Caldwell Y Kids (Ages 5-12)

Caldwell Y Kids (Ages 5-12)

Now Enrolling School-Age Child Care!

As Idaho’s largest child care provider, we provide thousands of children the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Our licensed Y Teachers and staff engage children in a variety of academic enrichment activities, social-emotional learning, emotion management, healthy snacks, physical activity, STEM education, art education, outdoor play, literacy development, community field trips, swimming, and more.

Our positive, safe environments will help your child make new friends, enjoy more physical activity, develop new skills, do better in school, and live with caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

As licensed childcare facility, our School-Age Child Care follows all state and city requirements and health and safety guidelines.

We believe everyone belongs at the Y. No one is turned away due to the inability to pay. We accept Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) and have financial assistance available. To learn more: [email protected] or 208 344 5502 ext. 277.

Access our Child Development Parent Handbook to learn more about our philosophy, policies, and practices.

Location:

Caldwell YMCA – 3720 S. Indiana Ave, Caldwell, Idaho 83605

Ratios:

1 staff to 12 children.

Food Provided:

Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.

Site Contact:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (208)454-9622 x655

After School Child Care Group 1 (Grades K-3)

Child Development
1/12/26 - 5/22/26
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Now Enrolling After School and No School Day Programs.

Your child will make new friends, enjoy more physical activity, develop new skills, do better in school, and live with caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Ages:

5-8 years

Schedule:

August 13-May 21

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

After School Hours: 2:30pm-6pm (Before School hours unavailable)

No School Day Hours: 7am-6pm

Full-time and part-time schedules available

Rates:

Tuition is billed weekly.

School Year Registration Fee: $85

AFTER SCHOOL ONLY:

1 Day per Week: Member $49 | Non-Member $50

2 Day per Week: Member $73 | Non-Member $75

3 Day per Week: Member $85 | Non-Member $88

4 Day per Week: Member $97 | Non-Member $100

5 Day per Week: Member $107 | Non-Member $110

Drop-In Care: Member $53 | Non-Member $55

School’s Out Day:

Before/After School Participant: $25

Non-Before/After School Participant: $60

Child must be a YMCA Member to receive Member Pricing.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/12/26 - 01/16/26
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01/07/2026
01/19/26 - 01/23/26
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01/14/2026
01/26/26 - 01/30/26
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01/21/2026
02/02/26 - 02/06/26
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01/28/2026
02/09/26 - 02/13/26
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02/04/2026
02/16/26 - 02/20/26
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02/11/2026
02/23/26 - 02/27/26
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02/18/2026
03/02/26 - 03/06/26
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02/25/2026
03/09/26 - 03/13/26
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03/04/2026
03/16/26 - 03/20/26
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03/11/2026
03/23/26 - 03/27/26
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03/18/2026
03/30/26 - 04/03/26
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03/25/2026
04/06/26 - 04/10/26
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04/01/2026
04/13/26 - 04/17/26
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04/08/2026
04/20/26 - 04/24/26
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04/15/2026
04/27/26 - 05/01/26
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04/22/2026
05/04/26 - 05/08/26
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04/29/2026
05/11/26 - 05/15/26
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05/06/2026
05/18/26 - 05/22/26
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05/13/2026

After School Child Care Group 2 (Grades 3-7)

Child Development
1/12/26 - 5/22/26
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Now Enrolling After School and No School Day Programs.

Your child will make new friends, enjoy more physical activity, develop new skills, do better in school, and live with caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Ages:

8-12

Schedule:

August 13-May 21

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

After School Hours: 2:30pm-6pm (Before School hours unavailable)

No School Day Hours: 7am-6pm

Full-time and part-time schedules available

Rates:

Tuition is billed weekly.

School Year Registration Fee: $85

AFTER SCHOOL ONLY:

1 Day per Week: Member $49 | Non-Member $50

2 Day per Week: Member $73 | Non-Member $75

3 Day per Week: Member $85 | Non-Member $88

4 Day per Week: Member $97 | Non-Member $100

5 Day per Week: Member $107 | Non-Member $110

Drop-In Care: Member $53 | Non-Member $55

School’s Out Day:

Before/After School Participant: $25

Non-Before/After School Participant: $60

Child must be a YMCA Member to receive Member Pricing.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/12/26 - 01/16/26
School Year 2025-2026
Registration
Closed on
01/07/2026
01/19/26 - 01/23/26
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01/14/2026

01/26/26 - 01/30/26
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01/21/2026

02/02/26 - 02/06/26
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01/28/2026

02/09/26 - 02/13/26
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02/04/2026

02/16/26 - 02/20/26
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02/11/2026

02/23/26 - 02/27/26
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02/18/2026

03/02/26 - 03/06/26
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02/25/2026

03/09/26 - 03/13/26
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03/04/2026

03/16/26 - 03/20/26
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03/11/2026

03/23/26 - 03/27/26
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03/18/2026

03/30/26 - 04/03/26
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03/25/2026

04/06/26 - 04/10/26
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04/01/2026

04/13/26 - 04/17/26
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04/08/2026

04/20/26 - 04/24/26
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04/15/2026

04/27/26 - 05/01/26
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04/22/2026

05/04/26 - 05/08/26
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04/29/2026

05/11/26 - 05/15/26
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05/06/2026

05/18/26 - 05/22/26
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05/13/2026

School's Out Camp - Caldwell School District

Child Development
1/19/26 - 5/22/26
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School’s Out. The Y Is In.

School is out, whether it is a holiday break or a teacher in-service. The Y is in to provide a safe, supportive environment with academic enrichment activities for youth. We operate School’s Out Camp from 7am-6pm to allow parents the most flexibility to meet their needs and schedules. Breakfast snack and afternoon snack are provided. Youth participating in before and/or after school program receive discounted pricing.

Location:

Caldwell YMCA – 3720 S. Indiana Ave, Caldwell, Idaho 83605

Ages:

5-12 years

Hours:

7 am – 6 pm

We will be closed the following dates:

  • Monday, September 1, 2025
  • Thursday, November 27, 2025
  • Friday, November 28, 2025
  • Wednesday, December 24, 2025
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025
  • Friday, December 26, 2025
  • Monday, May 25, 2026

NO SCHOOL DAY RATES:

Before/After School Participant: $25 per day

Non-Before/After School Participant: $60 per day

(A participant is considered a child who is enrolled in our Before & After School Program on a weekly basis).

All fees are due at time of registration. School’s Out fees are non-refundable.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/19/26
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01/15/2026
01/29/26
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01/25/2026
01/30/26
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01/26/2026
02/16/26
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02/12/2026
03/13/26
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03/09/2026
03/16/26 - 03/20/26
Spring Break
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03/12/2026
03/27/26
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03/23/2026
04/17/26
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04/13/2026
05/22/26
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05/18/2026

School's Out Camp - Vallivue School District

Child Development
1/19/26 - 5/22/26
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School’s Out. The Y Is In.

School is out, whether it is a holiday break or a teacher in-service. The Y is in to provide a safe, supportive environment with academic enrichment activities for youth. We operate School’s Out Camp from 7am-6pm to allow parents the most flexibility to meet their needs and schedules. Breakfast snack and afternoon snack are provided. Youth participating in before and/or after school program receive discounted pricing.

Location:

Caldwell YMCA – 3720 S. Indiana Ave, Caldwell, Idaho 83605

Ages:

5-12 years

Hours:

7 am – 6 pm

We will be closed the following dates:

  • Monday, September 1, 2025
  • Thursday, November 27, 2025
  • Friday, November 28, 2025
  • Wednesday, December 24, 2025
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025
  • Friday, December 26, 2025
  • Monday, May 25, 2026

NO SCHOOL DAY RATES:

Before/After School Participant: $25 per day

Non-Before/After School Participant: $60 per day

(A participant is considered a child who is enrolled in our Before & After School Program on a weekly basis).

All fees are due at time of registration. School’s Out fees are non-refundable.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/19/26
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01/15/2026
02/13/26
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Closes
02/09/2026
02/16/26
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02/12/2026
03/16/26 - 03/20/26
Spring Break
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03/12/2026
03/23/26
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03/19/2026
04/17/26
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04/13/2026
05/19/26
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05/15/2026
05/22/26
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05/18/2026

Summer Day Camp (Ages 5-12)

Caldwell YMCA, Child Development
5/25/26 - 8/7/26
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No Place Like This Place.

Summer Day Camp. Registration Opens Feb 2!

 

Our Summer Day Camp is a place where kids can explore, learn, and play all summer long. Each week features engaging themes, outdoor explorations, creative projects, STEM challenges, community field trips, and opportunities to build confidence and friendships.  

Location: 

Caldwell Y Kids (Caldwell YMCA – 3720 S Indiana Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605)

Ages:

5-12 years 

Schedule: 

May 26 – Aug 7  

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 

Summer Day Camp Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm 

Rate:                       Member    Non-Member
5 Days per week:      $243        $250
4 Days per week:      $234         $240
3 Days per week:      $205        $210
2 Days per week:      $156         $160
1 Days per week:      $98           $100

Registration Fee: $30.00 per child due at the time of registration.

  • Fees are billed 1 week prior to session start date, fees for summer will begin on May 18, 2026.
  • Vacation Credit is available for one week per summer at 50% tuition discount.
  • Schedule Changes are due 2 weeks prior to session start date.

Financial Assistance & Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) Available to All. At the Y, we believe no one is turned away due to inability to pay. As licensed childcare, we are eligible to receive ICCP for families in financial need. We also offer additional financial assistance to ensure all kids have a place at the Y.

Financial Assistance Application – return to Site or Accounting with paystubs, 1040 from tax return, no earlier than April 15, 2026. Current Financial Assistance expires May 31, 2026. Financial Assistance is capped at 30% in our system for Summer Day Camp, so up to 30% will be given at registration. We will not process FA for summer programs until April.

For more information about financial assistance and ICCP contact: [email protected]

Site Contact Information:

Caldwell Y Kids or (208)454-9622 x655


Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/25/26 - 05/29/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/01/26 - 06/05/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
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Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
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Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
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Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26

Summer LIT Camp (Ages 13-15)

Caldwell YMCA, Child Development
5/25/26 - 8/7/26
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No Place Like This Place.

Leader In Training Camp. Registration Opens Feb 2!

 

LIT Camp (Leader in Training Camp) is a fun, hands-on leadership experience designed for teens who want to build confidence, develop life skills, and make a positive impact. Through mentorship and guided practice working with younger campers, participants will learn communication, responsibility, and active leadership.

Location: 

Caldwell Y Kids (Caldwell YMCA – 3720 S Indiana Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605)

Ages:

13-15 years 

Schedule: 

May 26 – Aug 7  

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 

Tuition Rate (Whole Summer)

Member: $485  Non-Member: $500

Registration Fee: $30.00 per child due at the time of registration.

  • Fees are billed at time of registration.
  • Schedule Changes are due 2 weeks prior to session start date.

Financial Assistance is available.

Financial Assistance Application – return to Site or Accounting with paystubs, 1040 from tax return, no earlier than April 15, 2026. Current Financial Assistance expires May 31, 2026. Financial Assistance is capped at 30% in our system for Summer Day Camp, so up to 30% will be given at registration. We will not process FA for summer programs until April.

For more information about financial assistance and ICCP contact: [email protected]

Site Contact Information:

Caldwell Y Kids or (208)454-9622 x655


Registration Information   ($30.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/2/26 8/3/26 Front Desk $ 485.00$ 500.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/25/26 - 08/07/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26

Summer Specialty Camp - Half Day (Ages 6-12)

Caldwell YMCA, Child Development
6/1/26 - 7/24/26
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No Place Like This Place.

Summer Specialty Camps. Registration Opens Feb 2!

 

Bits, Bytes, and Bots Camp is a coding and robotics camp where kids explore how computers “think,” how instructions turn into actions, and how machines follow commands. Campers will learn the basics of coding, build simple circuits, and experiment with real robots. 

Brushes & Beyond Art Camp is a 2D art camp where kids explore painting, drawing, printmaking, and more to bring their creativity to life. Through fun projects and guided lessons, campers will experiment with different tools and learn about color, composition, and artistic expression. 

Creative Kids Art Camp is a colorful, hands-on experience for young artists! Campers will explore a variety of art forms while learning new techniques and expressing their creativity. 

Critter Camp is a fun, educational experience for kids who are curious about animals and nature. Through engaging activities like games, crafts, stories, and more, campers learn about different types of animals, their habitats, behaviors, and the roles they play in the world. 

Curious Chemistry Camp is a chance to dive into the exciting world of chemistry through fun, hands-on experiments. Campers will examine real-world science and learn lab skills as they explore chemical reactions and more!  

Kid Kitchen Cooking Camp is the perfect introduction to the kitchen for young chefs just starting their culinary journey. Campers will learn kitchen basics, practice reading and following recipes, and whip up delicious dishes. 

Launch Lab STEM Camp is an action-packed camp where kids explore the exciting world of propulsion and ballistics! Campers dive into the science behind how things launch, fly, and land through fun, hands-on activities like building air powered rockets, testing catapults, and experiments.\ 

Minecraft Camp is an exciting, educational program where kids will explore creativity, teamwork, and problem solving. Through Minecraft gameplay and themed, screen-free activities, campers will learn basic coding, digital citizenship, game strategy, and boost their creativity! 

Sculpt & Shape Art Camp is a 3D creative experience where kids bring their ideas to life through sculpture, ceramics, mixed-media, and more! Campers will move beyond flat surfaces to dive into the world of three-dimensional art through guided lessons and open-ended creation. 

Sleuth Squad Camp is a fun camp for kids to step into the shoes of a junior detective and crime scene investigator! Perfect for curious minds, this camp sparks curiosity and sharpens problem-solving skills through exciting mystery-solving activities. 

Sweets & Treats Cooking Camp is a delightfully fun experience where young chefs learn to whip up delicious desserts and tasty treats! From cakes to cookies to no-bake goodies, each day features hands-on cooking & baking, fun food-themed games, and creative crafts.

Textile Treasures Camp is a hands-on creative adventure where kids explore the colorful world of yarn, fabric, and fibers! Campers will learn the basics of knitting, weaving, hand sewing, and more through hands-on lessons, then take home one-of-a-kind handmade creations. 

Location: 

Caldwell Y Kids (Caldwell YMCA – 3720 S Indiana Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605)

Ages:

6-12 years 

Schedule: 

June 1 – July 24

Monday – Friday

AM: 8:30-12:30

PM: 12:30-4:30

Tuition:

Member: $155 Non Member $185

  • Fees are billed at time of registration.
  • Registration by session, multiple session selection available
  • AM & PM registration can be done to make a full day camp
  • Camps run 5 days per week, no part-time schedules available.

Financial Assistance is available. Does not qualify for ICCP subsidy. Families with ICCP must register for Summer Day Camp.

Financial Assistance Application – return to Site or Accounting with paystubs, 1040 from tax return, no earlier than April 15, 2026. Current Financial Assistance expires May 31, 2026. Financial Assistance is capped at 30% in our system for Summer Day Camp, so up to 30% will be given at registration. We will not process FA for summer programs until April.

For more information about financial assistance and ICCP contact: [email protected]

Site Contact Information:

Caldwell Y Kids or (208)454-9622 x655


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/2/26 7/15/26 Front Desk $ 155.00$ 185.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/01/26 - 06/05/26
AM - Kid Kitchen Cooking Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/01/26 - 06/05/26
PM - Critter Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
AM - Brushes & Beyond Art Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
PM - Bits, Bytes & Bots Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
AM - Creative Kids Art Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
PM - Sleuth Squad Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
AM - Sculpt & Shape Art Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
PM - Curious Chemistry Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
AM - Sleuth Squad Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
PM - Launch Lab STEM Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
AM - Brushes & Beyond Art Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
PM - Sweets & Treats Cooking Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
AM - Minecraft Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
PM - Textile Treasures Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26