Summer Day Camp

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Explorers program includes team-building, character development, health & wellness and more!

The Y's Summer Day Camp is one of the oldest and most trusted camping programs in the country. Our day camps provide fun, child-centered activities and opportunities for learning through discovery, and challenge children to grow in imagination, creativity, self-directed initiative and leadership.

Summer Day Camps offer enriching activities based on the weekly theme where friends are made through group games, sports & fitness, hands-on science activities, arts & crafts, and music!

Key Dates

May 28: First Day of Camp
August 9: Last Day of Camp

A blue backpack with the text what to bring - a backpack, sack lunch and water bottle, proper clothing, extra change of clothes, close toed shoes, sunscreen, swimsuit and towel.

A cell phone, toy car, and videogame controller crossed out with the text no toys, electronics, and cellphones

Parent Handbook

CCCAP Information

For more information or to apply for financial assistance please contact the Y Youth Development office at 719.329.7289 or ppymca.ymcamso.org/new

For any program or registration related questions, feel free to contact Cheyenne Hall.

Camp Information

Ages

5 - 15

Logistics & Staff

Typical Day

Hours of operation 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Drop Off/Pre-Care Locations 6:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Camp Kickoff/Morning Snack 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Core Activities 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Swimming/Core Activity 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Snack 3:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Pick Up/Post-Care Locations 3:45 - 6:00 p.m.

Time: 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

We encourage campers to be dropped off by 9:00 a.m. and picked up after 4:00 p.m. to ensure participation in all camp activities.

Camper Groups

We divide campers into groups of 10-15. Groups will be determined by children’s ages.

Staff

Our staff attend 35 hours of on-site training as well as all trainings required by licensing and the YMCA. Each camp is overseen by one of our Assistant Program Directors that’s on site, in addition to a full-time Site Director and Site Supervisor.

Leadership

For more information, please reach out to the point of contact listed under the camp of your choice. This point of contact is the Assistant Program Director that will be in charge of that camp this summer.

Otherwise, feel free to contact our Program Directors, Caleb Glennon for any program related questions.
For any registration related questions, feel free to contact Aylissa Lofton.

Rates & Assistance

Rates

Full-Time Rate

Member Rate: $252 per week
Nonmember Rate: $282 per week

3-Day Rate

Member Rate: $182 per week
Nonmember Rate: $212 per week

Open Admission Policy

YMCA Camps are operated in accordance with all state and federal policies, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion or national origin.
YMCA Camps are designed to provide accessibility for children with moderate visual, auditory, orthopedic, mental or emotional challenges.
Please discuss all situations with the camp director prior to registering.

Military Discount

E1-E6 will qualify for a 45% discount toward Summer Camp. This is for active duty, reserve, and national guard.
All military discounts will need to be requested through YESS using our ticketing system for childcare/day camp.

Scholarships, Financial Assistance & CCCAP

We understand that families have differing abilities to pay, we pride ourselves in working with and extending the opportunity to all children and families the chance to experience a YMCA Camp program.
Scholarships and financial assistance are available to families who qualify.
Please click the link below for CCAP to see if you are eligible for assistance through the State of CO.

CCAP/Scholarship Information: CCCAP information page

For more information or to apply for financial assistance please contact the Y Youth Development office at 719.329.7289 or ppymca.ymcamso.org/new

How to Register

Click the link to the camp that you are interested in enrolling in. We use Daxko for registration and partner with ePACT for registration forms and waivers.
All families will receive a link to complete the registration paperwork in ePACT on April 1st. For any registration after this date, the link will be sent within 24 hours.
All paperwork needs to be 100% completed and filled out the Thursday prior to the first week of attendance.
Please have immunization documents ready. They will need to be uploaded before you can submit and share with the YMCA.

Camp Program Policies:

We require a one-time $65 registration fee per child and a $20 non-refundable deposit for each week due at time of registration.
Campers must register for one week of summer camp at a time at either a full-time (4 or 5 days) or part time rate (3 or less days).
All cancellations MUST occur 3 weeks prior to the first day of the week of attendance.
Refunds or credits for partial or single day absences and/or illnesses will not be granted.
The balance of each week is due on Monday, two weeks prior to the week of attendance.
The Camping Leadership Team reserve the right to make adjustments to fees or policies based on extenuating circumstances.

For questions, feel free to contact our Program Directors, Caleb Glennon for any program related questions.
For any registration related questions, feel free to contact Aylissa Lofton.

Camp Locations

Briargate YMCA

Address: 4025 Family Place, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Dates: May 28 - Augtust 9
Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Pick Up/Drop Off Location: Will be located on the south side of the building. Please drive past the front entrance, turn left, and look for signs directing you to our drop off location.
Site Phone Number: 719.963.6480
Point of Contact: Maria Dezwaan