Sports and Arts Camps
We are hosting a variety of sport and art camps this summer! Below you will find the description of each camp we have to offer!
Registration opens March 1, 2026.
Sports of All Sorts: Grades Kindergarten - 3rd
Not sure what sport your child will be interested in? Why not try all of the sports this summer at Sports Camp. Your Camper will try soccer, volleyball, archery, folf, floor hockey and our new addition-Pickleball! Each day will be dedicated to a different sport with different drills, activities, and games.
Location:
1100 Defiance Street, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
Price:
Member: $80
Access Member: $110
Schedule:
June 8-11, 2026
Monday-Thursday Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Art Camps:
Our vibrant summer art class invites, budding Picassos to unleash their inner artist with a whirlwind of colors, shapes and boundless inspiration. Join our passionate instructor in sessions filled with laughter, discovery, and endless artistic expressions!
Location:
1100 Defiance Street, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
Schedule: Kindergarten-3rd
July 6-7, 2026
Monday-Tuesday-12:00pm-2:00pm
Schedule: 4th-8th
July 8-9, 2026
Wednesday-Thursday- 12:00pm-2:00pm
Price:
Member $58.00
Access Member:$80.00
Around The World Camp: Grades1st-4th
Get your passports ready for this epic adventure! Do you have a little explorer that is curious about different cultures, authentic food, language and traditions! Hop on a flight and fly your little explorer to Travel Camp! Each day we will travel to many different countries to eat ethnic foods, make crafts, play games and speak to friends around the world!
Location:
1100 Defiance Street, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
Schedule:
June 8 -11, 2026
Monday-Thursday
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Price:
Member:$55.00
Access Member:$80.00
Cheerleading Clinic Ages 6–9
Join us for a fun and energetic 4-day cheerleading clinic designed for kids ages 6–9! Participants will enjoy 2 hours each day learning basic cheer motions, simple jumps, beginner stunts, and easy dance routines in a positive, supportive environment. This clinic focuses on confidence, teamwork, and having fun—no prior cheer experience needed! The week wraps up with a short performance to show off new skills.
Prices
Member $58 June 8-11, 2026
Access Member $80 Monday - Thursday
Time: 6:00pm -8:00pm
Environmental Explorers Camp Grades Kindergarten-3rd
Kids will explore nature, play fun games, create eco-friendly crafts, and learn simple ways to help care for the Earth. Through hands-on activities and outdoor adventures, campers will discover how small actions can make a big difference—while having a whole lot of fun! 🌎✨
Price
Member. $80 Date: June 22-24, 2026
Access Member $110 Monday - Wednesday
Time: 9am-12pm
Craft Camp Grades 3rd-7th
Get ready to unleash your creativity! In this hands-on camp, young artists will dive into a world of colorful crafts and fun projects they can proudly take home. Campers will learn how to make cozy tie blankets, vibrant sun catchers, and beautiful coil baskets, along with other exciting crafts that spark imagination and self-expression. Each day offers a mix of creativity, friendship, and fun as campers explore different materials and techniques while building confidence in their artistic abilities. Join us for a week full of color, creativity, and crafts — where every camper leaves with their own handmade masterpieces and plenty of memories!
Price
Member $80 Date: June 22-25, 2026
Access Member $110 Monday - Thursday
Time: 1pm-4pm
STEAM Camp Grades 1st -4th
Get ready to explore, create, and experiment! This exciting four-day STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) camp invites 1st–4th graders to dive into hands-on projects that inspire curiosity and creativity. Campers will build, design, and discover through fun challenges that blend imagination with problem-solving—all while learning how science and art work together in everyday life.
Prices
Member $80 Date: June 22-25, 2026
Access Member $110 Monday - Thursday
Time: 1pm- 4pm
Photography Camp: Grades 4th - 8th
Want to learn about how to take great pictures? Why not try the Photography Camp Don't own a camera? No Problem! Bring your cell phone with you and be taught how to use settings, lighting, and filters to take even better pictures. Campers will take nature picture, pictures in town and around the Y. Campers will also make their own portfolios of pictures and have them displayed.
Location:
1100 Defiance Street, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
July 6 -9, 2026
Monday-Thursday - 10:00am-12:00pm
Price:
Member:$58.00
Access Member:$80.00
🚲 Bicycle Basics Camp Ages 3–7
Bicycle Basics Camp at the YMCA helps young riders gain confidence on two wheels! Campers will learn how to ride without training wheels, practice balance and steering, and build skills at their own pace in a fun, supportive environment. Through games and hands-on activities, children will also learn basic bike and road safety, including helmet use, stopping, turning, and awareness of others.
This camp focuses on safety, encouragement, and fun—helping kids become confident, responsible riders while enjoying an active YMCA experience!
Prices
Member $58 July 13-16, 2026
Access Member $80 Monday - Thursday
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Pickleball Ages 8–12
Get ready to serve, rally, and have fun! This 4-day Pickleball Camp introduces kids ages 8–12 to one of the fastest-growing sports in a fun, supportive environment. Campers will learn the basics of pickleball including rules, scoring, serving, and court positioning through skill-building drills, games, and friendly match play. Each 2-hour session focuses on developing coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship while keeping kids active and engaged. No prior pickleball experience is required—just come ready to move, learn, and have fun!
Prices
Member $58 July 20-23, 2026
Access Member $80 Monday - Thursday
Time: 10:00am -12:00pm
Tween Master Chef: Grades 5th-7th
Come learn how to take your culinary skills to the next level. With techniques like sauteing, flambeing, frying and baking, you can take your kitchen experience higher. Campers will learn how to use kitchen equipment safely, learn knife cuts, and how to create your own dish!
Location:
1100 Defiance Street, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
Schedule:
July 27 - 30, 2026
Monday-Thursday - 1:00pm-4:00pm
Price:
Member:$105.00
Access Member:$130.00
Junior Master Chef: Grades 2nd -4th
Campers will learn the pure basics of cooking. This includes being safe in the kithch, learning bsci knif skills. techniques like sauteing, sifting baking and boiling. Learn to become more independent in the kitchen.
Location:
1100 Defiance Street, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
Schedule: Grades 2-4
July 27-30, 2026
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Price:
Member:$105.00
Access Member:$130.00
Music makers Camp Ages 4 - 6 yrs old
Get ready to make some noise! In Music Makers Camp, kids will explore the joy of music through hands-on fun. Campers will sing silly songs, play a variety of kid-friendly instruments, move and groove with music games, and even create their own instruments to take home. This playful camp builds creativity, listening skills, coordination, and confidence—all while having a blast. No music experience needed… just bring your energy and imagination!
Location:
1100 Defiance Street, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
Schedule: Ages: 4 - 6 yrs old
June 1-4, 2026
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am- 11:00 am
Price:
Member:$58.00
Access Member:$80.00
Zip Zone Outdoor Adventures Grades: 5th- 10th
Adventures Awaits as we zipline through the tree tops in Columbus, Ohio. Challenge yourself with over 60 treetop elements across 5 dynamic courses, including rope bridges, climbing elements, and sky-high fun. Transportation included.
Location:
Departing from: 1100 Defiance Street, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
Schedule: Grades: 5th - 10th
July 15, 2026
Wednesday 8:30 M - 2:00 PM
Price:
Member:$80.00
Access Member:$90.00
Family Splash Nights
June: Hello Summer 6 pm- 8 pm
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Come enjoy an evening at the Splash Pad to kick off the Summer. Your child can make a snack, play games and make a summer craft.
July: Shark Week 6 pm – 8 pm
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Come have a biting good time at Shark week. Your child will make a shark craft, eat a shark snack and they can try to walk across shark infested waters. Hopefully, they won’t become shark bait.
August: Goodbye Summer 6 pm – 8 pm
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Wave goodbye to Summer by having one last night at the Splash Pad. Join us as we wrap up summer with a fun-filled event that gives families a sneak peek at everything the YMCA has to offer during the school year! Activities throughout the evening will highlight our year-round YMCA programs, giving kids and families a chance to try new skills, play games, and explore interests they can continue this fall.