Southwest YMCA Specialty Camps
The Southwest YMCA Summer Day Camp is a wonderful place for your child to experience fun, outdoor adventures! New and returning campers thrive during a week packed full of exciting, structured activities. Campers participate in small, age-appropriate groups where they build self-esteem and learn new skills. Our day camp features soccer fields, a baseball diamond, archery range, nearby nature trails, and 15 acres of rolling green space. Our experiences are built on the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
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
Campers must be signed in and out of camp each day. Drop off and pick up is located behind the Y in the rear entrance at the picnic table to the right of the Day Camp Office entrance.
For drop off and pick up on inclement weather days, please use the rear Day Camp Office entrance.
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 414-329-3843 prior to 8:00 AM 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 |
| Y Academy | 008 |
PRICING
2024 Specialty Camps
Camp is our specialty! From dance to design and archery to building, campers can discover something new or dive into one of their favorite subjects all summer long.
FULL WEEK OPTION
Ages 7 -13 (unless noted)
$239/Member | $274/Program Participant
2024 Specialty Camp Weekly Themes
ARCHERY/SURVIVAL CAMP
WEEK 8 | July 29 – Aug 2
Ready, aim, survive! Campers will start this week by getting an introduction to Archery! After they hone in their accuracy skills, our campers will learn to survive in the wild with just the supplies in their backpacks! Campers will learn survival skills, including survival foods, building emergency shelters, and identifying wild plants! This camp includes additional field trips.
CAMP REVAMP
WEEK 8 | July 29 – Aug 2
We can fix it, yes we can! Join us as we DIY our way through the week. Learn the tools of the trade, explore your creativity, and make our camp a better place as we work on a variety of different projects around Camp! *No camp July 4.
COMMUNITY HELPERS AND STUDENT EDUCATORS (C.H.A.S.E.)
Week 7 | July 22-26
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.
CREATIVE GENIUS
Week 6 | July 15-19
*No STEAM Camp on July 4 or 5.
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.
OUTDOOR SPACE ADVENTURES
Week 2 | June 17-21
Ready, set, blast off! Come join us for an action-packed week where Campers will start the week at Camp Space Headquarters. A brand-new Alien Species has made their way to earth looking for a new home and Nasa has vowed to help them out! After some brief training and receiving a special clearance from Nasa, Campers will blast-off into space and search the Vast wonders of space to find their new friend a suitable home!
SECRET AGENT CAMP
Week 4 | July 1-5*
*No camp July 4.
Calling all spies. Get ready for a harrowing spy adventure! Agents in training must follow clues and connect the dots before it’s too late! Campers must work together to crack codes, travel stealthily, and catch villains.
SHOUT!
Week 9 | August 5-9
Calling all campers with loud voices, enthusiasm, and dance moves! Campers, with the help of their counselor, will develop their very own Cheer and Dance routine! They will design coordinating outfits, practice their routine, and will enjoy some special pampering the day before their performance to get relaxed and ready for the big show!
SUPER SAFARI
Week 10 | August 12-16
Embark on an enchanting expedition at Super Safari! Explore the wonders of the animal kingdom, where curiosity leads to discovery. Join us for a week of excitement and imagination in the heart of the wild!
WIZARDLY WORLD
Week 3 | June 24-28
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!
Y CHEFS INTERNATIONAL
Week 5 | July 8-12
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.
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
Outdoor Space Adventures
Week 3 | June 24-28
Wizardly World
Week 4 | July 1-5*
Secret Agent Camp
Week 5 | July 8-12
Y Chefs International
Week 6 | July 15-19
Creative Genius
Week 7 | July 22-26
Community Helpers And Student Educators (C.H.A.S.E.)
WEEK 8 | July 29 – Aug 2
Archery/survival Camp
WEEK 8 | July 29 – Aug 2
Camp Revamp
Week 9 | August 5-9
Shout!
Week 10 | August 12-16
Super Safari