YMCA of Rock River Valley Day Camps

YMCA of Rock River Valley Day Camps includes Camp Winnebago, Adventure Camp, School’s Out Camp Days, Before & After School, Preschool, Child Watch, Kids’ Night Out, and Camp Hope. School’s Out Camp Days are offered during the school year on days when the Rockford and Harlem Districts do not have school, including winter and spring break weeks. Campers should bring a backpack, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, closed-toe water shoes, insect repellent, hat for sun protection, and sunscreen; lunch is provided at camp, and campers may bring their own sack lunch.

Programs

• Camp Winnebago — youth ages 3–18 years old
• Adventure Camp — youth ages 3–18 years old
• School’s Out Camp Days — youth ages 3–18 years old · Offered during the school year on days when the Rockford and Harlem Districts do not have school, including winter and spring break weeks.
• Before & After School — youth ages 3–18 years old
• Preschool — youth ages 3–18 years old
• Child Watch — youth ages 3–18 years old · Free drop-in childcare while you work out.
• Kids’ Night Out — youth ages 3–18 years old
• Camp Hope — youth ages 3–18 years old

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer camp registration is open for 2026. Camp Days are offered during the school year on days when the Rockford and Harlem Districts do not have school, including winter and spring break weeks.

About the provider

The program’s youth development mission is to provide safe environments for youth to experience achievement, friendship, and belonging. Camperships are available through the YMCA, and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is available for low-income, working families. Campers wanting to swim in the deep end take the swim test at the start of each week, and lost and found items are kept at the YMCA for two full weeks before being donated to charity.

Camperships are available through the YMCA. The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is available for low-income, working families. Campers wanting to swim in the deep end take the swim test at the start of each week. Lost and found items are kept at the YMCA for two full weeks and then donated to charity.

Last updated August 23, 2026.