FAQs

Summer 2025 camps start on June 2nd. We are having 8 weeks of day camp with 1 of those weeks offering overnight camp this year. Here is the 2025 Camp Schedule:

June 2 - 6: NEATure Week

June 9 - 13: Camp Cuisine

June 16 - 20: Kid vs. Wild

June 23 - 27: Camp Like a Champ

June 30 - July 3: Water Wars

July 7 - 11: All Aboard Athletes & Overnight

July 14 -18: Science or Sorcery

*No camp* July 21-25

July 30 - Aug 1: This Is Survivor!

This year day camp cost is $185 per camper, per week. We know that this is an increase over past years and we apologize. Due to increased costs and the IL Department of Labor wage increase,  we are forced to raise the camp rate. Overnight camp is $375 per camper, per week.

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

• Reusable water bottle

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

• Day Campers are to bring a packed lunch. A refrigerator in the Craft Hall is available if needed. Microwaves are available during lunch. Please limit microwave usage time to 90 seconds so all who need to warm their meals have time to eat.

• 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

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) at a rate of $50 for a monthly pass 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.

    • Busing is available for campers with vouchers through District 117.

• NO phones or electronic devices are to be brought to camp

• Items of value

• Items not easily replaced

• WIYC is not responsible for lost or stolen items

• 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

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

Yes, overnight camp will be July 6th - July 11th. See the "Summer Camp" tab to find more details on Overnights!

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%. After Wednesday of the week prior to camp we will refund 50%. After Friday 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.