FAQs

Summer 2026 camps start on June 1st. We are having 8 weeks of day camp with 1 of those weeks offering overnight camp this year. 

2026 Camp Themes coming soon!!

Week 1:  June 1st - 5th: Camp Color Craze

Week 2:  June 8th - 12th:

Week 3:  June 15th-19th:

Week 4:  June 22nd-26th:

Week 5:  June 29th-July 3rd:

Week 6:  July 6th-10th:

Week 7:  July 13th-17th: Sample Overnight (stay the night Wednesday & Thursday, come through the day regularly the other days)

*No day camp* July 20-24 

Week 8:  July 27th - July 31st: Overnight

This year day camp cost is $210 per camper, per week. This is a $5 a day increase and will help us offset costs for providing lunch & snack along with the new registration program with payment plan option. 

Overnight camp is $410 per camper, per week. This will include breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided by Hamilton's along with snacks in the afternoon and evening. 

• Medications in original bottle (only enough for the week at camp)

• Reusable water bottle

  • THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT & NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT EACH DAY

• Swim gear (swimsuit, beach towel, bag for wet clothes)

• Sunscreen (campers will be reminded to apply and reapply multiple times each day)

• Sunglasses

• Bug spray

• Shoes and socks (closed toed/closed heeled shoes for hiking)

• Sandals (for beach and water front activities) Please note: footwear is to be worn at all times except during swimming

• Poncho, light jacket and/or sweatshirt(s) - some mornings are chilly

• Extra clothes

• Towel(s) (with their name on it)

• NO PHONES or any other electronics (ipads, iwatches, gaming devices etc.)

• No alcohol, tobacco, or vaping devices of any kind

Please have ALL items LABELED with your camper's name. This helps us get items back to the right owner.

• Transportation: WIYC is not responsible for transportation

  • Options:

    • Self transportation

    • West Central Mass Transit: (schedule on your own) I believe they have daily and monthly rates for Jacksonville residents. Out of town rates differ. Please call West Central Mass Transit at (217) 245-2900 for more information and what is needed to sign up your camper for this transportation service.

• NO PHONES or any other electronics (ipads, iwatches, gaming devices etc.)

• No alcohol, tobacco, or vaping devices of any kind

• Items of value

• Items not easily replaced

• WIYC is not responsible for lost or stolen items

• Any items found will be confiscated and held at our info cabin and may be subject from dismissal from camp.

• Required medicines must be in original bottle, placed in a clear bag, labeled, and given to a Director immediately upon arrival.

• Any medical accommodations should be requested prior to arriving at camp. Please, contact us via email at contactourcamp@gmail.com

• If your student regularly checks in with a nurse or has an aide we need to be aware and discuss if more support would be needed for camp. 

• Please, consult your child's primary care physician prior to camp for any recommendations.

Yes, overnight camp will be the last week of camp this year. It will be July 27th-31st. See the "Summer Camp" tab to find more details on Overnights!

This year we will also offer a "shortened overnight" July 13th-17th. The camper will attend regular day camp Monday and Tuesday, then on Wednesday they will bring all overnight items and stay the night in our cabins Wednesday and Thursday. They will then leave by 5:30 pm on Friday. This is for those campers that are unsure about a full week away from home. Campers still must be at least 9 years old with no night time accidents. 

Given that we only have a limited amount of camp spots, knowing how many campers we're going to have going into a week of camp is paramount. If we are made aware of the need to cancel a paid camp reservation by the Monday prior to the week of camp we will refund 100%. By Wednesday of the week prior to camp we will refund 50%. After Wednesday of the week prior to camp there will not be any refunds issued. At this point of the week all supplies are purchased, staff is scheduled, and the opportunity to offer the spot to another camper has passed.