The Dubuque Community YMCA runs summer day camps at Union Park, including a Traditional Day Camp for ages 6–14 (grouped as Challengers 6–7, Adventurers 8–10, and Explorers 11–14), a Preschool Camp Doodlebug for ages 4–5, and a Horse Camp Adventure Training for ages 6–16. Campers enjoy outdoor recreation and age-appropriate group activities.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Dubuque Community Y directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Alex DroesslerAmazing Place To Relax! The Hot Tub And Lap Pool Are The Best! Fantastic Management Are Kind, Respectful, And Keep The Place Running Smoothly!
★★★★★Curious TravelerGreat place to work out, take a class or Swim Daycare available during select hours
★Ryan ThompsonIncredibly frustrating. The only YMCA I have known that refuses to provide day passes for those visiting from out of town. Especially when at previous visits they have been authorized by other staff. Also if you are stating that this is a policy implemented after COVID, it is now 2026 and you REALLY need to update them. I’d say I’m not coming back, but it’s clear that I’m not welcome anyways
★★★★★Denise MimsGreat facility and programs, but I have relocated to another section of the city. Worth considering.
★★★★★Aiden PAlright so this place is just truly amazing for me personally. As a swimmer the team is very supportive and fun to be a part of shout out to coach Cathy. The pool is very nice, needs new starting blocks but that the only change I would make there. The basketball court is very nice and is enjoyable to play basketball on but could use some better balls and also should not allow people to run full court games when it is busy at the y. But at the end of the day is a fun place to be and a very welcoming community