YMCA Camp Chickami
Private
YMCA Camp Chickami, owned and operated by the West Suburban YMCA, is a traditional day camp founded in 1955 on a wooded property bordering conservation land in Wayland for youth entering grades 1-9 (with an LIT track for grade 10). Campers take part daily in soccer, basketball, swim lessons, and low- and high-ropes challenge courses, and learn 'leave no trace' nature principles with a nature specialist. Nonprofit YMCA.
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 YMCA Camp Chickami directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Randy LangerWas a camper there in the 1970's, remember gold rush day, BB-guns behind the swimming pool, overnight, and The Swamp House, curious what became of that, elevated platform in the woods. Wish I had pictures
★★★★★Anice GiulianoMy kids say this is their favorite place to be. Friendly staff, lots of fun activities, great for a traditional day camp with some overnights for older kids.
★★★★Our EventsGenerally, an all round decent camp, our kids have enjoyed it so far. They have a couple new buildings that are great and they do a great job fixing up the pool in the spring. Some of the buildings are very old and could use a refresh. One building is so close to the creek that it pretty much floods every time it rains and often has standing water in the front (so make sure your kid has plenty of bug spray on them when they go and reapplies during the day).
★★★★★Jesse LopezWe have tried several summer camps over the years and Chickami was by far our daughter's favorite. We will definitely be sending her there next summer too.
★★★★★CheesecakeOne of the most stunning camps I've ever been to. The staff is wonderfully nice and welcoming. The activities were exhilarating and being outside with nature was a great break from being indoors. The creativity that flows there is unbelievable.