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ELMBROOK YMCA SCHOOL DISTRICT STEAM Camp

The West Suburban YMCA offers a STEAM camp located at a designated elementary school within the Elmbrook School District. This out-of-doors based camp offers a blend of hands-on experiential learning and fun activities during different themes each week. Weekly field trips occur (weather permitting).

STEAM Camp

PARENT INFORMATION

CAMP AVAILABILITY

Elmbrook STEAM Camp Located at Tonawanda Elementary
Weeks 2-10* (June 16 – August 15)

*No camp available Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4.


CAMP HOURS

Elmbrook STEAM Camp (at Tonawanda Elementary)
Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM


CAMPER DROP-OFF & PICK-UP

Elmbrook STEAM Camp (at Tonawanda Elementary)
Drop off and pick up times for Elmbrook STEAM Camp are 7:00–9:00 AM and 4:00–6:00 PM every day.

Drop off and pick up locations will be communicated prior to camp and at the Parent Open House.

ABSENCES & SCHEDULE CHANGES

If your child will be absent, arrive late or needs to be picked up early, please email us prior to 8:00 AM with your child’s name and description of schedule change.


STEAM Camp | [email protected]

CAMP SAFETY

The YMCA of Greater Waukesha County takes the health and safety of each camper seriously. We will monitor CDC and other local and state agencies’ recommendations to make sure we are implementing protocols to keep campers healthy to the best of our ability.

ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

APPLICATION INFO

Applications are not finalized until confirmation is received from the Billing & Registration Office.

Online

  1. If you have an online account with us, select the “Login & Enroll” button. If you do not have a login, learn how to create or manage your account. To add a child to your existing online account, please complete a Membership Change Form.  This can be done before registration opens and may take up to 3 business days to process.
  2. Once logged in, select your child, enter their information, select the weeks you need camp, answer the required questions, and add the camps to your cart.
  3. Please note: You must complete the full application at one time, and the online process allows you 45 minutes to complete the application. You must apply for each week individually. Be prepared to have your child’s immunization records ready prior to starting the application.
  4. If you have additional children you wish to register for camp, select the next child and repeat the process.
  5. A non-refundable $25 deposit is due for each week of camp (per child) at the time of application.
  6. The Billing & Registration Office will contact you once your application has been finalized.

In Person

Online applications are preferred. If you are unable to apply online, please contact us directly.

REMINDERS

  • Capacities are limited and is based on availability; please apply early.
  • Deposits are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another week of camp based on availability.
  • Late payments will result in a $15 late fee per child, per week. All payments must be made before a child can attend camp each week.
  • Application submission closes at 12:00 PM on the Monday prior to the start of the camp week. Please make note of each due date (listed on the Payment Information Webpage) as this policy will be strictly enforced.

FORMS & PUBLICATIONS

PAYMENT POLICIES & CALENDAR

PAYMENT POLICIES

Deposits

A $25 deposit is due for each week of camp at the time of application. Third Party Billing, Shares, and CLTS, contact Billing & Registration Office for deposit information. Deposits are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another week of camp based on availability.

Balance Payments

Payments are due by 12 PM on the Monday prior to the camp week. All final balance payments are scheduled to be drafted, per the schedule below, via the card provided online at registration or a Payment Authorization Form. Please contact the Billing and Registration Office if alternate payment arrangements are needed. Payments will not be accepted by camp staff at drop off or pick up. The YMCA will not distribute payment reminders or bills. It is your responsibility to pay the remaining balance on time. Camp payments are non-refundable, and your child will not be permitted to attend if the balance remains unpaid.

Late Fees

Late payments will result in a $15 late fee per child, per week. All payments MUST be made before attending camp.

Cancellations, Refunds, and Credits

If a cancellation request is initiated by 12 PM on the Monday prior to the start of the camp week, a Y program credit will be issued minus the $25 deposit. If a cancellation request is initiated fewer than seven days prior to the start of the camp week, no Y program credit will be issued. The entire deposit and balance paid is forfeited. If payment is not received prior to the cancellation deadline, you are still responsible for the full balance, regardless of whether or not your child attends camp. Refunds will not be issued for any Summer Day Camp programs.

Changes

To request a change in schedule or to cancel, please contact the Billing & Registration Office by 12 PM on the Monday prior to the start of camp and complete a camp change form. Changes may not be honored due to camp availability.

PAYMENT CALENDAR

Final payment and application due by 12 PM on the Monday prior to the start of the camp week.

*No camp available Friday, July 4. 5-day camps during week 4 are prorated. No camp available July 3-4 at Elmbrook Steam Camp & Elmbrook Wrap Camp.

Week 1: June 9-13Due June 2
Week 2: June 16-20Due June 9
Week 3: June 23-27Due June 16
Week 4: June 30-July 3*Due June 23
Week 5: July 7-11Due June 30
Week 6: July 14-18Due July 7
Week 7: July 21-25Due July 14
Week 8: July 28 – August 1Due July 21
Week 9: August 4-8Due July 28
Week 10: August 11-15Due August 4
Week 11: August 18-22Due August 11

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

WISCONSIN SHARES CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE

The YMCA of Greater Waukesha County offers many Summer Day Camps that are licensed by the Department of Children and Families and accept Wisconsin Shares Child Care Assistance.

Contact your Wisconsin Shares office for approval as you must have authorization before we can register your child for Summer Day Camp.

Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha Counties

888-947-6583

Washington Counties

262-335-4610

YMCA of Greater Waukesha County Provider Number
4000558914

Location Numbers

Big Bend011
Burleigh016
Mukwonago006
Poplar Creek024
Prairie View (MK)010
Ronald Reagan021
Southwest012
Tonawanda018
Tri County013
Waukesha004
West Suburban014
YMCA Child Care Center008

PRICING
2025 Elmbrook STEAM Camp Pricing

Join us this summer for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). We will spend our days discovering, exploring, and hypothesizing while still taking time to do all things camp-related, like water activities, games, and more! No Elmbrook STEAM Camp on July 3-4.

FULL WEEK OPTION

Children attend all five days during the chosen week and participate in all camp activities.

Ages 5-13

$239/Member | $274/Program Participant

2025 YMCA STEAM Camp Weekly Themes

Super Senses

WEEK 2 | June 16-20

Dive into a world where your senses come to life. Join us as we explore our 5 super senses and put them to the test.

Imaginative Builders

WEEK 3 | June 23-27

Creativity has no limits when your imagination is at play. Build with us this week as we make visions come to life.

Cosmo Wonders

WEEK 4 | June 30-July 3*

Swirl into the galaxy with us when we discover all things space. This week is sure to be out of this world.

*No STEAM Camp on July 3 and 4.

Recycle Machines

WEEK 5 | July 7-11

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. This week we will learn about our home planet and the fun ways we can take care of it while having fun. 

Tasty Creations

WEEK 6 | July 14-18

Bon appetite! This week we will be find the little chef in us with yummy projects and new recipes. 

Safari Adventures

WEEK 7 | July 21-25

Lions, tigers, and bears oh my! This adventurous week will be filled with wild activities and projects that will leave you wanting more.

Nature Explorers

WEEK 8 | July 28 – August 1

This week we will be exploring all the wonders nature has to offer. Habitats, creatures, and so much more are just waiting to be discovered.

Water Works

WEEK 9 | August 4-8

Get ready to make a splash with our water works week. Dive in with us to explore the powers and fun of water.

Over the Rainbow

WEEK 10 | August 11-15

An array of colors is sure to come your way this week when we create and learn about the colorful world we live in.

Wisconsin Vision. See. More. Life.

Thank you to our 2025 Summer Day Camp Sponsor, Wisconsin Vision, for partnering with us. to help build a strong, healthy, and happy community.

CONTACT INFO

Elmbrook STEAM Camp

BECOME A CAMP
COUNSELOR TODAY

As a Camp Counselor with the Y, you will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, plan and problem solve, and build relationships-all while making lasting memories and having lots of fun.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER

Weekly Themes

YMCA STEAM Camp

WEEK 2 | June 16-20

Super Senses

WEEK 3 | June 23-27

Imaginative Builders

WEEK 4 | June 30-July 3*

Cosmo Wonders

WEEK 5 | July 7-11

Recycle Machines

WEEK 6 | July 14-18

Tasty Creations

WEEK 7 | July 21-25

Safari Adventure

WEEK 8 | July 28 – August 1

Nature Explorers

WEEK 9 | August 4-8

Water Works

WEEK 10 | August 11-15

Over the Rainbow