The R.W. Houser Family YMCA in Onalaska, part of the La Crosse Area Family YMCA, runs a summer day camp for children ages 5–11 based out of local elementary schools. Camp operates June through August with full-time and part-time options and includes breakfast, lunch and a snack. It is a nonprofit YMCA program.
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 R.W. Houser Family YMCA directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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Powered by GoogleNice facility but they do not monitor the machines and older adults and young people sit on their phones on the machines preventing an efficient workout. Its more like a lounge than a strength circuit!
This YMCA is fantastic for families. The only downsides are the men’s locker room occasionally smells like it’s on a historical preservation schedule, and the sauna sometimes doubles as a mobile office thanks to people on their phones.
Every time I walk into the YMCA, I’m greeted by Mallory and/orJill at the front desk, and they truly set the tone for the entire experience. They are always so sweet, thoughtful, and genuinely positive. On top of being incredibly helpful, they bring such a great sense of humor and warmth that instantly makes you feel welcome. Their kindness and upbeat energy never go unnoticed and make the YMCA feel like a second home. Mallory and Jill are exactly the kind of people who make a community space special.
Warm pool is perfect for therapy. Having to pay full monthly membership fee when only using facility for the warm pool to do therapy is not sustainable. Will stop after 1st month. Also have trouble walking and parking spots for seniors who don't have disabled parking permit is too minimal. Many days I pulled in & left because no parking close enough for me to walk.
What an active community center. Our grandsons went to Saturday gymnastics class. All types of activities and sports supported here. Sunday afternoon youth swim lessons in the warm pool. Very warm indeed.



