YMCA SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP

 

The Marshall Area YMCA's Summer Adventure Camp is an affordable, educational, full-day childcare program that gives Marshall area children the opportunity to try new things, make new friends, and create lasting memories.

 

Registration opens February 1.

YMCA Summer Campers

BEST. SUMMER. EVER.

Whether your child is looking for daily adventure or ready to step into a leadership role, the Marshall Area YMCA has a program designed just for them.

Explore our four camp tracks below to find the perfect fit for your student this summer in Marshall.

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Camp Discovery

Ages 3–4 / Capacity: 20

Prepare your little ones for Pre-K and Kindergarten with fun, school-readiness activities centered on numbers, letters, and reading. Our structured days help campers learn teamwork and social skills in a playful, supportive environment.

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Camp Spirit

Entering Grades 1–2 / Capacity: 60

Imaginations and thoughts grow with weekly highlighted themes. Continued education is vital in the summer months, and camp will prepare your child for the next school year with reading, STEM projects, performing theatre, and more!

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Camp Courage

Entering Grades 3–4 / Capacity: 50

Realize your potential, step out of your comfort zone, and muster the COURAGE to be adventurous. STEM and art projects, reading, and educational field trips contribute to the fight against summer learning loss and keep your child prepared for the upcoming school year.

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Leaders in Training

Entering grades 5-8 / Capacity: 15

L.I.T.s work with camp staff on cooperation, team building, and leadership skills.  Activities include community service projects, field trips, and more. Campers will leave with a greater sense of themselves and the necessary lifelong skills to be positive leaders.

WHY PARENTS & KIDS LOVE SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP

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Flexible Schedules

Whether you need care for one week or the whole summer, three days a week or five, Summer Adventure Camp fits into your family's summer plans.

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All-Day Care

Summer Adventure Camp offers reliable care for your kids daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., allowing you to tackle your workday without worry.

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Field Trips

Summer Adventure Camp is unlike traditional childcare. Kids get the opportunity to go on fun, exciting field trips throughout the summer.

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Active Play

Many parents worry about boredom and too much screen time in the summer. At the Y, kids will enjoy outdoor play, swimming, STEM projects, and more!

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SUMMER CAMP RATES

 

Member

Non-Member

1 Day

$50/week

$57/week

3 Days

$150/week

$170/week

5 Days

$180/week

$195/week

HOW TO REGISTER

  1. Register online.

  2. Complete the Child Information Form and drop it off at the YMCA


Financial Assistance is Available

We believe every child deserves to experience Summer Adventure Camp, regardless of their financial status. Fill out the confidential Financial Aid Application to see if you qualify.

 

Completed applications can be brought to the YMCA or sent to cbaune@marshallareaymca.org.

PARENT INFORMATION

SWIMMING & PARKS

Campers will have designated days for swimming in the Y pools. Mondays & Thursdays, we walk to a local park for outdoor activities (weather permitting).


PIE DAY THURSDAY

Campers' names are drawn for the opportunity to pie your “favorite” counselor while all campers watch.


CAMPER OF THE WEEK

Each week, campers are selected and honored based on their display of core values.


CLUBS

Campers will have the opportunity to learn and grow in different club opportunities twice a week.

Camp will operate all summer, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm. Campers may register for just one week or all weeks. Camp begins June 1 and ends September 4. 

Camp will start and end each day at the Marshall Area YMCA. Activities will start at 8:30 am and last until 5 pm. Before and after those times, we give campers the opportunity for free play.

To ensure a positive experience, please let the YMCA know if you or your child have a disability requiring accommodation. This information enables the YMCA to better meet your needs or those of your child, within available resources and within reason.

Safety is our first priority.

  • Children are taught respect for nature, others and the proper use and care of equipment.
  • All summer camp staff complete Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogen, CPR, and First Aid training. Staff are trained extensively in additional safety procedures involving travel, weather, and medication.
  • Counselor-to-child ratios and group sizes follow the Minnesota Department of Human Services guidelines at all times.
  • Swimming activities only occur when a lifeguard is on duty and utilizes a wristband system according to camper's swimming ability.
  • Bug spray and sunscreen will need to be brought from home and labeled with your child's first and last name.

Stay up-to-date on camp information and announcements.

Each Friday, a parent newsletter is sent to those registered with highlights and need- to-know details on upcoming weeks of camp.

Please ensure your contact information is up to date so we can keep you notified of our adventures.

FACEBOOK:

Like our page to see pictures of what fun adventures we are having.

 

 

Camp staff will transport your children to and from camp specific swim lessons.  A separate registration page will be available in early April for campers to register. 

  • Water bottle

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug Spray

  • Appropriate outdoor clothing. 

  • Tennis shoes 

  • Swimsuit & towel on designated swim days

  • Socks for play on our blue mats.

Please do not bring personal toys or electronics.

Payment can be made in house, online, or set up to automatically draft from an account. Your child may not be able to attend the program if payment has not been received. Payment is due one week before care. Credit card/EFT payments are pulled on Mondays, 1 weeks prior to care. We encourage you to use our electronic funds transfer or our online payment option to ensure timely payment. If you registered online, your credit card will be used for automatic payments.

Any changes made to the original registration may be made as long as it is completed by Monday, two weeks PRIOR to the week of care. Changes made after that time will result in parents being charged the original registered week. Once a week of care begins, we will not give credits or refunds for that session.

To qualify for the member rates for summer camp, participants must maintain an active membership status at the time of registration through the duration of the camp. If the participant was a member at the time of registration and cancels their membership, the price will be adjusted to reflect the non-member rate. Once rates have been changed to reflect a change of membership, rates will not be changed again to benefit the member. 

The Marshall YMCA reserves the right to make changes to rates that reflect membership status or changes in membership status.

 GENERAL DAILY SCHEDULE

7:30-8:30 am Free Play (Drop Off)
8:30-9:00 am Morning Kick Off
9:00-9:30 am Snack & Group Games
9:30-11:15 am Activity Time / Parks
11:15-11:30 am Prep for Lunch
11:30 am - 12:15 pm Lunch
12:15-1:00 pm Reading & Recharge
1:00-3:00 pm Activity Time / Swimming
3:00-4:30 pm Snack & Group Games
4:30-5:00 pm Wrap-Up / Time to Share
5:00-6:00 pm Free Play (Pick Up)
*Schedule subject to change based on special activities and field trips.

WEEKLY THEMES

Dates Theme
June 1 – 5 Summer Kickoff
June 8 – 12 Superhero
June 15 – 19 Pirates

June 22 – 26

Animal Planet
June 29 – July 3 Red, White & Blue
July 6 – 10 Disney
July 13 – 17 Western
July 20 – 24 Water Fun
July 27 – 31 Space Explorers
August 3 – 7 Community
August 10 – 14 Fair
August 17 – 21 Sounds of Summer
August 24 – 28 Outdoor Adventures
August 31 – September 4 Best of the Summer

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QUESTIONS?

Please contact Chris Baune at (507) 532-9622 or cbaune@marshallareaymca.org.