YMCA SUMMER
DAY CAMPS
The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley offers Summer Day Camps for the children of the Chippewa Valley! We provide your child(ren) the opportunity to explore their interests and build positive relationships all while under the care of our qualified staff. With four convenient locations, we strive to provide a fun, engaging, and enriching program where the campers achieve success and build life-long memories of belonging and relationships!
Our program focuses on social and emotional development, Y values, teamwork skills, & positive habits. Campers will also participate in weekly field trips to various locations.
Quality Staff
Our camp teams consist of certified staff with an interest in education, recreation, or a similar youth-focused field, who make day camp an exciting experience for every camper. Our staff are trained in basic water safety, first-aid, child abuse prevention, emergency procedures, and CPR.
Why is our camp different?
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We form authentic partnerships with the children.
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We support and participate in children’s purposeful play.
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We support meaningful learning.
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We guide behavior and develop skills.
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Children are heard and their opinions are valued.
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There is trust and respect for everyone, by everyone.
Meals:
All locations will provide a PM snack. Campers must bring an AM snack and lunch each day.
Typical Camp Schedule:
6:30 AM | Open for Care - Supervised Open Play
9:00 AM | Morning Meeting
9:15 AM | Group Activities
10:00 AM | AM Snack Break
10:30 AM | Group Activities
11:30 AM | Supervised Open Play
12:00 PM | Lunch Break
1:00 PM | Outdoor Recess
2:30 PM | PM Snack Break
3:00 PM | Group Activities/Craft
4:00 PM | Supervised Open Play
5:00 PM | Station Play
6:00 PM | Final Pick-up Time
Ready to Register?
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The YMCA offers a General Membership. In order to receive discounted pricing as a member, you must have an active membership prior to enrollment. You must remain a Member from registration through the entirety of camp to continue to receive member pricing.
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Please have your child(ren)'s information ready prior to registration. Per licensing, we are required to have immunization records, as well as additional information such as authorized pick-ups, allergies, and medical conditions.
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If you have an outstanding balance, please reach out to Dona Crank (dcrank@ymca-cv.org) to resolve it prior to registration opening. You will be unable to register for Summer Camp if you have outstanding balance on your account. Dona may be reached by email or phone at 715-861-2339.
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Due to high demand and limited spaces, we suggest if you have not created a Daxko account to do so before registration begins.
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All registrations need to be completed online via our website.
CHIPPEWA FALLS YMCA
611 Jefferson Ave, Chippewa Falls
Registration Information:
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OPEN for both YMCA Members & Non-Members
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Limited spots are still available - register today!
CAMP CHIPPEWA
Camp is for ages:
5-12 years old
Camp Days & Hours:
Friday, June 6-Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Camp Chippewa offers planned, scheduled programming Monday-Friday from 6:30 AM-6:00 PM.
Cost - enrollment and pricing is PER WEEK:
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YMCA Members: $215 - you must remain a Member from registration through the entirety of camp to get member pricing.
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Non-Members: $240
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Registration fee is $50 per child
Questions:
Bri O'Brien at (715) 861-2355 or bobrien@ymca-cv.org
Registration Information:
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August 18-22 and August 25-27 camp days have lots of spots available. These camp days are not ECASD associated
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REMANING CAMP WEEKS ARE FULL - JOIN OUR WAITLIST!
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Registration for Camp Academy is for the entire summer.
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Please have your child(ren)'s information ready prior to registration.
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Per ECASD partnership, you must enter your child(ren)'s ECASD Student ID number as part of the registration process. Please make sure you know your child(ren)'s number.
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Immunization records are also required at the time of registration.
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If you have questions or issues signing up for an account, please contact our service desk at 715-836-8460.
CAMP ACADEMY
EAU CLAIRE DOWNTOWN YMCA
700 Graham Ave, Eau Claire
Camp is for grades entering:
K-5th grade
Camp Days & Hours:
Monday, June 9-Friday, August 15, 2025. Camp Academy offers planned, scheduled programming Monday-Friday from 8:15 AM-4:30 PM.
Camp Dates - August 18-22 & 25-27:
Due to our ECASD partnerships ending by August 15 these session dates will be full priced and are separate from Camp Academy. Registration opens March 3, 2025 for these sessions.
Wrap Around Care:
Camp Academy program runs from 8:15 AM-4:30 PM. Care needed beyond those hours will be part of our wrap around care.
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Wrap around care will be offered from 6:30-8:15 AM and 4:30-6:00 PM.
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Cost is $80 a week for Members and $95 for Non-Members.
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Sign up for wrap around care will be available after initial camp registration.
Swimming Lessons - Separate registration for kids who are registered for the Camp Academy. We are excited to announce that we will be offering swimming lessons at Camp Academy during the summer. These lessons will be additional to traditional camp programing and will be taught by trained swimming instructor. More information will be available soon.
Questions:
Caitty Solie at (715) 839-4609 or csolie@ymca-cv.org
Registration Information:
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NOW OPEN!
Camp is for ages:
7-12 years old
Camp Days & Hours:
Monday, June 9-Friday, August 22, 2025. Camp Menomonie offers planned, scheduled programming Monday-Friday from 6:30 AM-6:00 PM.
Menomonie Alliance Church
502 21st St NE, Menomonie
CAMP MENOMONIE
Cost - enrollment and pricing is PER WEEK:
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YMCA Members: $210 - you must remain a Member from registration through the entirety of camp to get member pricing.
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Non-Members: $235
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Registration fee is $50 per child
Questions:
Amy Peterson-Foss at (715) 895-8107 or afoss@ymca-cv.org
YMCA SPORTS CENTER
3456 Craig Rd, Eau Claire
Registration Information:
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CAMP IS FULL - JOIN OUR WAITLIST!
Camp is for ages:
5-14 years old
Camp Days & Hours:
Friday, June 6-Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Sports Center Camp offers planned, scheduled programming Monday-Friday from 6:30 AM-6:00 PM.
Cost - enrollment and pricing is PER WEEK:
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YMCA Members: $210 - you must remain a Member from registration through the entirety of camp to get member pricing.
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Non-Members: $235
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Registration fee is $50 per child
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For additional options please click the 2025 Summer Camp Rates button.
* Camp Schedule is due with enrollment. Schedule is locked in May 1st and a $5 “change fee” will be in effect at that time. The $5 change fee is applied per child, per day. Please be sure to only register for the days needed.
Questions:
Jalen Thomas at (715) 895-8105 or jthomas@ymca-cv.org