- Location: Chicago, IL
- Gender: Coed
- Session Lengths (weeks): 1
YMCA of Metro Chicago, located close to downtown, offers a variety of housing, educational, and other learning programs for children and youth.
The main location for activities is at The Crown Family YMCA Center, on the near-west side of downtown, a few blocks away from the Loop district. There are also other residence camps spread across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
The young campers that attend day or overnight camps are separated into infant, pre-school, and school-age children.YMCA of Metro Chicago camps cover a wide range of programs, including Health and Wellness, which includes sports, gymnastics, and swimming. Art and Culture include music, dance, and theater.
YMCA of Metro Chicago runs day and overnight camps in the summer and winter. There are family camps, as well as retreats and conference facilities. Every summer camp is run in line with the general mission of the YMCA, supporting community programs, education, and care for the youth.