• Building confidence
• Meeting new people
• Trying new experiences
• An introduction to nature
• Exploring interests

• Building confidence
• Making new friends
• Engaging with new experiences
• Connecting to nature
• Finding their creative spirt

To ensure groups are smaller to provide better care & experiences the River Cadets will be our overflow group between Kindergarten- 2nd grade.

River Cadets will prioritize values like Caring and Honesty. Our campers experience will be focused on values from the Pathfinders & Rock Squad all summer long.

• Building confidence
• Meeting new people
• Trying new experiences
• An introduction to nature
• Exploring interests
• Connecting to nature
• Finding their creative spirt

• Leadership
• Creating lasting relationships
• Developing Independence
• Communing with nature
• Finding a sense of purpose

• Team Work
• Developing Life skills
• Resiliency
• Emotional Growth
• Problem Solving

• 5 days/week (Mon.-Fri.): $235/week
• 3 days/week (Mon., Wed. & Fri. only): $170/week

CCW/ELRC Funding is accepted by our program! Learn more about the Early Learning Resource Center's Child Care Works subsidy here.

Payments are due the Friday before the week of care. If payments are not received by the Monday of care, a $20 late fee will be charged to your child's account per our Parent Handbook.

If you withdraw your child from camp, you will be charged a $100 withdrawal fee for every week the child was registered for.

Yes!

• 5 days/week (Mon.-Fri.): $235/week
• 3 days/week (Mon., Wed. & Fri. only): $170/week

Online registration will be available January 5, 2026

ProCare is the only means of communications for camp.  When you register, you receive an invite to join ProCare. Payments are also set up through ProCare. We will send weekly camp updates, field trip information, injury or behavior (when necessary) reports.

All Campers will be at ARMCO Park 9:00AM-3:30PM daily.

Parents will choose where they will drop off and pick up their child(ren). Fridays are field trip days; child(ren) must be dropped off and picked up from the Butler YMCA.

• Butler YMCA Drop Off: (Monday-Friday) 6:30AM-8:15AM
• ARMCO Park Drop Off: (Monday-Thursday ONLY) 7:30AM-8:30AM
• ARMCO Park Pick Up: (Monday-Thursday ONLY) 3:30PM-5:00PM
• Butler YMCA Pick Up: (Monday-Friday) 4:00PM-4:15PM at Emily Brittain School; 4:20PM-5:30PM at Butler YMCA Gym

Campers will participate in four daily activities (Games, Art, Music, and Environment) and enjoy exploring.

YES! We will have field trips on Fridays. Bus will leave from the Butler YMCA (only). 

NEW for 2026, field trip costs are included in registration!

Yes! Our camp's focus is on social-emotional learning support and friendship skills. What does that mean? Our camp is designed to encourage character development and promote friendship building. Feeling like you belong is crucial to the success of youth and is a high focus throughout our daily lessons. 

Yes! Campers will enjoy swimming every day at our outdoor pool at ARMCO Park, weather permitting.

Our camp is designed to promote social-emotional and physical development. Our campers learn from our daily activities that are based off of our theme of the week! The campers will be having fun engaging in activities and they won’t even realize learning has taken place! 

Breakfast and PM snacks are provided to campers. You must provide a healthy, packed lunch** for your child each day.

*Please note: We do not have running water at the pavilion, so please make sure your child has enough water to last throughout the day. 

**Please note: You must have a healthy NUT FREE lunch for your child each day!

• Backpack
• Swimwear
• Sunscreen
• Water
• Packed lunch
• Towel
• Water play shoes

We maintain ratios in accordance with state regulations: Younger school age 1:12 | Older school age 1:15.

Yes, your child must bring sunscreen. We recommend wearing sunscreen to camp every morning. Campers will be encouraged and monitored by staff to re-apply sunscreen a minimum of two times during our camp day. We encourage the use of hats or other sun protective gear. Counselors are not permitted to apply sunscreen to campers.

The Y recruits mature and capable staff to work in our programs. We count on each of them to be a role model to our campers and to teach campers the Y’s core values—respect, responsibility, honesty and caring.

All camp staff members are carefully screened and selected based on:

• Experience, skills, and abilities
• Certifications and education
• Character
• Enthusiasm
• Love of working with children

All Day Camp staff members attend a mandatory and comprehensive pre-camp training program.

Most of our Day Camp staff work for the Y year-round in our Youth & Family Department.

Camp staff is there to serve the children and their families. Families are encouraged to share as much information as possible about the child to make the child’s time in the Day Camp as pleasant as possible.

Medications must be in the original prescribed container with the child’s name and dosage. Parents will fill out a medication form that will remain with the child’s counselor. Epi-Pens and Inhalers will be able to stay with the child’s counselor in the grades’ camp backpack in a labeled baggy. Other medications that need to be given during camp hours may be stored in the Youth and Family Director’s office and be given at the prescribed time. All medication given will be signed off with dosage amount and time given with staff initials.

Day Camp will remain at ARMCO Park rain or shine! There is indoor space available there. In the event of an Air Quality Alert, campers will stay at the Butler Y.

Staff are required to clean high touch areas after use, such as including tables and chairs, restrooms, materials, and other frequently used spaces.