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BEST. SUMMER. EVER.

Summer camps at the YMCA give children the opportunity to try new things, make new friends, and create lasting memories. 

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Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp

Gades 1-6

The Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA offers a safe, fun, and affordable Summer Day Camp program for children who have completed kindergarten through those who are completing 5th grade based on healthy, hands-on activities that help children grow in spirit, mind and body.

We also embrace the four core values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Our trained camp counselors, who provide constant supervision and role modeling to campers, make Summer Day Camp a meaningful experience.

Counselors complete extensive training in our policies and procedures, which stress health and safety in a fun environment. All YMCA staff and volunteers undergo criminal background checks and are scanned against the National Sex Offender Registry.

Leaders in Training

Leaders in Training

Grades 5-9

The Leaders in Training program is for 5th-9th graders. Our camp is focused on developing future leaders committed to their communities through fun service projects, learning activities and field trips around the Kandiyohi County area. This program is on the move every day learning, serving and helping students grow.

Applications are required.

 

Weekly Themes & Field Trips

Dates Theme Field Trip
June 5-9 Welcome Week  
June 12-16 Wacky Water Fun Willmar Pool
June 19-23 Mad Science Elemental Movie
June 26-30 Pirate Fever Appleton Pool
July 5-7 The Mystery of History The Villiage / The Historical Center
July 10-14 Camp Champs Stingers Game
July 17-21 Animal Planet Adventures Amaz'n Farmyard, Hawk Creek
July 24-28 Blast to the Past Skatin' Place
July 31 - August 4 Who Dunnit? Hutch Pool
August 7-11 Let's Get Lost In Space SMSU Planetarium
August 14-18 Look Back Through Summer  

 

Parent Information

Location & Times

Camp will operate all summer, Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m.- 5:45 p.m. Campers may register for just one week or all the weeks. Sessions offered June 5 through August 18. Camp is located at the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA.

Safety

Safety is our first priority.

Campers are taught the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

All camp staff are CPR and first-aid certified. With a staff-to-child ratio of 1:15, we make sure that each staff member can give the required attention to each child.

 

Swimming

Children that wish to swim in deep water must complete a swim test given by lifeguards. If they pass they will be given a green band and that communicates to staff that the child is allowed to swim in the deep end. 

What to Bring to Camp
  • Snack
  • Water Bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit and Towel 
  • Weather Appropriate Clothing
  • Tennis Shoes (No sandals, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes)
  • Please DO NOT bring electronics or toys from home

We recommend labeling belongings with your child's name.

Stay Connected

We want to keep you connected to camp information and announcements.

Each Friday we will email a parent newsletter with highlights and need-to-know details for the upcoming week.

 

Set up your Tadpole Account

Registration Information
Member Weekly Rate $145/child
Non-Member Weekly Rate $165/child
DEPOSIT:

A $10.00 deposit is required for each child and for each week the child is registered. The remaining balance is due the Friday prior to the week via auto-debt. Any cancellations after the Monday, one week prior to your scheduled session, will be subject to a full weekly payment.

REGISTRATION FEE:

There is a one time non-refundable $30 registration fee per camper

Drop-Off & Pickup

Daily drop-off beings at 6:45am. 

Afternoon pickup is required by 5:45pm.

 

General Daily Schedule

6:45-8:00am Drop Off & Free Play
8:00-8:30am Breakfast & Group Check-in
8:30-9:00am Morning Meeting
9:00-9:30am Group Game
10:00-11:00am Station Rotation
11:00-12:00pm Mastery Skills
12:00-12:30pm Lunch
12:30-1:00pm Quiet Reading/Meditation 
1:00-2:00pm Station Rotation
2:00-2:30pm Large Group Activities
2:30-3:30pm Station Rotation
3:30-4:00pm

Snack & Closing Meeting
4:00-5:45pm Free Play & Pick Up
Schedule is subject to change based on swimming, field trips or special activities.

Swim
SUMMER DAY CAMP SWIMMING LESSON RATES: 
Members
$27/session
Non-Members
$50/session

 

Handshake
MEET THE COUNSELORS
June 2 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm 
All camp registrants can meet camp staff and ask questions about summer camp.

Certificate
STATE OF MINNESOTA CERTIFIED CENTER
Certification helps protect the health and safety of children by requiring that providers meet minimum standards for care and physical environment.
Registration Dates
  • February 28 for current school age child care participants past summer camp participants
  • March 13 for YMCA members
  • March 27 for everyone

Questions?

Please contact Sarah Ruud.
Membership and Program Scholarships

No one will be denied participation in YMCA programs or membership because of inability to pay. The YMCA, with the help of the annual Y Partners Campaign, provides scholarships or reduced cost memberships to low income or needy individuals or families. In order for the YMCA to stretch the donated scholarship dollars as far as we can, we ask that Summer Day Camp or Leaders in Training participants first apply for county child care assistance. If your assistance for county child care subsidy is denied, please complete the scholarship applications available at the Welcome Center Desk.

Help Send Kids to Camp

Join the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA in providing “camperships” (scholarships) to children who would not otherwise be able to attend. Contact Sarah Ruud at 320.222.9622 or sarahr@kandiymca.org.