West Suburban YMCA Specialty Camps
Camp is a home away from home where kids laugh, learn, explore, and grow in the outdoors, while creating memories and friendships that last a lifetime. At Summer Day Camp, caring and professional role models help create experiences that build character, confidence, and the framework of our youth. All of our day camps strive to instill the Y’s four core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility into every activity, every day.
PARENT INFORMATION
CAMP AVAILABILITY
Weeks 1-11* (June 10 – August 23)
*No camp on Thursday, July 4
CAMP HOURS
Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
CAMPER DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
Drop Off | 7:00- 9:00 AM
Pick Up | 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Drop off and pick up will be located on the northeast end of the West Suburban YMCA parking lot.
ABSENCES & SCHEDULE CHANGES
If your child will be absent, arrive late or need to be picked up early, please contact the Day Camp Office at 414-454-4627 prior to 8:00 AM, email us at [email protected] or leave a message during non-business hours.
CAMP SAFETY
The YMCA of Greater Waukesha County takes the health and safety of each camper seriously. We will monitor CDC and other local and state agencies’ recommendations to make sure we are implementing protocols to keep campers healthy to the best of our ability. We will keep families apprised of our current protocols as we get closer to the start of Summer Day Camp.
ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
APPLICATION INFO
Enroll online or in person at one of our five full-service YMCA locations. Applications are not finalized until confirmation is received from the Billing & Registration Office.
Online
- If you have an online account with us, select the “Login & Enroll” button. If you do not have a login, learn how to create or manage your account.
- Once logged in, select your child, enter their information, select the weeks you need camp, answer the required questions, and add the camps to your cart.
- Please note: You must complete the full application at one time, and the online process allows you 45 minutes to complete the application. You must apply for each week individually. Be prepared to have your child’s immunization records ready prior to starting the application.
- If you have additional children you wish to register for camp, select the next child and repeat the process.
- A $25 deposit is due for each week of camp (per child) at the time of application.
- The Billing & Registration Office will contact you once your application has been finalized.
In Person
Online applications are preferred. If you are unable to apply online, please contact us directly.
REMINDERS
- Applications are limited and is based on availability; please apply early.
- Deposits are nonrefundable, but may be transferred to another week of camp based on availability.
- Late payments will result in a $15 late fee per child, per week. All payments must be made before a child can attend camp each week.
- Application submission closes at 12:00 PM on the Monday prior to the start of the camp week. Please make note of each due date (listed on the Payment Information Webpage) as this policy will be strictly enforced.
FORMS & PUBLICATIONS
MEDICAL INFORMATION FORMS
Administer Medication Form
Child Health Report Form
Immunization Record Form
PAYMENT POLICIES & CALENDAR
PAYMENT POLICIES
Deposits
A $25 deposit is due for each week of camp at the time of application. Third Party Billing, Shares, and CLTS, contact Billing & Registration Office for deposit information. Deposits are nonrefundable, but may be transferred to another week of camp based on availability.
Balance Payments
All payments are due by 12 PM on the dates listed below. All payments are to be made online, over the phone, or at one of the five full-service YMCA of Greater Waukesha County locations at the Business Desk. Payments will not be accepted at drop off or pick up. For your convenience, schedule weekly payments online or through the Billing & Registration Office. The YMCA will not distribute payment reminders or bills. It is your responsibility to pay the remaining balance on time. Camp payments are nonrefundable.
Late Fees
Late payments will result in a $15 late fee per child, per week. All payments MUST be made before attending camp.
Cancellations, Refunds, and Credits
If a cancellation request is initiated by 12 PM on the Monday prior to the start of the camp week, a Y program credit will be issued minus the $25 deposit. If a cancellation request is initiated fewer than seven days prior to the start of the camp week, no Y program credit will be issued. The entire deposit and balance paid is forfeited. If payment is not received prior to the cancellation deadline, you are still responsible for the full balance, regardless of whether or not your child attends camp. Refunds will not be issued for any Summer Day Camp programs.
Changes
To request a change in schedule or to cancel, please contact the Billing & Registration Office by 12 PM on the Monday prior to the start of camp and complete a camp change form. Changes may not be honored due to camp availability.
PAYMENT CALENDAR
Final payment and application due by 12 PM on the Monday prior to the start of the camp week.
*No camp available Thursday, July 4. 5-day camps during week 4 are prorated. No camp available July 4 & 5 at Elmbrook Steam Camp.
| Week 1: June 10-14 | Due June 3 |
| Week 2: June 17-21 | Due June 10 |
| Week 3: June 24-28 | Due June 17 |
| Week 4: July 1-5* | Due June 24 |
| Week 5: July 8-12 | Due July 1 |
| Week 6: July 15-19 | Due July 8 |
| Week 7: July 22-26 | Due July 15 |
| Week 8: July 29 – August 2 | Due July 22 |
| Week 9: August 5-9 | Due July 29 |
| Week 10: August 12-16 | Due August 5 |
| Week 11: August 19-23 | Due August 12 |
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
WISCONSIN SHARES CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE
The YMCA of Greater Waukesha County offers many Summer Day Camps that are licensed by the Department of Children and Families and accept Wisconsin Shares Child Care Assistance.
Contact your Wisconsin Shares office for approval as you must have authorization before we can register your child for Summer Day Camp.
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha Counties
Washington Counties
YMCA of Greater Waukesha County Provider Number
4000558914
Location Numbers
| Big Bend | 011 |
| Brookfield | 017 |
| Mukwonago | 006 |
| Poplar Creek | 024 |
| Prairie View (MK) | 010 |
| Ronald Reagan | 021 |
| Southwest | 012 |
| Swanson | 019 |
| Tri County | 013 |
| Waukesha | 004 |
| West Suburban | 014 |
| YMCA Child Care Center | 008 |
PRICING
2024 Specialty Camps
FULL WEEK OPTION
Children attend all five days during the chosen week and participate in specialty camp activities.
Ages 7-13
$239/Member, $274/Program Participant
2024 Specialty Camp Weekly Themes
WIZARDLY WORLD
Week 2 | June 17-21
Feel the magic. Experience a week-long journey filled with magic! Campers will have the opportunity to express their love for the wizarding world through a house sorting ceremony, games of quidditch, and a hunt for the Sorcerer’s Stone!
CREATIVE GENIUS
Week 3 | June 24-28
Spark your creativity. Campers will get creative with their hands and imagination! Each day, campers will focus on different art mediums. All masterpieces will be sent home at the end of the week.
CELEBRATION OF NATIONS
Week 5 | July 8-12
Grow, learn, discover. Campers will have the opportunity to practice leadership skills, learn how to give back through camp or community service projects to help make our camp and community a safer, cleaner place to have fun.
AMAZING Y RACE/SURVIVOR
WEEK 6 | July 15-19
Ready, set, go! Put on your racing shoes and get ready to compete in this action-packed week of challenges where first everyone will compete in your camp’s Amazing Race! Once everyone crosses the finish line, the competitive stakes get higher as campers compete in a variety of physical and mental challenges to see who truly is the ultimate survivor!
ZOOLOGY
Week 7 | July 22-26
Get wild about learning. Campers will learn about the amazing animal kingdom this week. We’ll talk about animal characteristics, interactions, and environments, as well as the structure and functions of specific body types.
LEMONADE STAND
Week 8 | July 29 – August 2
When life gives you lemons. Spend the week with us and get a glimpse into what it takes to run a successful business. Start with company structuring by assigning jobs, responsibilities, and titles. Then sample your product in the test kitchen with a randomly selected panel. Finally, take your product to the public and sell as much lemonade as you can. All proceeds benefit youth programs.
Y CHEFS INTERNATIONAL
Week 9 | August 5-9
Cooking up fun. Put on your aprons and grab your passports as we take a culinary adventure around the globe. Expand your cooking repertoire and cookbook with recipes from various countries, as well as a day dedicated to local Wisconsin cuisine. *Please contact your Camp Director if your child has severe food allergies before registering for this camp.
Thank you to our 2024 Summer Day Camp Sponsor, Wisconsin Vision, for partnering with us. to help build a strong, healthy, and happy community.
CONTACT INFO
BECOME A CAMP
COUNSELOR TODAY
As a Camp Counselor with the Y, you will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, plan and problem solve, and build relationships-all while making lasting memories and having lots of fun.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2024
Weekly Themes
Week 2 | June 17-21
Wizardly World
Week 3 | June 24-28
Creative Genius
Week 5 | July 8-12
Celebration Of Nations
WEEK 6 | July 15-19
Amazing Y Race/survivor
Week 7 | July 22-26
Zoology
Week 8 | July 29 – August 2
Lemonade Stand
Week 9 | August 5-9
Y Chefs International