What ages does YMCA Camp St. Croix accept?

YMCA Camp St. Croix is open to children ages 5–6. 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 Camp St. Croix cost?

YMCA Camp St. Croix doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

What are YMCA Camp St. Croix's hours?

YMCA Camp St. Croix runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 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 Camp St. Croix?

YMCA Camp St. Croix 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 Camp St. Croix provide lunch?

Yes — YMCA Camp St. Croix includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

How does YMCA Camp St. Croix compare to other traditional day camp camps in Hudson?

YMCA Camp St. Croix is one of 17 traditional day camp camps in Hudson 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.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–6

YMCA Camp St. Croix

YMCA Day Camp DayCroix, Hudson, WI

Junior Wild About Nature Camp for K-1st graders at YMCA Camp St. Croix, exploring the natural environment.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of the North's Adventure Camps page, which details various day and overnight camp options, including the DayCroix Junior Wild About Nature program. The YMCA of the North is a non-profit organization. The website states that all staff are background checked and trained in child abuse prevention, CPR, and First Aid. While specific Google reviews for 'DayCroix Junior Wild About Nature' were not found, the YMCA of the North has a Google rating of 4.5 stars from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about their youth programs. The camp is a day camp, and the specific program is designed for children entering grades K-1 (ages 5-6). Social media handles for the broader YMCA of the North are @ymcanorth on Instagram and YMCANorth on Facebook. No specific ACA accreditation was found for this particular camp program, nor were state license numbers listed on the site.

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 5–6

YMCA Camp St. Croix is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 5–6
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address: 532 County Rd F, Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: 651-436-8429
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp St. Croix

What ages does YMCA Camp St. Croix accept?: YMCA Camp St. Croix is open to children ages 5–6. 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 Camp St. Croix cost?: YMCA Camp St. Croix doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are YMCA Camp St. Croix's hours?: YMCA Camp St. Croix runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 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 Camp St. Croix?: YMCA Camp St. Croix 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 Camp St. Croix provide lunch?: Yes — YMCA Camp St. Croix includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does YMCA Camp St. Croix compare to other traditional day camp camps in Hudson?: YMCA Camp St. Croix is one of 17 traditional day camp camps in Hudson 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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