YMCAs give youth a safe place to exercise with family members and give teens a caring, nurturing place to continue their wellness journey. The Y also offers your family Afterschool Child Care and Summer Camp, youth sports and seasonal programs to keep kids active.

Summer Day Camp at the Y REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Summer Camp at the Y offers kids a great place to spend time with friends, engage in physical activities and experience a variety of sports and crafts. Camp days include weekly themed activities, swimming and field trips. Healthy snacks are offered twice daily and the kids are transported to a local school to enjoy a free lunch.
Summer Camp Dates:
Summer Camp Times: 7:00am until 6:00pm
Full Time Camp Weekly Fees: (a commitment to pay for 7 of the 8 weeks that camp is offered) Y Member Rate: $100, Non-member Rate $122
Part Time Camp Weekly Fees: (no commitment to a number of weeks, full week enrollment only) Y Member Rate: $120, Non-Member Rate: $142
Registration Fee: $85 per child
Sibling discounts offered – $5 reduced monthly fee for additional children in the same family when both children are enrolled for the same week
MDHS childcare certificates (CCPP) accepted
Financial Assistance applications must be submitted and approved before registering for camp. Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing.

Summer Camp 2025 Registration Form can be downloaded here. REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 1, 2025

Summer Camp 2025 Parent Handbook can be found here.

Afterschool Childcare at the Petal Family YMCA

REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 15, 2024!

Kids will enjoy a healthy snack, homework assistance and plenty of physical activity with guidance from Y staff trained and certified in group activities and socialization skills.
- Afterschool Care begins July 22nd and runs according to the Petal School District calendar.
Monthly fee includes Full Day Camp during School Breaks and holidays.
We pick them up from school or they ride the bus to The Y and you pick them up at The Y by 6pm!
Afterschool Dates: The YMCA Afterschool Program runs from the first school day until the last school day and includes Full Day Camp during School Breaks.
Registration Fee: $50 per child
Sibling discounts offered – $20 reduced monthly fee for additional children in the same family
MDHS childcare certificates (CCPP) accepted
Financial Assistance applications must be submitted and approved before registering for camp. Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing.