CHILD CARE
ABOUT VACATION CAMP
Vacation Camp is designed for school breaks and holidays. Attendees enjoy their time off by swimming, creating arts & crafts, playing in the gym, and participating in special events. Registration begins 4 weeks prior to the start of each program. A minimum of 4 participants per group are needed to run the program.
Vacation camp is available for 3-year-olds through 5th graders. All participants must have a medical form on file.
Pre-School Vacation Club: Half Day 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM OR Full Day 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Grades K-5th: Full Day 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Extended Care: 8:00 am – 9:00 am OR 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fees: Member/Non-Member
Half Day: $85/$95 per day
Full Day: $110/$120 per day
Extended Care: $15 per hour
VACATION CAMP DATES
2026 Vacation Camp Dates:
- January 16, 19
- February 16-20, 23
- April 13-17
- May 25
- September 21
- November 3
Additional dates TBD
Register online or at the YMCA Front Desk.
VACATION CAMP REFUND POLICY
- A participant canceling prior to the Vacation Camp Day will receive a full on-line credit*, or a refund less a $25 charge and will be in the form of a check.
- A participant canceling on the day of Vacation Camp will receive On-line credit only less a 30% charge.
- If canceling due to medical reasons, you will receive a full on-line credit. Written verification by a physician is required.
For further info, contact:
John Novak, Youth Development Director of School Age Child Care
203.655.8228 ext 1331 or jnovak@darien-ymca.org.
