SUMMER CAMP 2026 IS NOW OPEN!
Please register for the grade your child WILL BE GOING INTO for the 2026/2027 school year.
❱ Open to all school districts! Camp is held at the Mason City YMCA 1840 S. Monroe Ave, Mason City.
❱ Camp Dates: Monday, June 1 – Friday, August 21
❱ Ages: 5 – 12 (Children must be potty trained.)
❱ Camp Hours: Monday – Friday 6:45 AM – 6 PM
PRICING
❱ $60 registration fee Includes shirt & lock
❱ Full-time (4-5 days/week) $155/week
❱ Part-time (2-3 days/week) $100/week
❱ At this time, you will not be able to add additional days if you register for the Part-Time attendance plan.
❱ Lunches are provided by Mason City Community School District. Snacks are provided by The Y.
❱ ✔ State Licensed ✔ Child Care Assistance Accepted
Choose Your Schedule
❱ You can customize your summer schedule when registering!
❱ Select the weeks of attendance during registration
❱ Register children for separate attendance plans if needed
❱ Mix Full-Time and Part-Time weeks depending on your schedule
❱ Example: Your child may attend Full-Time weeks 1–5 and Part-Time weeks 6–8.
❱ If your summer plans change, you can make adjustments to your registration.
About YMCA Summer Camp
❱ Our camp provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can have fun, make new friends, and explore new activities. Campers will create art projects, play games, go on adventures, and build memories that last a lifetime.
❱ Within our building, children will participate in: STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) • Swimming • Group games • Sports • Special activities and themed days
❱ We also take field trips to surrounding areas to give campers variety and adventure. Some favorite trips include Roller City, Lime Creek, and The Spam Museum.
❱ At the YMCA, our number one priority is the safety of the children. When everyone is safe, the fun can begin!
❱ Our favorite camp saying: Be Safe • Be Kind • Have Fun
Registration Changes
❱ Due to limited availability, you must cancel or change registrations at least one week in advance.
❱ Failure to notify the YMCA at least one week in advance will result in a $80 no-show fee per week.
❱ Example: If your camper is registered for a week beginning Monday the 16th, any changes must be confirmed via email by 5:00 PM the Monday before (the 9th).
Field Trips for ALL Campers
❱ Whether you register Full-Time or Part-Time, your child can attend field trips.
❱ Once the field trip schedule is finalized, families may adjust attendance days if needed so their child can attend the trip.
❱ Example: Jay normally attends Wednesday–Friday, but his group has a Monday field trip to Lime Creek. His parents can email to change that week’s attendance to Monday, Thursday, Friday.
❱ Most field trips will be planned by May 5, and all trips will be finalized by the first day of camp.
❱ Important: On field trip days, campers will need to bring a sack lunch from home and wear the 2026 Summer Camp shirt. The school district lunch will not be provided on those days.
Field Trip Schedule
| DATES | AGE GROUP | FIELD TRIP |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1: June 1 | Grades 2 – 6 | Stebens Children’s Theatre |
| Week 1: June 2 | Grade 2, Grades 5 & 6 | Post Office & Landfill Tours |
| Week 1: June 3 | Grade 3 | Post Office & Landfill Tours |
| Week 1: June 4 | K & Grade 1 | Post Office & Landfill Tours |
| Week 1: June 5 | Grade 4 | Post Office & Landfill Tours |
| Week 2: June 9 | Grade 1 | Lime Creek |
| Week 2: June 9 | Grades 2 – 6 | Stebens Children’s Theatre |
| Week 2: June 9 | Optional for Grade 4 | Lime Creek |
| Week 2: June 10 | K & Grade 3 | Lime Creek |
| Week 2: June 11 | Grade 2, Grades 5 & 6 | Lime Creek |
| Week 3: June 15 | all groups | Heidelbery Cement |
| Week 3: June 16 | Grades 2 – 6 | Stebens Children’s Theatre |
| Week 3: June 18 | all groups | Roller City |
| Week 4: June 22 | K | Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve |
| Week 4: June 23 | Grade 1 | Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve |
| Week 4: June 23 | Grades 2 – 6 | Stebens Children’s Theatre |
| Week 4: June 24 | Grades 2 & 3 | Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve |
| Week 4: June 25 | Grade 4 | Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve |
| Week 4: June 26 | Grades 5 & 6 | Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve |
| Week 5: June 29 | all groups | Movie Theater |
| Week 5: June 30 | K & Grade 1 | Movie Theater |
| Week 5: June 30 | Grades 2 – 6 | Stebens Children’s Theatre |
| Week 5: July 1 – 3 | all groups | Movie Theater |
| Week 6: July 7 | K, Grades 5 & 6 | Charles City Museum & Mini Golf |
| Week 6: July 8 | Grade 1 | Charles City Museum & Mini Golf |
| Week 6: July 9 | Grades 2 & 3 | Charles City Museum & Mini Golf |
| Week 6: July 9 | Grade 4 | Charles City Museum & Mini Golf |
| Week 7: July 17 | all groups | Roller City |
| Week 8: July 20 – 24 | all groups | Movie Theater |
| Week 9: July 27 | K & Grade 3 | Spam Museum & Austin MN YMCA |
| Week 9: July 28 | Grade 1 | Spam Museum & Austin MN YMCA |
| Week 9: July 29 | Grade 2 | Spam Museum & Austin MN YMCA |
| Week 9: July 30 | Grades 5 & 6 | Spam Museum & Austin MN YMCA |
| Week 9: July 31 | Grade 4 | Spam Museum & Austin MN YMCA |
| Week 10: August 4 & 6 | Grades 2 – 6 | Stebens Play |
| Week 10: August 7 | all groups | Roller City |
| Week 11: August 11 & 13 | Grades 2 – 6 | Stebens Play |
| Week 12: August 17 | Grades 1 & 4 | Lime Creek |
| Week 12: August 18 | K & Grade 3 | Lime Creek |
| Week 12: August 18 | Grades 2 – 6 | Stebens Play |
| Week 12: August 19 | Grade 2, Grades 5 & 6 | Lime Creek |
| Week 12: August 20 | Grades 2 – 6 | Stebens Play |
Daniel Goodin, Youth Director
dgoodin@masoncityymca.org
641-422-5993
Jenni Sauer, Summer Camp Assistant
camp@masoncityymca.org