Camp Details & FAQ

Yes! We are hosting Summer Camp at both our Southeast and Northwest Ys this year.

Yes, Southeast Y Summer Camp will run this year, along with Northwest Y Summer Camp in 2022!

Yes! We are excited to hold Northwest Y Summer Camp this year in 2022. We hope you join us, as we bring back Summer Camp to both of our branches!

Summer Camp will begin on Monday, May 23, 2022.

Camp at our Southeast and Northwest Ys will operate under the policies and procedures as directed by our Monroe County Health Department. Our main priority is to safely serve our youth as long as we’re able to in a way that is healthy for both our campers and staff. Due to the ongoing health pandemic, face masks are optional at the discretion of your family and children.

Please note: our health and safety policies are subject to change per direction by our Monroe County Health Department.

If cancellation occurs prior to May 9, you will receive a full refund, not including the weekly deposit of $35.

Any cancellation that takes place after May 9 will result in no refund.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing and submitted to camp leadership:

• Southeast Camp Arrowhead and Specialty Camps: Chelcey Bostic; cbostic@monroecountyymca.org
• Northwest Camp Arrowhead and Specialty Camps: Megan Irwin; mirwin@monroecountyymca.org
• Sports Camps at both Southeast and Northwest Ys: Chris Stone; cstone@monroecountyymca.org

If after May 9, you may transfer your child to another week of camp if space is available for a $15 fee.

All camps will swim daily except for Pathfinders at our Southeast Y.

As we continue to receive summer programming directives from our local government, health department, Y-USA, and CDC, our camps are subject to change. We will adjust our programs as necessary and notify you of any changes as soon as we can. Please join our private Summer Camp Facebook Group or follow our Y on Facebook and Instagram to ensure you're the first to know of any changes.

The first price listed is the discounted rate for Monroe County YMCA members. The second price listed is the standard rate for non-members.

Early Bird Rates for Camp Arrowhead and Sports Camps will be offered through the end of the day on April 30. Starting May 1, camp rates for Camp Arrowhead and Sports Camps will increase.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept names for waitlists.

Our counselors are wonderful role models, selected based on their experience, attitude, interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm. They genuinely care about the individual development of each camper, and every counselor will serve as a guide to live and work together as a community throughout the summer. All staff are CPR and First Aid certified and are additionally trained in risk management, child abuse prevention, behavior management, character development, and team building.

Meet Your Counselor Night is May 11 from 6:00-7:00 pm at our Southeast Y and May 18 from 6:00-7:00 pm at our Northwest Y. This is a chance for parents and campers to ask questions prior to camp, become familiar with our campgrounds and Y facilities, and of course, meet our camp counselors and leadership staff. We hope you will join us!

We ask that you apply the first coat of sunscreen and bug spray at home each morning before coming to camp. Send a bottle of sunscreen and bug spray, labeled with your camper's name, in your camper's backpack so they can reapply throughout the day.

Please bring your child to camp in clothes appropriate for getting dirty, playing games, and having fun. Also consider the weather conditions for the day when choosing attire. We recommend wearing shoes that won't easily come off. No sandals, please. Remember to include a swimsuit and towel for your camper as well.

Southeast Y: Yes, parents need to pack a lunch for their camper every day. Please don't send food that spoils quickly in the heat. We unfortunately do not have the means to refrigerate lunches.
Northwest Y: RBBCSC is providing FREE breakfast and lunch to all campers beginning Monday, June 6 through Friday, July 20! For campers attending from May 23-Friday, June 3, please pack a healthy, filling lunch that does not require refrigeration.

If bad weather occurs during camp, camp will be moved into the Y facility. See our Camp Catalog or Parent Guide for rainy day drop-off and pick-up procedures.

Parents will be asked to list anyone eligible to pick up their child when they register for camp. It is the parent’s responsibility to keep the YMCA informed and up-to-date with the appropriate information, such as who can pick up the child and emergency contact information. Photo identification will be required upon pick-up for the safety of all children and families.

We will make sure that your child is taken to the proper camp when their original camp is finished. It is the parent's responsibility to let the staff know that their child will need supervision to and from the activity. We will also make sure that they have time for their lunch.