🏕️ YMCA Summer Day Camp
- Swimming included
- High-energy outdoor play
- Creative indoor activities
- Age-appropriate groupings
- Safe, supervised environment
Summer break is coming, and you need a plan that's fun, safe, and actually keeps your kids engaged! The YMCA Summer Day Camp is exactly what working parents have been looking for.
They pack every day with a perfect balance of high-energy outdoor play and creative indoor activities. No single-theme monotony here. just genuine fun that keeps little ones moving and learning. Your kids will try new skills, make friends across age groups, and honestly? They'll come home tired (the good kind of tired).
The camp runs Monday through Friday during summer 2026, divided by grade/age so everyone plays with their peer group. I've heard from other moms who've sent their kids here for multiple years. they say the counselors have been wonderful and made a real impact on their children's confidence.
At $87/week for YMCA members and $111 for non-members, it's pretty reasonable for full-day supervision. And yes, swimming is included! Just make sure your swimmer knows the water or sign them up for swim lessons first.
Pro tip from a fellow mom: These camps fill up fast. I'd recommend calling ahead or registering online as soon as you can. especially if you have working parents who need coverage. The Maryville location is super accessible off South Broadway, and they've been running this program for years with solid reviews from parents.
My only real complaint? You need a full week's notice to register. But honestly, that's just the universe reminding us that planning ahead is still a thing we have to do, even when we thought we were past that phase.
For registration details, visit gwrymca.org or give them a call at (865) 983-3500. They also have locations in Collinsville and Troy if those work better for your schedule!