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YMCA Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp

Kelly Hall YMCA · $290/week

The Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp offers a day camp experience focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for children...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA Chicago website loads successfully and details various summer camp programs, including traditional day camps. While a specific page for 'Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp' wasn't found directly, the main camp page covers general YMCA camp offerings. The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago has a Google rating of 4.1 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments highlighting the organization's community involvement and programs for children. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory as accredited. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. The program is a day camp, and the owner type is a nonprofit organization. Social media handles found are @ymcachicago for Instagram and YMCAChicago for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

YMCA Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

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: 5–13
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 821 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $290/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 Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp

What ages does YMCA Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp accept?
YMCA Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp cost?
YMCA Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp publishes $290/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp's hours?
YMCA Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 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 Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp?
YMCA Kelly Hall 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 Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
YMCA Kelly Hall 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 Kelly Hall YMCA Traditional Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Chicago?
YMCA Kelly Hall 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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