The Alexandria Area YMCA's Summer Adventure Camp at Bethesda Lutheran Church is an affordable, educational, full-day childcare program that gives Alexandria area children (ages 5 – 11) the opportunity to try new things, make new friends, and create lasting memories.
Whether you need care for one week or the whole summer, three days a week or five, Summer Adventure Camp fits into your family's summer plans.
Summer Adventure Camp offers reliable care for your kids daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., allowing you to tackle your workday without worry.
Summer Adventure Camp is unlike traditional childcare. Kids get the opportunity to go on fun, exciting field trips throughout the summer.
Many parents worry about boredom and too much screen time in the summer. At the Y, kids will enjoy outdoor play, swimming, STEM projects, and more!
| Members | Non-Members | |
|---|---|---|
| *Drop-in | $40/day | $45/day |
| *Daily | $38/day | $42/day |
| 3 Days | $102/week | $108/week |
| 4 Days | $136/week | $144/week |
| 5 Days | $170/week | $180/week |
*– Drop-ins and daily particpants must contact Megan Shasky at mshasky@alexandriaymca.com or (320) 834-9622. 15-day minimum for the summer for daily participants.
Bethesda Lutheran Church
1204 N Nokomis St
Alexandria, MN 56308
Monday through Friday
June 1 - August 21 | 7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
August 24 - 28 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Campers may register for just one week or all 12 weeks.
Campers will bus to field trip locations and the YMCA for swimming 2-3 days per week.
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 wristband 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.
We recommend labeling belongings with your child's name.
You can register online here.
If you need help or have questions, contact Megan Shasky at mshasky@alexandriaymca.com or (320) 834-9622.
| 7:00 - 8:15 a.m. | Drop Off & Free Play |
| 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. | Morning Meeting |
| 8:45 - 11:00 a.m. | Station Rotation |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Offsite Playground |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Pool or Field Trip |
| 3:30 - 3:45 p.m. |
Snack |
| 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. | Quiet Activities |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Pick Up & Free Choice Activities |
Schedule is subject to change based on swimming, field trips or special activities.
Families will be informed of field trips a week in advance. Drop-off and pick-up locations may change depending on camp activities.
See whiteboard for location of your child’s group.
| Theme | Date |
|---|---|
| Aloha, Summer! | June 1 – 5 |
| Color Frenzy | June 8 – 12 |
| Wild West | June 15 – 19 |
| Together We Shine | June 22 – 26 |
| Stars, Stripes & Summer |
June 29 – July 2 *No Camp July 3 |
| Nature Explorers | July 6 – 10 |
| Sports Extravaganza | July 13 – 17 |
| Spirit Week | July 20 – 24 |
| Animal Kingdom | July 27 – 31 |
| Wacky & Wonderful | August 3 – 7 |
| Simple Machines | August 10 – 14 |
| Heroes, Villains & Magic | August 17 – 21 |
| *Last Splash | August 24 – 28 |
Parents, get ready to learn all you need to know about YMCA Summer Adventure Camp. You will leave this event feeling both excited about all the fun activities and field trips and comforted knowing your child will be in a safe, nurturing environment all summer long.
