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YMCA McCormick YMCA Traditional Summer Camp

McCormick YMCA · $295/week · ★ 4.4 (234 reviews)

YMCA McCormick offers traditional day camp experiences in Chicago, focusing on activities like swimming, sports, arts, and STEM for children aged 5-15.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA McCormick YMCA Traditional Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides information on various day camp programs for ages 5-15, including traditional camp, sports, arts, and STEM. The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, which operates this camp, has a Google rating of 4.4 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. While the specific McCormick YMCA camp is not individually listed in the ACA directory, the YMCA is a well-known non-profit organization. The camp offers a diverse range of activities, including swimming, field trips, and character development, and is part of a larger network of YMCA camps in the Chicago area.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

YMCA McCormick 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
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 1834 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, 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 McCormick YMCA Traditional Summer Camp

What ages does YMCA McCormick YMCA Traditional Summer Camp accept?
YMCA McCormick 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 McCormick YMCA Traditional Summer Camp cost?
YMCA McCormick 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 McCormick YMCA Traditional Summer Camp's hours?
YMCA McCormick 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 McCormick YMCA Traditional Summer Camp?
YMCA McCormick 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 McCormick YMCA Traditional Summer Camp provide lunch?
YMCA McCormick 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 McCormick YMCA Traditional Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Chicago?
YMCA McCormick 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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