SCHOOL AND CAMP PROGRAMS | TAYLOR FAMILY YMCA

Head Start Preschool: Promotes children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being. Main objective is to prepare young, economically disadvantaged children and their families for success in school and life. Children with special needs are welcome. Before and After School Program: Provides children a nurturing environment where they can develop healthy relationships and learn foundational skills through the Y core values of honest, caring, respect, and responsibility. Activities focus on leadership, teamwork, individual growth, and healthy lifestyles. School Days Off Camp: Provides childcare for days when school is not in session. Activities may include swimming, field trips, STEM activities, arts and crafts, sports, and more. Summer Camps: Guardians Camp: Provides age appropriate activities and meets the social emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of younger campers. Activities include: arts and crafts, games, swimming, and weekly on-site and off-site field trips. Warriors Camp: Provides an variety of traditional camp activities including swimming and weekly on-site and off-site field trips. Campers engage in teamwork and will be encouraged to express their individual creativity throughout the day. Heroes Camp: Provides an variety of traditional camp activities including swimming and weekly on-site and off-site field trips. Campers engage in teamwork and will be encouraged to express their individual creativity throughout the day. Champions/CIT (Counselor-In-Training) Camp Provides an opportunity for teens to engage in a variety of team building and leadership activities while modeling YMCA core values such as social responsibility, peer mentoring, leadership, and teamwork. Participants will participate in swimming and weekly on-site and off-site field trips. Provides an opportunity for teens to work with and mentor younger campers and assist with camp duties while still under the supervision of camp staff team. Sports Camp: Provides a sports camp offering a variety of different sports for all age levels. Focuses on the fundamentals, builds upon skills, and provides fun game time throughout the summer. Specialty Camp Offers a variety of specialty campers for children with specific interests or hobbies, such as art, LEGO, or cooking.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/11/2024

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Physical Address

50 N. Mclean Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60123

Hours

Registration for 2024 Summer Programs currently open. Head Start Preschool Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Available year-round. Before and After School Program Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:30 am - 9:00 am, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm. School Days Off Camp: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Available on school days when school is not in session. Follows the District 300, U-46, District 301, and EMSA school calendars. Summer Camp Hours: 3 Days a Week Summer Camp: Mon: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Wed: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Fri: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. 5 Days a Week Summer Camp: Mon-Fri: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Sports Camp: Mon: 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Wed: 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Fri: 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Specialty Camps: Mon: 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Wed: 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Fri: 9:30 am - 11:30 am.

Voice

(847) 888-7410

Main | Taylor YMCA

Fee

Head Start Preschool: - No fees. Before and After School Program: - Childcare tuition varies depending on care schedule selected. Contact for more information. - Accepts IDHS childcare assistance payments. - $1 per minute is charged to monthly bill for late pick-ups after 6:00 pm. - Payment is due the 1st of the month in advance (August 1st - May 1st). School Days Off Camp: - $25 registration fee. - Camp fees vary depending on camp program selected. Contact for more information.

Eligibility

Head Start Preschool: - Available to parents who are working, going to school full-time, receive TANF cash, or receive SNAP/LINK. - Youth ages 3-5. Before and After School Program: - Grades K-8. School Days Off Camp: - Youth ages 5-14. Summer Camps: Guardians Camp: - Grades K-2. Warriors Camp: - Grades 3-4. Heroes Camp: - Grades 5-6. Champions/CIT (Counselor-In-Training) Camp: - Grades 7-10. Sport Camp: - Grades 2-6. Specialty Camp: - Grades 2-6.

Agency info

TAYLOR FAMILY YMCA