Southwest YMCA Summer Day Camp
The Southwest YMCA Summer Day Camp is a wonderful place for your child to experience fun, outdoor adventures! New and returning campers thrive during a week packed full of exciting, structured activities. Campers participate in small, age-appropriate groups where they build self-esteem and learn new skills. Our day camp features soccer fields, a baseball diamond, archery range, nearby nature trails, and 15 acres of rolling green space. Our experiences are built on the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
PARENT INFORMATION
CAMP AVAILABILITY
Weeks 1-11* (June 9 – August 22)
*No camp on Friday, July 4
CAMP HOURS
Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
CAMPER DROP-OFF & PICK-Up
Drop Off | 7:00-9:00 AM
Pick Up | 4:00-6:00 PM
Campers must be signed in and out of camp each day. Drop off and pick up is located behind the Y in the rear entrance at the picnic table to the right of the Day Camp Office entrance.
For drop off and pick up on inclement weather days, please use the rear Day Camp Office entrance.
ABSENCES & SCHEDULE CHANGES
If your child will be absent, arrive late or need to be picked up early, please contact the Day Camp Office at 414-329-3843 prior to 8:00 AM or leave a message during non-business hours.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you have additional children you wish to register for camp, select the next child and repeat the process.
- A non-refundable $25 deposit is due for each week of camp (per child) at the time of application.
- 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
MEDICAL INFORMATION FORMS
Administer Medication Form
Child Health Report Form
Immunization Record Form
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 9-13 | Due June 2 |
| Week 2: June 16-20 | Due June 9 |
| Week 3: June 23-27 | Due June 16 |
| Week 4: June 30-July 3* | Due June 23 |
| Week 5: July 7-11 | Due June 30 |
| Week 6: July 14-18 | Due July 7 |
| Week 7: July 21-25 | Due July 14 |
| Week 8: July 28 – August 1 | Due July 21 |
| Week 9: August 4-8 | Due July 28 |
| Week 10: August 11-15 | Due August 4 |
| Week 11: August 18-22 | Due 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
Washington Counties
YMCA of Greater Waukesha County Provider Number
4000558914
Location Numbers
| Big Bend | 011 |
| Burleigh | 016 |
| Mukwonago | 006 |
| Poplar Creek | 024 |
| Prairie View (MK) | 010 |
| Ronald Reagan | 021 |
| Southwest | 012 |
| Tonawanda | 018 |
| Tri County | 013 |
| Waukesha | 004 |
| West Suburban | 014 |
| YMCA Child Care Center | 008 |
PRICING
2025 Summer Day Camp
FULL WEEK OPTION
Children attend all five days during the chosen week and participate in all camp activities.
Ages 5-13
$224/Member | $259/Program Participant
Thank you to our 2025 Summer Day Camp Sponsor, Wisconsin Vision, for partnering with us.
CONTACT INFO
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