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Description
For Rising 1st - 4th Graders (Child's Grade in 2024-2025 School Year)
At McGaw YMCA’s Summer Day Camp, we promise unforgettable experiences that incorporate a variety of choice-based enrichment activities such as archery, fishing, arts & crafts, sports, group games, team building, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and more.
Summer Day Camp will take place at a District 65 school. The final location for Day Camp will be announced in May.
We offer flexible options for families registering for Summer Day Camp and MetaMedia Meets Camp. Register for the full 9 weeks of summer, or choose individual weeks. Sign up by May 17 to get the best rates. Rates are discounted for McGaw Y members! Plus, the more weeks you register for as a member, the more you save!
This is a deposit program to register your child for camp and pay the deposit. The deposit will be applied towards your overall camp fees due. Once registered, our admissions team will follow up with you to confirm your enrollment and provide you with additional paperwork and program information.
Registration DatesRegistration opens for 2024 Day Camp participants and current School’s Out and Meta Media participants starting Tuesday January 2, for McGaw Y members and NU affiliates starting Monday January 15, and for all campers starting Monday January 22.
Payment InformationDay Camp registration requires a non-refundable, non-transferable $25 deposit per week, per camper.
Full payment for each camp week is due according to the following due dates:
Weeks 1 & 2: April 5, 2024Weeks 3 & 4: April 19, 2024Weeks 5 & 6: May 3, 2024Weeks 7 & 8: May 17, 2024Week 9: May 31, 2024
Payment must be received by the due dates. If registering for a week after the due date, full payment is due immediately. Campers will not be allowed to start with a balance due.
Waitlists are started when a camp session is filled. There is no fee for a wait list registration. If your child is offered a space, the deposit will be due immediately and/or full payment will be assigned if the due date has passed.
Summer Day Camp families will receive a 2nd child discount of $25 per week for each additional child also enrolled in Summer Day Camp or Full Day at the Children’s Center. The discount applies to the lowest fee/tuition rate.
Financial AssistanceScholarships are available to families with documented financial need. We also accept state-subsidized child care assistance programs. If you are applying for a scholarship, or if you are approved for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) or DCFS assistance, please complete and submit a paper camp registration form in order to pay the reduced camp deposit.
Late Registration FeesBeginning May 17th, a late registration fee of $25 per week will be applied at the time of registration.
Special Needs and AccommodationsWe are fully committed to the participation of all individuals in our programs, and will make every effort to meet your child’s needs based on our available resources. Please contact Andrea Hillsamer at 847.475.8580 ext 313 to discuss possible options prior to registration.
Billing & Paperwork InformationParent enrollment packets and other informational materials will be sent to the parent’s email provided at the time of registration. Invoices will be emailed two weeks prior to payment due dates to the camper’s address provided at the time of registration. We are unable to send mailings to multiple addresses. Your parent information includes required state licensing forms as well as information about camp (what to bring, camp expectations, etc.). Enrollment paperwork packets must be completed by April 30.
Questions?For Summer Day Camp programming, email daycamp@mcgawymca.org. For Registration & Billing, contact our Operations Department at 847.475.8580 or childrenscenterinfo@mcgawymca.org.
Age Category
Elementary
Instructor
McGaw YMCA Children's Center
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