Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp

YMCA camp programs offer a fun and unique experience that gives children and teens the opportunity to have the best summer ever, by meeting new friends, exploring nature, discovering new interests, being physically active and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Day Camp, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. Few environments are as special as camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities. Y counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper- all summer long.

*All fees for camp are due the Monday prior of camp week. Non-payment will result in removal of program. $25 late registration fee will be applied the Monday prior to camp week. 

GET READY TO HAVE THE BEST SUMMER EVER!

Summer Day Camp Parent Handbook

Explorers (Ages 11-12)

Effingham
5/27/25 - 8/1/25
VIEW

Traditional Day Camp (Ages 11-12)

Monday-Friday from 7am – 6pm (Includes Pre and Post Camp)

Explorers strengthen and develop friendships, challenge themselves, and build self-confidence. They are looked up to by all other campers and help lead the spirit of camp. Each day, a counselor will lead their group to each activity. On Mondays, each camper is given the opportunity to take a non-mandatory swim test in the pool.

Campers need to bring to camp: Lunch and 2 snacks, swim suit, towel, change of clothes, tennis shoes (no flip flops), water bottle. Make sure everything is labeled and no electronics or toys from home.

Week 1: Fun and FitnessLet’s kick off camp by getting active and learning about how to move our bodies. Campers will engage in sports and fitness routines throughout the week to engage in healthy living.

Week 2: Harry Potter Color WarsMagic is amuck! Join our counselors in a week of color war challenges, Quidditch games, and fighting monsters.

Week 3: Wild WestSend your camper with their boots and bandanas because we are going to have a rootin’ and rowdy week! Learn a line dance, lasso a counselor, and find out what the old west was like.

Week 4: Jurassic ParkCampers can ignite their passion for paleontology through learning about dinosaurs, adventure, and the Jurassic World!

Week 5: DisneyVisit our YMCA theme park this week to learn about the magic of storytelling, innovation, and FUN!

Week 6: Life SkillsKids need to know how to do things too! We teach caring, honesty, respect and responsibility every week, but this week, campers will learn about automobiles, house chores, money management, and more!

Week 7: PiratesCamp is recruiting pirates-in-training to come aboard and fight in pirate “battles!” Build your fleet of friends, search for treasure, and learn important pirate skills.

Week 8: Mad SciencePut on your lab coat because this week will get crazy! Science experiments, learning about different types of science, and practicing your mad scientist laugh will fill the week with excitement.

Week 9: Time Traveling Treasure HuntersHave you ever thought about what happened in the past? This week, campers will travel back in time to hunt for treasure, learn about exploration, and play time period games!

Week 10: SurvivorWe have survived the summer, but can you survive a camping trip or outdoor challenge? Campers will learn outdoor and water safety this week while playing games and making friends.

*All fees for camp are due the Monday prior of camp week. Non-payment will result in removal of program. A late registration fee of $25 will be applied if registering on the Monday prior to the week of camp or after.


Registration Information   ($45.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/25 8/2/25 Online / Front Desk $ 170.00$ 230.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/27/25 - 05/30/25
Fun and Fitness
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/02/25 - 06/06/25
Harry Potter Color Wars
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/09/25 - 06/13/25
Wild West
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/16/25 - 06/20/25
Jurassic Park
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/23/25 - 06/27/25
Disney
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/30/25 - 07/03/25
Life Skills
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/07/25 - 07/11/25
Pirates
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
Mad Science
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/21/25 - 07/25/25
Time Travelers Treasure Hunters
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
Survivor
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25

Pioneers (Ages 5-6)

Effingham
5/27/25 - 8/1/25
VIEW

Traditional Day Camp (Ages 5-6)

Monday-Friday from 7am – 6pm (Includes Pre and Post Camp)

Pioneers grow in responsibility for themselves and their belongings, independence, and healthy friendships! Each day, a counselor will lead their group of up to 15 Pioneers to each activity. On Mondays, each camper is given the opportunity to take a non-mandatory swim test in the pool.

Campers need to bring to camp: Lunch and 2 snacks, swim suit, towel, change of clothes, tennis shoes (no flip flops), water bottle. Make sure everything is labeled and no electronics or toys from home.

Week 1: Fun and FitnessLet’s kick off camp by getting active and learning about how to move our bodies. Campers will engage in sports and fitness routines throughout the week to engage in healthy living.

Week 2: Harry Potter Color WarsMagic is amuck! Join our counselors in a week of color war challenges, Quidditch games, and fighting monsters.

Week 3: Wild WestSend your camper with their boots and bandanas because we are going to have a rootin’ and rowdy week! Learn a line dance, lasso a counselor, and find out what the old west was like.

Week 4: Jurassic ParkCampers can ignite their passion for paleontology through learning about dinosaurs, adventure, and the Jurassic World!

Week 5: DisneyVisit our YMCA theme park this week to learn about the magic of storytelling, innovation, and FUN!

Week 6: Life SkillsKids need to know how to do things too! We teach caring, honesty, respect and responsibility every week, but this week, campers will learn about automobiles, house chores, money management, and more!

Week 7: PiratesCamp is recruiting pirates-in-training to come aboard and fight in pirate “battles!” Build your fleet of friends, search for treasure, and learn important pirate skills.

Week 8: Mad SciencePut on your lab coat because this week will get crazy! Science experiments, learning about different types of science, and practicing your mad scientist laugh will fill the week with excitement.

Week 9: Time Traveling Treasure HuntersHave you ever thought about what happened in the past? This week, campers will travel back in time to hunt for treasure, learn about exploration, and play time period games!

Week 10: SurvivorWe have survived the summer, but can you survive a camping trip or outdoor challenge? Campers will learn outdoor and water safety this week while playing games and making friends.

*All fees for camp are due the Monday prior of camp week. Non-payment will result in removal of program. A late registration fee of $25 will be applied if registering on the Monday prior to the week of camp or after.


Registration Information   ($45.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/25 8/9/25 Online / Front Desk $ 170.00$ 230.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/27/25 - 05/30/25
Fun and Fitness
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/02/25 - 06/06/25
Harry Potter Color Wars
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/09/25 - 06/13/25
Wild West
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/16/25 - 06/20/25
Jurassic Park
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/23/25 - 06/27/25
Disney
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/30/25 - 07/03/25
Life Skills
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/07/25 - 07/11/25
Pirates
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
Mad Science
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/21/25 - 07/25/25
Time Travelers Treasure Hunters
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
Survivor
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25

Trailblazers (Ages 7-8)

Effingham
5/27/25 - 8/1/25
VIEW

Traditional Day Camp (Ages 7-8)

Monday-Friday from 7am – 6pm (Includes Pre and Post Camp)

Trailblazers are guided to grow in our Four Core Values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Each day, a counselor will lead their group of up to 18 Trailblazers to each activity. On Mondays, each camper is given the opportunity to take a non-mandatory swim test in the pool.

Campers need to bring to camp: Lunch and 2 snacks, swim suit, towel, change of clothes, tennis shoes (no flip flops), water bottle. Make sure everything is labeled and no electronics or toys from home.

Week 1: Fun and FitnessLet’s kick off camp by getting active and learning about how to move our bodies. Campers will engage in sports and fitness routines throughout the week to engage in healthy living.

Week 2: Harry Potter Color WarsMagic is amuck! Join our counselors in a week of color war challenges, Quidditch games, and fighting monsters.

Week 3: Wild WestSend your camper with their boots and bandanas because we are going to have a rootin’ and rowdy week! Learn a line dance, lasso a counselor, and find out what the old west was like.

Week 4: Jurassic ParkCampers can ignite their passion for paleontology through learning about dinosaurs, adventure, and the Jurassic World!

Week 5: DisneyVisit our YMCA theme park this week to learn about the magic of storytelling, innovation, and FUN!

Week 6: Life SkillsKids need to know how to do things too! We teach caring, honesty, respect and responsibility every week, but this week, campers will learn about automobiles, house chores, money management, and more!

Week 7: PiratesCamp is recruiting pirates-in-training to come aboard and fight in pirate “battles!” Build your fleet of friends, search for treasure, and learn important pirate skills.

Week 8: Mad SciencePut on your lab coat because this week will get crazy! Science experiments, learning about different types of science, and practicing your mad scientist laugh will fill the week with excitement.

Week 9: Time Traveling Treasure HuntersHave you ever thought about what happened in the past? This week, campers will travel back in time to hunt for treasure, learn about exploration, and play time period games!

Week 10: SurvivorWe have survived the summer, but can you survive a camping trip or outdoor challenge? Campers will learn outdoor and water safety this week while playing games and making friends.

*All fees for camp are due the Monday prior of camp week. Non-payment will result in removal of program. A late registration fee of $25 will be applied if registering on the Monday prior to the week of camp or after.


Registration Information   ($45.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/25 8/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 170.00$ 230.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/27/25 - 05/30/25
Fun and Fitness
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/02/25 - 06/06/25
Harry Potter Color Wars
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/09/25 - 06/13/25
Wild West
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/16/25 - 06/20/25
Jurassic Park
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/23/25 - 06/27/25
Disney
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/30/25 - 07/03/25
Life Skills
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/07/25 - 07/11/25
Pirates
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
Mad Science
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/21/25 - 07/25/25
Time Travelers Treasure Hunters
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
Survivor
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25

Voyagers (Ages 9-10)

Effingham
5/27/25 - 8/1/25
VIEW

Traditional Day Camp (Ages 9-10)

Monday-Friday from 7am – 6pm (Includes Pre and Post Camp)

Voyagers embrace the camp spirit and take on new challenges! Each day, a counselor will lead their group of up to 18 Voyagers to each activity. On Mondays, each camper is given the opportunity to take a non-mandatory swim test in the pool.

Campers need to bring to camp: Lunch and 2 snacks, swim suit, towel, change of clothes, tennis shoes (no flip flops), water bottle. Make sure everything is labeled and no electronics or toys from home.

Week 1: Fun and FitnessLet’s kick off camp by getting active and learning about how to move our bodies. Campers will engage in sports and fitness routines throughout the week to engage in healthy living.

Week 2: Harry Potter Color WarsMagic is amuck! Join our counselors in a week of color war challenges, Quidditch games, and fighting monsters.

Week 3: Wild WestSend your camper with their boots and bandanas because we are going to have a rootin’ and rowdy week! Learn a line dance, lasso a counselor, and find out what the old west was like.

Week 4: Jurassic ParkCampers can ignite their passion for paleontology through learning about dinosaurs, adventure, and the Jurassic World!

Week 5: DisneyVisit our YMCA theme park this week to learn about the magic of storytelling, innovation, and FUN!

Week 6: Life SkillsKids need to know how to do things too! We teach caring, honesty, respect and responsibility every week, but this week, campers will learn about automobiles, house chores, money management, and more!

Week 7: PiratesCamp is recruiting pirates-in-training to come aboard and fight in pirate “battles!” Build your fleet of friends, search for treasure, and learn important pirate skills.

Week 8: Mad SciencePut on your lab coat because this week will get crazy! Science experiments, learning about different types of science, and practicing your mad scientist laugh will fill the week with excitement.

Week 9: Time Traveling Treasure HuntersHave you ever thought about what happened in the past? This week, campers will travel back in time to hunt for treasure, learn about exploration, and play time period games!

Week 10: SurvivorWe have survived the summer, but can you survive a camping trip or outdoor challenge? Campers will learn outdoor and water safety this week while playing games and making friends.

*All fees for camp are due the Monday prior of camp week. Non-payment will result in removal of program. A late registration fee of $25 will be applied if registering on the Monday prior to the week of camp or after.


Registration Information   ($45.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/25 8/9/25 Online / Front Desk $ 170.00$ 230.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/27/25 - 05/30/25
Fun and Fitness
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/02/25 - 06/06/25
Harry Potter Color Wars
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/09/25 - 06/13/25
Wild West
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/16/25 - 06/20/25
Jurassic Park
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/23/25 - 06/27/25
Disney
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
06/30/25 - 07/03/25
Life Skills
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/07/25 - 07/11/25
Pirates
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
Mad Science
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/21/25 - 07/25/25
Time Travelers Treasure Hunters
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
Survivor
Registration
Closed
Opens on 01/01/25