Join us as we celebrate ALL animals, ALL week long! Engage in fun interactive games and activities, meet animal experts and ambassadors and put our compassion into action through service projects that benefit animals. Embark on a scavenger hunt in our shelter, explore animal-related careers, become a Jr. humane officer, observe surgery, make animal enrichment toys, decorate kennels and much, much more!

Biting at the bit to learn more about horses? This equine camp is for you!Become a vet for a week and learn all about the care and maintenance of a horse. Take an oath and use real medical tools to keep your newly adopted plush horse happy and healthy. After learning about horse anatomy,riding styles, and nutrition you can ride into the sunset with your diploma. Giddyup!

Step into the big leagues! Participants will discover the all-star team behind their favorite athletes! From physical therapists to nutritionists, get a peek at how the pros stay in top shape. Plus, learn how to treat common sports injuries and stay extra hydrated. We'll even delve into Tommy John Surgery!

Conquer the great outdoors! Camp participants will learn how to plan for an outdoor adventure, roleplay emergency situations in the wild, and prepare for natural disasters. These future emergency medics will learn about venomous snakes, hypothermia, wild animal encounters, poisonous plants, distress signals, forest fires, tornadoes, mosquito bites, and so much more!

For youth in grades 3-5

For your convenience, your child can bring his/her lunch and eat with a counselor between camps held at The Lodge.

Learn about electricity and circuit boards while building fun projects using Snap Circuit Jr. Kits.

Join us for the STEAM session at the 2024 South City YMCA Summer Day Camp.

Join us for the 2024 Magic House Summer Camp Super Scientists session.

Join us for the 2024 Magic House Art Adventurers session.

Join us for the 2024 Magic House Makers Camp session.

If you like Lego, you will LOVE this class. Join other brickheads in building and designing Lego creations that use themes, strategies, and creativity in ways you never thought possible. TONS of bricks will be provided. Bring your ideas and buddies to this class and we can build some fun together. Daily books and art projects complement the various building projects.

Discover the world around you as you investigate everything from the earth below to the skies above. Explore nature around you and find out how science can help us to protect our planet. Contemplate communication as you converse in codes. Experience how Newton’s laws are at work in your favorite sports and join the ranks of space scientists examining the mysteries of the solar system!

Put the FUN in executive functioning in week one of this camp. We will stretch our brains and exercise our working memory and time management skills. This week is all about our minds. Join us to hone these skills in an engaging, exciting way

If you like Lego, you will LOVE this class. Join other brickheads in building and designing Lego creations that use themes, strategies, and creativity in ways you never thought possible. TONS of bricks will be provided. Bring your ideas and buddies to this class and we can build some fun together. Daily books and art projects complement the various building projects.