Mini Camp
Half-Day Activities & Exploration Camp
Registration NOW OPEN for 2024 Mini Camp! Register now until December 31, 2023 to receive an early bird discount (2023 rates!) New rates will apply starting January 1, 2024.
Kiddos ages 3 - 5 will learn new skills, gain independence, explore their interests, and just have fun. Our Mini Camps are packed with activities that will keep minds sharp and little bodies moving! Kids will have a BLAST with outdoor games, sports activities, art projects, and more during each themed week! Each week the kids will work to prepare a sing-a-long program to perform for their families on Thursdays at 12:45pm! Children must be fully potty trained and able to use the bathroom on their own to attend!
Sessions + Themes
Stay tuned for information about 2024 Mini Camp Sessions.
2023 Mini Camp Sessions:
| Session | Theme | Dates |
| Session 1 | Dinosaurs | June 5 - June 8, 2023 |
| Session 2 | Under the Sea | June 12 - June 15, 2023 |
| Session 3 | Little Scientists | June 19 - June 22, 2023 |
| Session 4 | Music, Melodies, and Drama | June 26 - June 29, 2023 |
| Session 5 | On the Farm | July 10 - July 13, 2023 |
| Session 6 | Kids in the Kitchen | July 17 - July 20, 2023 |
| Session 7 | Camping | July 24 - July 27, 2023 |
| Session 8 | Princesses & Superheroes | July 31 - August 3, 2023 |
| Session 9 | Wet & Wild | August 7 - August 10, 2023 |
Details + Registration
| Location | Price | Ages | Days | Time |
| Schlossman YMCA | Members: $99, Non-Members: $120 | 3 - 5 | Monday - Thursday | 9am - 1pm |
More Information
What to Bring: Please send tennis shoes, a water bottle, and send your camper wearing sunscreen/bug spray, each day. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, campers should come to camp wearing their swimsuit under their clothes with undergarments in a bag. Campers should never bring money or anything of value to camp.
| Typical Day at Camp | |
|---|---|
| 9:00am | Welcome to Camp! |
| 9:30am | Group Time (Songs & Themed Discussions) |
| 10:00am | Themed Art Projects |
| 10:20am | Gym Activity |
| 10:45am | Themed Games |
| 11:00am | Lunch (provided by the YMCA) |
| 11:30am | Sing - A - Long |
| 11:45am | Park / Swimming / Field Trip |
| 12:45pm | Story Time & Parent Pick Up |
Financial Assistance: The YMCA provides scholarships to families who are in need. Download a Camp and Program Financial Assistance Application on our Financial Assistance page using the button below. For more information about Mini Camp scholarships, contact Ali Ott at 701.364.4116 or programs@ymcacassclay.org.
Camp & Program Financial Assistance
Forms, Waivers and More Information
The YMCA Mini Camp Team is excited to announce CampSpace - an online platform that houses camper information, as well as all of our camp forms and waivers.
A link to CampSpace will be sent to the email on file within 24 hours of registration. Getting logged into CampSpace and filling out all waivers is vital to your campers success. Campers will not be allowed to be dropped off until all required waivers are filled out.
For questions, please contact our camp team at programs@ymcacassclay.org
Mini Camp Refund Policy
Mini Camp Credit/Refund Policy There is a $25 non-refundable/non-transferrable fee for all Mini Camp sessions unless cancelled by the YMCA. If you apply one week prior to the first day of camp, then a full credit/refund, less $25 non-refundable/non-transferrable fee will be given. Once camp begins, no credit/refund will be given. There will be no credits/refunds for days missed due to weather-related cancellations, illness, other activities, etc. You will need to fill out a refund/credit form, which can also be found at either Member Services Desk. The form will be reviewed by the department, and you will be informed of the action taken.