Tri County YMCA Specialty Camps
Camp is a home away from home where kids laugh, learn, explore, and grow in the outdoors, while creating memories and friendships that last a lifetime. At Summer Day Camp, caring and professional role models help create experiences that build character, confidence, and the framework of our youth. All of our day camps strive to instill the Y’s four core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility into every activity, every day.
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
Will be located on the southeast corner of the parking lot. For inclement weather, drop off and pick up will be located through the main entrance of the building.
ABSENCES & SCHEDULE CHANGES
If you child will be absent for any reason, please contact the Front Desk at 262-255-9622 prior to 8:00 AM.
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. We will keep families apprised of our current protocols as we get closer to the start of Summer Day Camp.
ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
APPLICATION INFO
Enroll online or in person at one of our five full-service YMCA locations. 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.
- 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
All payments are due by 12 PM on the dates listed below. All payments are to be made online, over the phone, or at one of the five full-service YMCA of Greater Waukesha County locations at the Business Desk. Payments will not be accepted at drop off or pick up. For your convenience, schedule weekly payments online or through the Billing & Registration Office. The YMCA will not distribute payment reminders or bills. It is your responsibility to pay the remaining balance on time. Camp payments are nonrefundable.
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 4 & 5 at Elmbrook Steam 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 |
| Brookfield | 017 |
| Mukwonago | 006 |
| Poplar Creek | 024 |
| Prairie View (MK) | 010 |
| Ronald Reagan | 021 |
| Southwest | 012 |
| Swanson | 019 |
| Tri County | 013 |
| Waukesha | 004 |
| West Suburban | 014 |
| YMCA Child Care Center | 008 |
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
AMAZING Y RACE/SURVIVOR
Week 2 | June 16-20
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!
Force Camp
Week 3 | June 23-27
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.
MYSTERY SCIENCE
Week 4 | June 30-July 3*
If you’re interested in the answers to strange questions like Are yawns catching? Are any two fingerprints the same? Do bowling balls float or sink? Then this is the camp for you! Learn answers to some of life’s little mysteries through scientific inquiry using fun basic experimental methods.
*No camp on July 4.
MASTER BUILDERS
Week 5 | July 7-11
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.
CREATIVE GENIUS
Week 6 | July 14-18
Spark your creativity. Campers will get creative with their hands and imagination! Each day, campers will focus on different art mediums. All masterpieces will be sent home at the end of the week.
ARCHERY/Outdoor Skills
WEEK 7 | July 21-25
Ready, aim, survive! Campers will start this week by getting an introduction to Archery! After they hone in their accuracy skills, our campers will learn to survive in the wild with just the supplies in their backpacks! Campers will learn survival skills, including survival foods, building emergency shelters, and identifying wild plants! This camp includes additional field trips.
Junkyard Jams
WEEK 7 | July 21-25
Ready to tap your feet to the beat? Campers will explore a variety of musical instruments and styles, including making instruments out of common household items. At the end of the week, campers will perform using an instrument they’ve created.
ARCHERY/Outdoor Skills
WEEK 8 | July 28-August 1
Ready, aim, survive! Campers will start this week by getting an introduction to Archery! After they hone in their accuracy skills, our campers will learn to survive in the wild with just the supplies in their backpacks! Campers will learn survival skills, including survival foods, building emergency shelters, and identifying wild plants! This camp includes additional field trips.
Storytelling & Drama
WEEK 8 | July 28-August 1
Telling stories is a time-honored tradition that has evolved through the centuries. Campers will write stories and produce a short play including writing a script and creating costumes and props.
WIZARDLY WORLD
Week 9 | August 4-8
Feel the magic. Experience a week-long journey filled with magic! Campers will have the opportunity to express their love for the wizarding world through a house-sorting ceremony, games of quidditch, and a hunt for the Sorcerer’s Stone!
Celebration of Nations
WEEK 10 | August 11-15
Do you dream of traveling to far off places? Campers will learn about the culture, food and languages of two to four foreign countries, including basic vocabulary and fun holiday traditions. Stamp your passport to fun!
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
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
Week 2 | June 16-20
Amazing Race/Survivor
Week 3 | June 23-june 27
Force Camp
Week 4 | June 30-July 3*
Mystery Science
Week 5 | July 7-11
Master Builders
WEEK 6 | July 14-18
Creative Genius
Week 7 | July 21-25
Archery/Outdoor Skills
Junkyard Jams
Week 8 | July 28 – August 1
Archery/Outdoor Skills
Storytelling & Drama
WEEK 9 | August 4-8
Wizardly World
Week 10 | August 11-15
Celebration of Nations