Galowich Family YMCA Summer Camp
Summer's Cooler at the YMCA
At the Galowich 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.
PLEASE NOTE: The summer day camp location at the Galowich Family YMCA is now FULL. Families can still register to be placed on a waitlist, should spots open up, or register for our camp location at the Salvation Army Community Center. We apologize for any inconvenience.
LOCATIONS
Galowich Family YMCA
749 Houbolt Road, Joliet 60431
Salvation Army Community Center
300 3rd Ave, Joliet, IL 60433
STAYING HEALTHY TOGETHER
To keep everyone healthy and safe this summer, we will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local, state, and federal health officials.
To learn more about YMCA Summer Day Camp, please contact:
Catie Wallis, Youth and Family Director
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 320
Open to Grades K-5
2022 Camp Hours
7 a.m.-6 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
2022 Camp Dates
June 6 - August 12
2022 Flick N' Float Camp Kick-Off
May 13
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us for a movie in the pool and get your Summer Camp questions answered. Pre-registration is required.
2022 Pre-Camp Dates
May 31, June 1-3
($39/$54 per day)
2022 Post-Camp Dates
August 15-16
($39/$54 per day)
2022 Field Trip Destinations
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TBD
Date TBD -
Gizmo's Fun Factory
Amusement Center
Week 2 -
Joliet Slammers Game
Minor League Baseball
Week 3 -
Lincoln Park Zoo
Week 4
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The Great Boodini
Magic Show
Week 5
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Cooking with Catie
In-House Field Trip
Week 6 -
After the Peanut
STEM Activities
Week 7 -
Pelican Harbor
Water Park
Week 8 -
Hollywood Palms
Movie Theater
Week 9 -
Inflatables
In-House Field Trip
Week 10
2022 Weekly Rates
*Plus a $45 non-refundable registration fee per family
Facility Members
$195 per child
Community Members
$220 per child
Camp Materials
Scholarship Opportunities
DHS funds are accepted. Financial assistance is also available for those who qualify. Call your YMCA 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.
MEET THE DIRECTOR
Catie Wallis leads our incredible summer camp staff team. Catie has past experience in YMCA aquatics programs including Safety Around Water and has also provided assistance with Before and After School care programs. Catie's passion for helping children is unparalleled, and we are so excited to have her guiding the summer day camp experience for Y campers.
"I love that the summer day camp program provides kids in the community with a safe and nurturing environment and I'm so excite for the best summer ever! Campers will get to have new experiences, explore nature, and create friendships that will last a lifetime. One of my personal favorite parts of camp is Safety Around Water, when campers receive free swim lessons. Seeing them learn that important life skill is absolutely incredible!"
Additional Camp Opportunities
This program is generously supported by the United Way of Will County.
