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The Griffith Branch YMCA strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitness, camps, family time, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We’re more than just a place to work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do.
NEWS FROM THE Y
New classes for youth!
From tumbling to karate - there's something for everyone at the Griffith Branch YMCA! Check out our new set of classes for youth.
New class for Active Older Adults
We're adding a new Senior Strength and Stretch class this spring. Learn more.
Summer Day Camps
It's time to start making plans for summer and the Y has lots of fun in store for your children. Check out our summer camp information!
Toddler & Youth Indoor Soccer programs starting soon. Check out our sports page for registration information.
A fun, safe place to be when school's out
The Griffith Branch YMCA offers camps that provide children a unique and invaluable experience. Summer is a critical out-of-school time when children can benefit from enriched learning, new experiences and making new friendships and memories that can last a lifetime. We offer a variety of camps starting at 3 years old and continuing through 6th grade. We also provide child care during school breaks.
Our camps provide a variety of opportunities to help ensure that youth are learning and being physically active in the summer, a time of exploration. Campers also learn how to be responsible and resourceful, work in groups, solve problems and make decisions that will help them grow as individuals – all while having fun.
Adventure Camp
Adventure Camp is our day camp program that features field trips every Tuesday and Thursday to places like the Museum of Science & Industry, Challenger Learning Center, Lincoln Park Zoo and many more. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are spent at the Y doing activities such as gym games, outdoor activities, crafts and more.
- Days and Times: Camp begins June 4th and runs through August 10th. Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with before and after camp care available from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Ages: Children must have completed Kindergarten and not yet started 7th grade.
- Children should bring: a water bottle, lunch and snacks (please no peanut products).
- Fees: $100/week plus initial one-time registration fee of $20 and $10 for required camp shirt. $25 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit per child is due at registration to reserve your child's spot for each week. Full payment is due the Thursday before requested camp week.
- Note: There is a maximum of 52 children for Adventure Camp due to transportation limitations.
Planned Trips:
Week 1: Dyer Funflatables/Olympia Lanes
Week 2: Madagascar 3/Lincoln Park Zoo
Week 3: Zao Island/Douglas Center
Week 4: Hub Pool/Fair Oaks Dairy Farm
Week 5: Shedd Aquarium/Wick Park Splash Pad
Week 6: Museum Science Industry/Hollywood Park
Week 7: Ice Age 3D/Hub Pool
Week 8: Enviroroom/Challenger Learning Center
Week 9: Lynwood Roller Rink/Legoland
Week 10: Crete Family Fun Center/Wicker Park Splash Pad
Day Camp
- Days and Times: Camp begins May 31st and runs through August 14th. Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Ages: Children must have completed Kindergarten and not yet started 7th grade.
- Children should bring: a water bottle, lunch and snacks (please no peanut products).
- Fees: Initial one-time registration fee of $20. $12 for less than 6 hours, $24 for 6 hours or more. Prepaid punch cards are used and can be purchased in the amounts of $30, $60, $90 and $120.
Preschool Day Camp
- Days and Times: Camp begins June 4th and runs through August 10th. Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Ages: 3-5 years old, not yet in Kindergarten. All campers must be fully potty trained (no exceptions).
- Children should bring: a water bottle, lunch and snacks (please no peanut products).
- Fees: Initial one-time registration fee of $20. $12 for less than 4 hours, $24 for 4 hours or more. Prepaid punch cards are used and can be purchased in the amounts of $30, $60, $90 and $120.
