C.W. Avery Family YMCA Summer Day Camp - Valley View School District 365
REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY!
REGISTER BY MARCH 30 AND PAY A $0 REGISTRATION FEE - A SAVINGS OF $50!
YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP IS GENEROSLY SPONSORED BY CN
Summer's Cooler at the YMCA
Each year, the Y is excited to partner with Valley View School District 365U to provide a safe, affordable and fun summer day camp program for youth and teens. YMCA Summer Day Camp offers kids a chance to have fun and develop new friendships while building a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Campers will enjoy up to eight weeks of summer fun full games, outdoor exploration, arts and crafts, and more.
To learn more about YMCA Summer Day Camp, please contact:
Kassandra Lepe, Child Care Director Valley View School District
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 211
2026 DAY CAMP LOCATIONS
Hermansen Elementary
101 Wesglen Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
Oak View Elementary
150 Schmidt Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Open to Grades K-8*
*Campers entering grades 7-8 will be provided leadership opportunities by gaining experience assisting our team of camp counselors with our younger campers.
2026 Day Camp Hours
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday-Friday
2026 Day Camp Dates
June 1-July 24
2026 Day Camp Kick-Off
Thursday, May 14
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Plan to join us for a Virtual Summer Camp Meet and Greet. This is also a great opportunity for your camper to meet our camp team and counselors. A zoom link will be sent via email to all camp registrants.
2026 Field Trip Destinations
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Inflatables
In-House Field Trip
June 2 (Oak View Location)
June 4 (Hermansen Location) -
Big Time Ninja
Gymnastics Park
June 9 -
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Indoor Waterpark/Picnic
June 17 -
Waterslides
In-House Field Trip
June 23 (Hermansen Location)
June 25 (Oak View Location)
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Hollywood Palms
Movie Theater
July 1 -
Medieval Times
Live Theater
July 7 -
Cypress Cove
Waterpark
July 15 -
Scene 75
Entertainment Center
July 21
2026 Weekly Rates
*Plus a $50 non-refundable registration fee per family. PLEASE NOTE: Camp will not be held on Juneteenth and Friday, July 3. Rates will be prorated during these weeks.
Summer Day Camp
$240
Scholarship Opportunities
DHS funds are accepted. Financial assistance is also available for those who qualify. Call (815) 267-8600 to learn more.
As part of the YMCA’s continued partnership with the State of Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), the Y is required to keep up-to-date immunization records or documented exemptions on file for all children receiving CCAP funding in our Summer Camp program. This documentation is required to maintain your child’s enrollment and to ensure our program remains in compliance with Illinois and Federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Health and Safety Standards. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep our records current by submitting your child’s immunization record when registering for the Y's Summer Day Camp program.
Click here to cancel or change your Summer Day Camp enrollment.
Cancellation Policy
To avoid penalties, cancellations must be submitted by the deadlines listed below:
- For camp weeks in May and June (May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29): Cancel by May 1, 2026
- For camp weeks in July (July 6, 13, 20, 27): Cancel by June 1, 2026
- For camp weeks in August (August 3, 10): Cancel by July 1, 2026
Fees & Deadlines
- Cancellations made after the deadline listed above will incur a $50 cancellation fee per week, per family. This fee will be charged to the payment method on file.
- If cancellation is not submitted by the Monday prior to the start of the registered camp week, the full payment for that week will be charged.
STAY CONNECTED
Stay up-to-date on camp activities throughout the summer by following the YMCA on social media!
Be sure to visit our page often to see camp photos, scheduling updates, and important field trip information.
MEET OUR CAMP TEAM
Kassandra Lepe and Jenna Nelson are the dynamic duo behind our summer camp program. They lead our amazing staff of camp counselors, plan and coordinate everything from daily activities to weekly field trips, and are so excited to provide an experience of non-stop summer fun for each camper!
YMCA Summer Day Camp is generously sponsored by CN.
YMCA Summer Day Camp is generously supported by the United Way of Will County.
