Summer Day Camp

At Y summer camps, kids will experience new things, develop new skills, and have fun along the way.

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We offer the following camps to meet your family's needs.

Camp Tot Time - Ages 2 1/2-3 years

Camp Hedgehog - Half day camp for ages 3 years - entering Kindergarten
Camp Kindergarten - Full day camp for children entering Kindergarten
Camp Bear Cub -  Half day camp for ages 4- 6 years
Camp Bear Paw  - Full day camp for children entering grades 1-4
Camp Kodiak  - Full day camp for children entering grades 5-8
New! Y Be Fit Fitness Camp - Full day camp for children ages 7-14

 

Each camp requires a $25 deposit upon registration to secure your child's spot.  Balance is due prior to the beginning of camp.   

 

Camp Tot Time

AGES
2 1/2 -3 years

LOCATION

Kroehler Family YMCA
34 S. Washington St., Naperville

TIME
Tu/W/Th
9:30 - 11:30 am

This camp is designed to introduce preschool children to the summer camp experience.  Curriculum is based on our educational preschool program.  Camp includes themed activities, outdoor time, nature education, in-house field trips, crafts, story and circle time, snack and more.  Camp is held in an air conditioned preschool classroom with easy access to outdoor space.  Dates and Themes

WEEKLY FEES & REGISTRATION
All campers must pre-register to attend camp by completing camp forms and paying a deposit for each week of camp.
$54 Member / $84 Non-member 


Camp Hedgehog 

AGES
3 years - entering Kindergarten

LOCATION
Kroehler Family YMCA
34 S. Washington St., Naperville

TIME
Tu/W/Th or M-F
9 am -1 pm

Camp Hedgehog offers a longer camp day so your child will enjoy more of their favorite camp activities- including camp songs, crafts, team building games, and swimming twice a week in the Kroehler Y warm water, shallow training pool.  Plus, your child will participate in fun and exciting in-house field trips.  Your child will enjoy individualized attention in small camp groups where our staff to camper ratio is 1:6. Our friendly,experienced camp staff will give your child an unforgettable introduction to the camp experience as they help build independence, and socialization skills.  Dates and Themes

WEEKLY FEES & REGISTRATION
All campers must pre-register to attend camp by completing camp forms and paying a deposit for each week of camp.
3-Day Camp (Tu/W/Th): $69 Members / $99 Non-Members
5-Day Camp (Mon-Fri): $95 Members / $125 Non-Members 

 

Camp Kindergarten

AGES
Children entering Kindergarten

LOCATION
Kroehler Family YMCA
34 S. Washington St., Naperville

TIME
Mon-Fri
9 am -4 pm  (extended care available 6:30am -6pm)

Camp Kindergarten offers an ideal transition to longer school days and traditional day camps. Camp Kindergarten will spend the morning with Camp Hedgehog participating in camp songs, crafts, team building games and more. Each afternoon they will have group swim lessons followed by recreational swim time. They will end their day with enrichment classes such as science, math and Spanish.  Dates and Themes.

WEEKLY FEES & REGISTRATION
All campers must pre-register to attend camp by completing camp forms and paying a deposit for each week of camp.
Camp Fee: $ 175 Member / $205 Non-Member
Extended Care: $200 Member / $230 Non-Member 


Camp Bear Cub

AGES 
4 - 6 years

LOCATION
Greene Valley Forest Preserve North
Greene Road between Hobson Rd & 75th St, Naperville

TIME
M-F
9 am - 1 pm

Camp Bear Cub is ideal for those looking for a traditional, outdoor camp for their preschool and lower elementary age child.  Committed to the "Leave No Child Inside" national initiative, your camper will explore the outdoors and learn about the environment.  Campers will also particpate in camp songs, crafts, team building games and more.  Your child will enjoy individualized attention in small camp groups where our staff to camper ratio is 1:6. Our friendly,experienced camp staff will give your child an unforgettable introduction to the camp experience as they help build independence, and socialization skills. Dates and Themes.

WEEKLY FEES & REGISTRATION
All campers must pre-register to attend camp by completing camp forms and paying a deposit for each week of camp.
Camp Fee: $95 Member / $125 Non-Member 


Camp Bear Paw 

AGES
Entering grades 1-4

LOCATION
Greene Valley Forest Preserve North
Greene Road between Hobson Rd & 75th St., Naperville

TIME
Mon-Fri
Camp: 9am - 4pm OR
Camp+:  6:30am - 6pm

For 29 years, the Y has provided campers days filled with outdoor adventures, swimming, team sports, group games, arts and crafts and weekly field trips.  Our energetic counselors have years of experience and quality training to ensure your child has a great camp experience.  Creating memorable summers, that's the Y camp tradition!  Dates and Themes. 

WEEKLY FEES & REGISTRATION
All campers must pre-register to attend camp by completing camp forms and paying a deposit for each week of camp.
Camp Fee: $ 150 Member / $180 Non-Member
Camp+ Fee: $175 Member / $205 Non-Member 


Camp Kodiak

AGES  
Entering grades 5-8

LOCATION
Greene Valley Forest Preserve North
Greene Road between Hobson Rd & 75th St., Naperville

TIME
Camp:
Mon-Fri, 9am - 4pm OR
Camp+: Mon-Fri, 6:30am - 6pm

The shady groves and open fields of Greene Valley Forest Preserve is the site of this summer's biggest fun with Camp Kodiak.  Each week is activity-packed!  Activities are designed to build your teen's independence and leadership skills.  They will include cooperative cookout planning, archery, swimming, a weekly field trip and leadership opportunities with our preschool camp program, Camp Hedgehog.  Most importantly, Camp Kodiak forges lasting friendships.  Dates and Themes.

WEEKLY FEES & REGISTRATION
All campers must pre-register to attend camp by completing camp forms and paying a deposit for each week of camp.
Camp Fee: $150 Member / $180 Non-Member
Camp+ Fee: $175 Member / $205 Non-Member 


New!Y Be Fit Fitness Camp

AGES  
Ages 7-14

LOCATION
Kroehler Family YMCA
34 S. Washington St., Naperville

TIME
Camp:
Mon-Fri, 9am - 4pm OR
Camp+: Mon-Fri, 6:30am - 6pm

This all-day camp for 7-14 year old children will focus on becoming more physically active with team sports, small group activities, partner sports and individual workouts. Each week participants will go on active field trips such as swimming, rock climbing, hiking and more. The program will include projects that build confidence and help the children form good habits to make true lifestyle changes. At the Y, we are for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y Be Fit Fitness Summer Camp will embrace this concept. Dates and Themes.

WEEKLY FEES & REGISTRATION
All campers must pre-register to attend camp by completing camp forms and paying a deposit for each week of camp.
Camp Fee:  $175 Member / $205 Non-Member
Camp + Fee:  $200 Member / $230 Non-Member