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YMCA CAMPA SUMMER OF SMILESsummercampsJune 2- August 152025Kinder CampCamp Wa-Kon-TahSpecialty CampsAdventure CampsGymnastics Camp*Sports Camps*Starts May 27springfieldymca.orgDIGITAL CAMP CATALOG

2YMCA CAMPA SUMMER OF SMILESjoin usfor a funsummer

Mission:Convenient Camp Sites:Mix & Match Options:Camp Staff:Lasting Friendships:3At Y camps, we create a place where campers learn, makenew friends, and enjoy being kids. We give them a summerfull of fun and smiles.Our camps take place in both Springfield YMCA branches. Here campersenjoy full basketball courts, pools, soccer fields, a gymnastics studio &playgrounds. Camp Wa-Kon-Tah is a traditional camp located on LakeSpringfield with 26 acres of beautiful space to explore. Bus options areavailable from branches to Camp Wa-Kon-Tah. Y campers also travel tosurrounding neighborhood parks, educational, and historic sites. We offer a variety of options for your camper to fill their summer with funand interesting experiences - Like Super Hero Training Camp one week,Edible Engineering Camp the next, Soccer or Gymnastics Camp anotherweek, or morning tennis camp add on to their weekly camp.

YMCA CAMPA SUMMER OF SMILESJanuary 13th Open for MembersJanuary 27th Open for Non-Memberscamp dates4sign-updatescampsignup*Gymnastics Starts: May 27

5YMCA CAMPA SUMMER OF SMILESgive your kids agreat summer

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7Camp Wa-Kon-Tah6602 Iron Bridge RoadChatham, ILMEET THE COUNSELORSFUNMORE FUNcheck it out

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Week 1June 2-6All AboardWeek 2June 9-13FungineeringWeek 3June 16-20Animal AdventuresWeek 4June 23-27Hometown HeroesWeek 5June 30-July 3Holiday HulabalooWeek 6July 7-11WaterpaloozaWeek 7July 14-18Around the WorldWeek 8July 21-25Color GamesWeek 9July 28 - Aug 1Characters & CostumesWeek 10Aug 4-8YMCA's Got TalentWeek 11Aug 11-15Best of the Best9Kinder Camp

Camp Wa-Kon-Tah is a traditional day camp experiencefor kids entering grades 1st-4th. Campers are split into age groups and explore our 26-acre lake-side property while enjoying archery, fishing,canoeing, hiking, science, crafts, and sports. Every Friday is "Fun Friday", where campers dress up intheme and join together for a camp wide special event.Campers will have fun swim daily in the lake withcertified lifeguards and field trips once a week.This variety camp will keep your camper active andengaged all summer long.10Camp Wa-Kon-Tah6602 Iron Bridge RoadChatham, ILLake Camp in the Woods

Week 1June 2-6All Aboard!Week 2June 9-13FungineeringWeek 3June 16-20Animal AdventuresWeek 4June 23-27Hometown HeroesWeek 5June 30-July 3Holiday HulabalooWeek 6July 7-11WaterpaloozaWeek 7July 14-18Around the WorldWeek 8July 21-25Color Games!Week 9July 28 - Aug 1Characters & CostumesWeek 10Aug 4-8YMCA's Got TalentWeek 11Aug 11-15Best of the Best!11CAMP BUS ADD-ON: We'll have buses to & from Camp Wa-Kon-Tah andour Downtown & Kerasotes branches each morning and afternoon for$25 per week per camper. Parents can drop off at branches as early as7am and pick up as late as 6pm.Camp Wa-Kon-TahCAMP BUS TIMES

Specialty Camps are new for 2025 at both YMCAbranches. These camps are for kids entering 1st-4th grades andare designed to be progressive, week-long camps thatfocus on a featured interest. This lets campers fullyexplore the topic, improve skill sets, and createawesome projects. Campers will also swim Monday-Friday with certifiedlifeguards. 12New themes every weekNEW

WeekKERASOTESDOWNTOWN 1June 2-6Super HeroTrainingCreativeCampersEdibleEngineeringConstructables 2June 9-13Stars on StageConstructablesHistoryDetectivesShoot for theMoon3June 16-20Edible EngineeringGreen ThumbsGames GaloreIcky Sticky4June 23-27Creative CampersHistoryDetectivesStars on StageGreen Thumbs5June 30-July 3Games GaloreIcky StickyConstructablesBlast from thePast6July 7-11Icky StickyStars on StageGreen ThumbsEdibleEngineering7July 14-18Green ThumbsShoot for theMoonBlast from thePastGames Galore8July 21-25HistoryDetectivesEdibleEngineeringCreativeCampersStars on Stage9July 28 - Aug 1Blast from thePastGames GaloreShoot for theMoonHistoryDetectives10Aug 4-8ConstructablesBlast from thePastIcky StickyCreativeCampers13Specialty Camps

SUPER HERO TRAINING CAMP: Campers develop super hero skills on theYMCA Ninja Wall & Ninja Obstacle Course, and meet some Springfield superheroes. Kids will create their own costumes and complete many teammissions. Whether they’re a fan of flying, super strength, or mind-bendingpowers, there’s something for every aspiring hero at this “Super” Camp.STARS ON STAGE: Calling all class clowns. Be comedians, actors andperformers this week while enjoying an exciting mix of theater games,improv exercises, & performances. Campers will entertain parents on Fridaywith a talent show. EDIBLE ENGINEERING: Campers will be challenged to think as culinaryengineers as they build cars out of pantry ingredients and construct solarpowered ovens. They’ll use food science to make candy crystals, force sodaeruptions, and so much more.CREATIVE CAMPER: Channel your inner artist. Campers will paint, createand craft their way through the week and meet a few local artists. They’lldive into a world of creativity, exploring various forms of artisticexpression and discovering their unique talents. They'll showcase theircreative talents with a performance for YMCA members to see.GAMES GALORE: Your kids will enjoy a world of fun, play, and friendlycompetition. Each day focuses on a different type of game, ensuringcampers never get bored. They’ll design and test their own physical games,board games, guessing games, tech games, and compete in a camp-widetournament. This week is for kids who love to play - from classic boardgames to outdoor adventures, there's something for everyone.14New themes every week

ICKY STICKY: Grab your lab coat, gloves, and goggles. Each day will be filledwith experiments, explorations, and discoveries. Our messy scientists willlearn to make magnetic slime, lava lamps, baking soda volcanos andelephant toothpaste. We're saying yes to the mess.GREEN THUMBS: Young gardeners and nature enthusiasts embark on aweek-long adventure filled with soil, seeds, and sunshine. Campers willhave a planting party, learn about bees and bugs, meet some MasterGardeners, taste fresh produce and make garden art.HISTORY DETECTIVES: Investigate mysteries in our history. Youngdetectives will find clues and solve mysteries through the week. The weekwill conclude by campers creating a Wax Museum exhibit to display theirnew knowledge - they will reenact and tell stories of influential people ofthe past.BLAST FROM THE PAST: Young time travelers embark on an epic journeythrough history this week. Campers will hunt fossils, create a historicalmural, have a decade dress up day and dance at a groovy Disco. Hop aboardthe YMCA time machine.CONSTRUCTABLES: Kids transform cardboard boxes into forts, vehicles,robots and cities. They'll sketch out their ideas, create blueprints, and learnhow to turn their visions into reality. From Lego skyscrapers to cardboardcastles, the campers will proudly present their masterpieces at the Y onFriday.SHOOT FOR THE MOON: Get ready for liftoff. Join us for astronaut training,solar system exploration, rocket science and a moon mission. We'll makespace mission patches, create 3D models, and launch model rockets. 15New themes every week

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17Week 1June 2-6Adrenaline 1.0Week 2June 9-13Animal PlanetWeek 3June 16-20Water Park WeekWeek 4June 23-27Springfield Site SeekersWeek 5June 30-July 3Future ChefsWeek 6July 7-11Media MavericksWeek 7July 14-18Adrenaline 2.0Week 8July 21-25Nothing But NetWeek 9July 28 - Aug 1Survivor SkillsWeek 10Aug 4-8Best of the BestAdventure Camp

ADRENALINE 1.0: It’s a week of exciting, heart-pumping, thrill seeking, skillbuilding activities. We promise high-energy activities like rock climbing, lasertagging, and go-cart racing. Join us for a week of high-octane fun, adventure,and camaraderie.ANIMAL PLANET: Campers get a behind-the-scenes zoo tour, meetzookeepers, and observe zoo animals up close. Kids participate in teamchallenges to compare their strength to a bear and their voice to a lion's roar.They’ll also visit a farm. WATER PARK WEEK: Who doesn't love lazy rivers, massive slides, water tubes,and cannonballs? Join us for a week filled with water parks & water play, allday long. Campers will soak up the summer fun.SPRINGFIELD SITE SEEKERS: Young adventurers will learn & explore about thefascinating sites of Springfield. Kids will visit the legendary Abraham Lincolnsites, ride the Ferris Wheel at Scheel's, visit the Illinois State fairgrounds, &more. They’ll find hidden treasures and meet local celebrities this week.FUTURE CHEFS: Campers will be guests in several different professionalkitchens around the city and learn directly from their chefs. Each day willfeature a different cuisine or cooking technique. This week is filled withcooking classes and delicious meals.MEDIA MAVERICKS: Calling all future filmmakers, photographers and digitalcreators - this week is for you. Campers will dive into the world of mediaproduction by learning from experts who will guide them through hands-onprojects. They’ll create short films, design graphics, and record podcasts thatcan be shared with friends and families to show off their new skills.18Kerasotes YMCA, 4450 West IlesWeekly Theme Descriptions

ADRENALINE 2.0 It’s round 2 of excitement for our thrill-seekingcampers. Enjoy a ropes course, trampoline park, and arcade gamesfor this week of high-charged fun.NOTHING BUT NET: Springfield is all about our sports teams. Camperswill spend this week learning, touring, and cheering for our hometown teams. They’ll play sports of all sorts - soccer, basketball,volleyball, pickleball and more. This week is perfect for sportsenthusiasts and team fanatics.SURVIVOR SKILLS: Shake off that city dust and get ready for a week ofadventurous, outdoorsy exploration featuring kayaking, rockclimbing, and hiking. Campers will learn fire building, campfirecooking, compass reading, and more.BEST OF THE BEST: All of your favorite activities are wrapped intoonse week. As a special surprise, Campers will vote on their favoritefield trips to visit one more time.19Kerasotes YMCA, 4450 West IlesWeekly Theme Descriptions

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AGES DATESTIMESPRICE5-8June 2-59-11am $85-$115 9-13 June 16-199-11am$85-$1155-8July 7-109-11am $85-$1159-13July 21-249-11am $85-$11521

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AGES DATESTIMESPRICE5-8June 9-12 9-11am $85-$115 9-13 June 23-269-11am$85-$1155-8July 14-17 9-11am $85-$1159-13July 28-31 9-11am $85-$11523

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Week 0May 27-30HollywoodWeek 1June 2-6Outer SpaceWeek 2June 9-13Fairy TalesWeek 3June 16-20Eras -YMCA EditionWeek 5June 30- July 4HolidaysWeek 7July 14-18JungleWeek 9July 28 - Aug 1DecadesWeek 10Aug 4-8Under the Sea25Downtown YMCAMembers $200/ WeekNon-Members $250/ WeekGymnastics Camp*No rec camp for weeks 4,6, & 8*

Add a swim lesson package to any of thefollowing full day camps:DowntownSpecialty CampsKinder CampGymnastics CampYouth ClubKerasotesSpecialty Camps26For $25 each week, you can add a twice a week swimlesson to your kid’s camp session. Each lesson is 45 minslong and will be during Camp Swim.

27For $10 each week, you can add a Monday morning tennislesson to your kid’s camp session. Each lesson is 60 minslong and is taught by USTA certified instructors.We provide all the equipment including racquets, nets,and balls.Tennis teaches balance, coordination, teamwork andbuilds confidence. It’s especially helpful for kids who aremore introverted or not into contact sports.Kids learn tennis form andtechniques through fun gamesand drillsthat entertain while buildingskills.Tennis lesson can be added toAdventure & Specialty campsDowntown & Kerasotes

28Y BASEBALL & TEE BALLSign up forThis SummerSession 1: June 9 - July 17Session 2: August 18 - Sept 25AGE 3-5 TEE-BALLAGE 5-8 COACH PITCHSIGN-UPSTARTSMARCH 31

29SOCCER Summer Kickers LeagueWednesday NightsJune 18 -July 16Age 3-11At Friendly FieldsSoccer ComplexSIGN-UPOPENSAPRIL 14

1st & 3rd SATURDAYS 4-8 pm1st Saturday of month: Downtown Y3rd Saturday: Kerasotes Y30PARENTS’NIGHT OUT Take the night off - We’ll take care of your kids age 3-11Dinner, Games, Crafts, SwimmingADVANCED SIGN-UP NEEDEDFREE CHILD CAREWhile you workoutDowntown & Kerasotes Y

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