YMCA of Springfield
Summer Camp 2022
At YMCA of Springfield’s Summer Day Camps, kids will develop new skills, explore interests, and build relationships that last a lifetime. We promise unforgettable experiences that incorporate a variety of enrichment activities, which could include archery, gymnastics, canoeing, arts & crafts, sports, group games, team building, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), swimming, fieldtrips and more! Mix and match our weekly camp options for a fun-filled summer!

Full Day Camps
EXPLORER CAMPS
Explorer Camp Location
Downtown YMCA
601 N. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
Explorer Weekly Themes
WEEK 2: June 6-10 | Around the World
WEEK 3: June 13-17 | Mad Scientists
WEEK 4: June 20-24 | Going Green
WEEK 5: June 27-July 1 | Underwater Adventures
WEEK 6 : July 5-8* | Happy Holidays!
WEEK 7 : July 11-15 | Animal Planet
WEEK 8 : July 18-22 | Y Olympics!
WEEK 9 : July 25-29 | Holiday Week
WEEK 10 : August 1-5 | Creative Campers
WEEK 11: August 8-12 | Magic of Storytelling
WEEK 12: August 15-19 | Walk of Fame
*No Camp July 4th
Explorer Weekly Fee
$200 Members
$245 Public
Contact Information
For more information, contact Youth Development Director, Mikayee Grigsby youthdev@springfieldymca.org
KERASOTES CAMPS
Kerasotes Camp Location
Kerasotes YMCA
4550 W. Iles Avenue
Springfield, IL 62711
Kerasotes Weekly Themes
WEEK 1: May 31- June 3 | Get Ready for Blast Off!
WEEK 2: June 6-10 | Here We Go!
WEEK 3: June 13-17 | Our Hero Academy
WEEK 4: June 20-24 | Lights, Camera, ACTION!
WEEK 5 : June 27-July 1 | Journey Through the Sky
WEEK 6 : July 5-8* | Survivors
WEEK 7 : July 11-15 | Underwater Explorer
WEEK 8 : July 18-22 | Around the World in a Week
WEEK 9 : July 25-29 | Life’s a Musical
WEEK 10: August 1-5 | Campers of the Caribbean
WEEK 11: August 8-12 | Block World
WEEK 12: August 15-19 | All Good Things!
*No Camp July 4th
Kerasotes Weekly Fee
$130 Members
$180 Public
Contact Information
For more information, contact Youth Development Director, Jake Morgan youthdev@springfieldymca.org
GYMNASTICS CAMPS
Gymnastics Camp Location
Downtown YMCA
601 N. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
Gymnastics Weekly Themes
WEEK 2 : June 6-10 | Under the Sea
WEEK 3 : June 13-17 | Out of this World
WEEK 5 : June 27-July 1 | Disney
WEEK 6 : July 5-8* | Holiday Mashup
WEEK 8 : July 18-22 | Under the Big Top
WEEK 10 : August 1-5 | Super Heroes!
WEEK 11 : August 8-12 | Blast from the Past
*No Camp July 4th
Gymnastics Weekly Fee
$200 Members
$245 Public
Contact Information
For more information, contact Megan Edwards at medwards@springfieldymca.org
CAMP WA-KON-TAH
Wa-Kon-Tah Weekly Fee
Camp Wa-Kon-Tah
6602 Iron Bridge Road
Chatham, IL 62629
Wa-Kon-Tah Weekly Themes
WEEK 2: June 6-10 | Here We Go!
WEEK 3: June 13-17 | Our Hero Academy
WEEK 4: June 20-24 | Lights, Camera, ACTION!
WEEK 5 : June 27-July 1 | Journey Through the Sky
WEEK 6 : July 5-8* | Survivors
WEEK 7 : July 11-15 | Underwater Explorer
WEEK 8 : July 18-22 | Around the World in a Week
WEEK 9 : July 25-29 | Life’s a Musical
WEEK 10: August 1-5 | Campers of the Caribbean
WEEK 11: August 8-12 | Block World
WEEK 12: August 15-19 | All Good Things!
*No camp July 4th
Wa-Kon-Tah Weekly Fee
$130 Members
$180 Public
Contact Information
For more information, contact Youth Development Director, Jake Morgan youthdev@springfieldymca.org
Full Day Camps, Continued
Half Day Camps
ROCHESTER CAMPS
Rochester Camp Location
Rochester Elementary
School EC-1
707 West Main
Rochester, IL 62563
Rochester Weekly Themes
WEEK 1: May 31- June 3 | Around the World
WEEK 2: June 6-June 10 | Mad Scientists
WEEK 3 : June 13-June 17 | Going Green
WEEK 4 : June 20-24 | Underwater Adventures
WEEK 5 : June 27-July 1 |Happy Holidays!
WEEK 6 : July 5-8*| Animal Planet
WEEK 7 : July 11-15 | Journey Through the Sky
WEEK 8 : July 18-22 | Y-Olympics!
WEEK 9 : July 25-29 | Creative Campers
WEEK 10 : August 1-5 | Walk of Fame
*No Camp July 4th
Rochester Weekly Fee
$130 Members
$180 Public
Contact Information
For more information, contact Youth Development Director, Mikayee Grigsby youthdev@springfieldymca.org
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) CAMPS
CIT Camp Locations
Downtown YMCA
601 N. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
CIT Weekly Themes
WEEK 3: June 13-17 | Safety 101
WEEK 4: June 20-June 24 | Group Management
WEEK 5 : June 27-July 1 | Interaction by Ages
WEEK 6 : July 5-8* | Leading Uncomfortably
WEEK 7 : July 11-15 | Team Dynamics
WEEK 8 : July 18-22 | Communication & Influence
WEEK 9 : July 25-29 | Positive Guidance & Discipline
WEEK 10 : August 1-5 | Empathy
*No Camp July 4th
CIT Weekly Fee
$115 Members
$165 Public
Contact Information
For more information, contact Youth Development Director, Sam Baker youthdev@springfieldymca.org
SPORTS PERFORMANCE CAMPS:
Fundamentals of Strength Training
Sports Performance Camp Location
Downtown YMCA
601 N. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
Sports Performance Weekly Themes
Sports Performance Camps will be offered at two separate times for two different age groups.
WEEK 3: June 13-16 | Camp Held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Athletes Ages 11-14 | 12:00-1:30 PM
Athletes Ages 15-18 | 1:30-3:00 PM
Sports Performance Weekly Fee
Sports Performance Camp
$100 Members
$130 Public
Contact Information
For more information, contact Dayton Burnett at dburnett@springfieldymca.org
SPORTS CAMPS
Sports Camp Locations
Basketball | Volleyball
Downtown YMCA
601 N. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
Sports Sampler
Kerasotes YMCA
4550 W. Iles Avenue
Springfield, IL 62711
Soccer
Southern View Park
3483-3499 S. 4th St
Springfield, IL 62703
Sports Weekly Themes
Sport Camps are Offered Monday-Thursday of each designated week.
WEEK 2: June 6-9| Basketball – Ages 8-12 (Downtown)
WEEK 3: June 13-16 | Soccer – Ages 5-8 (Southern View Park)
WEEK 4: June 20-23 | Soccer – Ages 8-12 (Southern View Park)
WEEK 5: : June 27-30 | Volleyball – Ages 9-14 (Downtown)
WEEK 7 : July 11-14 | Basketball – Ages 6-10 (Downtown)
WEEK 8 : July 18-21 | Sports Sampler – Ages 6-10 (Kerasotes)
Sports Weekly Fee
Basketball Camp
$70 Members
$90 Public
Volleyball Camp
$70 Members
$90 Public
Soccer Camp
$70 Members
$90 Public
Contact Information
For more information, contact Matthew Eck at meck@springfieldymca.org
Half/Full Day Camps, Continued
HORSESHOES BASEBALL CAMP
Horseshoes Camp Location
Robin Roberts Stadium
1415 N. Grand Ave E.
Springfield, IL 62702
Horseshoes Week Theme
WEEK 9 : July 28 | Horseshoes Baseball Camp
Horseshoes Fee
Half-Day | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$50 Members
$60 Public
Full-Day | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$95 Members
$105 Public
Contact Information
For more information, contact Sports & Healthy Communities Director, Ashleigh Roscetti aroscetti@springfieldymca.org
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CAMP
We will be partnering with The Hitting Center to make sure your athletes are getting the top level training necessary to improve skills.
Camp Locations
Downtown YMCA
601 N. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
The Hitting Center
1800 S. Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
Camp Week Theme
WEEK 3 : June 13-16 | Baseball/Softball Camp
Camp Fees
Baseball Camp | Softball Camp
$125 Members
$150 Public
Contact Information
For more information, contact Sports & Healthy Communities Director, Ashleigh Roscetti aroscetti@springfieldymca.org
- Parent Handbook
- Camps at a Glance
- Online Account Login
- CCP/DCFS Registration
- Financial Assistance
- FAQ
- Apply to Work
- Covid-19 Safety
Parent Handbook
We are so glad you will be a part of our YMCA family! Our programs are built so that your child comes home with new relationships, new-found interests, enhanced values and increased leadership skills that all will help foster a strong foundation for his or her future! At the YMCA, we embrace a play-based philosophy that guides participants through fun and engaging activities that result in learning and skill building. Our programs are built upon the foundation of our Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. As you read through this handbook, please familiarize yourself with the policies and procedures governing our camp and school age care programs. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at youthdev@springfieldymca.org. Thank you for choosing the YMCA!

Online Account Login
Registration for all camp programs is available online!
With your online account you can: register for programs, view all registrations, make updates to payment information and family data, and add authorized pickups.
If you have not previously logged in, you will need to select “Forgot your password?” to update the password.
Community Child Care Connection (CCP)/Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Registration
If camp fees for your child are paid (in part or whole) by a third party, such as Community Child Care Connection (CCP) or Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), follow the steps in the PDF to register.
Financial Assistance
If you have been denied assistance from Community Child Care Connection, the you can apply for YMCA financial assistance.
Apply to Work

We are always looking for professional role models to join our rock star staff team! If you have experience working with children and have a desire to build impactful programs, please apply today! All staff receive background checks, CPR/First Aid training and youth development-specific training. See all our Youth Development employment opportunities.
Covid-19 Safety
Safety and health are at the forefront of our minds! We are constantly updating procedures to match or exceed current health guidelines. We currently require all children and staff to wear face masks at all times.
