Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 4–6
▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 4–6

YMCA Camp St. Croix

YMCA Day Camp DayCroix, Hudson, WI

Half-day Little Seeds Camp for Pre-K-K at YMCA Camp St. Croix, offering an introductory camp experience.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of the North's Adventure Camps page, which details various day camp offerings, including the DayCroix Little Seeds Camp. This specific camp is a half-day program designed for children entering Pre-K and Kindergarten, emphasizing outdoor activities, crafts, and social interaction. The YMCA of the North is a non-profit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention, first aid, and CPR. While specific staff-to-camper ratios for this particular camp are not listed, the YMCA generally adheres to safety standards. Google reviews for 'YMCA of the North' indicate a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities and caring staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited on the ACA website.
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 4–6

YMCA Camp St. Croix is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 4–6
  • 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: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp St. Croix

What ages does YMCA Camp St. Croix accept?
YMCA Camp St. Croix is open to children ages 4–6. 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?
YMCA Camp St. Croix 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 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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