Camper Rates (Per Session)

West Suburban YMCA Household Member: $420
West Suburban YMCA Youth Member: $460
Non-Member: $480
Bus Fee Per Session: $90

Extended Camper Care (Per Session)

AM Care at Chickami (8 a.m. - 9 a.m.): $50
PM Care at the Y (5 p.m. - 6 p.m.): $50*
PM Care at Chickami (4 p.m. - 6 p.m.): $80
*Signing up for extended PM Care at the Y requires also registering for bus transportation

LIT Rates (Per Session)

West Suburban YMCA Household Member: $600
West Suburban YMCA Youth Member: $655
Non-Member: $700
LIT Bus Fee (2 weeks): $110

Leader-In-Training sessions provide our oldest campers (youth entering grade 10) a way to transition from camper to counselor. LITs gain valuable leadership skills and take on more responsibility at camp. LIT sessions are for 2 weeks, and camp hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on our Leader-In-Training opportunities, please visit our LIT page.

Leader-In-Training

Activities

Chickami provides many options each day to find activities that speak to each camper. We offer traditional camp activities for campers to choose from! Our youngest campers stay with their group all day rotating through everything Chickami has to offer, while older campers can pick their afternoon activities each day. There's something for everyone. 

Archery

Led by a USA Archery certified instructor, our Archery activities focus on safety, proper handling of equipment, and respect for both people and tools. All participants learn about parts of the bow, archery range commands, and proper form before taking turns at hitting one of our 4’ targets. 

Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts is the ultimate camp classic. Lanyards, friendship bracelets, dreamcatchers, tie-dye, and stick-boats—Camp Chickami does it all; but what’s truly unique about Chickami crafts is how simple ideas are elevated by imagination.

Challenge Course*

The Challenge Course at Camp Chickami is comprised of 13 different elements (8 high, 5 low) built at ground level and high in the trees. The course is designed to be a progressive experience, so that as our campers grow, the course grows with them. Our goal is to build camper confidence and self-assuredness through personal challenge and skills mastery; and to encourage teamwork and communication along the way. Our certified staff ensure the utmost fun, growth, and safety for all. *Activity offering dependent on staff hired

Leagues

Few other camps do Leagues like Camp Chickami. Flexible, inclusive, and wild, campers from every unit and group are invited to sign up. Leagues run for two weeks at a time (Session 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, & 7-8) and alternate between a variety of classic challenges: World Cup, Wiffle Ball, Basketball, Flag Football, Olympics, and more!

Nature

With our Nature Specialist, campers learn the tenets of “leave no trace,” explore the delicate balance of freshwater and forest biomes and grow a healthy respect and appreciation for nature. At Chickami, we believe the best way to get to know nature is to get a little muddy!

Swimming

As part of the YMCA’s summer camp movement, we are dedicated to teaching our campers valuable life skills. Swim lessons have been part of the Y’s mission for more than a hundred years; and at Camp Chickami, we continue to work toward a safe water experience for all. Our campers, through their Oak and Cedar summers, receive swim lessons during the week at camp. And with open swim during afternoon electives, there’s plenty of time to cool off in the water.

Special Events

If there’s one thing Chickamites love, it’s special events! Each summer we invite campers to participate in Age-Group “Sleep Unders" and "Sleep Overs”, families and community members to participate in Family Nights, and session attendees to participate in our Friday Events! From Color War to Carnival to Pines Day, Chickami campers and staff always have a reason to get creative, get energized, and celebrate.

Wait Lists

Due to high demand many of our camp sessions have wait lists. We recommend you register early! 

Registration

• A 25% registration fee is required for each day camp session you wish to reserve at the time of registration.  
• The registration fee is applied to the total balance due for each session.
• All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Registration is available online, by phone or in person:

• Click here to register.
• Call Camping Services at 617-244-6050 x 3008 and we will help you register.

Billing, Payment Plans and Financial Aid for Day Camps (Camp Pikati, Camp Chickami, and Camp Wells): 

• Remaining balance payment is due 60 days prior to the session start date. 
• Payments will be auto drafted accordingly with the card on file. 
• If a camper has a prior outstanding balance with the West Suburban YMCA, it must be paid in full prior to registration. Financial assistance is available and can be applied for on a confidential basis. Please download the Financial Assistance Application and return it to financialaid@wsymca.org for review. For more information, contact Marie Minardi. 
• If you would like to set up a payment plan, please contact our Camp Registrar, Marie Minardi, at 617-244-6050 x3008. 

Refund and Cancellations Day Camps (Camp Pikati, Camp Wells and Camp Chickami): 

• Cancellations must be submitted two months prior to the session start date to receive a refund minus the 25% registration fee. 
• The tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable unless due to a serious medical issue. In this case a physician’s note is required. 
• Campers, who arrive late, depart early, or miss days are not granted pro-rated fees or refunds. 
• The Y reserves the right to retain camp fees for campers who decide they do not like camp, have minor illnesses, are homesick, are removed from camp for disciplinary reasons, and/or change of family plans.

Sibling Discounts

Receive 5% discount off total fees. All campers must reside in the same physical address to receive the discount. Contact campings@wsymca.org to receive discount.

Referral Discounts

Friends make everything more fun! For every first-time overnight camper you refer, you each receive $100 off your Camp Frank A. Day fees. For every first-time day camper you refer, you each receive $50 off your Camp Chickami, Camp Wells, and/or Camp Pikati fees!!