Northwest Y Summer Camp

The Y is excited to offer streamlined pricing for all our 2025 Summer Camps! The following rates indicate YMCA member pricing and non-member pricing (member/non-member). Please also note the following symbols and the pricing adjustments they denote:

*Pro-Rated Pricing
During Summer Camp weeks that include a holiday and/or Y facility closure, FULL-WEEK camp pricing will be adjusted to account for the day(s) camp is not offered. Please look for the following verbiage, which designates a camp week that includes an observed holiday:
*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

^Higher Value
Some Specialty Camps require higher rates due to supplies needed. This is signified with the following verbiage:
^Select weeks are marked at a higher value

Early Bird Rates
February 1-March 31

Standard Rates
April 1-August 5

Extended Day Rates

Looking for more Summer Camp options? Visit our Southeast Y Summer Camp page for more Day Camps and Specialty Camps!

Billing & Deposits
A $35 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration for each week of camp you enroll your child in. It is required to have a credit card or bank account on file for billing purposes. Your credit card or bank account will be billed two weeks prior to the start of each week of camp in which your child is enrolled.

Refunds & Cancellations
We understand that summer plans can change! To be eligible for a registration fee refund (excluding the deposit), you must submit a cancellation request through our Summer Camp Refund Request form up to four weeks before the start date of the session. For a $15 fee, you may alternatively transfer your camper’s registration to another week. You must submit a transfer request at least two weeks before the camp week starts.

Please note: Any cancelation request submitted less than four weeks before the start date of the camp week will not be eligible for a refund. Scheduled payments will still draft even if campers are not in attendance.

Financial Assistance
If you would like to be considered for financial aid for Summer Camp enrollment fees, please apply online between February 1-28.

There are a few things to consider before registering for Summer Camp to ensure you and your camper will be prepared for a great outdoor experience:

• Campers must be potty trained and able to use the bathroom unassisted.
• Children must wear appropriate clothing and footwear—no slide sandals or flip flops.
• Sunscreen and bug spray should be applied before camp drop-off.
• All camps include swimming. All full-day campers ages six and older will swim daily. Pathfinders and Little Leaders will swim on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Jr. Explorers will swim on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Check our Swim Times Schedule to see if your half-day camper will swim. 
• Your camper will need a sack lunch that does not need refrigeration, as well as two snacks, a labeled water bottle, a swimsuit, a towel, and sunscreen and bug spray for reapplication throughout the day, every day.

All preschool campers will be participating in age-appropriate gross motor games and activities that are created to reinforce our weekly themes. Campers will also have the opportunity to practice fine motor skills through different art experiences by using a wide variety of resources and materials.

Pathfinders
Age 3

Through songs, physical play, and outdoor water activities, Pathfinders creates a great experience for three-year-olds to explore an enriching and safe environment in a relaxed setting. Rates for Pathfinders follow our Half-Day Weekly Rates, as we only offer Half-Day Camp for campers this age. Pathfinders will swim on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Little Leaders
Age 4

Is your child ready for a full day of camp? Little Leaders will fill their day with group activities, games, crafts, and the beginning of environmental awareness activities. Little Leaders will swim on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Jr. Explorers
Age 5

Campers will participate in hikes, crafts, outdoor sports, and more. All activities are created to be developmentally appropriate for a growing 5-year-old. Jr. Explorers will swim on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Weekly Camp Themes

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

For full descriptions detailing each weekly theme, click here.

Questions?
Cole Rightley
Youth & Family Program Director
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org

Briana Honeycutt
Northwest Y Youth & Family Program Coordinator
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org

Summer Camp may look like it’s all just fun and games, but it’s so much more! Campers are making new friends, learning how to be a part of a group, practicing teamwork, and enjoying “unplugged” experiences in the natural world. Each week of camp will have a unique theme with corresponding games, activities, and crafts. Campers can look forward to enjoying something new every week.

Explorers
Age 6

Explorers will enjoy small group activities, allowing them to develop valuable skills and lifelong friendships! Campers will participate in water days, outdoor sports, and swimming multiple times a week. Additionally, all full-day campers ages six and older swim daily! Joining us for a half-day? Check our swim schedule to see when your Half-Day Camper is swimming.

Navigators
Age 7

Navigators will have a blast with activities within groups, with art, and amongst nature. Additionally, all full-day campers ages six and older swim daily! Joining us for a half-day? Check our swim schedule to see when your Half-Day Camper is swimming.

Voyagers
Age 8

Give your child a place with the Voyagers, where campers will learn skills and values through activities that will build their self-esteem and peer relationships. Additionally, all full-day campers ages six and older swim daily! Joining us for a half-day? Check our swim schedule to see when your Half-Day Camper is swimming.

Trailblazers
Ages 9-10

Trailblazers will allow your camper to build on core skills and values learned in previous experiences through challenging activities and adventures. Additionally, all full-day campers ages six and older swim daily! Joining us for a half-day? Check our swim schedule to see when your Half-Day Camper is swimming.

Weekly Camp Themes

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

For full descriptions detailing each weekly theme, click here.

Questions?
Cole Rightley
Youth & Family Program Director
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org

Briana Honeycutt
Northwest Y Youth & Family Program Coordinator
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org

Tween Camp offers pre-teens and teenagers an opportunity to develop their leadership and teamwork skills with a focus on positively impacting our community. 

Challengers
In Challengers, teens will have fun with friends as they build relationships, participate in team-building activities, and work together on small group projects that focus on creating a positive impact on our camp and community. Each day is filled with music, laughter, and fun! Additionally, all full-day campers ages six and older swim daily! Joining us for a half-day? Check our swim schedule to see when your Half-Day Camper is swimming.

Safe Sitter®
Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8+ to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Campers will learn life-saving skills, such as how to rescue someone who is choking, and helpful information like what to do in the event of severe weather. Sessions are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Campers will not swim during the half-day session. Additionally, no deposit is required for Safe Sitter® registration.

Can't make these Safe Sitter sessions? Check out additional dates at our Southeast Y!

Weekly Camp Themes

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

For full descriptions detailing each weekly theme, click here.

Questions?
Cole Rightley
Youth & Family Program Director
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org

Briana Honeycutt
Northwest Y Youth & Family Program Coordinator
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org

Counselor-in-Training
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Camp teaches teens the job skills necessary to be an attentive counselor and strong employee! Join us for a two-week camp, designed to teach our oldest campers the ins and outs of being a camp counselor at the Monroe County YMCA Summer Camp.

The first half of the camp day consists of various trainings, workshops, activities, lessons, team-building, and regular camp fun to give knowledge about how and what it’s like to be a counselor. During the second half of the camp day, each CIT will join an actual camp group to shadow a lead counselor and practice what they have learned.

The camp environment provides a unique opportunity for youth to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. CITs can gain first-hand experience working with campers and the opportunity to cultivate skills and knowledge in the day camp setting. CITs are placed only with groups of kids ages 4-8. All campers will swim daily.

We are excited to offer two sessions of CIT Camp at both Y branches: Session 1 and Session 2. Please note: Both Session 1 camps, one held at Southeast and the other at Northwest, will cover the same curriculum, and both Session 2 camps, one held at Southeast and the other at Northwest, will cover the same curriculum—but Session 1 and Session 2 curriculums contain different material. Campers can register for both Session 1 and Session 2 to experience the full breadth of CIT Camp. While campers can register for both Session 1 camps, do note that they will cover the same material. The same applies to Session 2.

Can't make these CIT sessions? Check out additional dates at our Southeast Y!

Questions?
Cole Rightley
Youth & Family Program Director
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org

Briana Honeycut
Northwest Y Youth & Family Program Coordinator
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org

YMCA Specialty Camps provide campers the opportunity to explore their creative side, build on emerging skills, and connect with other campers who have shared interests. Days will consist of specialized programming, camp games, and activities. We offer a variety of Specialty Camps at both of our branches, so be sure to note specific branch availability. All Specialty Camps are for kids ages 6-13, excluding Beyond Camp (for campers ages 7-13). All campers will swim daily.

Gotta Catch 'Em All!

So you want to be a Pokémon master? Campers will explore the world of Pokémon as they learn about the different types of Pokémon, battle Pokémon, and even create their very own generation of Pokémon! Campers can expect to participate in a number of crafts, games, and challenges within the PokéRealm.

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

Game Mania

Come on down—your camper can be the next “contestant” during Game Mania! In this camp, your child will enjoy different board games that are fun for all ages, and they will learn about game show history. Campers will feel right at home, getting to play a week’s worth of “family” games right here at camp!

Art Exploration (NEW!)

Unleash your child’s imagination this summer! Your camper will be introduced to some famous artists and have the chance to learn and recreate their style. Campers will use their own unique creativity to engage in a variety of 2D and 3D projects. We’ll even have an art show at the end of the week to display all of our wonderful creations! Each week will be unique with different art projects.

Can't make this session? Check out additional dates at our Southeast Y!

Master Builder LEGO

Calling all Master Builders! Campers will complete LEGO masterpieces from LEGO kits and their own mind. Challenge your brain by thinking outside the instructions with some true Master Builder tests and tasks. Get ready to build!

Can't make this session? Check out additional dates at our Southeast Y!

^Scrapbook Palooza (NEW!)

Relive precious memories campers have captured on camera and bring them to life again on the pages of a scrapbook! Beginners will learn the fundamentals of scrapbooking and storytelling. Experienced scrappers will learn more advanced techniques, like making embellishments, flip-flap pages, and more! All supplies are included except for photos and a blank scrapbook.

^Higher value

A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Jedi or Sith? They both exist! Fine-tune your control of the Force through Jedi meditation and obstacle course challenges mixed with traditional camp activities. Campers can expect to go pod-racing, make galaxy slime, and create their own Sith or Jedi robe. Get ready to travel back a long time ago to a galaxy far, far away.

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

^Beyond Camp (NEW!)
Ages 7-13

Join us in seeking out adventure beyond the YMCA. Campers will have the opportunity to go on active and fun field trips around the local area. Transportation is included to and from the Y. 

^Higher value 

Can't make this session? Check out additional dates at our Southeast Y!

Cheer and Dance

Campers will learn cheer and dance routines, fundamental gymnastics moves, jumping techniques, and basic dance steps. We’ll show off all of our new skills at the end of the week with a choreographed performance!

Can't make this session? Check out additional dates at our Southeast Y!

Y Tank (NEW!)

Based off of the TV show Shark Tank, this exciting camp empowers young entrepreneurs to brainstorm, develop, and pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges. Through interactive workshops and mentorships, campers will enhance their creativity, teamwork, and presentation skills while gaining valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship. Join us for an unforgettable experience that nurtures the next generation of innovators!

Creative Mode (NEW!)

Calling all Minecraft enthusiasts! Through the lens of the beloved video game, campers can create a world of their own with their friends. While we won’t be playing the Minecraft video game all week, your camper will love this variation of Minecraft brought to life and camp colliding with it.

In addition to Specialty Camps that occur at both branches, we also offer Specialty Camps exclusive to our Southeast Y!

Questions?
Cole Rightley
Youth & Family Program Director
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org

Briana Honeycut
Northwest Y Youth & Family Program Coordinator
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org

Sports Camps offer specialized youth sports training and are designed to teach sports skills, fair play, teamwork, and sportsmanship while reinforcing the YMCA’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. All Sports Camps are for kids ages 6-14. Full-day campers will swim daily—half-day campers WILL NOT swim. Camps will be divided into age groups to maximize play and fun.

Basketball Camp

While Basketball Camp will focus on the fundamentals of the game, campers will also participate in skill contests that will challenge their skills and keep them active.

Can't make this session? Check out additional dates at our Y Fieldhouse!

Dodgeball Camp

Throw, duck, and dodge–it’s dodgeball all day, every day this week.

Can't make these sessions? Check out additional dates at our Y Fieldhouse!

Field Sports Camp

Field Sports Camp will get your child moving with fun sports including gaga ball, kickball, weasel ball, ultimate football, and more.

Can't make this session? Check out additional dates at our Y Fieldhouse!

Flag Football Camp

Flag Football Camp will teach campers the fundamental skills of passing, catching, positioning, and strategizing in a relaxed, no-contact setting.

Can't make this session? Check out additional dates at our Y Fieldhouse!

NERF Camp

With an emphasis on teamwork and leadership, campers will be split into groups to compete in a variety of NERF games! All NERF equipment will be provided by the YMCA

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

Can't make this session? Check out additional dates at our Y Fieldhouse!

Olympics Camp

Light the torch—it’s time for the YMCA Olympics! Campers will be divided into countries to compete in their very own Olympic games throughout the week.

Can't make this session? Check out additional dates at our Y Fieldhouse!

Soccer Camp

During Soccer Camp, lots of games will be played to help promote skill development, teamwork, and leadership.

Can't make this session? Check out additional dates at our Y Fieldhouse!

Volleyball Camp

Bump, set, spike! Volleyball Camp will give campers opportunities to learn and work on various volleyball skills in a non-competitive, relaxed environment.

Water Sports Camp

Beat the heat with a camp dedicated to water! Campers will play games such as slip-n-slide kickball, water polo, water relays, and more.

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

Can't make this session? Check out additional dates at our Y Fieldhouse!

In addition to Sports Camps that occur at both our Northwest branch and Y Fieldhouse, we also offer Sports Camps exclusive to our Y Fieldhouse!

Questions?
Chris Stone
Youth & Adult Sports Director
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org

AM Extended Day
We are excited to offer complimentary morning Extended Day to any camper age four and older enrolled in a morning camp. 

• Registration is required but at no additional cost.
• Registration closes at 12:00 pm on the Friday before the session start.
• Available for campers ages four and older.
• Offered from 7:30-8:45 am, Monday-Friday.
• Camp staff will escort children from AM Extended Day to their camp.
• A $10 registration fee will be added for each unplanned enrollment.

Single Day Registration  Full Week Registration

PM Extended Day
We also offer Extended Day in the evening for an additional weekly or daily fee.

• Registration is required with a daily or weekly fee.
• Available for campers ages four and older.
• Offered from 3:00-6:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
• Sports campers will be escorted to Extended Day by camp staff at 4:00 pm.
• Registration closes at 12:00 pm on the Friday before the session starts.
• If your camper is not picked up by the end of the camp day, they will automatically be registered for PM Extended Day and your payment method on file will be charged. A $10 registration fee will be added for each unplanned enrollment.

Single Day Registration  Full Week Registration

Questions?
Cole Rightley
Youth & Family Program Director
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org

Briana Honeycutt
Northwest Y Youth & Family Program Coordinator
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org