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FIND YOUR PASSION. FIND YOUR Y.

Specialty Camps at the Bloomington-Normal YMCA provide week-long opportunities for children of all ages to try something new, learn new skills, and explore their passions with a group of children who share the same interests! Specialty Camps give your child the added opportunity to swim everyday and grow in what they love to do - all while instilling the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility!

SPECIALTY CAMP RATES:

REGISTRATION DATES:

Become a member of the YMCA and access registration early! All registrations can be done online.

Registration opens March 1st, 2025!

REGISTRATION RATES:

All participants pay a $25 non-refundable registration fee to hold their spot in the specialty camp selected.

 

FUTURE PROGRAMMERS CAMP: JUNE 9 TO 13

Age: Youth entering grades 3rd-7th

At this dynamic coding camp, campers will learn the fundamentals of programming through fun and interactive activities. They will explore coding languages, create their own games, and develop problem-solving skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.

This Specialty Camp offering is at capacity!

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JR. LIFEGUARD CAMP: JUNE 23 TO 27

Youth ages 12-14 are welcome to join us this summer for Jr. Lifeguard Camp, a camp designed to give them the skills and confidence they need to keep themselves and those they care about water safe!

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BUILD-A-BOT CAMP: JUNE 30 & JULY 2

Age: Youth entering grades 3rd-5th

In this exciting half day camp, campers will learn the fundamentals of wiring and electrical safety while diving into the world of robotics. They'll get hands-on experience building and wiring their own simple bots.

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SWIM & SOAR CAMP: JUNE 3 TO JULY 3

Age: Youth ages 5 - 14 (Must be a Summer Camp participant)

This session-based program will offer youth five weeks of swim lessons that will be offered one day a week based on your Summer Camp site location. Each youth will receive a report at the end of the five-week session.

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COLORFUL CREATIONS ART CAMP: JULY 7 TO 11

Age: Youth entering grades K-5

In this imaginative camp, campers will explore the world of art through hands-on activities like painting, and drawing. They will learn various techniques and styles while expressing their creativity in a fun, supportive environment.

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LEGO CAMP: JULY 14 TO 18

Age: Youth entering grades K-5

In this creative camp, campers will dive into the world of LEGO building, using their imagination to design and construct a variety of exciting projects. From simple structures to complex designs, they will learn the basics of engineering and problem-solving while having fun with LEGO bricks.

This Specialty Camp offering is at capacity!

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Specialty Camp Cancellation Policy

Specialty Camp cancellations must be submitted via a written request to the Youth Development department at youthdevelopment@bnymca.org no later than 14 days before the start of the specialty camp. Cancellations received less than two weeks prior to the start of the specialty camp will be given a system credit. Refunds and system credits will not be given for cancellations after the start of the specialty camp.