summer camps
Summer Day Camp
For Grades K–4 in the 25-26 School Year
Get your kids outside this summer! Sign up for a week of indoor and outdoor activities, hiking, group games, fishing, archery, canoeing, kayaking, crafts, Gaga ball, and much more! YMCA Summer Day Camps are a great place for kids to explore, learn, and challenge themselves in a safe environment. You don’t want to miss this summer!
Lunches and two snacks each day will be provided to campers Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Thursdays will be a different field trip to a museum or fun activity in the region. Campers will swim every day.
There is a daily option if you can’t make a full week of camp but still want to attend one or a few days during the week. Each week will have a fun theme—to be announced soon!
Multiple Child Discount: Save 10% on additional children from the same family. To receive discount: must call YMCA front desk or come in person before paying full amount. Please Note: This discount only applies to multiple campers in the same week of camp.
Early Bird Discount: Receive 10% off registration for each full week of camp if you sign up before May 1st!
Summer Camp 2026
| DATES | THEMES |
|---|---|
| June 1–5 | Explore the Outdoors |
| June 15–19 | Space Explorers |
| June 22–26* | Animal Kingdom |
| July 6-10 | Operation Celebration |
| July 13-17 | Taste of Summer |
| July 20-24 | Aqua Adventure |
| July 27–31 | Fantastic Jurassic |
Field trip locations subject to change depending on venue availability.
*Optional Additional Cost: Optional horseback ride add-on for $30
Camp Pricing
| 2025 CAMP PRICING | Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Week | $168 | $200 |
| Camp Day | $42 | $53 |
| Camp Day Field Trip | $50 | $55 |
*Optional Additional Cost: Optional horseback ride add-on for $30
Chipmunk Camp
Ages 4–5 | Must turn 4 by June 1, 2026
Session 1: June 8-10 | Session 2: July 6-8
Start your child on a lifelong adventure in the great outdoors. This is a short week of half day (8am-11am) introductions to the YMCA Day Camps. Traditional camp activities will be done including hiking, crafts, games, and more.
Pricing
Members
$68
Non–Members
$84
adventure Camp
grades 5-6 | completed in the 2025-26 school year
July 20-24
Campers will experience camp activities and field trips with other young middle school kids. Classic camp activities such as BB guns, canoeing, and archery will be combined with fun new activities like geocaching, STEM projects, crafts, challenges, and more!
Pricing
Members
$168
Non–Members
$200
summer youth sports
Youth Volleyball Clinic
May 28–29 | Thursday & Friday
Join Lakeview Grad Rallie Boyer in this two-day volleyball camp! This camp will focus on fundamentals and fun drills from each skill to make this a camp your child won’t want to miss! All participants will get treats and a t-shirt! Registration deadline is May 17th. Late registrations may be accepted but will not receive a t-shirt.
Times
Grades 4th–6th
8:00 AM–10:15 AM
Grades 1st–3rd
10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Where
Columbus Family YMCA
WHO
1st–6th Grade Girls and Boys
Pricing
Members | $42
Non-Members | $58
Kickstart Soccer
June 23–25 | Tuesday-Thursday
Join the YMCA and the CCC Women’s soccer team for a 3-day clinic designed to provide a basic understanding of soccer. Participants will work on ball handling, passing, dribbling, and shooting. This will be a fun and interactive environment that you won’t want to miss! Registration ends Friday, June 19th.
Times
4-5 Year Olds:
9:00–10:00 AM
6-7 Year Olds:
10:15–11:15 AM
8-11 Year Olds:
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Where
YMCA Fieldhouse Turf
Pricing
Members: $37
Non-Members: $53
Run Club
June 1–24 | Mondays & Wednesdays
This club will focus on starting your morning with activity and fresh air. Each day will begin with stretching and then we are off to the races! You do NOT need to be a runner to come move and have fun with this club.
Distance will be tracked for each participant. Incentives will be given as they reach major “mile”stones. Running routes will either take place around Lake Ester or on the indoor track at the Fieldhouse.
Time
9:30–10:30 AM
Who
Boys and Girls ages 5–13
Members
$32
Non–Members
$47
Youth Basketball Camp
July 20–23 | Monday–Thursday
Join the YMCA and former UNK all-star basketball player Deb Pazzelli in this 4-day basketball camp. This camp will include small group instruction of basketball skills/vocabulary, games/contests each day, and a lot of FUN. All participants will receive their own basketball to use at camp, along with treats each day.
Three Divisions
Ages 4–5:
9:00–10:00 AM
Ages 6–7:
10:00–11:00 AM
Ages 8–11:
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Where
Columbus Family YMCA Fieldhouse Gym
Pricing
Members
$53
Non-Members
$79
High school Volleyball League
Wednesday Evenings on June 17, 24 & July 8,15
Come enjoy playing against teams from the surrounding area as well as staying active during the summer. It will be played on Wednesday nights (5 PM–10 PM) which will include 1 ref for each game.
Registration Deadline
Friday, June 5
Pricing
First Team $200
$150 for any additional teams
Jr. High Volleyball League
June 4–25
Come enjoy playing against teams from the surrounding area as well as staying active during the summer. This will take place Thursday mornings (8:30 AM-Noon) which will include 1 ref for each game.
Registration Deadline
Monday, May 22
Pricing
First Team $200
$150 for any additional teams
Cheer Camp
July 15–17 | Wednesday–Friday
Join the YMCA and the Scotus Cheer Squad in this three day cheer camp! Cheers, chants, dances, and fun are all in store, along with treats and cheer essentials provided! Register online or at the front desk by June 30th!
Times
K–2nd Grade
9:00 AM–10:15 AM
3rd–6th Grade
10:15 AM–11:45 AM
Pricing
Members
$32
Non-Members
$42
