YouthCares Summer Camp 2026 May 26 - July 24, 2026.
Hours : Monday Friday 7:30am - 5:30 pm
Closures : June 1 -5, 2026, July 3, 2026
Welcome to YouthCares Summer Camp 2026! We are excited to have your child join us for a fun, engaging, and enriching summer experience. This year’s theme is “Every Child Has a Superpower!”, and each week your child will explore a different “superpower” through hands-on activities, academic enrichment, and exciting adventures.
**Daily Learning & Enrichment**
At YouthCares, we believe learning continues all year long. Campers will participate in daily academic enrichment activities designed to strengthen reading, math, and critical thinking skills in a fun and engaging way.
We will also use IXL Learning, an interactive online program aligned with Mississippi education standards, to support individualized learning and help each child continue progressing academically throughout the summer. IXL learning is an interactive online app with lessons for all subjects and grade levels. Students will participate in IXL learning on their grade level and complete lessons based on Mississippi teaching standards that are taught in their grade. Students will be asked to bring their electronic device on IXL learning day to use the app once a week.
Here is a look at what your child can expect each week:
Week 1: Superhero Origins
Campers will discover their unique strengths and talents while building confidence and friendships. Activities will focus on teamwork, self-awareness, and setting personal goals.
Week 2: Strength & Fitness Heroes
This week emphasizes physical health and wellness. Campers will participate in fun fitness challenges, outdoor games, and learn the importance of staying active.
Week 3: Genius Heroes (STEM)
Campers will explore science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting experiments and problem-solving activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
Week 4: Heroes with Heart
We will focus on kindness, empathy, and community service. Campers will engage in activities that promote helping others and making a positive impact.
Week 5: Global Heroes
Campers will learn about different cultures around the world, encouraging diversity, inclusion, and global awareness through interactive projects and activities.
Week 6: Mystery & Rescue Heroes
This week is all about critical thinking and teamwork. Campers will solve mysteries, participate in scavenger hunts, and engage in rescue-themed challenges.
Week 7: Superhero Legacy week
Campers will wrap up their superhero journey by discovering how they can make a real difference in their community. Through engaging reading and writing activities, students will reflect on what it means to be a hero and how they can use their strengths to help others.Campers will participate in a hands-on community service project, create a “Hero Legacy Poster,” and work together on a fun “Save the Community” team challenge.
Week 8: Superhero Graduation
We will celebrate all that campers have learned and accomplished! Campers will showcase their skills, participate in fun celebrations, and receive recognition for their achievements.
Field Trips & Fun Fridays
Our campers will enjoy exciting **weekly field trips**, which may include:
* Weekly library visits
* Weekly summer movie theater trips
* Weekly splash pad visits
* Community service activities
* UpDown Trampoline Park
* Oceans Marine Adventure Park
* Infinity Science Center
* Serengeti Springs
* Civil Rights Museum
* Little Creek Landing
*Please note: Field trips are tentative and may change at any time due to location availability.* Monthly Calendar will be released soon!
**Fun Fridays** will be a highlight each week and will rotate between:
* Splash pad visits
* Water Day at YouthCares
* Carnival-themed Fun Days
Throughout the summer, campers will also enjoy:
* Academic enrichment activities
* Community service projects
* Hands-on learning experiences
* And much more!
Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and exciting environment where every child can grow, learn, and discover their inner superhero.
Field Trips: Field trips are scheduled at least once a week unless weather permits for a change. We will also have extra field trips scheduled in relation to weekly themes or special events around town for the summer at the local library, nearby cities and more!
Camp Registration : To secure you child's slot reservation for summer camp each participant must have a completed registration form and a $150 registration fee received on file before your child attends camp. The $150 registration fee covers you child's field trips , t - shirt , IXL subscription fee for each summer camp attendee.
Ages : Summer Camp is for ages 5 - 11 years old.
Camp Tuition : Camp Tuition is $135 / week per camp participant who register to attend all camps and $150/week per camp participant for drop in weekly camps. Sibling discounts are for available: $130/ week per camp participant. Tuition is due every Monday by 6:00 pm. YouthCares accepts Paypal : YouthCares, payments on our website, ProCares App, and Cash App :$youthcares. For tuition not paid on time, a late charge of $10.00 per day will be charged. Additionally, a fee of $35.00 will be charged on checks that are returned by the bank. Tuition is expected for days your child may be absent due to illness, family emergencies, doctor visits, hospitalizations, vacations, or any other reason. Please note that tuition rates do not change in the event of a week including a holiday.
Drop In Camp Attendee : For parents interested in their children not attending camp on a weekly basis we do provide that option. THE DROP IN CAMP RATE IS $150 PER WEEK AND THE CAMP REGISTRATION IS $50 PER CAMP.
Meals : A light breakfast and snacks are provided daily by YouthCares. Children are required to bring a sack lunch daily and a water bottle. No peanuts or peanut butter due to severe allergies. We will attend the summer lunch feeding programs when it begins if it is offered. Parents will be notified and it will be optional if students would like to bring a sack lunch.
Personal Belongings: No outside belongings, toys, phones, electronics, blankets, pillows, etc, are allowed. We will not be responsible for lost or broken belongings.
