Summer Day Camp enrollment will open early 2024. Please check back!

 

 

At the YMCA, providing safe, high-quality, and enriching experiences for all youth has always been our purpose, and even in today’s world, this promise remains true.  YMCA summer programs are full of life-changing experiences, unforgettable memories, and keep the health of kids, their families, and our staff as our top priority.

Summer Day Camp Options

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Our youngest campers explore, imagine, and play together with specially trained staff, age-appropriate activities, and spaces designed for preschool age children! For 5 year old campers, families may choose whether Preschool, Traditional, or Discovery Camp will be the best fit for their child's development.

For information on year-round Early Learning programs across the city, please visit our Early Learning page.

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Campers enjoy the amenities a YMCA facility center has to offer, like pools, gyms, sports fields, and other great outdoor spaces. Activities at Traditional Camp can include swimming, arts & crafts, archery, gaga ball, and so much more!

Kids doing color experiments

This is the perfect camp to keep your mind and body active this summer! Campers rotate throughout the day to exciting STEAM based activities (science, technology, engineering, arts, & math). At many locations, campers can choose to add on enrichment and sports clinics as part of their camp day for an additional fee.

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Add a clinic to your camper’s day to explore something new or dive into an existing passion! Clinics are available for ages 5-12 and span a wide variety of interests, from rock climbing to horseback riding! Find specific clinic descriptions under the Forms section.

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Summer Day Camp enrollment will open early 2024. Please check back!

UNPLUG & RECONNECT

At the YMCA, providing safe, high quality, and enriching experiences for all youth has always been our purpose, and even in today’s world, this promise remains true.  YMCA summer programs are full of life-changing experiences, unforgettable memories, and keep the health of kids, their families, and our staff as our top priority. The YMCA is a place not only to explore and play, but a place for kids to learn and develop skills needed as they grow.

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Achievement

We want to make sure that every child tries something new this summer and leaves the YMCA with a new skill. This could be trying their hand at archery, learning how to make friendship bracelets, or even developing their leadership skills by leading a group activity. Every child should have the chance to step outside of their comfort zone to experience new things.

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Relationships

We want to make sure every child makes a connection at the Y with fellow participants and the staff. We want to help kids not only make new friends, but learn how to be good friends, too. We do this through being intentional with team building activities, opportunities to learn about those around us, and using our four core values.

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Belonging

Every child should feel safe and at home at the Y. The YMCA is a space to be yourself and be welcomed by the people around you! We create this sense of belonging through our traditions and the relationships we build.

Core Values

 

At the YMCA, we have four core values that are embedded and taught every day. These values are at the heart of all YMCA youth programs.

Caring: Being considerate to the needs and feelings of others
Honesty: Being trustworthy and truthful
Respect: Treating others, the environment, and yourself with dignity
Responsibility: Accepting accountability for your actions and role in the community

Check out our Summer Day Camps in action!