Galowich Family YMCA Teen REACH Summer Day Camp
REGISTRATION FOR YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP IS UNDERWAY!
Summer's Cooler at the YMCA
This summer, the Y will be offering a FREE summer day camp program for junior high school students in Joliet and the surrounding communities. At Teen REACH Camp, students will learn to respect themselves and others, work out their differences, and discover the value of true friendship. Campers will also enjoy up to 10 weeks of summer fun full of swimming, sports, outdoor exploration, field trips, and more.
To learn more about YMCA Teen REACH Summer Camp, please contact:
Stephen Franklin, Teen REACH and Teen Achievers Director
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 315
2023 DAY CAMP LOCATIONS
Messiah Lutheran Church
40 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
Salvation Army Community Center
300 3rd Avenue
Joliet, IL 60433
ALWAYS HERE FOR OUR COMMUNITY
The Y’s Teen REACH (Responsibility, Education, Achievement, Caring, and Hope) Summer Day Camp program is made possible thanks to a generous Department of Human Services grant from the State of Illinois.
Open to Grades 6-8
2023 Day Camp Hours
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
(Monday-Friday)
2023 Day Camp Dates
June 5 - August 11
2023 Summer Camp Kick-Off
May 19
5:30-7:30 p.m.
(Join us for a movie night in the pool and a camp Q&A session. Pre-registration required.)
2023 Pre-Camp Dates
May 30-June 2
(Daily Rate: $42 Facility Members/$57 Community Members)
REGISTER TODAY
2023 Post-Camp Dates
August 14-15
(Daily Rate: $42 Facility Members/$57 Community Members)
REGISTER TODAY
2023 Field Trip Destinations Coming Soon!
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.

MEET THE DIRECTOR
Stephen Franklin leads our incredible summer camp staff team. Franklin has past experience in YMCA before and after school programs as well as our sports department. His passion for helping children and being involved in his community is unrivaled, and we are so excited to have him guiding the summer day camp experience for Y campers.
"Y camp is truly a great time for kids and it's built with our community in mind. The camp experience helps kids make important connections with their friends and peers while nurturing their educational and emotional development. Parents can rest easy knowing that their children will get to have the best summer ever!"