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Find Your Camp. Find Your Passion.
YMCA Day Camp programs support kids as they grow from preschoolers to high school graduates. The memories made at camp last a lifetime and provide skills that will take them through college and beyond.
The Y makes it easy to activate your summer with a variety of programs for campers for just about any area of interest, from exploring the natural world to the imaginary world and everything in between. YMCA Day Camps ignite new passions to help kids discover what they love!
So get ready to kick-start summer with exciting outdoor experiences, super-sized skill-building, and tons of fun, all led by our team of amazing superheroes (disguised as camp counselors).
Minis Camp
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Leap into a week of non-stop fun and hands-on activities. Plus, make a few new friends along the way.
Ages: 3–5 years old
Kids on Their Way Camp
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Kindergarten is coming! Get ready for the big day with Kids on Their Way Camp. It's a great way to prepare little sprouts to grow and activate their love of learning.
Grades: Entering kindergarten
Discovery Camp
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Set your sights on a new discovery each day! Campers will spend their summer going from one adventure to the next.
Grades: Entering 1–5
Outdoor Day Camp
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Learn about the magic of the outdoors through exciting adventures with a focus on environmental education and fun!
Grades: Entering 1–4 or 6, varies by location
Swim & Sports Camp
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Summer is a great time to splash in the pool or try a new sport! Swim & Sports Camp is a great place for your budding athlete to build fundamental skills while learning the value of sportsmanship and teamwork in a safe space. Campers will get in the pool each day and try new sports every week.
Grades: Entering 2–5
Sports Camp
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Summer is a great time to try a new sport! The Y is a great place for the budding athlete to build fundamental skills while learning the value of sportsmanship and teamwork in a safe space. Campers will try new sports every week.
Grades: Entering 2–5
Specialty Camp
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Does your kiddo have a special interest they want to explore more? From all things LEGO® and super-sized science to making magic and jump roping, we've partnered with local organizations to bring specialty half-day camps to your neighborhood.
Grades: Entering 2–5
Trek Camp
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Make new friends and explore the community around you through exciting outdoor adventures! Trek camp imbeds independence and camper choice into fun weekly themes, creating an engaging experience all summer long.
Grades: Entering 5–6
Peak Camp
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Campers will learn decision-making and conflict-resolution skills through teamwork in Peak Camp. Leadership development games, team-building activities, and local day trips will help teens entering grades 7–9 reach their peak.
Grades: Entering 7–9
Junior Lifeguard Camp
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Learn valuable interpersonal and technical lifeguarding and swim instructor skills to help you build the confidence to be a leader in the water and on the pool deck. And maybe save a life some day too.
Grades: Entering 8–11
Lead & CIT Camp
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Take the leap from camper to counselor with this leadership development course for high schoolers. Become a Counselor in Training (CIT) for a local Y camp and inspire young campers to learn, grow, and thrive.
Grades: Entering 10–12
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Great Summers Start at the Y
Join the Y
The Y is where families thrive, communities come together, and whole person health is achieved - for all. Join today and enjoy discounted members-only rates for day camp, swim lessons, and sports!
Overnight Camp
Camp Colman and Camp Orkila offer kids and teens the chance to explore their individuality, become a part of their own community, and enjoy outdoor experiences like archery, rock climbing, and s’mores over the campfire.
Teen Outdoor Expeditions
Boys & Girls Outdoor Leadership Development expeditions inspire youth ages 11 to 18 to be their most courageous and confident selves as they learn new skills, make lifelong friends, and run towards adventure.
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