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Summer Day Camp

2026 YMCA SUMMER CAMPS

For grades K-12

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3 kids in a canoe on the water
kids sitting around a table having a snack
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kids doing crafts at summer camp

No Bummer Summer Camp (K – 5th)


DAILY SCHEDULE

Dates:

June 8 – August 7, 2026

Time:

6:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Location:

Portage Township YMCA,
3100 Willowcreek Rd., Portage, IN 46368

Ages:

Children entering grades K through 5th.

Fees:

$50 non-refundable registration fee per child

$173.34/week | Members Save 25%

CAMP COORDINATOR
Amber Jones

CAMP SITE LEADER AM
TBD

CAMP SITE LEADER PM
TBD


Adventure Camp (3rd – 5th)


DAILY SCHEDULE

Dates:

June 8 – August 7, 2026

Time:

6:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Location:

Rotating Locations throughout the City of Portage

Ages:

Children entering grades 3rd through 5th.

Fees:

$50 non-refundable registration fee per child

$200.00/week | Members Save 25%

CAMP COORDINATOR
Amber Jones

CAMP SITE LEADER AM
TBD


Sensory-Friendly Summer Day Camp (K – 5th)


DAILY SCHEDULE – follows 9am-3pm No Bummer Summer Camp Schedule

Dates:

June 8 – August 7, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location:

Portage Township YMCA,
3100 Willowcreek Rd., Portage, IN 46368

Ages:

Children entering grades K through 5th.

Fees:

$50 non-refundable registration fee per child

$173.34/week | Members Save 25%

$20/day for pre and/or post camp hours

CAMP COORDINATOR
Amber Jones

CAMP SITE LEADER AM
TBD


Counselor in Training (CIT)


Open to all children entering 6th-9th grades. Camp Redwoods Training Required and will be provided by Portage Township YMCA. This program helps to transition soon-to-be young adults into their roles as Jr. Counselors and then hopfully one day, Camp Counselors.

Jr. Counselors (JRC) Program


Open to all young adults entering 10th-12th grades. Unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity that will look great on college applications! Jr. Counselors, while not counted in the staff to camper ratios, will undergo all of the staff training requirements.

Things To Know…

Camp Flyer

2026 Field Trips & Themes

2026 Summer Camp Parent Handbook
Signed digitally at time of registration. For reference only.

REQUIRED Immunization Form
Must be completed by physician and include physician signature. Must be on file at the start of the campers first day or camper will not be permitted to attend.

REQUIRED Health Physical
Must be on file with the Portage Township YMCA within thirty (30) days of admission or twelve (12) months prior to admission)

Rules & State Discipline Form
Signed digitally at time of registration. For reference only.

Full Nondiscrimination Statement

All Portage Township YMCA Summer Day Camps accept CCDF Vouchers.

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