EVANSTON, IL. – Find your adventure at a McGaw YMCA Summer Day Camp this summer! The Y is one of the largest providers of summer day camp programs in Evanston. Kids make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day. Registration opens soon for the 2023 Summer Day Camp season and will happen in a phased approach.
Summer Day Camp (Rising Grades 1-5)
At McGaw YMCA’s Summer Day Camp, kids entering grades 1-5 explore the outdoors, develop new skills, and build relationships that last a lifetime. The Y provides unforgettable experiences that incorporate a variety of choice-based enrichment activities such as weekly field trips, swimming, archery, fishing, arts & crafts, sports, group games, team building, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and more!
- All Genders
- Age: Entering Grades 1-5
- Dates: June 12–August 11
- Days/Times: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Program Location: District 65 School (TBD)
Camp will be closed on June 19 and July 4. Weekly fees will be prorated.
MetaMedia Summer Day Camp (Rising Grades 6-8)
In this McGaw YMCA summer day camp program, rising 6th-8th graders will have the opportunity explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) enrichment in outdoor spaces with local community experts and partners.
Campers participate in enrichment activities such as local field trips, swimming, roller skating, sports, building and construction, art making and more!
- All Genders
- Age: Entering Grades 6-8
- Dates: June 12–August 11
- Days/Times: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Program Locations:
- McGaw YMCA Main Building
- McGaw YMCA at Family Focus
Camp will be closed on June 19 and July 4. Weekly fees will be prorated.
Registration Dates
January 2: Priority registration opens – returning campers
If your child attended Summer Day Camp or MetaMedia Summer Day camp in 2022 or is currently registered in one of our school year programs, you can register as a returning camper during Priority Registration.
January 16: Registration is open to new campers who are McGaw Y Members / NorthwesternU affiliates
This phase is open to new campers who are also McGaw Y members or NU affiliates. Not yet a member? Join today with a youth, teen, or family membership to receive the McGaw Y member discount on Summer Day Camp fees! Your new membership must be active at the time of registration through the duration of the Summer Day Camp program. Pricing cannot be adjusted if you purchase a membership after registering.
January 23: Registration is open to all
Register before May 15 will receive early bird pricing!
For information on 2023 camp rates or to register, visit the Summer Day Camp page.