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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.

Southwest YMCA Day Camp

PARENT INFORMATION

CAMP AVAILABILITY

Weeks 2-10* (June 16 – August 15)

*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

  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 Specialty Camp

FULL WEEK OPTION

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

Ages 7-13 (unless noted)

$239/Member | $274/Program Participant

2025 Specialty Camp Weekly Themes

CardBoard Creations

WEEK 2 | June 16-20

There is no limitation to campers’ imagination in this cardboard-themed camp. Get ready to put on your construction hat as campers will build cities, castles, boats, carnival games, and much more in this creative, action-packed week!

Archery/Survival Camp

WEEK 3 | June 23 – 27

Ready, set, go! Put on your racing shoes and get ready to compete in this action-packed week of challenges where first everyone will compete in your camp’s Amazing Race! Once everyone crosses the finish line, the competitive stakes get higher as campers compete in a variety of physical and mental challenges to see who truly is the ultimate survivor! 

Super Safari

Week 4 | June 30-July 3*

Embark on an enchanting expedition at Super Safari! Explore the wonders of the animal kingdom, where curiosity leads to discovery. Join us for a week of excitement and imagination in the heart of the wild! 

*No STEAM Camp on July 4 or 5.

Cinematic Movie Makers

Week 5 | July 7-11

Join us for a week of cinematography where the camper swill learn all of the Ins and Outs of what goes into making a movie. All of their hard will culminate at the end of the week with a Red Carpet premiere of their new movie! 

Force CAmp

Week 6 | July 14-18

May the force be with you. The Force is strong this week! Campers will begin the week as apprentices preparing to begin their training. Throughout the week, campers are challenged through daily galactic activities, training missions and eventually graduate to become a true master. 

Y Tank

Week 7 | July 21-25

Join us for a week of full ingenuity, collaboration and fun! Campers will be split into teams, where they will work together to develop, design, and create a new product to be presented to our Y Camp investors at the end of the week! 

Master Builders

Week 8 | July 28-August 1

Building strong foundations. For campers who love to build with Lego bricks, Master Builders takes design concepts and applies them in fun and creative ways. Campers will spend their days participating in group builds and free brick play. 

Ninja Warrior

Week 9 | August 4-8

Strength to play all day. Campers’ strength, flexibility, and agility will be tested as we turn into true ninja warriors. Join us for obstacle courses, games, and workouts that teach campers to live an active and healthy lifestyle. 

Foam Dome

Week 10 | August 11-15

Join us for a brand new week inside our Foam Dome where campers will play the traditional games they love, only with a foam dart blaster twist! Campers will create battle maps, learn tactical strategies, and even make their own protective armor! 

Thank you to our 2025 Summer Day Camp Sponsor, Wisconsin Vision, for partnering with us.

CONTACT INFO

Southwest YMCA Specialty 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

Southwest Ymca Specialty Camp

Week 2 | June 16-20

Cardboard Creations

Week 3 | June 23-27

Archery/Survival Camp

Week 4 | June 30-July 3*

Super Safari

Week 5 | July 7-11

Cinematic Movie Makers

Week 6 | July 14-18

Force Camp

Week 7 | July 21-25

Y Tank

WEEK 8 | July 28 – August 1

Master Builders

WEEK 9 | August 4-8

Ninja Warrior

Week 10 | August 11-15

Foam Dome