Child Development

2025 Summer Day Camp

June 2 - August 8

Join us this summer for Day Camp at the YMCA! Day Camp is an exciting and enriching experience for children, offering a mix of fun activities, physical exercise, and valuable life skills. Campers engage in outdoor adventures, swimming, arts and crafts, team-building games, sports, and a safe inclusive environment. Kids are encouraged to develop confidence, social skills, and independence, while making lasting friendships. Day Camp is a great opportunity to explore nature, participate in themed challenges, and enjoy field trips.

Ages 5-12 | 4-Day + 5-Day Options

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Field Trips

Week 1 City Park Week

Week 2 Skate Week: Skate City

Week 3 PCC Stem Center

Week 4 Ice Skating

Week 5 Camp Jackson [Rye]

Week 6 Bowling Week: Bowlero

Week 7 TBA

Week 8 Planetarium [Colorado Springs]

Week 9 Mining Museum [Colorado Springs]

Week 10 Movie Week: Cinemark Theather

*FIELD TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Themes

Week 1 Adventure Begins

Week 2 Skate Nation

Week 3 Next Gen Constructors

Week 4 Chills & Thrills

Week 5 Nature Unleashed

Week 6 Pin Pals

Week 7 TBA

Week 8 Mission Impossible

Week 9 Unearthed Adventures

Week 10 Building the Finale

Youth Leadership Camp

Young leaders can also dive into our Youth Leadership Camp, where the next generation of leaders are born! Through engaging activities, teamwork, and mentorship, participants will develop essential life skills like communication, problem-solving, and goal-setting that will serve them for years to come. Register today for one of the YMCA's Youth Leadership Camps and learn important life skills!

JULY 14-18

Family Camp Night

Saturday, July 26 - Sunday, July 27

Pack your tent and sleeping bags and join us for an unforgettable night under the stars! Enjoy dinner, a family-friendly movie, s'mores, bounce house fun, and quality time together. All right here on the YMCA's new Bruno DeRose Field.

Dinner Menu: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips

Activities Include: Bounce House, Family Movie, S'mores

What to Bring: Tent, Sleeping Bags, and Camping Essentials

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 25

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Family Nerf Wars

OPEN TO ALL AGES | 5:30pm-7:00pm

Family Nerf Wars will be held the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month through August 15 (Does not include July 4). Get ready for an action-packed family showdown! Join us for Family Nerf Wars, where parents and kids team up in a friendly battle of foam dart fun. Bring your favorite Nerf blasters and we will provide the darts! This exciting event is perfect for all ages and skill levels. Whether you're dodging darts or defending your base, it's a night full of laughter, strategy, and unforgettable memories.

Next Session: July 18, 2025

JULY 18         AUGUST  8          AUGUST 22

CPR/FA Class

Whether you're looking to boost your resume or just want to learn something new, our CPR and Babysitting Certification Courses are the perfect place to start. These hands-on, interactive classes teach real-world skills that not only prepare you for jobs but also give you the confidence to step up in emergencies and care for others responsibly.

Adult Only Courses

Learn Adult Child, and Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED skills at the YMCA. This class will have both hands-on and lecture components. Lecture components will be done online prior to attending the class. You must pass an in-person skills test. At the end of this class, you will receive a two-year certification from the Red Cross. Rescheduled from July 5. 

JULY 12    AUGUST 2

Family Courses

The parents will receive a FA/CPR certification, the children will learn basics during the class. We feel it is important for all members of a family to know what to do in case of an emergency. We will go over those basics. Parents will be asked to provide an email for each parent to receive the online training and then the class time will be to test your skills.

July 26

Babysitting 101

Learn the basics of caring for children! Get the skills and confidence you need to become a responsible, capable babysitter! This engaging and hands-on course is designed for teens and pre-teens who want to learn how to care for children safely and effectively. Participants will cover essential topics such as child safety, pediatric CPR/FA/AED, and babysitting basics. For ages 8-17 years of age.

June 30

July 28

Ms. Veronica

Hi, I'm Veronica and I am a lead preschool teacher. This is my 15th year at the Y and I'm lucky to be able to do what I love! I am a mom of four and a "Gigi" to a 4 year old granddaughter. I love spending time with my family watching sports and making memories. I am blessed to be able to do what I love!

Here's a little more about me:

• Favorite animal? Our 4-pound emotional support dog Bronxy :)
• Favorite shape? Heart!
• What is the meal you could eat every day for the rest of your life? Mexican food!
• Favorite color? Coral!

Ms. Harlee

My name is Harlee and I am a lead preschool teacher. I started working for the YMCA in September of 2017. I am newly engaged and have recently bought a house! We have two dogs at home and love to be in the mountains, camping, fishing, and hiking any time we get the chance to!

Hours

7:00am - 6:00pm

Ages

3-6 years, must be potty trained

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More info

For more information or to inquire about scholarships, contact Nicole Flanscha at 719.543.5151 x 263

*Participants must pick one of the half day options in order to participate in the half day program.

Service Areas: 

• Main YMCA Campus
• Villa Bella

Transportation Provided:

• Cedar Ridge
• Swallows
• Prairie Winds
• Liberty Point

For more information, or to inquire about scholarships, contact Nicole Flanscha at 719.543.5151 x 263.

Fridays at the Y

No school? No problem! Bring your kids into the Y for a fun-filled, interactive and educational day! Great for holidays, teacher workdays, or any other time school is out. We partner with your school district to provide quality, affordable options for students.

Hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:00am - 6:00pm

Pricing:

• Y Members = $65/day
• Community Members = $75/day

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Bonus Days

Out of school? Bring your kids to the Y for a day full of fun, interactive activities such as: swimming, rock climbing, sports and more! Great for holidays, snow days, teacher workdays, or any other time school is out. We build our schedule based off of Pueblo School District 70.

Hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:00am - 6:00pm

Pricing:

• Y Members = $50/day
• Community Members = $60/day

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Enjoy some YOU time! 

Parents Night Out at the YMCA is your chance to enjoy your own time. Go out to dinner, enjoy a movie, take an evening hike or just enjoy some quiet time at home! Drop your kids off, go enjoy your evening while your kids play here, then pick them up! We'll feed them and make sure that they have fun swimming, playing games, and making crafts. Please contact Nicole Flanscha with any questions at 719-543-5151 x 263. See what your kids can expect at Parents Night Out with the video below:

WATCH VIDEO

**Children must bring closed toe shoes, water bottle, and swim attire**

Next PNO Dates:

• June 28
• July 12
• July 26
• August 9

Schedule

Held on a select Saturday every month!
    4:00pm-5:00pm .........    Dinner
    5:00pm-5:45pm .........    Art/Craft        
    5:45pm-7:30pm .........    Y Activity (Climbing, Swimming, Sports, Bounce House, etc)
    7:30pm-9:00pm .........    Movie 

Ages 3-12

*Ages 3 and up must be potty trained.* 

Cost

• Members = $20 per child
• Non-Members = $28 per child

**You must register by noon the day before the event**