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YMCA Day Camp

Why choose the YMCA

for your child’s summer?

The YMCA knows children. We have lots of experience with kids. We are professional and our camps offer things no parent can do on their own. Children need to spend time outdoors, practicing social and decision making skills that are new to them, while being inspired by “heroes” – the YMCA camp counselors. Our camps are safe. Our camps are different from the others. We have value-based programming focused on honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. We hope your family can become a part of our camp family!

Outstanding Value!

Amazing staff with over 40 hours of training before the summer begins plus all counselors are certified in First Aid, CPR-Pro and AED
Free Before and After Care (7:00-9:00 a.m., 4:30-6:00 p.m.)
Benefits: friendships, decision making and problem solving skills, teambuilding and more!
Free weekly field trips
Morning and afternoon snack offered at no extra cost
Many camp options (Day, Sports, Specialty, Teen, CIT, Partial Weeks, Half-Day, Adaptive)
Tons of FUN!
Discounted YMCA swim lessons optional for campers at some locations
YMCA Day Camps are tax deductible and qualify for your flexible spending
W-2 State and County Childcare Benefits are accepted (Title 10)

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

For your reference, we have included a generic snapshot of our daily schedule for our Day Camps. Actual times and daily schedules will vary by location and group.

7:00-9:00 am	Camper Arrival
9:00-4:30 pm	Main Camp Day (see activities below)
4:30-6:00 pm	Camper Pick-up

* All campers must arrive by 9:00 am

* Dunwood, Brookfield, John C. Cudahy, South Shore and Willow Springs open at 6:30 am

Daily Activities May Include:

Camper Choice Activities, Snack Times, Sports, Opening Ceremonies, Small Group Activities, Lunch, Large Group Games, Teambuilding Activities, Arts & Crafts, Environmental Education, Rest Time, Reading, Closing Ceremonies, Values Discussions, Swimming

Become a Member
Have you thought about becoming a YMCA member? When you do, you’ll discover that you are part of an organization that is committed to helping
you and your family become strong in spirit, mind and body.

In addition to receiving discounted pricing on YMCA Day Camp registration, as a member you’ll also receive:
• Hundreds of free classes and programs
• Priority registration for classes
• Reduced rates on Aquatics, Youth Super Sports,
Preschool Enrichment, Kid Care,
Camp Matawa, Camp Minikani and more

Learn about our three-month summer membership special, click here.

Day Camp Locations
Brookfield Elementary

2530 N. Brookfield Road, Brookfield

Dunwood Center
217 Dunwood Road, Fox Point

Feith Family Ozaukee YMCA
465 Northwoods Drive, Port Washington

John C. Cudahy YMCA
9050 N. Swan Road

Northside YMCA
1350 W. North Avenue

Parklawn YMCA
4340 N. 46th Street

Rite-Hite Family YMCA
9250 N. Green Bay Road, Brown Deer

South Shore YMCA
3244 E. College Avenue, Cudahy

Southwest YMCA
11311 W. Howard Avenue, Greenfield

Tri-County YMCA (some camps located at Valley View Elementary-2 blocks from Tri-County YMCA)
N84 W17501 Menomonee Avenue, Menomonee Falls

West Suburban YMCA
2420 N. 124th Street, Wauwatosa

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Franklin
10101 S. 27th St., Franklin

Willow Springs
W220 N6660 Town Line Road,
Sussex

YMCA Camp Matawa (pdf)

(Day & Resident Camp)
N885 Youth Camp Road, Campbellsport

YMCA Camp Minikani (pdf)

(Day & Resident Camp)
875 Amy Belle Road, Hubertus

View and download a PDF version of the 2010 Y Day Camp Brochure (includes registration materials) click here.

To have a brochure mailed to you, or for more information about specific camps please call (414) 276-9622.

Downloadable Documents:

DAY CAMP DESCRIPTIONS:

NEW Swim Lesson Add-ons:

Click on your location for more information:

Northside Y	West Suburban Y	South Shore Y
Southwest Y	Feith Family Y	Tri-County Y
Rite-Hite Y

“Traditional” Day Camp (Age: 4-12-Must be 4 before week starts)

Join YMCA Day Camp for one week or for an entire summer of fun! We provide fun-filled activities that allow for physical involvement, social interaction, educational opportunities, leadership building, personal growth and creativity. We focus on honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility in all of our activities, from swimming to arts & crafts and games. Day campers will be divided into groups by age with activities appropriate to the interests and needs of each group. Each week has a fun theme, see page 2 of the registration form in the Day Camp brochure for theme titles. *Partial Week (2 day or 3 day) and Half-Day Options (mornings or afternoons) available for Traditional Day Camp ONLY (see brochure for pricing).

Sports Camp (Age: 6-14)

YMCA Sports Camps are offered for children who want to develop skills and techniques, while learning the value of sportsmanship and fair play. Each camp will include drills, skill development, learning the rules of the game and actual play all while reinforcing the core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Sports Camps are not offered at Willow Springs, Brookfield or Dunwood YMCA Day Camps.

Jr. Sports Camp (Age: 4-5) available at some locations, see Specialty Camp Chart for more information.

Specialty Camp (Age: Varies by camp)

Many of our locations offer a variety of specialty camps to match the many interests of today’s kids. All specialty camps have a minimum of two hours of their specialty focus each day. Each week also includes swimming one to two times a week, a weekly field trip and special all camp activities. Campers must meet the minimum age requirement during the week they wish to attend.

Specialty Camp Options (pdf)

Additional Specialty Camp Options (pdf)

Teen Camp (Age: Must have completed 6th grade and older)

This camp is for those teens who want to get away, meet new friends and take trips of a lifetime. Teen Camp focuses on outdoor activities, community projects, and joint activities with other YMCAs. Typically, campers will be on site on Monday to focus on leadership, service projects, teambuilding and other group activities. Tuesday through Friday we will be traveling on exciting trips with other YMCA Teen Camps in the Milwaukee area. Activities may include rock climbing, kayaking/rafting, service projects, Great America, Noah’s Ark, overnight camping trips and much more!

Counselors In Training (CIT) (Age: 13-16 / or completed 7th Grade)

The Counselor In Training (CIT) program is for responsible teens who enjoy working with younger campers and being a leader. This program prepares CIT campers to be involved in leadership roles at camp and in their community. They will learn how to handle conflicts, teach games, engage children and have fun. CIT’s must apply and will be selected based on their application and interview. All CIT’s must be able to commit to a minimum of five weeks during the summer to be considered for the program. CIT application packets and program details will be available in March 1, 2010. The CIT program is available only at the West Suburban, Rite-Hite Family, Southwest, Tri-County and South Shore locations. Contact Christine Larson at 414-454-4642 or clarson@ymcamke.org for more information.

Adaptive Camp (Available at Tri-County YMCA Only) Ages: 5-17

YMCA Adaptive Camp is a fully-inclusive program for individuals with physical, cognitive, sensory, emotional and/or multiple disabilities. Campers will have fun while participating in songs, arts and crafts, gym time, swim time, field trips and more. Activities are designed to improve and develop gross and fine motor skills along with social skills in a structured environment. The staff to camper ratio is 1:3. An intake meeting with an Adaptive Camp Staff mandatory for all first time Campers.

Half Day Camp

Half Day Camp is only offered for our Traditional Day Camp only. Half days include four days of camp but do not include the field trip day. If your camper would like to attend, the field trip will be an additional $30 per week. Field trips are typically Wednesdays. Field trip schedule will be available May 1st. If your camper does not attend the field trip there may not be an option for them to stay at Y Camp, check with your director. AM drop-off is as early as 7:00am and pick-up between 12:00-12:30pm. PM drop-off is between 12:00-12:30 and-pick up is before 6:00pm.

There are so many reasons to join the Y. Click here to see just a few.

To reach the camp registrar or for general information, call the
Day Camp Office at 414-276-9622