please note the deadline for applying for financial assistance is 4/1/19 for this summer.
2019 Camp Scholarship Application >
Financial Assistance through Community Coordinated Child Care (4C):
Parents are responsible for completing the 4C application and receiving an approval letter with the Kishwaukee Family YMCA listed as a provider prior to the start of Summer Camp. Parent co-pays must be made through an automatic draft on the first of the month. Parents are responsible for any camp fees not covered by 4C.
Preschool Camp (3-5 yrs.)
Summer Camp is fun for the little ones! Children participate in hands-on learning experiences along with all the fun of camp! Activities include arts & crafts, games, songs, music, and nature.
9:00am-12:00pm
Dates: June 3- August 9
Registration Fee: $25
M/W/F: $40/week*
T/TH: $30/week*
A $5 deposit for the each MWF & TH session will be due at the time of registration along with the $25 registration fee.
*A nominal Summer Youth Membership Fee for non-members of $50 or choose to upgrade to a Summer Family Membership and pay $99. The summer membership will be valid June 1-August 31st.
Non-members must register at the YMCA Front Desk. Online registration for summer camp is only available for YMCA Members.
Important Preschool Forms:
If registering at the YMCA Front Desk, all forms must be turned in at the time of registration. If registering online, please be sure to turn in forms to the YMCA as soon as possible.
Preschool Camp Checklist Preschool Camp Registration Form
Preschool Camp Emergency Information Packet Preschool Camp Medication Authorization Form
Additional Pickup Authorization Form
Online Registration: Online Registration is only available for YMCA Member
