JOLIET COMMUNITY YMCA Summer Day Camp
YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY CN
SUMMER'S COOLER AT THE YMCA
The Joliet Community YMCA provides a safe, affordable and fun summer day camp program for youth in Grades K-5. 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.
SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
Summer day campers will receive a complimentary breakfast and lunch each day as part of the Summer Food Program, a nationwide initiative designed to combat childhood hunger. Supplied by District 86 Nutrition Services and the Northern Illinois Food Bank, these wonderful programs provide nutritious meals to camp locations to keep kids healthy, active, and well-nourished all summer long.
To learn more about YMCA Summer Day Camp, please contact:
Keyanna Montgomery, Youth and Family Director
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 362
2026 DAY CAMP LOCATIONS
Salvation Army Community Center
300 3rd Avenue
Joliet, IL 60433
Messiah Lutheran Church
40 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
2026 Day Camp Hours
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday-Friday
2026 Day Camp Dates
June 8-August 14
2026 Pre-Camp Dates
June 3-5
$48 per day
REGISTER ONLINE (Messiah Lutheran Church Location)
REGISTER ONLINE (Salvation Army Location)
2026 Post-Camp Dates
August 17-18
$48 per day
Only offered at the Messiah Lutheran Church camp location.
REGISTER ONLINE
2026 Field Trip Destinations (Salvation Army Location)
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Storm Chasers
Weather Education
June 10 (Held at Messiah Lutheran Church) -
Sea Lion Aquatic Park
June 17
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Windy City Gaming
In-House Field Trip
June 23 -
Family Fun Zone
Amusement Center
June 24 -
Lincoln Park Zoo
July 1
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Sky Zone
Trampoline Park
July 8
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Pelican Harbor
Waterpark
July15 -
Hollywood Palms
Toy Story 5
July 22 -
Joliet Junior College
Camper vs Counselors Basketball
July 27 -
Kane County Cougars
Baseball Game
July 29 -
Inflatables
In-House Field Trip
Date TBD (Held at Messiah Lutheran Church) -
Scene 75
Entertainment Center
August 12
2026 Field Trip Destinations (Messiah Lutheran Church Location)
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Storm Chasers
Weather Education
June 10 -
Sea Lion Aquatic Park
June 17
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Windy City Gaming
In-House Field Trip
June 22 -
Phillips Park
Zoo and Splash Pad
June 23 -
Family Fun Zone
Amusement Center
June 24 -
Blackberry Farm
Recreation Area
June 25 -
Lincoln Park Zoo
July 1
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Sky Zone
Trampoline Park
July 8 -
Pelican Harbor
Waterpark
July 15 -
Hollywood Palms
Toy Story 5
July 22 -
Joliet Junior College
Camper vs Counselors Basketball
July 27 -
Kane County Cougars
Baseball Game
July 29 -
Inflatables
In-House Field Trip
Date TBD -
Scene 75
Entertainment Center
August 12
2026 Weekly Rates
*Plus a $50 non-refundable registration fee per family
Summer Day Camp
$240 per child
Scholarship Opportunities
DHS funds are accepted. Financial assistance is also available for those who qualify. Call your YMCA 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 THE DIRECTOR
Youth and Family Director Keyanna Montgomery joined the Y team in 2024 and maintains a strong passion for helping families grow and thrive. She has been at the helm of the Y's summer day camp program for the last two years. We can't wait for all the fun she has planned for our campers!
"The YMCA is family oriented and serves the community wherever those needs may be. Everyone is willing to help out and they do it in a kind, respectful manner."
Additional Camp Opportunities
YMCA Summer Day Camp is generously sponsored by CN.
YMCA Summer Day Camp is generously supported by the United Way of Will County.
