The recipe for a wonderful childhood includes adventure, learning, safety, friends, and fun! The Kettle Moraine YMCA uses these components to design our annual camp program. Camp will help your children grow as individuals by nurturing their sense of belonging as they meet new people and develop lifelong friendships. We are constantly adding more opportunities for campers to exercise their math and reading skills along with implementing our social emotional learning curriculum.
Our staff aims to create an exciting, adventurous atmosphere, so all our campers have the best summer ever! Before your child arrives at camp, our team receives extensive 40 hours of training in behavioral guidance, CPR, AED, First Aid, and much more.
Our camps’ engaging activities will draw your child in, but the relationships built are why they will want to return year after year. We look forward to making new memories with your camper this summer!
At YMCA Day Camp, we are “The Summer You’ll Never Forget Place!”
Sincerely,
Jason Heuer
Senior Director of School Age & Day Camp West Washington Branch jheuer@kmymca.org
PARENT ORIENTATION
Ben Breuer Day Camp Director Feith Family Ozaukee Branch bbreuer@kmymca.org WASHINGTON COUNTY
OZAUKEE COUNTY
April 25 | Feith YMCA Day Camp from 1-3 pm
Feith Family Ozaukee YMCA
May 7 | Lumen Christi YMCA Day Camp from 6-7:30 pm
Field trips and swim days varies by the camper’s age and which location they attend.
FIELD TRIP DAYS:
TUESDAYS
Silverbrook Navigators & Adventurers
Feith Family Navigators & Adventurers
Grafton Navigators & Adventurers
Holy Hill Area School District YMCA Day Camp
THURSDAYS
Silverbrook Explorers & Voyagers
Feith Family Explorers & Voyagers
Grafton Explorers & Voyagers
Lumen Christi YMCA Day Camp
Jackson YMCA Day Camp
• Kewaskum YMCA Day Camp
Silverbrook, Feith, and Grafton YMCA Day Camps are separated into units by camp selection and age.
Please keep in mind that these are tentative ranges.
6:00-8:45 am
Drop Off! 8:45-9:30 am
Opening Ceremony and Snack 9:30 am-3:30 pm
MAIN CAMP DAY
Activities
Trips 3:30-4:00 pm
Closing Ceremony and Snack 4:00-6:00 pm Pick Up!
Age ranges can vary from week to week depending on enrollment.
The age ranges listed below are tentative.
SPECIALTY & SPORTS CAMPS
Sports Camp Adventurers: Ages 6–10
Specialty Camp Adventurers: Ages 8–12
(Ages dependent on camp selection)
TRADITIONAL & JR. SPECIALTY CAMPS
Explorers: Ages 5–6
Voyagers: Ages 6–8
Navigators: Ages 8–12
TRADITIONAL AGES 5–12*
*Ages 4-12 at Holy Hill Area School District YMCA Day Camp, Kewaskum YMCA Day Camp, & Lumen Christi YMCA Camp Only.
*Silverbrook and Feith must have completed Kindergarten.
See pages 6-9 for dates and locations.
Mini Explorers | See back cover for options specifically designed for children entering Kindergarten in the Fall.
Our Traditional YMCA Day Camp is perfect for the child who wants to experience a little bit of everything! Each week is packed with various activities centered around physical movement, social interaction, educational opportunities, leadership building, and personal growth. Campers will also enjoy weekly field trips and swim times. They will be divided into small groups by age, with activities appropriate to the interests and needs of each group.
SPECIALTY AGES 8–12
Full-week (5-day) registration ONLY.
See pages 6-9 for dates and locations and page 10 for weekly descriptions.
Does your child have a specific interest or hobby? Our specialty camps offer campers three hours a day, four days a week, focusing on the topics they are most interested in. Don’t worry; that fifth day is spent joining traditional camp on their field trip.
SUMMER SCHOOL WRAP AROUND CAMP
See pages 6-9 for dates and locations.
Are you seeking care before or after your child’s summer school day? We’ve got you covered! The YMCA Summer School Wrap Around Camp offers a convenient and engaging option for families whose children attend summer school.
CAMP OPTIONS
JR. SPECIALTY AGES 5–7*
*Silverbrook and Feith must have completed Kindergarten. Full-week (5-day) registration ONLY.
See pages 6-9 for dates and locations and page 11 for weekly descriptions.
Jr. Specialty Camps are geared for younger campers so they can experience fun and learn creative activities and skills with their peers. Campers spend at least three hours per day, four days a week, focusing on their specific camp theme or skill. On the 5th day, campers will participate in the weekly field trip.
SPORTS AGES 6–10
Full-week (5-day) registration ONLY.
See pages 6-9 for dates and locations.
Y Sports Camp is the perfect option for a child who enjoys playing sports and being active. Sports Camp provides a fun and supportive environment for athletes of all skill levels. Outside of the specific sports activities, campers will go swimming, take a weekly field trip, and participate in sports-related crafts and character development activities. Sports campers will be divided into small groups by age, with activities appropriate to the interests and needs of each group.
CIT AGES 12–16
(Counselors In Training)
See pages 6-9 for dates and locations.
See page 13 for more information.
After your child’s classes conclude, they’ll enjoy a nutritious lunch (parents provide) followed by a variety of fun and enriching activities. Campers will participate in games, songs, team-building exercises, and more— all designed to keep them active, social, and learning throughout the day.
Let us help make your summer school experience seamless and enjoyable!
Our Counselors In Training (CIT) program focuses on developing strong leaders through training, discussion, observation, and supervised child interaction. This program is for teens serious about learning to work with children, improve their leadership skills, and they must have completed 6th grade to be eligible for the CIT program. All teens are required to complete an application, submit two letters of recommendation, and participate in an interview process to help develop job skills before being accepted into the program.
OZAUKEE COUNTY LOCATIONS AT A GLANCE
WASHINGTON COUNTY LOCATIONS AT A GLANCE
* MusthavecompletedKindergarten.
** FullDayFridaysareavailableforWestBendSummer School Students at Silverbrook and for HHASD SummerSchoolStudentsatFriessLakeElementary.
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SPECIALTY CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
All About Art
Calling all creative campers! Get your hands dirty with awesome crafts and explore different mediums, including watercolors, painting, and much more. Be ready to express yourself through the magic of art!
Archery
Learn how to rig a bow and practice shooting techniques on compound and re-curve bows during archery camp! In addition to daily shooting practice, instructors will cover other topics, such as range safety and equipment operation.
Backyard Games
Are getting together for games your favorite part of summer? From ladder ball to corn hole, we will learn all the fun games to bring to your next backyard party! Get your game face on for a fun week of unique sports for all ages.
Ages 8-12
Bake Sale
Campers will make the world a better place by hosting a bake sale. All proceeds go towards the YMCA Scholarship Fund. The beginning of each day will be spent creating delicious delights that will be sold to parents and families at the end of each day.
Hook, Line, and Sinker
Fishing is more fun with friends! Learn all you need to know to be a safe and self-sufficient fish master. Campers will take two trips to local fishing areas and test their net skills on the critters in Silver Creek.
Splash & Swim Adventure
Make a splash! Dive into daily swim fun with awesome water games, pool challenges, and cool tricks. When you’re not in the water, enjoy epic crafts, team games, and outdoor adventures.
Stir It Up
Lemonade Stand
Fresh-squeezed summer fun is provided right at your neighborhood camp as campers create a lemonade stand from start to finish! They will create a business plan, promotions, and products to sell to campers and families. All profits will be donated to the YMCA Scholarship Fund.
Space Expedition
Do you have an interest in lunar learning? Blast off into this fun and activity-filled session learning about the solar system. Campers will let their imaginations soar while learning about the planets, stars, and the moon.
Raiders of the Lost Artifact
Join the ultimate treasure hunt! Campers become fearless explorers, tackling scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, and mystery challenges to uncover a legendary artifact hidden at camp.
Whip it, flip it, taste it! Campers become kitchen creators as they cook, bake, and invent yummy recipes. From fun food experiments to making their own recipe book, this camp is all about flavor and fun!
Kickball, Dodgeball and Beyond….
If you camper enjoys playing kickball or dodgeball this is the sports camp for you. Campers will live out the dreams of play Dodgeball and Kickball all week long! They will learn rules of the different types of games and understand fair play, sportsmanship and teamwork.
All About Adventure
Get ready to explore! All About Adventure is the ultimate summer camp for kids who love the great outdoors and crave action-packed days. From nature scavenger hunts to trail hikes and team challenges, campers will discover the thrill of adventure while building confidence, friendships, and outdoor skills.
Bowling
Roll Into Summer Fun! Get ready to hit the lanes at Strike Squad, a summer camp designed for kids who love bowling or want to learn! Campers will spend the week improving their skills, learning the basics of the game, and having a blast with friendly competitions, themed challenges, and teambuilding activities.
JR. SPECIALTY DESCRIPTIONSCAMP
Little Scientists
At Little Scientists, campers become young scientists as they dive into hands-on experiments, creative projects, and exciting discoveries. Each day is filled with age-appropriate STEM activities designed to spark curiosity and build confidence. With a focus on teamwork, creativity, and exploration, Little Scientists is
Ages 5-7
Wisconsin Animal Adventure
Discover, explore, and connect with wildlife! Get ready for a wild summer at Wisconsin Animal Adventure, where campers embark on a journey through the fascinating world of animals native to the Badger State! Each day brings hands-on experiences, nature hikes, and interactive learning.
Cooking Creations
Can You Build It
Space Is the Place activities, crafts, games, and storytelling.
Pirates and Mermaids
Mix, measure, and make magic in the kitchen! Calling all young foodies! Cooking Creations is the ultimate summer camp for kids who love to stir, chop, and taste their way through exciting kitchen adventures. Each day, campers will explore new recipes, learn basic cooking techniques, and discover the joy of creating delicious dishes from scratch.
Mystery Detectives
Aspiring spy recruits will develop a disguise for cover, make and break codes, discover escape and evasion techniques, and create spy gadgets.
Put on your hard hat and enjoy the world of architecture as you build your designs and conquer engineering challenges using teamwork, problem-solving, and brain power.
Kids on Canvas
If your camper loves making a colorful mess, this is the perfect camp! They’ll jump right into paint, markers, and creativity as they whip up a brand-new art project every day.
Adventure awaits on land and sea! Ahoy, campers! Set sail for a magical summer at Pirates and Mermaids, where landlubbers and sea creatures unite for a week of oceanthemed fun and fantasy. Campers will dive into a world of treasure maps, underwater kingdoms, and high-seas adventures through creative crafts, outdoor games, storytelling, and dress-up days.
DAY CAMP PRICING
The pricing below is per week. See page 14 for schedule change and cancelation policies.
Traditional, Sports,
Camps, & Wrap Around Camp
A SIBLING DISCOUNT OF 10% WILL BE HONORED FOR FAMILIES WITH TWO OR MORE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM . Typically, the discount applies to the oldest child/children.
How is my deposit applied? Your deposit will be applied to the weekly draft. Keep in mind that the deposits are non-refundable. To calculate your weekly fees, subtract $20 (the deposit).
What do I do if I need to make a schedule change?
Once a registration is submitted, it is subject to our schedule change policies (page 14). If canceling full weeks of camp, the deposit is forfeited. If reducing days within one week, you may reduce two weeks for free; all others will result in a $20 fee per week. Adding days/weeks is dependent on availability. All changes are due two weeks in advance of the draft date, from the Monday of the week in question, and are subject to the pricing of the current tier.
Can I sign up my camper for partial weeks of Sports or Specialty camps?
Sports and Specialty are fullweek-only options.
Are there partial-day options?
We offer Summer School Wrap Around Camp (page 5) for those registered for summer school. Outside of this, there are no other partial-day options.
What is the pricing for Counselors In Training?
Counselor in Training must go through an application and interview process and be accepted into the program. Please see page 13 for details, including pricing.
$20 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT PER CAMP WEEK for each camper being registered is due at the time of registration.
MiniExplorercampersmustbeenrolled full-timeFOROLDERSIBLINGStobeeligible for a discount.
This one-week required program consists of training sessions with a camp director and counselor shadowing throughout the week. These sessions will teach CITs about role modeling, CIT expectations, and camp operations. Upon completion of Level 1, CITs may sign up for Level 2 programs for the remainder of the summer. All CIT participants must complete Level 1 if new to the program.
Level 2* | $25/week
Teens must successfully complete Level 1 to participate in the Level 2 CIT programs. In these programs, CITs will be focusing on specific skills each week. Some examples of these skills include coaching, personal growth, and volunteerism.
*TheseprogramsareofferedweeklybeginningJune22.
If you have any questions, email: Jason Heuer
Senior Director of School Age & Day Camp
West Washington Branch jheuer@kmymca.org
COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT) AGES
12-16 (Musthavecompleted6thgrade)
Ben Breuer Day Camp Director
Feith Family Ozaukee Branch bbreuer@kmymca.org
All children will have the opportunity to swim.
RECREATIONAL SWIM TIME
Each pool is staffed by YMCA lifeguards, a waterfront supervisor or head lifeguard, and our counselors in the water.
• Campers ages 4 and 5 must stay in the zero depth area.
• Campers age 6 can stay in the zero depth area or wear a life jacket to enter other areas of the pool.
• Campers age 7 can stay in the zero depth area, wear a life jacket to enter other areas of the pool, or pass a swim test to go anywhere in the pool without a life jacket.
• Campers age 8 and that are tall enough, may go anywhere in the pool without a life jacket. If they are not tall enough, they would follow the same rules at campers age 7.
Please connect with your YMCA Day Camp Director to learn more about how we keep campers safe while swimming.
YMCA Day Camp sites go on a weekly field trip and are divided into two days based on either age or location.
Parents should pack their child’s lunch in a zip-lock bag before arriving at camp to prevent leaks or lunches getting wet in coolers.
Campers should arrive by 8:45 am on field trip days wearing their field trip shirt.
Campers should dress in appropriate clothing and footwear for the weekly field trip location.
FIELD TRIPS
Some examples of field trips include; state/county/city parks, county zoo, bowling, and museums. Check back in May for the posted Field Trip Schedule at www.kmymca.org/daycamp/.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
WEEKLY AUTO PAYMENTS
Payments for camp will be processed registration form, you will be asked bank account information which will be automatically charged each week. The charge is made on the Monday of the camp week. A $10 late fee will be applied to all payments received after the due date. All fees are non-refundable.
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
A non-refundable $20 deposit is due for each week of camp at the time of registration. For example, if a camper is registered for 12 weeks at initial registration, a deposit of $240 will be taken. This deposit will be applied to the child’s weekly draft. The full deposit amount will be drafted from the bank or credit/debit card that you provide within your registration form.
CANCELATIONS
• All cancelations must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the draft date. Cancelations submitted less than two weeks prior to the draft date will not receive any refund or credit.
• For each week that is canceled, the $20 deposit will be forfeited.
• This includes cancelations made prior to the start of camp and during camp.
• To submit cancelation requests, please complete our “Change Form” which can be found by visiting www.kmymca.org/daycamp.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
• All changes must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Changes submitted less than two weeks prior to the draft date will not receive any refund or credit.
• Each camper is allowed two schedule changes, which can be used for:
• Changing days of camp within one camp week.
• Transferring from Sports or Specialty Camp to Traditional Camp within one camp week.
• A $20 fee per camper will be charged for each additional week that is either reduced, transferred, or changed.
• All changes are subject to the pricing tier at the time when the change is submitted unless the amount of days stays the same within the week. (This includes changes made prior to the start of camp and during camp).
• To submit change requests, please complete our “Change Form” which can be found by visiting www.kmymca.org/daycamp.
SPLIT PAYMENTS
If a family needs to split payments between two parties, both parties will need to supply banking information. Please email the YMCA Day Camp office. We cannot split deposit payments.
DISCOUNTS
A sibling discount of 10% will be honored for families with two or more children enrolled in this program or full-time child care. Mini Explorer campers must be full-time for older siblings to be eligible for a discount.
NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS
(NSF) POLICY
Should any payment draft not be honored by your financial institution for any reason, you will be charged a $25 NSF fee. Campers with an outstanding balance will not be allowed to attend camp until the balance is paid. In addition, if a camper has an outstanding camp balance, they will be ineligible to register for any other Y programs until the balance is paid
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
WISCONSIN
SHARES
Wisconsin Shares is a Child Care Subsidy Program that authorizes funding for a parent to pay a portion of camp fees by using their MyWIChildcare EBT card. On the
1st of each month, funds will be loaded onto the MyWIChildCare EBT card and must be processed by the parent for payment to the YMCA by the 5th of the month, after which the YMCA Day Camp office will be able to inform the parent of the remaining balance owed for that month. The remaining parent share will be divided into three equal installments, which will be bank drafted on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Mondays of the month. Childcare authorizations must be in place and current before the camper can attend camp.
Visit www.dcf.wisconsin.gov/wishares/apply for more information or call 1-888-446-1239.
Provider Number: 9000559219
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN SCHOLARSHIP
The Y has a financial assistance program that awards a percentage off of YMCA Day Camp to qualifying families based on income. To qualify for a scholarship, families must first apply for Wisconsin Shares. Please note that childcare/day camp scholarships are different than membership scholarships.
CAMPERS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS
We work hard to include everyone we can at camp because of the great things it can do for all. However, some parents like to know about limitations and other things that may not make it the right fit. Our structure can encourage loud voices, so it gets noisy sometimes. We keep everyone busy, which means lots of transitions! If a parent is unsure, please reach out, as we are happy to discuss our camp structure, a typical day, counselor-to-camper ratios, and your child’s needs to see if our camp is a good fit. We cannot accommodate 1-on-1 needs, physicality towards staff or other campers, running out of range of supervision, or causing any safety concerns. If these types of behaviors occur, the Y reserves the right to end enrollment.
CAMP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Review pricing on page 12. Campers MUST be members prior to registering to receive member pricing. If they are not, and you’d like to sign them up for a membership, be sure to reach out to the Welcome Desk to do so before registering for our YMCA Day Camp!
1. Go to www.kmymca.org/daycamp/ to review the information and our YMCA Day Camp Brochure.
2. When you are ready to register, click “Register Online” in the upper-right corner of the web page.
3. Go to our program registration page, and find the YMCA DAY CAMP (BY LOCATION)OR MINI EXPLORERS LOCATION where you would like to register your camper at.
4. Once selected, begin looking through and selecting what camp types and weeks you would like to register your camper for. You may want to register for a few different options, be sure to start with one. Once you have the weeks selected for that one option, select “REGISTER SELECTED.”
5. It will now ask you to log in (unless you are already logged into our site for other program registrations. If this is the case, you can skip these steps as it will not ask you to log in).
a. If you know your camper’s membership/participant email and password, log in. Use the login information you have used to register for YMCA classes or Schools Out Day during the 20252026 school year (this would be the same credentials as registering for camp last year or for Before and After School programs).
b. If you do not know the login information for your camper’s profile, or your attempt in the previous step fails, click the “I don’t know my credentials” option. It will ask you to enter information and verify the email that we have on file.
i. Once you get into the system, it may ask you to select a membership type if you do not have a membership. If you are not interested in signing up for a membership, please select the “non-member” option, and proceed.
c. If your camper has never enrolled in any of the Kettle Moraine YMCA programs or classes and has never been a member, you can select “I have never been a member or participant and I want to create a new account.”
i. Enter the required information for your camper, and select a membership type. If you are not interested in registering for a membership, please select the “nonmember” option.e and Day Camp option.
6. Once you are logged in, proceed with registration! Continue selecting the weeks and camp options your camper would like to attend.
a. Please be aware that your camper can only attend OPTION/CAMP TYPE EACH WEEK.
b. You can register your camper for one option or multiple options throughout the summer, just not in the same week.
i. To do this, if registering for multiple camp types throughout the summer (1 per week!). Please make a note of which weeks you select within a particular option and select “register selected.”
*If registering for Traditional Camp, select days of the week for the selected weeks. If your camper will have the same schedule for all Traditional Camp weeks, you can select the days, and it will auto-fill them in for every week.
*If your camper has a varying schedule, select “USE CALENDAR” to pick which days they will be attending throughout the summer in Traditional Camp. If you notice that a particular week is saying it is full, remove it from your cart and try again for that week only using the calendar option to see which days are full.
ii. It will then have you answer all of our required questions and sign our consent forms.
iii. On the next page, review and select “ADD TO CART.”
iv. Return to the program page and repeat step 6 to add in weeks from a different camp option to your cart if applicable.
*Note that to avoid reentering your answers, select use previous answers” to bring the questions back up.
v. Go to your cart and REVIEW.
*MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO OVERLAPPING DATES.
vi. Once you have all of the weeks you would like in your cart, checkout and complete the billing information.
vii. After completing registration, you will receive a confirmation email.
TIPS FOR REGISTRATION
• Look through the options in the brochure and pick everything out ahead of time with your camper.
• We highly recommend using a computer rather than a phone to complete registration.
• If you want to do different options throughout the summer, make a note of what you select while you are in the process of registering to prevent selecting multiple camps in the same week.
• ONLY REGISTER FOR ONE OPTION EVERY WEEK! If you register for more than one camp, you will be paying double for that week!
• Pay attention to age requirements for each camp type!
• Think of it like you are shopping on Amazon! Add the camps you want to your cart, and check out what you’ve selected.
• If you have login in or profile questions, call the Welcome Desk. If you have camp-registration specific questions, contact the Day Camp Department.
• Get pumped up for some serious fun this summer!
MINI EXPLORERS
be 4 years old as of 9/1/25 through entering Kindergarten.
This camp provides a smaller setting for our youngest campers. Our staff creates a positive and caring learning environment where children can make new friends, achieve new successes, and have their first camp experience. The program includes many camp traditions, such as camp circle, theme days, and more. Daily activities are designed to meet your youngster’s social, emotional, and physical needs, including arts, science, literacy, games, and outdoor play. Activities provide hands-on fun, while children have the opportunity to be active and learn new skills while reinforcing lessons learned throughout the year. Spaceislimited!
