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YMCA Lake View YMCA Traditional Summer Camp

Lake View YMCA · $390/week · ★ 4.2 (189 reviews)

YMCA Lake View offers traditional day camp experiences for children in Chicago, focusing on activities like swimming, sports, arts, and field trips.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA Lake View Traditional Summer Camp is part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, a non-profit organization. The website, ymcachicago.org/camp/, loads successfully and provides information about various camp offerings, including traditional day camp. While specific Google reviews for 'YMCA Lake View Traditional Summer Camp' were not readily available, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago generally holds a positive reputation. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in child abuse prevention, indicating a commitment to safety. The program is a day camp, offering activities such as swimming, sports, arts, and field trips. Social media handles found on the site are @ymcachicago for Instagram and YMCAChicago for Facebook. No specific ACA accreditation was found for this particular camp, nor was a state license number listed on the website. The site details a comprehensive safety plan, including staff training and supervision.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

YMCA Lake View 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
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 3333 N Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $390/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 Lake View YMCA Traditional Summer Camp

What ages does YMCA Lake View YMCA Traditional Summer Camp accept?
YMCA Lake View 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 Lake View YMCA Traditional Summer Camp cost?
YMCA Lake View YMCA Traditional Summer Camp publishes $390/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Lake View YMCA Traditional Summer Camp's hours?
YMCA Lake View 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 Lake View YMCA Traditional Summer Camp?
YMCA Lake View 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 Lake View YMCA Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
YMCA Lake View 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 Lake View YMCA Traditional Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Chicago?
YMCA Lake View 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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