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YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp

Irving Park YMCA · $295/week · ★ 4.4 (302 reviews)

The Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp offers a classic day camp experience focused on fun, friendship, and personal growth for children in Chicago.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago website (ymcachicago.org/camp/) loads successfully and provides information about their summer camp offerings, including the Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR/First Aid. The Irving Park YMCA has a Google rating of 4.4 stars based on 234 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facility and staff, though some mention issues with communication or specific programs. The camp is a day camp, and the YMCA is a well-established nonprofit organization. While the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is a large organization, specific ACA accreditation for the Irving Park camp was not found in the ACA directory. The website features social media links to @ymcachicago on Instagram and YMCAChicago on Facebook, indicating an active online presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 4251 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $295/week community rate. Y Family Membership discount available. Camp not in session June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 3 (Independence Day).

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp

What ages does YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp accept?
YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp cost?
YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp publishes $295/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp's hours?
YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp?
YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Chicago?
YMCA Irving Park YMCA Traditional Summer Camp is one of 22 traditional day camp camps in Chicago that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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