North Suburban YMCA Opens Summer Camp Registration

Registration is now open for the North Suburban YMCA acclaimed Summer Camps. The Camp Guide is filled with dozens of exciting new day camps for children in preschool through junior high and can be viewed online CLICK HERE FOR NSYMCA 2025 CAMP GUIDE.

NSYMCA camp programs provide a safe, nurturing, and creative environment to support the development of each child. Y camps offer fun, active experiences that promote friendships, confidence, and curiosity. Campers also take full advantage of the Y’s indoor pool, large gym, outdoor sports fields, and playground. Many programs also include weekly field trips to exciting venues around the Chicago suburbs.

The 2025 Camps feature a host of traditional camps as well as new programs including:

• Specialty Camps - Craft-tastic, Go Wild, CSI-Crime Scene Investigation, Engineer Race Cars, Fishing Camp, and Space Camp.
• Culinary Camps with Chef Rachel who returns with six total sessions of culinary camp adventures.
• Dance Camp & Cheer Camp led by the Y Performing Arts and Sports Departments. Each session ends with a performance showcase.
• Full Day Field Trip Camps - Water Park, Chicago Trotters, Y On The Fly, Best Week Ever, Outdoor World, Thrill Seekers, Wisconsin Trotters, and Ultimate Adventure camp.

For the first time ever, summer camp registration is now available online at nsymca.org!

The registration timeline is similar to last year, accommodating existing Y members and giving them extra time to register before it opens to new members and non-members. The new 2025 Camp Registration Timeline shown here:

12/02/24 – “Active” Member Camp Registration Begins - members who have a current NSYMCA membership as of 10/1/24 and all prior memberships.

01/02/25 – “New” Member Camp Registration Begins - anyone who has an active NSYMCA membership after 10/2/24.

02/01/25 – Non-Member Camp Registration Begins

All camp activities are run by highly trained counselors under the leadership of the Y’s experienced professional staff. Camp Director Ricky Gonzalez is preparing for his sixth summer at the North Suburban YMCA and brings over 17 years of camp management experience to his role overseeing all Y camp programs.

“Our camps are designed with families in mind,” notes Gonzalez, “Many parents come back every year because they know that their children are in a safe and supportive environment, and our scheduling options make it easy to accommodate work and travel schedules. Plus, we truly strive to provide new, creative camps for children to learn and grow.”

Families are invited to attend our FREE Youth Explorer Expo Event on Sunday, January 12th, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This event offers a great opportunity to meet the camp director and leadership team while enjoying a variety of fun activities. Featured attractions include an inflatable obstacle course, family swim, games and activities, face painting, snacks, passport game with prizes and much more!

NSYMCA Summer Day Camps begin on June 9, 2025. Payment plans and scholarships are available for Y members. Registration is open now and camps are filling up fast. Early registration discounts are available until April. For more information, visit nsymca.org or contact Ricky Gonzalez, rgonzalez@nsymca.org.

For Camp Guide CLICK HERE For Camp Registration CLICK HERE

About the North Suburban YMCA

The North Suburban YMCA services Northbrook and 14 surrounding communities with programs and tools that help its residents become healthier, more connected, and confident, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. The NSYMCA focuses on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility and is a charitable organization, inclusive and welcoming to all in our community. Learn more at NSYMCA.org.