Day Camp in Wayland, MA
Camp Chickami
Grades 1-10 / Ages 6-15
1-Week Sessions
Weekdays | 9:00am-4:00pm
YMCA Camp Chickami is a traditional summer day camp located in Wayland, MA. Founded in 1955, Camp Chickami has inspired kids with countless opportunities to laugh, lead and make lasting friendships. Together, our proven programs and trained counselors deliver meaningful and memorable camp experiences that keep families coming back year after year after year.
| 2022 CAMP CHICKAMI SESSION DATES | |
|---|---|
| Opening Week | June 27 - July 1 |
| Session 1 | July 5 - 8 *Monday, July 4th we will be closed in observance of Independence Day |
| Session 2 | July 11 - 15 |
| Session 3 | July 18 - 22 |
| Session 4 | July 25 - 29 |
| Session 5 | August 1 - 5 |
| Session 6 | August 8 - 12 |
| Session 7 | August 15 - 19 |
| Session 8 | August 22 - 26 |
| Closing Week | August 29 - September 2 |
RATES per session
West Suburban YMCA Family Member: $405
West Suburban YMCA Youth Member: $445
Community (non-member): $465
BUS FEE: $90 per session
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EXTENDED CAMPER CARE:
AM Care at Chickami (8:00am-9:00am): $50 per session
PM Care at West Suburban YMCA (5:00pm-6:00pm): $50 per session
PM Care at Chickami (4:00pm-6:00pm): $80 per session
Camp Chickami Leader-In-Training (LIT) Sessions
Leader-in-Training sessions provide our oldest campers (youth entering grades 10) a way to transition from camper to counselor. LITs gain valuable leadership skills and take on more responsibility at camp. LIT sessions are 2 weeks.
| CAMP CHICKAMI LIT SESSION DATES | |
|---|---|
| LIT Session 1 | July 5 - 15 |
| LIT Session 2 | July 18 - 29 |
| LIT Session 3 | August 1 - 12 |
| LIT Session 4 | August 15-26 |
RATES per session (2 weeks)
West Suburban YMCA Family Member: $590
West Suburban YMCA Youth Member: $650
Community (non-member): $690
LIT Bus Fee: $110 per 2-week session
Parent Feedback from Camp Chickami's 2021 Season
“To all the staff at Chickami this summer. Yet again, you blew our minds at your ability to make another summer during a global pandemic, memorable and fun for our kids. [My campers] had a blast—EVERY SINGLE DAY. They loved their counselors and I know that I’m in for an evening of sadness knowing it’s their last day. You guys are truly the best.”
“Camp Chickami exceeded my expectations to every degree. [My campers] couldn't wait to get out the door in the morning and begged me not to pick them up until the last possible minute. I can't wait to sign them up for camp in Summer 2022!”
For more information on Camp Chickami, Camp Pikati and Camp Frank A. Day, please contact the Y's Camping Services Branch at 617-244-6050 x3008 or campings@wsymca.org.
2022 Summer Camp Registration
Sign up for summer camp! REGISTER NOW with a $100 deposit per session for Camp Pikati or Camp Chickami, or a $375 deposit per session for Camp Frank A. Day!
More Chickami Info
Camp Chickami Registration Form
Prefer to sign up for Camp Chickami in person? Download this registration form and return it to the West Suburban YMCA at 276 Church Street, Newton, MA. Please note, registration forms will not be accepted until January 10, 2022.
2022 Summer Camp Brochure
Check out the 2022 online brochure to learn about the West Suburban YMCA's three summer camps - Camp Pikati, Camp Chickami, and Camp Frank A. Day!
Learn About the Chickami Capital Campaign
Chickami builds leaders. It builds friendships. It builds creativity. And now it’s building… buildings! We’re excited to announce our capital campaign to ensure campers and staff can have an amazing experience at camp for decades to come.
What will the new buildings mean for camp this summer?
Chickami is known for its rustic simplicity, which may have families wondering what the new buildings will mean for the camp experience.