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Lincoln Park

Magnuson Park

Camp Keller

Camp Terry - Preston

Camp Terry - Bellevue Y

Camp Terry - Coal Creek Y

Camp Terry - CWU

Cottage Lake Park

Shoreview Park

Auburn Valley YMCA

Address
1620 Perimeter Road SW, Auburn

Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Drop-off and Pick-up
You can find us in our camp area near the climbing tower directly across from the main building.

Phone
(206) 866-2649

Camp Supervisor 
Jazmin Leguizamon

This week's focus is Environmental Guardians. Get ready to learn about sustainability and ways to protect our planet. We'll create recycling posters and participate in the Lorax guardians activity, empowering us all to make a positive impact on the environment.

Tuesday
Field Trip to Titlow Spray Park

Friday is Spirit Day
Get ready to channel your inner hippie and embrace the groovy vibes of Tie Dye Day! Wear anything tie dye from your closet or grab a plain white t-shirt or any other garment, and let your creativity run wild with colorful dyes and funky patterns. From spirals to stripes, the possibilities are endless.

This week's focus is Weather Wizards. Get ready to explore the wonders of weather, creating rainbow windsocks and assembling rain drums. Join us for activities like weather prediction and raindrop tag splash. Rain or shine, it’ll be a great time!

Tuesday
Field Trip to Les Grove Spray Park

There is no camp on Thursday or Friday. 

Address
SE 53rd Street and 396th Drive SE, Snoqualmie

Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Drop-off and Pick-up
At the intersection of 53rd Street and 396th Drive SE, pull through the gate with the YMCA sign, and drive down the dirt driveway to our check-in table. 

Phone
(206) 822-2989

Camp Supervisor 
Alex Vollegraaf

This week's focus is Environmental Guardians. Get ready to learn about sustainability and ways to protect our planet. We'll create recycling posters and participate in the Lorax guardians activity, empowering us all to make a positive impact on the environment.

Thursday is Spirit Day
Get ready to channel your inner hippie and embrace the groovy vibes of Tie Dye Day! Wear anything tie dye from your closet or grab a plain white t-shirt or any other garment, and let your creativity run wild with colorful dyes and funky patterns. From spirals to stripes, the possibilities are endless.

Friday
Field Trip to Juanita Beach

Preston Address
31112 SE 85th Place, Preston

Preston Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Preston Drop-off and Pick-Up
Follow the sign from Preston-Fall City Way to turn onto SE 85th Place. Go past the yellow house; our parking lot is on the left. 

Phone
(206) 887-3364

Camp Director
Cameron Boyer

This week's focus is Environmental Guardians. Get ready to learn about sustainability and ways to protect our planet. We'll create recycling posters and participate in the Lorax guardians activity, empowering us all to make a positive impact on the environment.

Tuesday
Field Trip to Waverly Beach

Thursday is Spirit Day
Get ready to channel your inner hippie and embrace the groovy vibes of Tie Dye Day! Wear anything tie dye from your closet or grab a plain white t-shirt or any other garment, and let your creativity run wild with colorful dyes and funky patterns. From spirals to stripes, the possibilities are endless.

Friday is Water Day
Please bring a swimsuit and towel.

This week's focus is Weather Wizards. Get ready to explore the wonders of weather, creating rainbow windsocks and assembling rain drums. Join us for activities like weather prediction and raindrop tag splash. Rain or shine, it’ll be a great time!

Tuesday
Field Trip to Woodland Park Zoo

There is no camp on Thursday or Friday.

Preston Address
31112 SE 85th Place, Preston

Bellevue Address
14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue

Bellevue Hours
Morning - Drop off between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. The bus departs no later than 8:00 am.  If a camper misses the bus, the family will be responsible for transportation to Camp Terry in Preston that day. 

Afternoon - Campers will arrive back between 4:30 pm and 4:45 pm and must be picked up by 5:30 pm.

Bellevue Drop-off and Pick-up
Follow the YMCA camp signs to the lower parking area. Drop-off and pick-up are downstairs at the Bellevue Family YMCA. Please do not use the main entrance.

Phone
(206) 841-0115

Camp Director
Cameron Boyer

This week's focus is Environmental Guardians. Get ready to learn about sustainability and ways to protect our planet. We'll create recycling posters and participate in the Lorax guardians activity, empowering us all to make a positive impact on the environment.

Tuesday
Field Trip to Waverly Beach

Thursday is Spirit Day
Get ready to channel your inner hippie and embrace the groovy vibes of Tie Dye Day! Wear anything tie dye from your closet or grab a plain white t-shirt or any other garment, and let your creativity run wild with colorful dyes and funky patterns. From spirals to stripes, the possibilities are endless.

Friday is Water Day
Please bring a swimsuit and towel.

This week's focus is Weather Wizards. Get ready to explore the wonders of weather, creating rainbow windsocks and assembling rain drums. Join us for activities like weather prediction and raindrop tag splash. Rain or shine, it’ll be a great time!

Tuesday
Field Trip to Woodland Park Zoo

There is no camp on Thursday or Friday.

Preston Address
31112 SE 85th Place, Preston

Newcastle Address
13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle

Newcastle Hours
Morning - Drop off between 7:30 am and 8:15 am. The bus departs no later than 8:15 am.  If a camper misses the bus, the family will be responsible for transportation to Camp Terry in Preston that day. 

Afternoon - Campers will arrive back between 4:30 pm and 4:45 pm and must be picked up by 5:30 pm

Newcastle Drop-off and Pick-up
When entering the parking lot, drive past the front of the building and turn right. Look for the YMCA tent and sign.

Phone
(206) 640-8989

Camp Director
Cameron Boyer

This week's focus is Environmental Guardians. Get ready to learn about sustainability and ways to protect our planet. We'll create recycling posters and participate in the Lorax guardians activity, empowering us all to make a positive impact on the environment.

Tuesday
Field Trip to Waverly Beach

Thursday is Spirit Day
Get ready to channel your inner hippie and embrace the groovy vibes of Tie Dye Day! Wear anything tie dye from your closet or grab a plain white t-shirt or any other garment, and let your creativity run wild with colorful dyes and funky patterns. From spirals to stripes, the possibilities are endless.

Friday is Water Day
Please bring a swimsuit and towel.

This week's focus is Weather Wizards. Get ready to explore the wonders of weather, creating rainbow windsocks and assembling rain drums. Join us for activities like weather prediction and raindrop tag splash. Rain or shine, it’ll be a great time!

Tuesday
Field Trip to Woodland Park Zoo

There is no camp on Thursday or Friday.

Preston Address
31112 SE 85th Place, Preston

Sammamish Address
120 228th Avenue NE, Sammamish

Sammamish Hours
Morning - Drop off between 7:30 am and 8:15 am. The bus departs no later than 8:15 am.  If a camper misses the bus, the family will be responsible for transportation to Camp Terry in Preston that day. 

Afternoon - Campers will arrive back between 4:30 pm and 4:45 pm and must be picked up by 5:30 pm

Sammamish Drop-off and Pick-up
Follow the YMCA signs to the CWU gym.

Phone
(206) 640-8988

Camp Director
Cameron Boyer

This week's focus is Environmental Guardians. Get ready to learn about sustainability and ways to protect our planet. We'll create recycling posters and participate in the Lorax guardians activity, empowering us all to make a positive impact on the environment.

Tuesday
Field Trip to Waverly Beach

Thursday is Spirit Day
Get ready to channel your inner hippie and embrace the groovy vibes of Tie Dye Day! Wear anything tie dye from your closet or grab a plain white t-shirt or any other garment, and let your creativity run wild with colorful dyes and funky patterns. From spirals to stripes, the possibilities are endless.

Friday is Water Day
Please bring a swimsuit and towel.

This week's focus is Weather Wizards. Get ready to explore the wonders of weather, creating rainbow windsocks and assembling rain drums. Join us for activities like weather prediction and raindrop tag splash. Rain or shine, it’ll be a great time!

Tuesday
Field Trip to Woodland Park Zoo

There is no camp on Thursday or Friday.

Address
NE Woodinville Duvall Road and Avondale Road NE, Woodinville

Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Drop-off and Pick-up
Drop-off and pick-up are located at the east entrance to the park across from Safeway. Look for YMCA signs and the sign-in table.

Phone
(206) 581-1953

Camp Supervisor
Ali Wolf

This week's focus is Environmental Guardians. Get ready to learn about sustainability and ways to protect our planet. We'll create recycling posters and participate in the Lorax guardians activity, empowering us all to make a positive impact on the environment.

Campers will swim one day each week, Monday through Thursday. Please bring a swimsuit and towel on Monday, just in case that is your group's day to swim!

Thursday is Spirit Day
Get ready to channel your inner hippie and embrace the groovy vibes of Tie Dye Day! Wear anything tie dye from your closet or grab a plain white t-shirt or any other garment, and let your creativity run wild with colorful dyes and funky patterns. From spirals to stripes, the possibilities are endless.

Friday
Field Trip to Willis D Tucker Spray Park

This week's focus is Weather Wizards. Get ready to explore the wonders of weather, creating rainbow windsocks and assembling rain drums. Join us for activities like weather prediction and raindrop tag splash. Rain or shine, it’ll be a great time!

Campers will swim one day each week, Monday through Thursday. Please bring a swimsuit and towel on Monday, just in case that is your group's day to swim!

There is no camp on Thursday or Friday.

Address
8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle

Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Drop-off and Pick-up
Meet south of the baseball field next to the middle parking lot on Fauntleroy Way across from SW Rose Street. Look for YMCA signs to direct you.

Phone
(206) 825-1778

Camp Supervisors 
Anna Hofmann
Maggie Epply

This week's focus is Environmental Guardians. Get ready to learn about sustainability and ways to protect our planet. We'll create recycling posters and participate in the Lorax guardians activity, empowering us all to make a positive impact on the environment.

Wednesday
Field Trip to Marra Farm

Friday is Spirit Day
Get ready to channel your inner hippie and embrace the groovy vibes of Tie Dye Day! Wear anything tie dye from your closet or grab a plain white t-shirt or any other garment, and let your creativity run wild with colorful dyes and funky patterns. From spirals to stripes, the possibilities are endless.

This week's focus is Weather Wizards. Get ready to explore the wonders of weather, creating rainbow windsocks and assembling rain drums. Join us for activities like weather prediction and raindrop tag splash. Rain or shine, it’ll be a great time!

Wednesday
Field Trip to Madison Beach

There is no camp on Thursday and Friday.

Address
6344 NE 74th Street, Seattle

Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Drop-off and Pick-up
When you come into the park, drive east on NE 74th Street. The YMCA tent is on your left. Please pull into the circle to park. Parking will be tight, so please consider parking along the road.

Phone
(206) 778-3152

Camp Supervisor
Emma Spedding

This week's focus is Environmental Guardians. Get ready to learn about sustainability and ways to protect our planet. We'll create recycling posters and participate in the Lorax guardians activity, empowering us all to make a positive impact on the environment.

Thursday
Field trip to Pratt Spray Park

Friday is Spirit Day
Step into a time machine and journey back to the past as we celebrate Throwback Day! Whether you're grooving to the funky beats of the 70s, rocking out in 80s neon, or embracing the grunge of the 90s, pick your favorite decade and dress the part. Raid thrift stores, dig through your parents' closets, and get ready to transport camp back in time with your retro flair.

This week's focus is Weather Wizards. Get ready to explore the wonders of weather, creating rainbow windsocks and assembling rain drums. Join us for activities like weather prediction and raindrop tag splash. Rain or shine, it’ll be a great time!

There is no camp on Thursday and Friday.

Address
700 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline

Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Drop-off and Pick-up
Please meet us at our check-in table overlooking the baseball field.

Phone
(206) 945-4325

Camp Director
Ashley Marion

This week's focus is Environmental Guardians. Get ready to learn about sustainability and ways to protect our planet. We'll create recycling posters and participate in the Lorax guardians activity, empowering us all to make a positive impact on the environment.

Wednesday
Field Trip to Evans Creek Preserve

Friday is Spirit Day
Get ready to channel your inner hippie and embrace the groovy vibes of Tie Dye Day! Wear anything tie dye from your closet or grab a plain white t-shirt or any other garment, and let your creativity run wild with colorful dyes and funky patterns. From spirals to stripes, the possibilities are endless.