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
Campers dig into and explore special interests from science to literature to sports each week with this premium camp offering. Explorers Camp is located at our Downtown Branch and is a full day program that runs from 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday.
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
Campers explore the world around them through daily camptivities such as art, drama, character development, swimming, fieldtrips, STEM projects and more! Camp Kerasotes is located at our Kerasotes Branch and is a full day program that runs from 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday.
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
Campers will tumble and flip their way through weeks of camp in our beautiful gymnastics center! Gymnastics is a party group, and we love theme weeks and weekly pizza parties. Gymnastics Camp is located at our Downtown Branch and is a full day program.
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
Explore the outdoors at Camp Wa-Kon-Tah. Campers will participate in archery, canoeing, fishing, hiking, swimming, go on fieldtrips, play sports and so much more! Camp Wa-Kon-Tah is located on Lake Springfield near Chatham and is a full day camp that runs from 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday.
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
Bring on the fun in Rochester with opening ceremonies, weekly theme projects, group games, swimming, fieldtrips, STEM projects and more! Camp Rochester is located on the Rochester School District campus and is a full day program that runs from 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday.
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
The YMCA is building professional role models! Kids ages 13-16 years old are invited to join our Counselors in Training program to build leadership skills and develop work ethic. Counselors in Training is located at our Downtown Branch and is a full day program that runs from 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.
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
If you are a middle school athlete or HS athlete who wants to learn from a certified professional Strength & Conditioning coach this is the camp for you! This camp will be dedicated to understanding the fundamental movement patterns of the human body and how to safely and effectively improve athletic performance through resistance training methodology. We will breakdown technique and apply cues to enhance your form and allow you to execute these drills safely on your own. This camp will teach you the proper bio-mechanics in the following movements: squat, hinge, press, pull, rotation & sprinting.
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
Volleyball, soccer, basketball & baseball. Players will be taught the fundamentals of each sport, while encompassing fun games and contests, catered towards the ability of each participant. The focus of all sports will be having fun!
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
Designed for beginners to experienced players, camp will be divided by age & skill level into smaller groups. Hitting, fielding, throwing and base running skills will be taught through a variety of drills. Participants will get the opportunity to work closely with the collegiate players and coaching staff of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes. Lunch will be included for our full day campers!
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
This next level camp combines skill training with sports specific exercise that will help round out your training regimen and help you elevate your game to the next level. Our Sports Performance Director, Dayton, will be working closer with our campers on strength and conditioning. The future of sport relies on the ability to train both aspects of the game. Put yourself ahead of the competition by getting stronger and faster while also fine tuning your skills.
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!
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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.
CCP/DCFS Instructions
Financial Assistance
If you have been denied assistance from Community Child Care Connection, the you can apply for YMCA financial assistance.
Applying for Financial Assistance
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Click Here to Apply Online
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.
