The Southern Boone Area YMCA runs a traditional summer day camp in Ashland for children ages 5 to 12, featuring swimming, rock-wall climbing, arts and crafts, science, games, field trips, and weekly themes. Campers are grouped by grade across two sites, with K-2nd at Southern Boone Elementary and 3rd-6th at American Legion Post 152. Families send a sack lunch, and financial assistance is available through the Y's Outreach Program.
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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 Southern Boone Area YMCA directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Jason MartinA great work in progress. Lots more to be done, but they have a full selection of equipment as well as side classes and work with Mizzou PT Hosted a very well done block party today.
★★★★★Roy BradfordAlways clean, staff is friendly. Have the equipment I need. Issue I have is they are always extremely busy, can't wait to see if an expansion happens
★★★★Bob GellerSouthern Boone Area YMCA is great! Although not the largest facility it has a lot. Good staff, well maintained equipment, many free classes and responsive to member needs.
★★★★★Evan HolwayBest gym in the Columbia area. High quality equipment and a great selection for a smaller gym.
★★★★★Dustin BarrettGreat facility! Very clean and well kept, equipment is top notch, staff is super friendly. The turf room is amazing, I’ve not seen that at any other Y facility, very cool!