Specialty Camp
SPECIALTY CAMP 2026
The Scoop on Specialty Camp
JOHN ADAMS ELEMENTARY AND LINCOLN ELEMENTARY | RISING 1ST - 8TH GRADE
Wreck N’ Roll…Disney Princess…Robot Revolution…Code Quest…Living Arcade…Mandalorian Adventures…Grossology…eeeekkkk…and, a whole week of field trips???!!! Our Specialty Camps are here to ignite the imaginations of your camper. The YMCA’s themed Specialty Camps are terrific opportunities for campers to explore their creativity and pursue their passions through science, art, sports, games, and more! It’s a perfect way to add variety to your camper’s summer experience as they learn and grow. Having a blast while learning, with a focused theme - that’s YMCA Specialty Camps! Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided daily. Specialty Campers do not go swimming or go on field trips except during our Cosmic Voyager week. (See below for Specialty descriptions.)
Specialty Camp - Lincoln Site
Robot Revolution
$120 Member/$140 Potential Member rising 1st-8th
May 26-29
Get ready to power up for the Robot Revolution! This isn't just a camp - it's a mission for young engineers to build, program, and command their very own robotic creations. Campers will dive into the hands-on fund of coding, engineering and designs, tackling creative challenges and preparing their bots for the ultimate competition.
Disney Princess
$150 Member/$170 Potential Member rising 1st-5th
June 1-5
Embark on a fairytale adventure at Princess Camp! Every day, campers will step into the enchanted world of a different beloved Disney Princess, celebrating her story through magical activities and creative fun.
Code Quest: Minecraft and Roblox Edition
June 8-12
$150 Member/$170 Potential Member rising 1st-8th
The ultimate summer adventure for gamers! Dive head first into your favorite virtual worlds for a week of building, surviving and creating with fellow fans. This camp is all about epic gameplay, amazing builds and collaborative fun.
So You Wanna Be an Astronaut
$150 Member/$170 Potential Member rising 1st-8th
June 15-19
This week, your young space cadet will blast off on an out-of-this-world adventure, training just like a real NASA astronaut. Our mission is to immerse your child in the thrilling world of space exploration through hands-on, creative and teamwork-focused challenges.
Living Arcade
$150 Member/$170 Potential Member rising 1st-8th
June 22-26
Get ready for your favorite video games to leap off the screen and into real life! A wild week of pixel-powered fun, where campers will jump, run and quest through classic video game worlds like Super Mario, Pokemon, and Donkey Kong.
Chopped
$120 Member/$140 Potential Member rising 1st-8th
June 29- July 2
Welcome to the ultimate culinary competition for young foodies! At "Chopped" Week, junior chefs will put their creativity and kitchen skills to the test in a fund, fast-paced cooking challenge inspired by the hit TV show. Each day, campers will receive a mystery basket of ingredients and race against the clock to create a delicious and original dish.
Grossology
$150 Member/$170 Potential Member rising 1st-8th
July 6-10
This is a wildly fun and squishy science adventure designed for kids who love the weird, wacky and wonderfully gross side of science. We'll explore the fascinating and sometimes disgusting inner workings of the human body and animal kingdom with hands-on experiments that will make them say "Ewww . . . cool!" This is the one week camp where getting messy is not just allowed - it's encouraged!
Cosmic Voyagers
$220 Member/$240 Potential Member rising 1st-8th
July 13-17
This is the summer camp week for kids who love to explore, with a different, high-energy field trip every single day. We'll spend the week traveling to thrilling new locations, making new friends, and creating unforgettable memories along the way.
Specialty Camp - Adams Site
Wreck & Roll
$120 Member/$140 Potential Member rising 1st-5th
May 26-29
Ready to rev up for the ultimate summer road trip? At "Wreck & Roll Camp," kids will dive into a week of high-action, where the worlds of Hot Wheels and Monster Trucks collide! Campers will design, build, and race their own vehicles in epic competitions, from crash courses to high-flying stunts.
Code Quest: Minecraft and Roblox Edition
$150 Member/$170 Potential Member rising 1st-8th
June 1-5
The ultimate summer adventure for gamers! Dive head first into your favorite virtual worlds for a week of building, surviving and creating with fellow fans. This camp is all about epic gameplay, amazing builds and collaborative fun.
Living Arcade
$150 Member/$170 Potential Member rising 1st-8th
June 8-12
Get ready for your favorite video games to leap off the screen and into real life! A wild week of pixel-powered fun, where campers will jump, run and quest through classic video game worlds like Super Mario, Pokemon, and Donkey Kong.
Mandalorian Adventures
$150 Member/$170 Potential Member rising 1st-8th
June 15-19
Mandalorian Adventures! A week-long journey through a galaxy far, far away, packed with cosmic fun! Young adventurers will join their clan, exploring the exciting traditions of the Mandalorian way. Forget taking bounties, this week is all about creative crafts, thrilling games and out-of-this-world excitement.
Grossology
$150 Member/$170 Potential Member rising 1st-8th
June 22-26
This is a wildly fun and squishy science adventure designed for kids who love the weird, wacky and wonderfully gross side of science. We'll explore the fascinating and sometimes disgusting inner workings of the human body and animal kingdom with hands-on experiments that will make them say "Ewww . . . cool!" This is the one week camp where getting messy is not just allowed - it's encouraged!
Robot Revolution
$120 Member/$140 Potential Member rising 1st-8th
June 29- July 2
Get ready to power up for the Robot Revolution! This isn't just a camp - it's a mission for young engineers to build, program, and command their very own robotic creations. Campers will dive into the hands-on fund of coding, engineering and designs, tackling creative challenges and preparing their bots for the ultimate competition.
Brickmania
$150 Member/$170 Potential Member rising 1st-8th
July 6-10
Prepare for the ultimate creative construction challenge at Brickmania Week! This is the perfect summer camp for aspiring engineers, architects, and master builders. Campers will dive into mountains of LEGO bricks and K'NEX rods to create magnificent structures, custom vehicles, and imaginative worlds.