2012 Summer Camps – Day Camp, River Camp, & Outdoor Camp
Info for ALL Camps
Space is limited each week. Enrollment is available on a first come, first serve basis. All fees must be paid for by Wednesday at midnight the week before Camp or a $10 late fee will be charged (1 per family). Each child receives one (1) T-shirt per camp. Register early. These policies apply to Day Camp, River Camp, and Outdoor Camp.
Enrollment is now available! Once Enrollment paperwork is completed at the YMCA Welcome Center, registration for Day Camp, River Camp, and Outdoor Camp is available online under the green “Registration” tab above, or you may register at the Welcome Center. Enrollment Packets are available at the Welcome Center or you may print your own from the blue column to the right.
Day Camp
The YMCA Day Camp is for children entering K through 6th grades. Day Camp provides an incredibly adventurous summer full of games, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, and fun! This program will include activities that will challenge your child to develop physically, mentally, and socially. Youth are placed in age appropriate groups for daily activities as follows:
K – Age 6: Kids Korner
Ages 7 & up: Day Camp
Some field trips will be attended together. Most will be taken on Thursdays.
Dates: May 29 – August 10, 2012 (11 weeks)
Times: 6:00 am – 3:30 pm (After Care is available from 3:30-6:00 pm, see below for more details)
Main programming will be done between 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. All children should plan to attend during these hours, Monday – Friday.
Member: $90/week
Non-Member: $115/week
River Camp
River Camp is offered at the Kiwanis Camp for 3 weeks throughout the summer. This camp is open to boys and girls, ages 7 to 13. In addition to swimming, nature walks, frog catching, and crafts, children will participate in archery and laser tag. The week of camp will end with a hot dog roast, a parent visit, and an overnight stay at the YMCA! Don’t let your child miss out on this fun experience!!
| Dates | Deadline |
| June 11-15 | June 6 |
| June 25-29 | June 20 |
| July 23-27 | July 18 |
Member: $100/week
Non-Member: $125/week
See the River Camp information sheet in the Enrollment Packet for more information!
Outdoor Camp
One week of summer fun for your little “outdoorsman!” This camp is open to boys and girls, ages 7 to 13. Something fun and different every day! Places we’ll visit include Gilman Park, Skyview Lake, Willow Creek, Kiwanis Camp, and Maskenthine Lake. The week’s activities will include nature walks, swimming, exploring, fishing, crafts, and many other outdoor activities such as forestry, wildlife appreciation, exploring nature, and more! The week will end with a big hot dog roast at Maskenthine Lake! This will be a week of adventure you won’t want to miss!
Monday: Gilman Park in Pierce (Swimming: YMCA Pool)
Tuesday: Skyview Park in Norfolk (Swimming: YMCA Pool)
Wednesday: Willow Creek near Pierce (Swimming: Willow Creek)
Thursday: Kiwanis Camp west of Norfolk (Swimming: Elkhorn River at camp)
Friday: Maskenthine Lake north of Stanton (Swimming: Maskenthine Lake)
One week only!
| Dates | Deadline |
| July 16-20 | July 11 |
Member: $100/week
Non-Member: $125/week
See the Outdoor Camp information sheet in the Enrollment Packet for more information!
After Care
After Care is provided from 3:30 – 6:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Youth can participate in Day Camp, Outdoor Camp, or River Camp and remain with the staff until 6:00 pm. If you are late picking up your child (6:00 pm), a fee of $1 per minute will be charged and expected at the time of pick up. Weekly attendance must be received and paid for by Wednesday at midnight for the following week to avoid a $10 late fee.
Member: $6/day
Non-Member: $10/day
Contact the YMCA for more information on any Camps listed above; 402-371-9770 or email Shayla.