Find Your Camp in South King County
Find a YMCA Day Camp at your local neighborhood park, church, or community Y, including the Auburn Valley, Kent, and Matt Griffin Ys.
Communities Served:
Auburn, Algona, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Kent, Normandy Park, Pacific, Renton, SeaTac, and White Center
Minis Camp
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
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Kids on Their Way Camp
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.
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Grades: Entering kindergarten
Locations:
- Fairwood Elementary in Renton
- North Hill Elementary in Des Moines / Normandy Park
Discovery Camp
Set your sights on a new discovery each day! Campers will spend their summer going from one adventure to the next.
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Grades: Entering 1–5
Locations:
- Carriage Crest Elementary in Renton
- Des Moines Elementary
- Fairwood Elementary in Renton
- Messiah Lutheran Church in Auburn
- North Hill Elementary in Des Moines / Normandy Park
Outdoor Day Camp
Learn about the magic of the outdoors through exciting excursions focusing on environmental education and fun!
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Grades: Entering 1–6
Locations:
- Auburn Valley Y
- Camp Kilworth with two drop-off options
- Directly at camp in Federal Way
- Matt Griffin YMCA in SeaTac (begins July 7)
Sport and Swim Camp
Find what moves you, whether across the field, in the pool, or on the court. Campers entering grades 2–5 will have the opportunity to try a new sport each week while building fundamental skills and learning the value of sportsmanship and teamwork in a safe environment. Plus, they'll jump in the pool for an hour every day to cool off.
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Grades: Entering 2–5
Location: Kent Y
Sports Camp
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.
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Grades: Entering 2–5
Location: Matt Griffin Y in SeaTac
Specialty Camp
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.
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Grades: Entering 2–5
Locations:
- Matt Griffin Y in SeaTac
Peak Camp
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
Location: Kent Y
Junior Lifeguard Camp
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.
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Grades: Entering 8–11
Locations:
- Location: Kent Y
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Great Summers Start at the Y
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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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