2027 Registration
We hope you had a great summer at the YMCA. Registration opens in early 2027 for next summer.
Sign up for registration information and reminders.
Camp Kerr
Camp Kerr is packed with activities, games and fun. Campers spend the day swimming, creating crafts, playing kickball, pickup basketball and soccer and enjoying games like gaga ball and capture the flag.
Camp Kerr Sessions
2027 YMCA Summer Day Camp locations, themes and session dates will be confirmed in December.
YMCA Day Camp Experience
From preparation to programming, these are the essentials that shape each camp day.
Counselors & Staff
YMCA Day Camp operates with a 10:1 camper-to-staff ratio. We hire high schoolers, college students and teachers to lead activities, drive buses and facilitate summer camp. Each staff member undergoes extensive training - from CPR and First Aid to leading assemblies. Many staff are former campers and return summer after summer.
Swimming at Day Camp
Almost all YMCA Day Camps offer free swim times or water play (for younger campers). Each camper is assessed for their swim ability on the first swim day of the session. Campers are issued swim bands that identify their swim levels. Swim bands also help lifeguards and counselors identify which areas of the pool are appropriate for each camper.
Weather Management
From outdoor games to water play, day camp is designed to keep kids moving, learning and connecting. But when the heat index rises, so does our responsibility to make smart, timely adjustments that protect campers and staff.
Huddles
Huddles are small groups of campers of similar age and grade who are grouped together at day camp. Typically, huddles move together throughout the day to difference activities. Each huddle is accompanied by two or more counselors.
Character Traits
Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Honesty, and Faith are the character traits the YMCA uses to reinforce positive behavior. Campers can earn beads by demonstrating these traits. Each camper (ages 5 and older) receives a necklace on the first day camp for their beads.
Camp Kerr FAQs
Where is the drop-off ("Rides In") and pick-up ("Rides Out")?
- Behind the Kerr Family YMCA in the rear carpool loop.
How does Rides In work?
- 7 – 8:45 a.m. During this time, we offer curbside drop-off while campers play in mixed groups.
- 8:45 – 9:15 a.m. During this time, we will continue to offer curbside drop-off. However, campers will be in their huddle groups for snack and assembly.
How does Rides Out work?
- 4 – 4:20 p.m. You must select this option at drop off. Campers will be pulled from their groups at 3:45 p.m. and dismissed from the upstairs multipurpose room side door beginning at 4 p.m. If campers are not picked up by 4:20 p.m., they will be taken to the mixed groups and must be picked up in Rides Out.
- 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Office Closed for Transitions; No Additional drop-off or pick-up
- 4:30 – 6 p.m. Rides Out during this time, we offer curbside pick-up while campers play in mixed groups.
How are children divided into groups?
- We separate groups (that we call huddles) by grade level. Each huddle is staffed at a 1:12 ratio to ensure campers supervision and safety.
What will my child do on a typical day?
- We offer a wide range of activities to engage our campers. Daily activities include assemblies, PE style active games, swimming archery, crafts, huddle team building etc. You will receive a newsletter each week detailing all of the special events that are happening that week.
Campers are asked to bring a change of clothes, a swimsuit, a towel, lunch, two snacks, and a refillable water bottle. Most campers pack everything in a backpack. You can find a specific packing list here.
We are able to administer both daily and emergency medications. Please bring all medications in their original containers to us on the first day of camp. We will supply you with a medication form.
Yes! We swim in our indoor pool 5-days a week. Swim band assessments are optional and only offered on Mondays. Campers that do not have a swim band will be provided with a YMCA life jacket. Campers must have a swim band or life jacket to swim in our pool. Campers in the splash pool do not need either to participate in swim time.
Our weekly parent newsletter will go out every Friday prior to the week campers are registered for. Within the newsletter we will have huddle highlight information and updates. Within this email we will have a link to our private Facebook group. Our Facebook group will have daily photos from around camp and staff interviews. We highly suggest parents join this group.
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