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Find Your Camp in South King County
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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
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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
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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.
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Grades: Entering kindergarten
Locations:
- Fairwood Elementary in Renton
- North Hill Elementary in Des Moines / Normandy Park
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.
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Grades: Entering 1–5
Locations:
- Des Moines Elementary
- Fairwood Elementary in Renton
- Messiah Lutheran Church in Auburn
- North Hill Elementary in Des Moines / Normandy Park
- Sunrise Elementary in Kent
Outdoor Day Camp
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Learn about the magic of the outdoors through exciting excursions focusing on environmental education and fun!
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Grades: Entering 1–6
Location: Auburn Valley Y
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.
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Grades: Entering 2–5
Location: Kent Y
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.
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Grades: Entering 2–5
Locations:
- Auburn Valley Y
- Matt Griffin Y in SeaTac
Specialty Camp
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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:
- Auburn Valley Y
- Matt Griffin Y in SeaTac
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
Location: Kent Y
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.
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Grades: Entering 8–11
Locations:
- Auburn Valley Y
- Kent Y
- Matt Griffin Y in SeaTac
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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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