Discovery Camp
Summer Day Camp
(Ages 4 and entering Pre-K)
Discovery Camp incorporates the Illinois Early Learning Standards into the curriculum to include physical, cognitive,social, and emotional development. This enriching environment offers children the opportunity to actively participate in cooperative groups, gain self-esteem, develop valuable problem solving skills, and form interpersonal relationships
Grades: Ages 4 and entering Pre-K
Camp Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Taylor Family YMCA
Explorers Camp
Summer Day Camp
(Ages 5 and entering Kindergarten)
Explorers Camp is designed for 5 year olds who are entering kindergarten! We provide a fun and engaging traditional outdoor summer camp experience. Activities are age-appropriate to meet the developmental needs of younger campers.
Grades: Ages 5 and entering Kindergarten
Camp Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Taylor Family YMCA
Pathfinders Camp
Summer Day Camp
(Entering 1st - 2nd)
Patherfinders Camp enjoy traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts, nature projects, games, field trips, swimming, and sports. Activities are age-appropriate and meet social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of younger campers.
Grades: Entering 1st – 2nd grades
Camp Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Taylor Family YMCA
Voyagers Camp
Summer Day Camp
(Entering 3rd- 4th grades)
Voyagers Camp enjoy a variety of activities that are challenging and fun. Campers will engage in team work activities and are encouraged to express their individual creativity through many activities during the day.
Grades: Entering 3rd-4th grades
Camp Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Taylor Family YMCA
Navigators Camp
Summer Day Camp
(Entering 5th - 6th grades)
Navigators Camp enjoy a variety of activities that are challenging and fun. Campers engage in teamwork activities and are encouraged to express their individual creativity through many activities during the day.
Grades: Entering 5th - 6th grades
Camp Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Taylor Family YMCA
TEEN Camp
Summer Day Camp
(Entering 7th - 8th grades)
Teen Leaders Camp is designed for junior high students to engage in a variety of team building and leadership activities The Teen Leaders Camp structure includes four key components: 1) social responsibility; 2) peer mentoring; 3) leadership; and 4) teamwork. In addition to swimming and weekly field trips, teen leaders participate in several community service learning projects to establish the habit of making a difference in the lives of others.
Grades: Entering 7th - 8th grades
Camp Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Taylor Family YMCA
Contact Chris MacMillan
224.699.5803 chrism@gcfymca.org
CAMP FEES
5 Days Y Member - $185, General Public - $200 (After May 1st prices increase by $10)
3 Days Y Member - $145, General Public - $160 (After May 1st prices increase by $10)
Location:
Taylor Family YMCA
Contact: Chris MacMillan
224.699.5803 chrism@gcfymca.org
CAMP FEES
CIT 5 DAYS Y Member - $140, General Public - $170 (After May 1st prices increase by $10)
Register Online
Camp Registration Form
Parent Handbook