C.W. AVERY Family YMCA Summer Day Camp
Summer's Cooler at the YMCA
At the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, we 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 ten weeks of summer fun full of swimming, sports, outdoor exploration, arts and crafts, and more.
To learn more about YMCA Summer Day Camp, please contact:
Shannon Stawikowski, Youth and Family Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 212
CAMP LOCATIONS
C.W. Avery Family YMCA*
15120 Wallin Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544
14740 Meadow Lane
Plainfield, IL 60544
*At this time, we have reached capacity for summer day camp at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. Please complete the registration process to add your child(ren) to our waiting list. Spots are still available for our Half-Day Camp Option at Lincoln Elementary School. Learn more by visiting our blog.
Open to Grades K-8
The Y also offers Half-Day Preschool Camp for children ages 3-6. To learn more, click here.
2023 Day Camp Hours
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
(Monday-Friday)
2023 Day Camp Dates
June 5 - August 11
2023 Pre-Camp
May 30 - June 2
(Daily Rate: $42 Facility Members/$57 Community Members)
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2023 Post-Camp
August 14-16
(Daily Rate: $42 Facility Members/$57 Community Members)
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2023 Summer Day Camp Kick-Off
May 24 - Virtual Event
6-7:30 p.m.
(Please join us for a summer day camp Q&A session. This is a great opportunity for your camper to meet our camp team and counselors. Pre-registration required. A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants.)
2023 Field Trip Destinations
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Wheel of Wisdom Trivia
In-House Field Trip
June 7 -
Haunted Trails
Amusement Park
June 14 -
Airtastic
Trampoline Park
June 21 -
Hollywood Palms
Movie Theater
June 28 -
Funflatables
In-House Field Trip
July 5
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Blackberry Farms (Grades K-5)
Recreation Center
July 12 -
Feed My Starving Children (Grades 6-8)
Service Project
July 12 -
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
July 19 -
TBD
July 26
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Ball Factory (Grades K-2)
Playground/Cafe
August 2 -
Funtopia (Grades 3-8)
Recreation Center
August 2 -
Cypress Cove
Waterpark
August 9
2023 Weekly Rates
*Plus a $45 non-refundable registration fee per family.
Facility Members
$210 per child
Community Members
$235 per child
Click here to cancel or change your Summer Camp enrollment.
Notice of cancellation or change of enrollment must be submitted by the Wednesday before the next week of care.
Scholarship Opportunities
DHS funds are accepted. Financial assistance is also available for those who qualify. Call (815) 267-8600 to learn more.
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, including changes to schedules and return times, due to inclement weather and traffic.
Additional Camp Opportunities

Meet Our Camp Team
Youth and Family Director Shannon Stawikowski and Youth and Family Manager Katelyn Tsatsafoulis coordinate the nonstop fun that our campers experience each year. Shannon started her career at the YMCA in 2013 and her positive energy and creative mind have helped her shine bright as a summer camp guru. Katelyn has been a member of the Y team since 2018, bringing her passion to speciality camp programming and youth activities that all kids can enjoy.
"We love to see all the fun programs at YMCA Summer Camp come to life. The joy we bring to Y families is so rewarding and it's inspiring to see how our programs affect our community in such a positive way."