Janesville Summer Day Camp

Discovery Camp – Age 4

Sunshine Camp – Ages 5 & 6

Explorer Camp – Ages 7 & 8

Pathfinder Camp – Ages 9 & 10

Trailblazer Camp – Ages 11 & 12

Janesville YMCA – 221 Dodge St. Janesville, WI 53548

Located in the heart of Downtown Janesville, the Janesville YMCA is a wonderful place for kids to be in the summer!

First Congregational United Church of Christ – 54 S. Jackson St. Janesville, WI 53548

We have outgrown our Janesville location and have expanded into First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC), directly behind the Y next to ECHO, Inc. Campers will receive ALL of the same activities and amenities as the Y location! *Camper location will be determined by Y staff based on enrollments and camper/staff ratios. Families with multiple children will be kept together at 1 location. During the registration process, you will be asked about site preference.

Registration Fee: All campers are subject to a one time $35 registration fee. Camper T-shirts are included with the registration fee.

Multiple Child Discount: We offer a multiple child discount of 10%. The 10% discount is applied to the oldest child. Discounts are applied manually by Y Staff.

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Camp Tuition: At the time of registration, all campers are required to pay the registration fee and 2 weeks tuition up front. All families are entitled up to 5 vacation days with proper schedule change requests.

Fee Schedule:
Weekly payments are due the Friday PRIOR to the chosen week of camp. Upon completion of registration, your balance will automatically be set up for auto pay. ALL Camp payments are non-refundable.

Refunds/Credits:
Refunds are only given if a camp is cancelled before the weekly payment due date. Refunds will NOT be given once payment has been made. To receive a credit, the cancellation or change request must be made 1 week prior (Wednesday before 12PM). If a camper attends less days than registered for, there will be no credit. To request a schedule change, cancellation or refund/credit, please contact your Youth Development Director PRIOR to the payment due date.

Financial Assistance:
Individuals and families may apply for financial assistance for membership or programs such as summer day camp. Assistance is based on a number of factors, including total household income and number of dependents. The process is confidential and MUST be completes at least 1 month prior to the beginning of camp in order for the financial assistance to be applied to your program dues.

Wisconsin Shares is a Child Care Subsidy Program that authorizes funding for a parent to pay a portion of camp fees by using their MyWIChildcare EBT card. Shares must be applied by the 3rd of the each month. Co-pays will be calculated by the 5th of each month. An additional payment method must be on file. All co-pays will be scheduled the Friday before the week of care using the existing payment method. (Ex: WI Shares is applied on Just 1st, co-pays are calculated on June 5th, and the first co-pay is scheduled on June 7th for the week of June 10th with recurrent payments on the following Fridays.)

Visit www.dcf.wisconsin.gov/wishares/apply for more information or call 1-888-466-1239. 

Schedule change requests must be made 1 week prior (Wednesday before 12PM). If a camper attends less days than registered for, there will be no credit. To request a schedule change, cancellation or refund/credit, please use the Schedule Changes Form.

Each day of camp provides a variety of safe and fun adventures! 

• 6:30AM Drop Off – Campers can be dropped off as early as 6:30AM.
• 6:30-9AM (FREE!) Before Care – Structured activities and free time with morning snack
• 9AM Huddle Up! – Every morning starts with a morning huddle. Field trips depart.
• Camp Day 9AM – 4PM – Throughout the day, campers will participate in a wide variety of activities, including: small and large group games, skills, arts and crafts, science projects, read for 30 minutes, open swim (Janesville ONLY), rest and relaxation periods; all while growing as individuals
• 3:30PM  All Camp Game – Followed by quiet time and afternoon snack
• 4-6PM (FREE!) After Care – Structured activities and free time
• 6PM Pickup – All campers must be picked up by 6PM

All campers should bring:

• Backpack
• Breakfast and lunch is included. Please send an afternoon snack each day with your child. On field trip days, campers are required to bring a bagged lunch.
• Swimsuit and towel
• Spare change of clothes
• Weather appropriate apparel including shoes
• Reusable water bottle
• Sunscreen and bug spray
• Book

*Please add your child’s name on everything they bring to camp. If any other supplies are needed, your counselor will inform you. Also, please send your camper in clothing that is okay to get DIRTY!

All electronics, toys (stuffed animals, Pokemon, Legos, etc.) The Y is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.