July 4 Hours
Most YMCAs will open at the regularly scheduled time and close at 4pm on July 4. Cora McCorvey YMCA will be closed.
Outdoor Sports Camps
Kids have fun in the fresh air learning about equipment and technique.
Climbing Camp
Entering grades 1 – 3 in fall, 2018
Weeks of June 25 and July 23
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall, 2018
Weeks of July 16 and July 30
Member Participants: $275/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $300/week
Campers embark on a climbing adventure! Campers will gain new skills and self-confidence every day through a variety of climbing activities. Campers test their strength, strategy, and skill while learning safety procedures, belay techniques, knot tying and proper climbing techniques. Climbing takes place at Camp St. Croix in Hudson, WI. The remainder of day will be spent at Kumalya. Campers grades 4-6 will get a chance to test their skills rock-climbing at Taylors Falls.
Fishing Camp
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall, 2018
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Weeks of June 11, June 25 and July 30
Kids get hooked on fishing as they learn basic fishing skills. Lakes provide the scene for fishing fun using the catch-and release method. Campers can bring their own pole and tackle, or equipment will be provided.
Archery Camp
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall, 2018
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Weeks of June 18, July 23 and August 20
While learning the fundamentals of archery, campers examine equipment close up, identify the parts of the bow and arrow, and learn the science behind drawing the bow and releasing the arrow. Instructors teach proper grip, stance and aim alignment. Campers will receive a lesson from the pros at A1 Archery in Hudson, WI. Equipment is provided.
Advanced Archery Camp
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall, 2018
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Weeks of July 16 and August 6
Your child will advance their archery skills and build upon skills learned in our Archery I Camp. Campers will establish their eye dominance to hone their aim and accuracy. They will also learn different types of equipment and how to repair it. Campers will receive an advanced lesson from the pros at A1 Archery in Hudson, WI. Equipment is provided.
Bike Camp
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall, 2018
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Weeks of June 18, July 9, July 30 and August 13
Take the outdoors on with two wheels! In this exciting camp, campers explore the Lake Elmo Park Reserve on safe and fun bike trails. They learn the basic parts of a bike, how to maintain them and go through a bicycle safety course. We will use maps to navigate the wonderful trails using the best safety practices. Campers must bring a bike and helmet. Bikes will be transported by a bus trailer and locked up at camp Monday – Friday.
