C.W. AVERY Family YMCA Summer Day Camp
REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY!
REGISTER BY MARCH 30 AND PAY A $0 REGISTRATION FEE - A SAVINGS OF $50!
YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY CN
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:
James, Wagner Youth and Family Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 234
2026 CAMP LOCATIONS
C.W. Avery Family YMCA - Currently on waitlist
15120 Wallin Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544
Wallin Oaks Elementary School - Currently on waitlist
15410 Wallin Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544
Open to Grades K-8
The Y also offers Half-Day Preschool Camp for children ages 3-6. To learn more, click here.
2026 Day Camp Hours
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday-Friday
2026 Day Camp Dates
May 26-August 7 (C.W. Avery Family YMCA Location)
June 1-August 7 (Wallin Oaks Location)
2026 Post-Camp
August 10-12
$48 per day for Facility Members/$63 per day for Community Members
Available at C.W. Avery Family YMCA Camp Location only.
REGISTER ONLINE
2026 Summer Day Camp Kick-Off
Thursday, May 14
6-7 p.m.
Plan to join us for a Virtual Summer Camp Q&A session. This is also a great opportunity for your camper to meet our camp team and counselors. Pre-registration for Summer Camp Kick-Off is required. A zoom link will be sent via email to all registrants.
2026 Field Trip Destinations (C.W. Avery Family YMCA Camp Location)
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Inflatables
In-House Field Trip
May 27 -
Smarty Pants (Entertainer)
In-House Field Trip
June 3 -
Windy City Gaming
In-House Field Trip
June 4 -
Lucky Strike
Bowling Alley
June 10 -
Brookfield Zoo
June 17
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Hollywood Palms
Toy Story 5
June 24
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Ball Factory (Grades K-2)
Indoor Playground
July 1 -
Funtopia (Grades 4-8)
Indoor Playground
July 1 -
Storm Chasers (Weather Education)
In-House Field Trip
July 8 -
Waterslides/Foam Party
In-House Field Trip
July 16 -
Cypress Cove
Waterpark
July 22 -
Kane County Cougars
Baseball Game
July 29 -
Scene 75
Entertainment Center
August 5
2026 Field Trip Destinations (Wallis Oaks Camp Location)
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Inflatables
In-House Field Trip
May 27 -
Windy City Gaming
In-House Field Trip
June 1 -
Smarty Pants (Entertainer)
In-House Field Trip
June 2 -
Lucky Strike
Bowling Alley
June 11 -
Brookfield Zoo
June 18
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Hollywood Palms
Toy Story 5
June 25
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Ball Factory (Grades K-2)
Indoor Playground
July 2 -
Funtopia (Grades 4-8)
Indoor Playground
July 2 -
Storm Chasers (Weather Education)
In-House Field Trip
July 8 -
Waterslides/Foam Party
In-House Field Trip
July 16 -
Cypress Cove
Waterpark
July 23 -
Kane County Cougars
Baseball Game
July 29 -
Scene 75
Entertainment Center
August 6
2026 Weekly Rates
*Plus a $50 non-refundable registration fee per family. PLEASE NOTE: Camp will not be held on Memorial Day (Avery location) and Juneteenth (Wallin Oaks location). Rates will be prorated during these weeks.
Facility Members
$240
Community Members
$265
Camp Materials
- Camp Brochure
- Camp Brochure - Español
- Parent Manual (C.W. Avery Family YMCA location)
- Parent Manual (Wallin Oaks Elementary location)
- Medication Authorization Form
- Special Accommodation Request Form
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 Director
Youth and Family Director James Wagner has worked with the Y's youth and family team since 2022, and coordinates the nonstop fun that our campers experience each year.
"I'm so excited to see all the campers arrive each day and it is truly inspiring to see each child's growth over the course of a summer. The Y is an amazing place to help kids thrive," James.
Additional Camp Opportunities
YMCA Summer Day Camp is generously sponsored by CN.
