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Discovery Camp

Discovery Camp incorporates the Illinois Early Learning Standards into the curriculum to include physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Our enriching environment offers children the opportunity to actively participate in cooperative groups, gain self-esteem, develop valuable problem solving skills, and form interpersonal relationships with one another. Campers will also enjoy the outdoors, socially distant active play, and age-appropriate field trips.

Ages: 3 - 4
Camp Time: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Location: Campanelli YMCA

Contact Sheila Turek
847.891.9622 ext. 106 sheilat@gcfymca.org

Registration Fee: $35 Per Child

Day Camp
5 Days $185M/ $195GP
3 Days $145M/$155GP

AM Care: 7 AM - 9 AM | $25 Members / $35 General Public per week
PM Care: 4 PM - 6 PM | $40 Members / $50 General Public per week

Register Here!
Parent Handbook
 

Explorers Camp

Explorers Camp is designed for the active 5 year old! We will provide a fun and engaging traditional outdoor summer camp experience. Activities are age-appropriate to meet the developmental needs of younger campers. Explorers will enjoy socially distant active play and weekly field trips.

Ages: Entering Kindergarten
Camp Time: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Location: Campanelli YMCA

Contact Sheila Turek
847.891.9622 ext. 106 sheilat@gcfymca.org

Registration Fee: $35 Per Child

Day Camp
5 Days $185M/ $195GP
3 Days $145M/$155GP

AM Care: 7 AM - 9 AM | $25 Members / $35 General Public per week
PM Care: 4 PM - 6 PM | $40 Members / $50 General Public per week

Register Here!
Parent Handbook

Pathfinders Camp (Entering 1st-2nd Grades)

Summer Day Camp

Pathfinders will enjoy traditional camp activities such as arts & crafts, nature projects, games, field trips, swimming, and sports. Activities are age appropriate and meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of younger campers. Our goal is to provide each child with an experience that will leave them wanting to come back to camp year after year!

Grades: Entering 1st to 2nd Grades
Camp Time: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Location: Campanelli YMCA

Contact Sheila Turek
847.891.9622 ext. 106 sheilat@gcfymca.org

REGISTRATION FEE: $35 - One Child

DAY CAMP FEE: 5 Days $185 M / $195 GP 3 Days $145 M / $155 GP

Register Online
Parent Handbook

Voyagers Camp (Entering 3rd-4th Grades)

Voyagers will enjoy a variety of activities that are challenging and fun. Campers will engage in teamwork activities and will be encouraged to express their individual creativity through many activities during the day. Our goal in this age level is to provide each child with the experiences that will help them grow individually in order to work well with others.

Grades: Entering 3rd - 4th Grades
Camp Time: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Location: Campanelli YMCA

Contact Sheila Turek
847.891.9622 ext. 106 sheilat@gcfymca.org

Registration Fee: $35 Per Child

REGISTRATION FEE: $35 - One Child

DAY CAMP:
5 Days $185 M / $195 GP
3 Days $145 M / $155 GP

EXTENDED CARE:
AM Care: 7 AM - 9 AM | $25 Member / $35 General Public per week
PM Care: 4 PM - 6 PM | $40 Member / $50 General Public per week

Register Online
Parent Handbook

Navigators Camp (Entering 5th-6th Grades)

Navigators are our pre-teen campers, and will lead many of their group’s activities. Navigators will focus on being a good role model for the younger campers through weekly interactions. This age level will begin the process of planning activities such as sports, or crafts, that they will be engaging in during their camp day. Our main goal at this age level is to provide activities and experiences that are relevant and challenging for pre-teens.

Grades: Entering 5th - 6th Grades
Camp Time: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Location: Campanelli YMCA

Contact Sheila Turek
847.891.9622 ext. 106 sheilat@gcfymca.org

Registration Fee: $35 Per Child

REGISTRATION FEE: $35 - One Child

DAY CAMP:
5 Days $185 M / $195 GP
3 Days $145 M / $155 GP

EXTENDED CARE:
AM Care: 7 AM - 9 AM | $25 Member / $35 General Public per week
PM Care: 4 PM - 6 PM | $40 Member / $50 General Public per week

Register Online
Parent Handbook

Counselor in Training (C.I.T)

The Counselor in Training (CIT) Camp Program is designed with future leaders in mind! This is a great opportunity for teens to engage in a variety of team building and leadership activities while modelling YMCA values such as social responsibility, peer mentoring, leadership, and teamwork. This program provides an excellent opportunity for teens to work with and mentor younger campers, while still under the supervision of our camp staff team.

Grades: Entering 7th - 9th
Camp Time: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Location: Campanelli YMCA

Contact Sheila Turek
847.891.9622 ext. 106 sheilat@gcfymca.org

Registration Fee: $35 Per Child

REGISTRATION FEE: $35 - One Child

DAY CAMP:
5 Days $185 M / $195 GP
3 Days $145 M / $155 GP

EXTENDED CARE:
AM Care: 7 AM - 9 AM | $25 Member / $35 General Public per week
PM Care: 4 PM - 6 PM | $40 Member / $50 General Public per week

Register Online
Parent Handbook

Sports Camps

Whether you are an experienced athlete or just a beginner, Sports Camp has a program for you. Sports Camp offers a variety of sports at age-appropriate levels. We will focus on the fundamentals, build upon skills, and provide fun game time throughout the summer.

Rookies: Grades entering 2nd -3rd
Veterans: Grades entering 4th -6th
Camp Time: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Location: Campanelli YMCA

Contact Sheila Turek
847.891.9622 ext. 106 sheilat@gcfymca.org

REGISTRATION FEE: $35 - One Child

DAY CAMP:
5 Days $185 M / $195 GP
3 Days $145 M / $155 GP

EXTENDED CARE:
AM Care: 7 AM - 9 AM | $25 Member / $35 General Public per week
PM Care: 4 PM - 6 PM | $40 Member / $50 General Public per week

Register Rookies Here

Register Veterans Here

Parent Handbook