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Baxter Close Summer Explorers Camp
Have fun under the sun this summer! This camp gives campers the thrills of summer in a fun and safe environment. Activities will include backyard summer games, STEM activities, fun at our outdoor waterpark, and more! A healthy snack is provided daily. On-site “Field Trips” will come to the branch weekly! Campers will be swim tested every Monday/Tuesday morning. If your child fails the swim test, they will need to wear a life jacket the entire week while in the pool (this may restrict them from participating in some games.) Space is limited.
AGES: 6-11 (must have completed kindergarten)
DATES: May 27th – July 30th
TIMES: Monday—Friday (7:00am—6:00pm daily)
COST: Members – $195/wk | Non-members – $275/wk
Prorated Weeks: Week 1 (4 days of camp), 6 (4 days of camp), 10 (3 Days of camp)
7am-9am is Drop off and 4pm-6pm is pick up time. You will drop off and pick up your child in the front of the building on the water park side (follow signs). Person picking up must stay in vehicle and provide government issued ID (work ID’s are UNACCEPTABLE)
What to bring to camp:
Swimsuit/Towel, Water Bottle, Comfortable play clothes, Sunscreen, tennis shoes and a healthy lunch. No Valuables (Card games, video games, etc.)
REGISTRATION
- January 8 – Current afterschool participants
- January 15 – All YMCA members
- January 22 – General Public
You may reserve a space for your child by paying the full camp fee along with a $25 one time registration fee or with a non-refundable $25 deposit for each week of camp along with a $25 one time registration fee. The remainder of the payment is due the Saturday prior to the week of camp and will automatically be charged to the credit/debit card on file.
Change Fee: If you have to change one week to another, your deposit will transfer to the new week; however a $10 change fee will apply to each change made to the camper’s registered schedule.
*Income-based financial assistance is available for families in need. Assistance is granted on the basis of financial need. We use a sliding fee scale based on total household income.
Ages 6-8
Registration Information ($25.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | Special Rate | ||
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05/27/25 - 05/30/25
No Camp on Monday, May 26
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$ 25.00 | $156 - $220 |
Register Closes 05/24/2025 |
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06/02/25 - 06/06/25
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$ 25.00 | Waiting List | ||
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06/09/25 - 06/13/25
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$ 25.00 | Waiting List | ||
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06/16/25 - 06/20/25
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$ 25.00 | Waiting List | ||
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06/23/25 - 06/27/25
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$ 25.00 | Waiting List | ||
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06/30/25 - 07/03/25
No Camp on Friday, July 4
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$ 25.00 | $156 - $220 | Waiting List | |
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07/07/25 - 07/11/25
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$ 25.00 | Waiting List | ||
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07/14/25 - 07/18/25
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$ 25.00 | Waiting List | ||
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07/21/25 - 07/25/25
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$ 25.00 | Waiting List | ||
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07/28/25 - 07/30/25
No Camp on 07/31 or 08/01
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$ 25.00 | $117 - $165 | Waiting List |
Ages 9-11
Registration Information ($25.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | Special Rate | ||
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05/27/25 - 05/30/25
No Camp on Monday, May 26
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$ 25.00 | $156 - $220 |
Register Closes 05/24/2025 |
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06/02/25 - 06/06/25
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$ 25.00 |
Register Closes 05/30/2025 |
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06/09/25 - 06/13/25
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$ 25.00 |
Register Closes 06/06/2025 |
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06/16/25 - 06/20/25
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$ 25.00 |
Register Closes 06/13/2025 |
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06/23/25 - 06/27/25
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$ 25.00 |
Register Closes 06/20/2025 |
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06/30/25 - 07/03/25
No Camp on Friday, July 4
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$ 25.00 | $156 - $220 |
Register Closes 06/27/2025 |
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07/07/25 - 07/11/25
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$ 25.00 |
Register Closes 07/04/2025 |
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07/14/25 - 07/18/25
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$ 25.00 |
Register Closes 07/11/2025 |
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07/21/25 - 07/25/25
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$ 25.00 |
Register Closes 07/18/2025 |
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07/28/25 - 07/30/25
No Camp on 07/31 or 08/01
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$ 25.00 | $117 - $165 |
Register Closes 07/25/2025 |
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