KIDS Camp (ages 5-10)
KIDS Camp operates ten weekly camps throughout the summer for children ages 5-10. Social development, self-esteem, new skills, and character values are all part of the YMCA summer camp experience. KIDS Camp gives children an opportunity to explore and grow in a caring environment.
KIDS Camp is a day camp program serving youth ages 5-10. Campers are divided into groups by age. Day camp sessions are one-week long, Monday through Friday. Staff/child ratio is one staff to 12 children or less. Most staff members are college-age, and all have first-aid and CPR training.
Location
Located adjacent to the West Side YMCA in Howard, KIDS Camp is within walking distance to the Weyers-Hilliard Library, Meadowbrook Park and other Howard attractions.
Activities
Daily activities include swimming, camp games, theme activities and arts and crafts. Hikes to Weyers-Hilliard Library and Meadowbrook Park are often part of the week's activities. View a daily schedule at the top of the page.
Family Night
Parents and family members are encouraged to share in their camper's experience. Each Wednesday, campers remain at camp (THERE IS NO RETURN BUS ON WEDNESDAYS) until their families arrive at 5:30 pm. Parents are asked to bring a picnic dinner for their family. An entertaining program including skits, songs and camper recognition follows dinner starting at 6 pm.
Theme Weeks
Each week offers a different themed session. They are:
- Week 1, June 11 - 13 : Nature Nuts
- Week 2, June 16 - 20 : Fun in the Sun
- Week 3, June 23 - June 27 : Silly Sports
- Week 4, June 30 - July 4 : No Camp
- Week 5, July 7 - 11 : Fore!*
- Week 6, July 14 - 18 : Jungle Safari
- Week 7, July 21-25 : Karate
- Week 8, July 28 - August 1 : Sportsmania
- Week 9, August 4-8 : Wacky Water
- Week 10, August 11 - 15 : Holiday Hullabaloo
- Week 11, August 18-22: Camp Rewind
Cost for Camp:
- YMCA Members: $135 per week
- General Public: $160 per week
- *Additional $10 fee for "Fore!"
Transportation
Bus transportation is available to KIDS Camp from five locations around Green Bay: East High School, Downtown YMCA, Webster School, Calvary Lutheran Church and Langlade Elementary School.
Before and After Camp
To assist parents in managing their time, KIDS Camp offers before and after camp care through our School Age Child Care Programs at 6 locations around the Green Bay area. These locations include Calvary Church, the Downtown YMCA, East High School, Langlade School, Webster School and the West Side YMCA. There is a $15 per child, per week fee to cover the before and after camp care.
Note for Week 11: There will be not before and after care available at East High School during week 11 of camp. Before and after care will be available at all other sites on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of week 11 only.
