Northwest Y Summer Camp

Camp Pricing
For our 2024 Summer Camp, the Y is excited to offer streamlined pricing for all our camps.

During Summer Camp weeks that include a holiday, FULL-WEEK camp pricing (i.e. excluding Single Day options) will be adjusted to account for the missing day(s). Pro-rated camp weeks will be denoted with an asterisk (*) which designates a camp week that includes an observed holiday.

Day Camp Rates:
Preschool Camps, School-Age Camps, & Tween Camps

• Weekly Full-Day Rate:
  • Early Bird Rate: $140 per Y member / $185 per non-member if registered by March 31
  • Standard Rate: $160 per Y member / $215 per non-member if registered after March 31
• Weekly Half-Day Rate:​
  • Early Bird Rate: $80 per Y member / $120 per non-member if registered by March 31
  • Standard Rate: $90 per Y member / $140 per non-member if registered after March 31
• Single Day option:
  • $50 per Y member / $65 per non-member

Please note: Pathfinders (age 3) only offers Weekly Half-Day options. All other Day Camps include Weekly Full-Day, Weekly Half-Day, and Single Day options.

Specialty Camp Rates:

• Weekly Full-Day Rate:
  • $200 per Y member / $275 per non-member
• Higher Value Full-Day Rate for Kids Cook and Kids Bake:
  • ​$225 per Y member / $300 per non-member

Sports Camp Rates:

• Weekly Full-Day Rate:
  • Early Bird Rate: $175 per Y member / $225 per non-member if registered by March 31
  • ​Standard Rate: $200 per Y member / $250 per non-member if registered after March 31
• Weekly Half-Day Rate:
  • Early Bird Rate: $100 per Y member / $150 per non-member if registered by March 31
  • ​Standard Rate: $110 per Y member / $175 per non-member if registered after March 31

Pro-Rated Day Camp Weeks:

• May 22-24; July 1-3:
  • Weekly Full-Day Rate: $96 per Y member / $129 per non-Y member
  • Weekly Half-Day Rate: $54 per Y member / $84 per non-Y member
• May 28-31:
  • Weekly Full-Day Rate: $128 per Y member / $172 per non-Y member
  • Weekly Half-Day Rate: $72 per Y member / $112 per non-Y member​

Pro-Rated Specialty Camp Weeks:

• May 22-24; July 1-3:
  • Weekly Rate: $120 per Y member / $165 per non-Y member
• May 28-31:
  • Weekly Rate: $160 per Y member / $220 per non-Y member​

Pro-Rated Sports Camp Weeks:

• May 22-24; July 1-3:
  • Weekly Full-Day Rate: $120 per Y member / $150 per non-Y member
  • Weekly Half-Day Rate: $66 per Y member / $105 per non-Y member
• May 28-31:
  • Weekly Full-Day Rate: $160 per Y member / $200 per non-Y member
  • Weekly Half-Day Rate: $88 per Y member / $140 per non-Y member

Pro-Rated Extended Day Camp Weeks:

• May 22-24; July 1-3:
  • Weekly Rate: $30 per Y member / $36 per non-Y member
• May 28-31:
  • Weekly Rate: $40 per Y member / $48 per non-Y member​

Questions about Day Camps or Specialty Camps?
Briana Honeycutt
Summer Camp Coordinator - Northwest Y
bhoneycutt@MonroeCountyYMCA.org 

Chelcey Bostic
Summer Camp Coordinator - Southeast Y
cbostic@MonroeCountyYMCA.org

Questions about Sports Camps?
Chris Stone
Youth & Adult Sports Director
cstone@MonroeCountyYMCA.org
812-961-2360

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.

Preschool Camp Options:
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. Pathfinders will be swimming once a week only. Rates for Pathfinders follow our Half-Day Weekly Rates, as we only offer Half-Day Camp for campers aged three.

Little Leaders
Age 4

Is your child ready for a full day of camp? For campers ages four and up, we offer Full-Day and Half-Day options. Little Leaders will fill their day with group activities, games, crafts, and beginning environmental awareness activities.
 

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 five-year-old.

Weekly Camp Themes:

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

Find more details about our weekly themes here:

Day Camp Theme Breakdown

More Camp Information
Please visit our Camp Catalog and Parent Guide for everything you need to know about Summer Camp!

Camp Catalog Parent Guide

Questions?
Briana Honeycutt
Summer Camp Coordinator - Northwest Y
bhoneycutt@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 new “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.

School-Age Camp Options:
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.

Voyagers
Age 7-8

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.
 

Trailblazers
Age 9-10

Trailblazers will give your camper an opportunity to build on core skills and values learned in previous experiences through challenging activities and adventures.
 

Weekly Camp Themes:

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

Find more details about our weekly themes here:

Day Camp Theme Breakdown

More Camp Information
Please visit our Camp Catalog and Parent Guide for everything you need to know about Summer Camp!

Camp Catalog Parent Guide

Questions?
Briana Honeycutt
Summer Camp Coordinator - Northwest Y
bhoneycutt@MonroeCountyYMCA.org 

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

Tween Camp Options:
Challengers
Age 11-13

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!

Weekly Camp Themes:

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

Find more details about our weekly themes here:

Day Camp Theme Breakdown

More Camp Information
Please visit our Camp Catalog and Parent Guide for everything you need to know about Summer Camp!

Camp Catalog Parent Guide

Questions?
Briana Honeycutt
Summer Camp Coordinator - Northwest Y
bhoneycutt@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 and favorite camp games and activities. We offer a variety of Specialty Camps at both of our branches, so make sure to check out our options at our Southeast Y!

Specialty Camp Options:
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Ages 6-12
May 22-24*

Jedi or Sith? They both exist! Fine-tune your Force powers through Jedi meditation and obstacle course challenges mixed with traditional camp activities. Campers can expect to participate in pod-racing, galaxy slime-making, and create their own Sith or Jedi robe. Your camper will feel as though they have traveled back a long time ago to a galaxy far, far away.

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

Art Camp
Ages 6-12
May 28-31*

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 and art-rageous creations!

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

Kids Cook**
Ages 6-12
June 3-7

Give your camper the opportunity to explore and develop the joys of eating and cooking with fresh ingredients. Each day they will learn basic cooking skills as they create a variety of tasty dishes and treats.

**Higher value; price higher due to supplies needed

Master Builders LEGO
Ages 6-12
June 10-14

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!

Gotta Catch 'Em All!
Ages 6-12
June 17-21

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.

Surviving the Wild
Ages 6-12
June 24-28

Experience a week of nature-based skills training, inspiring challenges, and outrageously fun activities. Campers will learn the basic skills of surviving in the outdoors. Set your kids’ imaginations free as they learn about the natural environment and the important skills needed for survival.

STEAM (NEW!)
Ages 6-12
July 1-3*

Campers will integrate science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Campers’ minds and bodies will stay active as they are introduced to various aspects of STEAM in a fun and engaging way.

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

Creative Mode (NEW!)
Ages 6-12
July 8-12

This camp is for the Minecraft enthusiasts! Explore building basics, play Minecraft-themed games and crafts, and learn video game basics. Campers can create a world of their own with their friends and think about all the different ideas that go into it. While we won’t be just playing video games all week, we are sure your camper will love this variation of learning when it comes to the world of Minecraft and camp colliding into one.

Cheer and Dance
Ages 6-12
July 15-19

Campers will learn cheer and dance routines, fundamental gymnastics techniques, jumping techniques, and basic dance steps. We will not do stunting. The week concludes with a choreographed performance. Come join us for fun team-building in a relaxed environment.

Kids Bake**
Ages 6-12
July 22-26

Give your camper the opportunity to explore and develop their skills in the kitchen. This week of camp will be full of recipes with special ingredients, team-building challenges, and sweet treats at the end of each task! Test your baking abilities and hope for a Hollywood-Handshake!

**Higher value; price higher due to supplies needed

Game Mania (NEW!)
Ages 6-12
July 29-Aug. 2

Come on down! Your camper can be the next “contestant” with Game Mania! In this camp, your child can enjoy different board games that are fun for all ages. Plus, they will learn about game show history and what has made them so special for many generations. Campers will feel right at home, getting to play a week-long “family” game night here at camp!

More Camp Information
Please visit our Camp Catalog and Parent Guide for everything you need to know about Summer Camp!

Camp Catalog Parent Guide

Questions?
Briana Honeycutt
Summer Camp Coordinator - Northwest Y
bhoneycutt@MonroeCountyYMCA.org 

Chelcey Bostic
Summer Camp Director
cbostic@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.

• Sports Camp Information
  • Sports Camp offerings are a Full-day option or a Half-day in the morning option.
    • Full-day camps meet from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Full-day Sports Campers will swim multiple times a week no matter the weekly theme.
    • Half-day camps meet from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Half-day Sports Campers will not swim.
  • Camps will be divided into age groups to maximize play and fun.

Sports Camp Options:
Field Sports
Ages 6-14
May 22-24*

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

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

Olympics
Ages 6-14
May 28-31*

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

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

Flag Football
Ages 6-14
June 3-7

Flag Football Camp will teach campers the fundamental skills of passing, catching, positioning, and strategies of the game in a relaxed, non-contact setting.

Volleyball
Ages 6-14
June 10-14

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

Triathlon
Ages 6-14
June 17-21

Try your hand at being a triathlete! Races take place on a closed course utilizing our Northwest Y indoor pool our outdoor track around the building and soccer field.

Participants aged 6-10 will swim 100 yards, bike 2 miles, and run a 1/2 mile.
Participants aged 11-14 will swim 150 yards, bike 2 miles, and run 1 mile.

Racquet Sports
Ages 6-14
June 24-28

Putting your camper’s hand-eye coordination to the test with games like tennis, pickleball, badminton, ping pong, and camp favorite weasel ball.

All Ball
Ages 6-14
July 1-3*

From football, Spike Ball, Ultimate Ball, to many more, this camp is filled with your child’s favorite games that include a ball.

*Partial week; fees will be pro-rated

Volleyball
Ages 6-14
July 8-12

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

Soccer
Ages 6-14
July 15-19

Give your child a chance to work on their soccer skills and teamwork with opportunities for game experience! Lots of games involving soccer skills will be played to help promote fundamental development while also gaining team-building and leadership experience.

Dodgeball
Ages 6-14
June 22-26

Throw, duck, and dodge–your child’s favorite camp game is here and ready to be played for a full week.

Basketball
Ages 6-14
July 29-Aug. 2

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

Questions?

Chris Stone
Sports Camp Director
cstone@MonroeCountyYMCA.org
812-961-2360

AM EXTENDED DAY
We are excited to offer complimentary morning Extended Day beginning at 7:30 am to any camper age four and older enrolled in a morning camp. 

• Registration required for Day, Specialty, and Sports Camp to ensure safety and program quality:
  • REGISTER HERE for Full Week Mornings 
  • ​REGISTER HERE for Single Day Mornings
  • Days: Monday–Friday
• Time: 7:30–8:45 am
• Free of charge if your camper is enrolled in a 9:00 am camp and is four years old or older.
• Beginning at 8:45 am, camp staff will escort children from Extended Day to their camp. 

PM EXTENDED DAY
We also offer Extended Day in the afternoons for a small weekly or daily fee, both of which are outlined below.

• Registration required 
  • ​​REGISTER HERE for Full Week Afternoons
  • REGISTER HERE for Single Day Afternoons
  • Days: Monday–Friday
• Time: 3:00–6:00 pm
• Weekly Afternoon Rates: $50 for Y members/$60 for non-members
• Daily Afternoon Rates: $15 for Y members/$20 for non-members
• For Sports Camp which ends at 4:00 pm, campers will be escorted to Extended Day by camp staff at that time.
• Available for campers ages four and up.