Buehler Camps

Camp Session Dates

We offer a variety of camps to meet your child's individual interests and needs. Please refer to specific camp listing for a detail of description of activities, session dates and fees.

All camps run from 9:30am-4pm daily, unless otherwise noted.

*There is no camp Wed, Jul 4. Fees have been adjusted.

Camp Session Dates

We offer a variety of camps to meet your child's individual interests and needs. Please refer to specific camp listing for a detail of description of activities, session dates and fees.

All camps run from 9:30am-4pm daily, unless otherwise noted.

*There is no camp Thursday, Jul 4.
Fees have been adjusted.

Registration Dates/Fees

Starts Monday, Jan 28, 2013

Full-Day Camps include:

• Free extended care for all full-day camps from 7-9:30am and 4-6pm. (Not available for half-day camps)
• Weekly field trip or in-house entertainment
• T-shirt is provided to all full-day campers. Campers attending multiple sessions receive one T-shirt for the summer to be worn on field trips or as designated.
• Additional T-shirts may be purchased for $5 a shirt.

Registration Dates/Fees

Registration: Starts Monday, Jan 28, 2013

Full-Day Camps include:

• Free extended care for all full-day camps from 7-9:30am and 4-6pm. (Not available for half-day camps).
• Weekly field trip or in-house entertainment.
• T-shirt is provided to all full-day campers. Campers attending multiple sessions receive one T-shirt for the summer to be worn on field trips or as designated.
• Additional T-shirts may be purchased for $5 a shirt.

What to Bring

• Swimsuit and Towel
• Lunch and Drink in an unbreakable
• beverage container
• Healthy afternoon Snack
• Labeled Water Bottle
• Sunscreen
• Hat or Visor

Open House

This is your opportunity to meet Summer Camp Program Directors, who will be interacting with your camper all summer. We would love to use to time to answer any and all questions you might have. We will also be accepting forms and payments at this time.

Open House

This is your opportunity to meet Summer Camp Program Directors, who will be interacting with your camper all summer. We would love to use this time to answer any and all questions you might have. We will also be accepting forms and payments at this time.

Camp Leadership

Jim Dalbec
847.410.5217
jdalbec@ymcachicago.org
Youth Development Director

Luann Wachsmuth
847.410.5219
lwachsmuth@ymcachicago.org
Kindergarten and Pre-school Camp Director

Meredith Agee Rodewald
847.410.5230
mrodewald@ymcachicago.org
Early Childhood Program Manager

Cathy Huffman
847.410.5213
chuffman@ymcachicago.org
Gymnastics, Cheerleading, and Circus Camp Director

Ben Breuer
847.410.5240
bbreuer@ymcachicago.org
Teen Program Manager

Nick Herron
847.410-5239
nherron@ymcachicago.org
Sports & Adventure Education Program Manager

Camp Leadership

Jim Dalbec
847.410.5217
jdalbec@ymcachicago.org
Youth Development Director

Luann Wachsmuth
847.410.5219
lwachsmuth@ymcachicago.org
Kindergarten and Pre-school Camp Director

Meredith Agee Rodewald
847.410.5230
magee@ymcachicago.org
Early Childhood Program Manager

Cathy Huffman
847.410.5213
chuffman@ymcachicago.org
Gymnastics, Cheerleading, and Circus Camp Director

Ben Breuer
847.410.5240
bbreuer@ymcachicago.org
Teen Program Manager

Nick Herron
847.410-5239
nherron@ymcachicago.org
Sports & Adventure Education Program Mgr.

Trained Staff

Professionally trained and enthusiastic staff are the key ingredient to a positive camping experience at the Buehler YMCA. Each counselor is selected based on their skills, maturity, creativity and sensitivity to the needs of all our camp participants. All of our counselors participate in a thorough training program prior to their first camper's arrival, so you can rest assured your child's counselor will be a caring, positive role model.

Camp Rates & Ratios

Full-Day Camp Rates (Young Explorers, Discovery, Sports, Cheerleading, and Gymnastics Camps)

Half-Day Camp Rates (Young Explorers, Preschool Discovery, Pee-Wee Sports Camps)

Camp Rates & Ratios

Full-Day Camp Rates
(Young Explorers, Discovery, Sports, Cheerleading, and Gymnastics Camps)

Half-Day Camp Rates
(Young Explorers, Preschool Discovery,
Pee-Wee Sports Camps)

Summer Camp Registration

Save Money! Register on Healthy Kids Day, Saturday, April 27th!!

Healthy Kids Day Special: Members pay $210 for any non-specialty camp, a savings of $20/session!

Summer Camp Registration

Save Money! Register on Healthy Kids Day, Saturday, April 27!!

Healthy Kids Day Special:
Members pay $210 for any non-specialty camp, a savings of $20/session!

Registration Requirement

All campers must be registered and paid in full by the Monday prior to their camp session. A $30 non-refundable deposit per session will hold your child's space in an available camp if it is received 4 weeks in advance. Payment in full will also hold your child's space in an available camp. The balance due will be invoiced.

Registration Requirement

All campers must be registered and paid in full by the Monday prior to their camp session. A $30 non-refundable deposit per session will hold your child's space in an available camp if it is received 4 weeks in advance. Payment in full will also hold your child's space in an available camp. The balance due will be invoiced

Registration Policies

• All campers must hold a valid youth or family YMCA membership to receive the member rate, and it must remain valid until Sep 1, 2013. If the membership is terminated prior to Sep 1, the Non-member rate is due on all camps attended
• The last day to register and pay in full is one week prior (the Monday before) to the session your child attends. Your child will not be able to attend camp if payment is not received.
• If your enrollment papers, medical health forms and releases are not submitted in their entirety the Monday one full week before your child's first day of camp, they will not be able to attend camp. You will receive your receipt when all paperwork has been submitted and reviewed. Your receipt is your ticket to participate in the camp.

Registration Policies

• All campers must hold a valid youth or family YMCA membership to receive the member rate, and it must remain valid until Sep 1, 2013. If the membership is terminated prior to Sep 1, the Non-member rate is due on all camps attended
• The last day to register and pay in full is one week prior (the Monday before) to the session your child attends. Your child will not be able to attend camp if payment is not received.
• If your enrollment papers, medical health forms and releases are not submitted in their entirety the Monday one full week before your child's first day of camp, they will not be able to attend camp. You will receive your receipt when all paperwork has been submitted and reviewed. Your receipt is your ticket to participate in the camp.

Switching Camps

There will be no option to switch or transfer camps after the Monday of the week prior to camp in order to maintain staff/camper ratios needed for safety. A $15 switching fee applies.

What are Non-Specialty Camps?

The following full day camps are considered non-specialty and are eligible for the early registration discounts:

• Cheerleading
• Discovery
• Gymnastics
• Young Explorers (Full-Day)
• Sports

What are Non-Specialty Camps?

The following full day camps are considered non-specialty and are eligible for the early registration discounts:

• Cheerleading
• Discovery
• Gymnastics
• Young Explorers (Full-Day)
• Sports

Transportation

If the camp goes off site as part of the camp experience, campers will be transported to off-site locations by bus or mini bus.

Scholarships

• Scholarships are available for those needing help to pay for camp through the Illinois Action for Children organization. If you qualify, Action for Children assistance can be applied for all ten weeks of day camp.
• Applications for assistance through Action for Children may be picked up at the Member Services Desk with instructions for completing. You may also contact them directly at 312.823.1100 or by visiting www.daycareaction.org
• Bring completed Action for Children assistance forms to the Buehler YMCA business office between 8:30am and 4pm Monday through Friday for child-care provider signatures.
• You do not have to be a Buehler YMCA member to receive financial assistance from Action for Children.
• Action for Children assistance may be used towards any of our camps.
• If you do not qualify or were denied funds through Action for Children, you may apply for funds through Buehler YMCA. Buehler has scholarships available through our Annual Fund fund which was generated through donations and gifts from staff, members, and the community. Scholarship forms are available at the Member Services Desk.
• Buehler YMCA day camp scholarships are limited to Buehler YMCA members only. These scholarships cannot be applied to any of the specialty camps. All campers must hold a valid youth or family membership from the date of registration until Sep 1, 2013. Membership scholarships are also available.
• Assistance is based on annual income, family size, and supported documentation.
• A non refundable deposit per week is required to hold your child's spot in camp even if you have applied for Action for Children or Buehler's financial assistance program. This deposit may be applied to your co-pay amount after approval has been obtained.