Resident Camp Registration Opens December 2!

Resident Camp, our Campers say it's the best place in the world!

Camp Jorn YMCA is committed to providing a positive, safe, and fun camping experience for every child who attends our summer program. Our focus on character development helps youth grow in the areas of our four core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Campers select three instructional classes each week to ensure skill growth, progression, and competence. Days are filled with cabin activities such as tubing, sailing, cabin challenges, sports, and more. Evenings bring everyone together for all-camp activities like campfires, skits, and group games. Some cabin groups may also enjoy a cookout or overnight adventure on or near Camp Jorn.

Camp Jorn YMCA Goals

At Camp Jorn, our mission is to help campers grow, thrive, and develop into well-rounded individuals.

Personal Growth: Campers engage in challenging activities that encourage positive risk-taking, independence, and opportunities for success, helping them build confidence and a stronger sense of self.
Community & Relationships: Campers learn to make and maintain positive relationships with peers, fostering a supportive and inclusive sense of community.
YMCA Core Values: Campers explore and practice the values that guide us:
- Honesty: Acting with sincerity, truthfulness, fairness, and integrity.
- Respect: Showing consideration for oneself, others, and the environment.
- Caring: Demonstrating compassion, understanding, and appreciation for others.
- Responsibility: Taking ownership of actions, belongings, and camp property while persevering to complete tasks.
- Personal Growth Campers develop four key areas—Compassion, Contribution, Commitment, and Character—to help them discover and become their best selves.

Our staff work closely with parents to determine each camper’s readiness and eligibility for specific programs. Camp offers a variety of session lengths and canoe or backpacking trips, tailored to age, physical ability, and skill development. Optional classes, such as waterskiing and sailing, require swimming ability, which is assessed through a skills test on the first day.

We recognize that children develop at different rates, and some may need additional support. By partnering with parents, we ensure each camper’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development aligns with the skills needed for safe participation. Camp also provides age- and size-appropriate safety equipment—such as life jackets—and program equipment, including archery bows, to support a safe and successful experience.

Health & Safety Notes:

If your child has any conditions requiring special care — such as anaphylaxis, severe asthma, seizures, Type 1 diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, motor disorders, ADHD, autism, cognitive disorders, or other exceptional health conditions — please contact our CEO, Katy Bost, at Katy@campjornymca.org as soon as possible. This will allow us to review your camper’s health history and treatment, and determine if Camp Jorn can safely meet their needs.

2026 Dates & Rates

Registration Opens December 2, 2025!

Waitlist: If the session you're interested in is at capacity, please sign up to join the waitlist. Adding your name to the waitlist comes with no financial obligation, and you will not incur any charges until you are officially enrolled in a session. We will reach out to you via email if a spot opens up!

Sessions	Dates	Age Range	Rate
Discovery	June 21-26	8-14	$ 1,000.00
	June 28-July 3	8-14	$ 1,000.00
	August 9-14	8-14	$ 1,000.00
Explorer Camp	July 12-24	10-14	$ 1,800.00
	July 26-August 7	10-14	$ 1,800.00
TEVA	June 21-July 3	13-14	$ 2,000.00
	July 12-24	13-14	$ 2,000.00
	July 26-August 7	13-14	$ 2,000.00
LIT	July 12-24	15-16	$ 2,000.00
	July 26-August 7	15-16	$ 2,000.00
CIT	June 21-July 9	16-17	$ 2,500.00
	July 12-24	16-17	$ 2,000.00
	July 26-Aug 14	16-17	$ 2,500.00
Mountain Biking Specialty Camp	July 26-August 7	13-15	$ 2,200.00
	August 9-14	10-12	$ 1,100.00
Sailing Specialty Camp	July 12-24	11-14	$ 2,200.00
Ski Specialty Camp	July 26-Aug 14	12-15	$ 2,900.00
Fishing Specialty Camp	July 12-24	11-14	$ 2,200.00
Outpost	June 21-26	12-15	$ 1,300.00
	June 28-July 3	12-15	$ 1,300.00
	August 9-14	12-15	$ 1,300.00
Pathfinder	August 23-28	12-15	$ 1,000.00

Resident Camp Parent Resources

Resident Camp Parent Handbook

Required Forms (Due May 18)

All forms should be completed through your Camp InTouch account:

Health History Form & Immunization Record

Helps us provide safe and appropriate healthcare.
Must be completed and electronically signed by a parent or guardian for campers under 18.
Immunization Policy:
- All staff and campers must follow Wisconsin school vaccine requirements.
- Exemptions may be accepted for medical, religious, or personal convictions.
- During outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses, Camp Jorn YMCA may deny specific vaccine exemptions.
Special Health Considerations:
- If your child has conditions requiring special care—such as anaphylaxis, severe asthma, seizures, Type 1 diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, motor disorders, ADHD, autism, cognitive disorders, or other exceptional health conditions—please contact our CEO, Katy Bost at Katy@campjornymca.org as soon as possible to ensure we can safely meet your camper’s needs.
Fax immunization records to: 608-901-0593

Other Required Forms

Resident Camp Letter to the Counselor – Share camper’s needs, challenges, and camper’s own thoughts.
Authorized Grown-Ups Form – Lists who can pick up your camper; campers are not released to underage or unverified adults.
Transportation Form – Choose arrival/departure method (car or bus). Bus spots limited.
Health Insurance Card Copy – Front and back required for medical services.
Camper Photo – Helps staff recognize campers and assist in emergencies.

Campers cannot attend without all completed forms.

Scholarships, Financial Assistance & Fundraising Opportunities

At Camp Jorn, we believe every child should have the opportunity to experience camp. Scholarships and fundraising options are available to help families of all sizes and income levels.

Scholarships

Typical Awards: Families may qualify for up to 50% off the base rate. Limited full scholarships are available.
How to Apply:
1. Complete the online camper application.
2. Submit a Scholarship Application with a $50 refundable deposit per camper. (Applied toward camper balance; refundable if canceled at least 4 weeks before camp.)

Scholarships are made possible by the generosity of donors, alumni, community members, and volunteers.

Fundraising Opportunities

Camp Jorn provides optional fundraising opportunities for families to help offset camper costs:

Partner programs with Meadow Farms, Flower Power, and other vendors allow families to earn funds toward their camper balance.
Participation is optional, and all proceeds go directly toward your child’s camp experience.

Additional Options

Waterskiing Program: 4 lessons, $200 (Ages 10+)

Campers must be confident swimmers (100 feet swim + 2.5 minutes treading water).
Instruction covers beginner to advanced skills with professional equipment.
Weather permitting.
To register, you can do so online by completing your camper application or by logging into your account and fill out the additional options form. Alternatively, you can email jenn@campjornymca.org or call the office at 715-543-8808 for assistance.

Registration & Payment

Online: Complete camper application and additional options form.
Email/Phone: jenn@campjornymca.org | 715-543-8808 ext 0201 for questions & concerns

Payment Options:

Deposit: $150 non-refundable per session, applied to balance. Balance due on June 5th at noon.
Pay in Full: Full balance at registration.
Pay As You Go: Make payments at your convenience. Any remaining balance will be automatically charged to the card on file after 12:00 PM on June 5th. Please note that campers cannot attend until the balance is paid in full.
Installment Plan: Automatic charges on 1/29, 2/27, 3/27, 4/30; final payment 6/5.

Discounts:

Refer a friend Do you know someone who would love to come to camp? Receive a $75 discount for each new friend you refer to Camp Jorn’s Resident Camp Program!

Refunds:

The balance (excluding the deposit) is refundable if canceled at least 4 weeks prior to your camper’s session start date. Exceptions may be made for verified medical reasons.
Please note: Bus transportation fees are non-refundable, as buses are reserved based on the number of registered campers.

Transportation

Transportation Information

Fee: $220 round trip | $110 one way

Gurnee, IL – Warren Township High School, 500 N. O’Plaine Rd.

To Camp: Check-in 7:30 AM | Bus departs 8:00 AM
From Camp: Bus arrives 4:00 PM

Kenosha, WI – Kenosha YMCA, 7101 53rd St.

To Camp: Check-in 8:30 AM
From Camp: Bus arrives 3:15 PM

DeForest, WI – DeForest Park & Ride, 5012 Elephant Trail

To Camp: Check-in 10:30 AM
From Camp: Bus arrives 1:15 PM

Please Note:

Times are approximate; delays of up to 20 minutes are normal.
Any delays exceeding 20 minutes will be communicated via email. Please check your email throughout the day for upda

Camper Eligibility

Camp Jorn strives to create programming to be enjoyed by as many children as possible. In everything we do, health and safety are our top priorities. As such we need to recognize the limitations of our facility, programs and staff.

All campers must meet the minimum age requirement for their program and must be able to do the following at a developmentally appropriate level for their age:

Communicate needs and concerns with others at a conversational level of English
Understand and comply with directions given by staff
Refrain from unsafe/harmful behaviors towards themselves and others, including self-harm
Identify and avoid safety risks
Feel comfortable living in a rustic environment (no air conditioning, presence of insects/animals, etc.)
Able to maneuver rough terrain and distances
Manage the sensory stimulation of a frequently large, loud, and energetic group environment (especially during dining hall mealtime)
Assume responsibility of personal hygiene, including the ability to use the bathroom, shower, and change clothes independently
Demonstrate age-appropriate social and emotional skills in managing personal boundaries, relationships, communication, stress, and conflict.
Ability to participate safely and respectfully within a typical group size of 6-10 peers within the camper to staff ratios listed below:
- Overnight Campers Ages 8-16, 8:1
- Leadership Campers Ages 13-17, 10:1

Camp Trading Post

Offers t-shirts, sweatshirts, snacks, water bottles, and more.
Recommended deposit: $40–$60 per week
Refunds issued for balances of $10+ in the fall
Campers should not carry cash

Add funds via Camp InTouch account → View Camp Store → Fund Account If you have more than one camper and enter the same amount in each account within a few minutes you may get a "declined" transaction because your credit card company thinks it is a duplicate transaction. Try entering a different amount for example, if you entered $20 on Julia's enter $20.50 in on Sara's!