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CAMP BIG HOLLOW!

Age Groups: 5-6, 7-8, & 9-10

Registration Opens March 6th at 10 AM!

Updated 3/2/2023

The Peoria YMCA’s Big Hollow Summer Day Camp is a full-day (6:30 AM – 5:30 PM) enrichment camp focused on quality, small-group, age-appropriate activities for kids! Children will play games, spend time outdoors, make new friends, get lots of exercise, explore their passions, & learn new skills! Camp Big Hollow will be their BEST SUMMER YET!

The Peoria YMCA’s Camp is for children 5-10 years old (entering Kindergarten-5th grade). Click on the links below to explore the Y’s summer camp, find answers to any questions you may have and to register your child for camp.

Questions? Contact Tanner Wheat, School Age Director, at tanner.wheat@peoriaymca.org or 309-692-7631 ext. 104

Parent Handbook
Online Registration
  • We are only accepting online registrations for Camp Big Hollow.
  • Click here to register today: OPENS MARCH 6TH.
  • Spots will fill up quickly, please register for all weeks you plan to attend!
  • If you need to find the email associated with your online account, please call the front desk at 309-692-7631. The front desk can also send you a reset link for your password to your online account.
  • Please email Jordyn.Porter@peoriaymca.org for any other issues with online registration.
  • The weekly rate for Camp Big Hollow is:
  • $175/week for YMCA/RiverPlex Members.
  • $235/week for Non-Members. (Weekly Rates Only).
  • At the time of registration, each child will be assigned a $25 non-refundable registration fee
  • Spots will fill up quickly, please register for all weeks you plan to attend!
  • Yes! Child Care Connection and/or DCFS is accepted. Child Care Connection/DCFS paperwork must be emailed to Jordyn.porter@peoriaymca.org or faxed to 309-692-4892 no later than 15 days from start of camp (by May 15th).
  • You must register your child(ren) to secure your spot, regardless of the status of your paperwork.
  • Full weekly camp fees will be drafted the Monday morning of each camp week; this payment schedule is set up at the time of online registration.
  • A $20 non-refundable NSF fee is charged to accounts if the payment method does not go through on the Monday morning of each week. Please ensure funds are available or your payment methods is up-to-date.
  • Of course! To make payment arrangements please contact Jordyn Porter at Jordyn.Porter@peoriaymca.org or give her a call at 309-692-7631 x 108.
  • A change of status must be emailed to Jordyn Porter at Jordyn.porter@peoriaymca.org, no later than one-week before the date.
  • Example: I registered by child for Week 3: June 12-16 but can longer attend. The deadline to cancel this week is June 5th.
  • You will be charged in full for the week, if the email is not received by Jordyn.
  • Scholarship information is available at the front desk or by downloading our scholarship application here.
  • To be approved, please fax or email all applications and proper documentation to Jordyn Porter.
  • FAX: 309-692-4892 | EMAIL: Jordyn.porter@peoriaymca.org
  • To use our scholarship for Day Camp, you must be denied by Child Care Connection first.
  • Our scholarship differs from the RiverPlex (Park District), you must apply at the YMCA for our scholarship program. We do not accept the Park District Scholarship.
  • Campers will rotate between various activities, crafts, and games throughout the day. There will also be weekly learning opportunities that relate to the YMCA’s core values, which are Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Caring. Campers will also be provided with a morning and afternoon snack.
  • Week 1: 5/30-6/2
  • Reminder: No Camp 5/29 due to Memorial Day
  • Week 2: 6/5-6/9
  • Week 3: 6/12-6/16
  • Week 4: 6/19-6/23
  • Week 5: 6/26-6/30
  • Week 6: 7/3-7/7 (No camp available on July 4th).
  • Week 7: 7/10-7/14
  • Week 8: 7/17-7/21
  • Week 9: 7/24-7/28
  • Week 10: 7/31-8/4
  • Week 1: Around the World
  • Week 2: Superhero Week
  • Week 3: Nature Week
  • Week 4: Space Week
  • Week 5: Safari Week
  • Week 6: USA Week
  • Week 7: Carnival Week
  • Week 8: Camp Olympics
  • Week 9: Ocean Week
  • Week 10: LEGO Week
  • Yes, each age group will go on 1 field trip per week, and they will go swimming 2 days per week. We will also have community guests that will come to visit the camp throughout the summer!
  • Campers should bring:
  • A backpack
  • A reusable water bottle
  • A swimsuit, towel, and flipflops for swim days
  • A change of clothes for emergencies
  • Tennis shoes
  • Sunglasses/hats
  • Sunscreen
  • Note: Please leave all toys and electronics at home!
  • At this time, campers should bring their own lunch every day. We are working on finding a way to provide campers with a lunch daily.
  • Yes, we will have a designated lost and found bin that will be accessible to campers, parents, and staff. The YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Items will be donated to charity if they are not claimed.

Some YMCAs offer overnight camps that run from a few days to a few weeks in scenic outdoor areas that span from New Hampshire to Hawaii. Camp programs offer a wide variety of outdoor adventures led by trained and experienced leaders who guide children and teenagers in having an unforgettable experience. Expect new and fun activities that will add not only build skills, but great new friends and character values for life. Here are a few in the midwest.

Program Directory

Name Location Registration
TAG1864 (B133), Gym Rental (per court per hour)
Rentals (with the exception of gym rentals) are 2 hours long. (Access 30 minutes before and after the reserved rental time will be allowed for set up and clean up) 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA December 16, 2015 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1864 (B133), Pavilion Rental
Rentals (with the exception of gym rentals) are 2 hours long. (Access 30 minutes before and after the reserved rental time will be allowed for set up and clean up) 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA December 16, 2015 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1864 (B133), Multipurpose Room Rental
Rentals (with the exception of gym rentals) are 2 hours long. (Access 30 minutes before and after the reserved rental time will be allowed for set up and clean up) Registration Fee: Refunded if room clean. 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA December 16, 2015 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG3883 (B133), TAG1699 (B133), TAG1692 (B133), Little League Soccer | Ages 3-6
PRACTICES START WEEK April 17th and run every Saturday until May 20th! Participants will be separated into age groups and teams, and will practice prior to the game on Saturday. ALL TEAMS MUST HAVE 1 PARENT VOLUNTEER COACH. For more information on registration or volunteering, please contact our Sport and Teen Outreach Director Gary House Scholarships Available | Ages 3-6 (3/4 Division and 5/6 Division) | Saturdays from 11 am - 2 pm | ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME | CO-ED 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 10, 2023 - April 14, 2023 REGISTER
TAG18906 (B133), Liberty Leadership, Rolling Acres & Richwoods High School
Greater Peoria Family YMCA February 1, 2023 - May 27, 2023 REGISTER
CAT109 (B133), Spring Break 3/27-4/10 (Select Each Day)
Greater Peoria Family YMCA February 23, 2023 - April 1, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S424), Concordia 1 Day AM & PM
Concordia Lutheran School July 15, 2022 - May 26, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S3227), Norwood 4-5 Day PM ONLY
Norwood Primary School July 15, 2022 - May 23, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S3227), Norwood 4-5 Day AM ONLY
Norwood Primary School July 15, 2022 - May 23, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S3227), Norwood 4-5 Day AM & PM
Norwood Primary School July 15, 2022 - May 23, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S3227), Norwood 2-3 Day AM & PM
Norwood Primary School July 15, 2022 - May 23, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S424), Concordia 4-5 Day PM ONLY
Concordia Lutheran School July 15, 2022 - May 26, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S424), Concordia 4-5 Day AM ONLY
Concordia Lutheran School July 15, 2022 - May 26, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S424), Concordia 4-5 Day AM & PM
Concordia Lutheran School July 15, 2022 - May 26, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S424), Concordia 2-3 Day AM & PM
Concordia Lutheran School July 15, 2022 - May 26, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S3227), Norwood 1 Day AM & PM
Norwood Primary School July 15, 2022 - May 23, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S426), CT Vivian 1 Day AM & PM
Thomas Jefferson Primary School July 15, 2022 - June 2, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S426), CT Vivian 2-3 Day AM & PM
Thomas Jefferson Primary School July 15, 2022 - June 2, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S426), CT Vivian 4-5 Day AM ONLY
Thomas Jefferson Primary School July 15, 2022 - June 2, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S426), CT Vivian 4-5 Day PM ONLY
Thomas Jefferson Primary School July 15, 2022 - June 2, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S426), CT Vivian 4-5 Day AM & PM
Thomas Jefferson Primary School July 15, 2022 - June 2, 2023 REGISTER
TAG1695 (B686), STYKU
STYKU scan 		RiverPlex April 8, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1701 (B686), TAG2537 (B686), Private Swim 3 Participants
private swim lessons for 3 participants 		RiverPlex March 2, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1701 (B686), TAG2537 (B686), Private Swim 2 Participants
private swim lessons for 2 participants 		RiverPlex March 2, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1701 (B686), TAG2537 (B686), Private Swim 1 Participant
private swim lessons for 1 participant 		RiverPlex March 2, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1695 (B686), Individual Personal Training RiverPlex
Our most individualized and customized training available. You�¢??ll have your own Personal Coach who will design and implement a personalized program based on your individual needs and goals! 		RiverPlex January 27, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1695 (B686), Couples Training RiverPlex
Our most individualized and customized training available. Youâ??ll have your own Personal Coach who will design and implement a personalized program based on your individual needs and goals! 		RiverPlex January 27, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1695 (B133), YMCA Individual Personal Training Level 1
Every person is unique with specific goals and physical limitations. Our certified Personal Trainers work with you to develop an exercise program specially designed to meet your needs. Each of our Personal Trainers is highly qualified with national certifications. They will help you set realistic and attainable goals; and most importantly, they will provide you with encouragement, motivation and accountability to keep you on-track and living well. 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA May 15, 2018 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1686 (B133), TAG1692 (B133), 2 on 1 Training
2 on 1 basketball training sessions for any player that wants to increase their working knowledge and skill. A three tier curriculum that focuses on building strong fundamentals, adding position specific skills, advanced techniques, and game dynamics 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA January 13, 2023 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1692 (B133), TAG1686 (B133), 1 on 1 basketball training
1 on 1 basketball training sessions for any player that wants to increase their working knowledge and skill. A three tier curriculum that focuses on building strong fundamentals, adding position specific skills, advanced techniques, and game dynamics. 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA July 5, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1695 (B133), YMCA Couples Training
Every person is unique with specific goals and physical limitations. Our certified Personal Trainers work with you to develop an exercise program specially designed to meet your needs. Each of our Personal Trainers is highly qualified with national certifications. They will help you set realistic and attainable goals; and most importantly, they will provide you with encouragement, motivation and accountability to keep you on-track and living well. 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA May 15, 2018 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 10 | 7/31-8/4
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 9 | 7/24-7/28
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 8 | 7/17-7/21
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 7 | 7/10-7/14
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 6 | 7/3-7/7 (No July 4)
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 5 | 6/26-6/30
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 4 | 6/19-6/23
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 3 | 6/12-6/16
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 2 | 6/5-6/9
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 1 | 5/30-6/2
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 10 | 7/31-8/4
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 9 | 7/24-7/28
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 8 | 7/17-7/21
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 7 | 7/10-7/14
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 6 | 7/3-7/7 (No July 4)
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 5 | 6/26-6/30
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 4 | 6/19-6/23
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 3 | 6/12-6/16
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 2 | 6/5-6/9
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 1 | 5/30-6/2
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 10 | 7/31-8/4
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 9 | 7/24-7/28
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 8 | 7/17-7/21
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 7 | 7/10-7/14
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 6 | 7/3-7/7 (No July 4)
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 5 | 6/26-6/30
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 4 | 6/19-6/23
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 3 | 6/12-6/16
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 2 | 6/5-6/9
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 1 | 5/30-6/2
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER