Day Camps at George I. Theisen Family Y
In our Full Day Summer Camp Program, your child will grow their social skills, build confidence, and make life-long memories in small, grade-level groups. Each week, your camper will play games, swim, go on field trips, and choose from activities such as sports, cooking, crafts, outdoor skills and more! Each week provides unique experiences and themes-with fun surprises around every corner. Our team is excited for your child to join us for camp this summer!
Rising K5 – 5th grade
Week 1: June 2-6
Week 2: June 9-13
Week 3: June 16-20
Week 4: June 23-27
Week 5: June 30 - July 3* (No camp Friday July 4)
Week 6: July 7-11
Week 7: July 14-18
Week 8: July 21-25
Week 9: July 28 - August 1
Hours: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Travelers Rest Community Church
Members: $175/week
Community: $220/week
Registration Fee: $50/child**
*Week 5 has prorated holiday pricing: $140 members/$176 community
**A $10 deposit that applies to your weekly payment is required to reserve your spot for each session week. Registration fee and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Balance of the program will be drafted 11 business days before the camp session begins.
Our Teen Camp offers a space where youth from all backgrounds are welcomed, discover new skills, establish positive relationships, and reach their full potential. Through weekly themes, teens (rising 6th-8th grade), will participate in activities and discussions that explore service learning and leadership development – all while having fun in the process! Your teen is sure to find their spark this summer at the YMCA.
Rising 6th–8th grade
Week 1: June 2-6
Week 2: June 9-13
Week 3: June 16-20
Week 4: June 23-27
Week 5: June 30 - July 3* (No camp Friday July 4)
Week 6: July 7-11
Week 7: July 14-18
Week 8: July 21-25
Week 9: July 28 - August 1
Hours: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Travelers Rest Community Church
Members: $175/week
Community: $220/week
Registration Fee: $50/child**
*Week 5 has prorated holiday pricing: $140 members/$176 community
**A $10 deposit that applies to your weekly payment is required to reserve your spot for each session week. Registration fee and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Balance of the program will be drafted 11 business days before the camp session begins.
We are excited to offer our 4-week CIT program. The focus of this program is to gain leadership and life skills, and prepare for future employment. *Application is open as long as space is available. Must commit to the 4 week program which runs June 2nd-June 27th.
Focus: Gaining leadership skills and preparing for future employment.
Gains: professional recommendations, life skills, staff mentor, certification of completion for the CIT program, YMCA leader certification.
To apply for the Counselor in Training Program:
Complete online CIT application HERE, then submit 2-3 letters of recommendation using the link provided in the "next steps" email that will be sent once your application is submitted.
After application and references are received, we will reach out to schedule an in person interview.
If you have any questions please reach out to Lindsey Hardin.
Rising 9th grade
June 2--27
Hours: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Travelers Rest Community Church
Members: $175/week
Community: $220/week
Registration Fee: $50/child
**Non-refundable deposit: $25/week – applies to your weekly payment
***Balance of the program will be drafted 11 business days before the camp session begins.
Soccer Camp
Learn and improve soccer fundamentals in our soccer camp! Soccer camp is for any skill level player. We split up campers into groups based on age and skill level to help meet them where they are at. Throughout the week we will focus on basic or more advanced drills of dribbling, scoring, and shooting. Join us on Friday at 11:15 for an end of the week display of what we went over during camp.
Ages 5-10
Week 3: June 16-20
Hours: 9:00 am - Noon
Located at: George I. Theisen Family YMCA fields
Members: $115
Community: $140
Payment is due in full at the time of registration
Basketball Camp
Learn and improve basketball fundamentals in our basketball camp! Basketball camp is for any skill level player. We split up campers into groups based on age and skill level to help meet them where they are at. Throughout the week we will focus on basic or more advanced drills of dribbling, passing, and shooting. Join us on Friday at 11:15am for an end of the week display of what we went over during camp.
Ages 5-10
Week 7: July 14-18
Hours: 9:00 am – Noon
Location: Travelers Rest Community Church
Members: $115
Community: $140
Payment is due in full at the time of registration
Princess Dance Camp
Calling all Princess lovers! This camp will introduce campers to jazz, ballet, and hip-hop by dancing along with their favorite Disney songs, with a special focus on beloved princesses from Frozen, Moana, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast. Campers will learn
multiple routines to perform for family and friends on Friday, showcasing a magical journey through Disney classics and Disney Channel hits
Ages 5-10
Week 2: June 9-13
Hours: 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: George I. Theisen Family YMCA
Members: $115
Community: $140
Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
Financial assistance is not available for dance camps.
Tumbling Camp
Learn the basics and foundations of rhythmic gymnastics and tumbling with rolls, cartwheels, handstands, and backbends! Campers will love creating floor routines and perfecting their moves in this beginner class. Simple rhythmic props, like ribbons, are incorporated. Participants work on skills based on their age and gross motor development. This includes balance, skipping, hopping, and moving around in the space. On Friday, parents are invited to watch a demonstration of skills practiced, and routines learned and created. Participants should wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in.
Ages 5-10
Week 6: July 7-11
Hours: 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: George I. Theisen Family YMCA
Members: $115
Community: $140
Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
Financial assistance is not available for dance camps.
Extended Day is an option for parents who seek to complement their child’s half-day specialty camp with additional activities. When your camper’s specialty camp is not in session, they’ll join their friends in Full Day Summer Camp for an extended time of fun and play! Extended camp is only available if you camper is signed up for a specialty camp. Please note: Extended Day Campers do not go swimming or on field trips. For off-campus specialty camps, transportation to Day Camp will be provided.
Dance Extended Hours: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm / 4:00-6:00 pm
Week 2: June 9-13
Week 6: July 7-11
Sports Extended Hours: 7:30-9:00 am / Noon - 6:00 pm
Week 3: June 16-20
Week 7: July 14-18
Location: Travelers Rest Community Church
Members: $65/ week
Community: $85/week
Non-refundable and non-transferable deposit: $10/week – applies to your weekly payment
Balance of the program will be drafted 11 business days before the camp session begins.
Full Day, Teen, and Extended Day Camps
A NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE $50 registration fee is required at time of registration.
A $10 deposit that applies to your weekly payment is required to reserve your spot for each session week. DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE.
We require payments to be made using an automated payment schedule. This payment authorization is to remain in effect until the Y receives the required notification to cancel the program. Your scheduled payment amount will increase/decrease based on the weekly fee plan(s). This includes holidays. If your scheduled payment is returned or if you stop payment or your account closes, you will be responsible to pay the program fees and the $25 service fee. If any changes occur with your bank account, debit or credit card, please notify the Y immediately.
A cancellation notice is required by the cancellation deadline (please refer to the grid below). Cancellations received by the cancellation deadline will result in a refund or system credit of amount paid minus the $10 deposits. All cancellations must be made by filling out the Cancellation Form HERE.
NO REFUNDS or system credits will be issued for cancellation requests made AFTER THE CANCELLATION DEADLINE.
Week of Camp | Cancellation Deadline | Scheduled Payment Date |
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Week 1: June 2-6 | Thursday, May 1 | Friday, May 16 |
Week 2: June 9-13 | Thursday, May 1 | Friday, May 23 |
Week 3: June 16-20 | Thursday, May 1 | Friday, May 30 |
Week 4: June 23-27 | Thursday, May 1 | Friday, June 6 |
Week 5: June 30 - July 3 | Thursday, May 1 | Friday, June 13 |
Week 6: July 7-11 | Sunday, June 1 | Friday, June 20 |
Week 7: July 14-18 | Sunday, June 1 | Friday, June 27 |
Week 8: July 21-25 | Sunday, June 1 | Friday, July 4 |
Week 9: July 28 - August 1 | Sunday, June 1 | Friday, July 11 |
Half Day Camps
Payment in full is required for all specialty and enrichment camps.
A cancellation notice is required by the cancellation deadline (see grid above). Cancellations received by the cancellation deadline will result in a refund or system credit of amount paid minus $20. All cancellations must be made through the Cancellation Form HERE.
NO REFUNDS or system credits will be issued for cancellation requests made AFTER THE CANCELLATION DEADLINE.
Financial Assistance
Apply for financial assistance online! Click here to access the application and instructions. All Summer Camp related financial assistance applications must be completed prior to May 1, 2025.
4 -Year-Olds
Child must be 5 years old and a rising kindergartener to participate in camp. You may register a child who is currently 4 years old, but will turn 5 before the desired camp week. Please call us at 864.412.0288 if the system prevents you from registering.
Full Day & Extended Day Camps
If your child has a summer birthday and the system prevents you from registering them into the appropriate camp grade division (based on their rising grade), please call us at 864.412.0288 for assistance.
Half Day Camps
Child must be the age stated on the camp description on the first day of that camp in order to register.