YMCA
DAY CAMPS
With three 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!
UPDATE:
5 year olds are now included in Camp Chippewa. Kids going into kindergarten or have completed kindergarten are qualified for Camp Chippewa.
We are excited to offer our summer camp again in 2023, and we’re glad your child will be a part of this weekly educational experience!
Summer Fun With a Purpose
The YMCA will once again provide your child(ren) the opportunity to explore their interests and build positive relationships all while under the care of our qualified staff.
CAMP CHIPPEWA
Where curiosity is discovered.
Lead Teachers & Qualified Staff
Our camp team consists of a lead teacher and 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, all in order to prepare for consistent, engaging, and quality instruction.
Camp Days & Hours
Camp Chippewa offers planned, scheduled programming Monday-Friday from 6:00 AM-6:00 PM.
Camp will begin on June 12 and run through August 25, 2023.
Meals
Breakfast and PM snack are provided as part of the registration fee. However, lunch and AM snack are not provided and should be brought from home.
Registration Information
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REGISTRATION OPENED ON MARCH 6 AT 8:00 AM. On-line registration only.
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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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Registration fee is $40.
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If you have an outstanding balance, please reach out to Dona Crank 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 715-723-2201.
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UPDATE: 5 year olds are now included in Camp Chippewa. Kids going into kindergarten or have completed kindergarten are qualified for Camp Chippewa.
Cost
Members: $210 a week | Non-Members: $235 a week; Registration fee is $40.
Location
Chippewa Falls YMCA | 611 Jefferson Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Camp Chippewa will provide an education-based experience while cultivating an environment of fun, growth and community. Our programing focuses on social and emotional development, Y values, positive habits, S.T.E.A.M, Power Up, and much more.
Campers will also participate in weekly field trips to various locations. Many of the field trips are education-based outings.
Questions?
Contact, Amy Peterson-Foss, at afoss@ymca-cv.org or via phone at (715) 552-1200 or
Collis McCloud Jr, at cmccloud@ymca-cv.org or via phone at (715) 552-1200
If possible, we may open registration again if spots are added.
We are excited for summer 2023 and we’re glad your child(ren) will be a part of this weekly educational experience.
Learning Enrichment Summer
The YMCA will once again provide your child(ren) the opportunity to combat their summer learning loss through our YMCA Camp Academy. The YMCA continues their partnership with the Eau Claire Area School District by providing your camper with a school district-approved curriculum that will set your child up for summer success.
EAU CLAIRE YMCA - DAY CAMP
700 Graham Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Licensed Lead Teachers & Qualified Staff
Our camp team consists of a licensed lead teacher and 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, all in order to prepare for consistent, engaging, and quality instruction.
Camp Days & Hours
Camp Academy offers planned, scheduled programming Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM. Wrap Around Care is available in Eau Claire from 6:30-8:30 AM and from 3:30-6:00 PM. Separate registration is required for Wrap Around Care.
Camp will begin on June 12 and run through August 18, 2023.
Swimming Lessons - Separate registration for kids who are registered for the summer learning loss program.
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 instructors every Monday. Spots will be limited to a maximum of 14 per session.
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Session 1: June 12 to July 10 (registration open the same time as wrap around care) - No swimming the week of July 3
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Ages 5-7: 3:30-4:10 PM | Mondays | Register Soon
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Ages 8-11: 3:30-4:10 PM | Thursdays | Register Soon
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Session 2: July 17 to August 7 (registration begins June 12)
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Ages 5-7: 3:30-4:10 PM | Mondays | Register Soon
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Ages 8-11: 3:30-4:10 PM | Thursday | Register Soon
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Pricing for swimming lessons will be as follows:
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Member $34 | Non-Member $48
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Registration Information
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Registration for the summer learning loss program (Camp Academy) will open on Saturday, March 11 at 8:00 AM.
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All registrations need to be completed online via our website.
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Registration for Camp Academy is for the entire summer (June 12-August 18).
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Due to our partnership ending on August 18, the week of August 21 will have separate registration and pricing. (Registration to come later)
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Please have your child(ren)'s information ready prior to registration.
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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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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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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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If you have questions or issues signing up for an account, please contact our service desk at 715-836-8460.
Wrap Around Care
The summer learning loss program runs from 8:30 AM-3:30 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 6:30-8:30 AM and 3:30-6:00 PM.
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Cost will be $60 a week for Members and $75 for Non-Members.
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Sign up for wrap around care will be available after initial camp registration.
Teen Summer Programming
We are excited to announce we are extending our summer learning loss program to the middle school field. We will be offering a summer learning loss program (YMCA Middle School Camp) for grades 6th-8th. Dates for the middle school camp will follow our summer learning loss program.
Camp Academy will be covering a variety of core curriculum: math, music, science, engineering, literature, social studies, art, swimming, and physical activities. Your child will develop new friendships, self-confidence, and experience new adventures while gaining a sense of belonging to a community. Pricing is available for full weeks only.
Campers will also participate in weekly field trips to various locations. Many of the field trips are education-based outings.
At this time, Camp Academy is only available for children within the Eau Claire Area School Districts. ECASD Student ID will be needed at the time of registration.
Questions?
Contact Jalen Thomas at jthomas@ymca-cv.org.
Food Boxes
The YMCA School Age Child Care program has partnered with Feed My People Food Bank and Western Dairyland's Child Care Partnership program to offer free food boxes for families in need.
Funding through United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley is making it possible to offer free, monthly food boxes for families in need in the YMCA SACC program. Western Dairyland’s Child Care Partnership program and Feed My People Food Bank are collaborating to provide this resource.
The Downtown YMCA will become a central pick-up location for the food boxes. Any family enrolling in the program will be eligible to pick up a box each month.
Food boxes for families will be delivered to the YMCA on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
We are beyond excited that the YMCA can be part of filling a tremendous need for the community.
You can find more information by clicking here. Families who wish to enroll in the Food Box program will need to fill out this survey form.
YMCA SPORTS CENTER - DAY CAMP
3456 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Camp is the time for children to grow as individuals and discover who they are. Our fully supervised Summer Day Camp will focus on different weekly themes. We will have Fairfax Pool field trips on Tuesdays, other field trips on Thursdays, as well as games, crafts, and educational activities relating to our theme of the week. Day Camp will keep children physically active and learning in fun ways throughout the summer.
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.
Registration Information
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Members: Opened February 1, 2023
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Non-Members: Opened February 8, 2023
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Registration Fee is $50 per child
Typical Schedule
6:30 AM | Supervised Open Play
9:00 AM | Morning Meeting
9:15 AM | Group Activity
10:00 AM | AM Snack Break
10:15 AM | Learning Time
10:45 AM | Group Activity
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 | Learning Time / Project
4:00 PM | Activity
4:30 PM | Supervised Open Play
6:00 PM | Final Pick-up Time
2023 Sports Center Camp Weekly Rates (Full Week Rates):
Member Non-Member
5 Days Week $200 $225
4 Days Week $170 $195
3 Days Week $135 $155
2 Days Week $95 $110
1 Day Week $50 $60
*$5 change fee is applied per child, per day. This change fee applies after 6 AM on May 1, 2023. Please only register for the days you know you will need!
Your rates are locked in at the time of registration. The YMCA offers a General Membership. In order to receive discounted pricing as a member, you must have an active membership prior to enrollment.
Questions?
Contact, Sports Center Camp Director, Amy Peterson-Foss at afoss@ymca-cv.org or via phone at (715) 552-1200.
Immunizations records are required for all campers. Please have this information ready to be entered online when registering for camp.