BEST. SUMMER. EVER.
Summer Adventure Camp at the YMCA is an affordable, educational, full-day childcare program that gives Alexandria area children the opportunity to try new things, make new friends, and create lasting memories.
CONTACT JOLENE HOVDE TO REGISTER
SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP
Ages 5-11
Camp is filled with learning, physical activity, and adventure. Our four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility are focused in our daily activities. We have an engaging curriculum to keep us active and provide fun all summer long.
| 1 Day | 3 Days | 5 Days | |
| Members | $42 | $110 | $165 |
| Non-Members | $46 | $130 | $185 |
Summer Sendoff
August 19 - 30
Due to seasonal staff turnover, the final two weeks of summer camp will require a separate 5-day registration.
- Members: $165/week
- Non-members: $185/week
LEADERS IN TRAINING
Ages 12-14
Leaders in Training will work with camp counselors to focus on cooperation, team building, and group leadership skills. A LIT camper will leave with a greater sense of oneself and the necessary lifelong skills to be a positive leader.
| 1 Day | 3 Days | 5 days | |
| Members | $34 | $88 | $132 |
| Non-Members | $37 | $104 | $148 |
General Daily Schedule
| 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. | Drop Off & Free Play |
| 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Homebase Check-In |
| 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Large Group Movement Activity |
| 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Station Rotation |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. | Offsite Playground |
| 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. | YMCA Playground/Gym or Homebase Activity |
| 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Pool or Break Out Sessions |
| 3:30 - 3:45 p.m. |
Snack |
| 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. | Homebase: Free Choice Activities |
| 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. | Pick Up & Quiet Activities |
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Schedule is subject to change based on swimming, field trips or special activities.
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Families will be informed of field trips a week in advance. Drop-off and pick-up locations may change depending on camp activities.
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See whiteboard for location of your child’s group.
Weekly Themes
| Theme | Date |
|---|---|
| Kick Off Week | June 3-7 |
| Let's Get Lost in Space | June 10-14 |
| Under the Sea | June 17-21 |
| Wacky Weather Adventures | June 24-28 |
| Red, White, and Blue Olympics |
July 1-3 *No Camp July 4-5 (YMCA Closed) |
| Superheroes in Training | July 8-12 |
| Animal Planet Adventures | July 15-19 |
| Camp Clue | July 22-26 |
| Camp's Got Talent | July 29 - August 2 |
| Mad Scientists Collide | August 5-9 |
| Blast to the Past | August 12 - 16 |
| Finding A Fairytale Fantasy* | August 19-23 |
| Summertime Sendoff* | August 26-30 |
* Requires separate, 5-day registration
Parent Information
Location & Times
Camp will operate all summer, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Campers may register for just one week or all 13 weeks. Sessions begin on June 3 and end on August 30.
Camp Location:
Bethesda Lutheran Church
1204 N Nokomis St
Alexandria, MN 56308
Safety
Safety is our first priority.
Campers are taught the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
All camp staff are CPR and first-aid certified. With a staff-to-child ratio of 1:12, we make sure that each staff member can give the required attention to each child.
Swimming
Children who are 7 or older will complete a swim test given by lifeguards. If they pass they will be given a colored and that communicates to staff that the child is allowed to swim in the deep end. Children younger than 7 must remain in the shallow end.
What to Bring to Camp
- Snack
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen (Lotion preferred, NO aerosol)
- Swimsuit and Towel on Swim Days
- Weather Appropriate Clothing
- Tennis Shoes (No sandals, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes)
- Please DO NOT bring electronics or toys from home
We recommend labeling belongings with your child's name.
Stay Connected
We want to keep you connected to camp information and announcements.
Each Friday we will email a parent newsletter with highlights and need-to-know details for the upcoming week.
We will also have a Remind Group for parents to contact counselors or counselors to contact parents. Please join our Remind groups by texting "@24ycamp" to 81010.
How Do I sign Up?
To register, contact Jolene Hovde at jhvode@alexandriaymca.com or (320) 834-9622.
