Registration for day camp will open in February and March as follows:

• February 5 at 6:00 am to February 11 at 12:00 pm: 2024 Day Camp participants, current YMCA Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) participants, and current YMCA Early Education participants, and their siblings
• February 12 at 6:00 am to March 11 at 12:00 pm: Facility Members of the YMCA of Greater Seattle and the group above
• March 12 at 6:00 am: Open to all, including interest list

New this year! For the first two registration windows, we will email you an exclusive registration link one day prior to your registration window opening.

Weekly camp registration closes two Sundays before the camp session. For example, for camp starting on June 23, registration closes on June 15.

We're excited to share that our new registration system does not have the challenges that our previous system had with summer birthdays! If you are unable to register for a camp that you believe your child is old enough to attend, please call our registration team at (206) 382-5022 and press 3. They are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• Kids on Their Way Camp: Due to licensing, kids must be five by the first day of their camp session to participate, even if they are entering kindergarten in the fall. 
• Minis Camp: Kids must be three years old by the first day of camp they attend. 

The cost of day camp varies by program type. Learn more about programs here >>

Y members save an average of $50 per week on camp fees and have early access to registration. Learn more about becoming a member of the Y >>

A deposit of $25 per week per camper is due upon registration. Payments are drafted on the Monday two weeks before each camp session. For example, for camp starting on June 23, payment will be drafted on June 9.

Days and hours vary by program type and location. Learn more here >>

Yes, the Y is committed to ensuring all families access quality and enriching camp programs. The Y provides financial assistance and a sliding fee schedule.

Please complete this short two-minute form to learn more about financial assistance. Once the form is received, our staff will contact you within 3-5 business days. 

Yes, most of our Kids on Their Way and Discovery Camp programs accept third-party subsidies.

For more information on Working Connections Child Care (WCCC), the City of Seattle Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), or other third-party subsidy programs, please email us at registration@seattleymca.org or call (206) 382-4927.

Weekly camp registration closes two Sundays before the camp session. For example, for camp starting on June 23, registration closes on June 15.

All summer camp cancellations and changes must be submitted to this form by May 1 to be eligible for a full refund minus the deposit.  Verbal cancellations or cancellations submitted through other channels cannot be accepted.

All deposits made during summer camp registration are non-refundable, regardless of the cancellation date. Deposits are non-transferable between programs and/or participants.  

No refunds or credits will be given for absences, withdrawals, disciplinary suspensions, or removal of a camper. Failure to complete attendance requirements, including electronic forms and waivers or payment, that result in days missed from camp will not be refunded or credited.

Weekly day camp fees will not be pro-rated, refunded, or credited for missed days of camp in a week.

Exceptions to this policy may only be made in extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the organization’s leadership.

If you missed entering a financial assistance coupon code during registration, or if you're unsure whether any other discount your family qualifies for was applied correctly, please email our Registration Team at registration@seattleymca.org. 

We recognize that these schedules are ever evolving.  We will adjust camp program dates and fees if needed and communicate any changes with you. Thanks for your patience and flexibility.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle camp programs follow the supervision guidelines of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), and the American Camping Association (ACA).

• Ages 3-5 years: 1 counselor per 10 campers
• Ages 6-12 years: 1 counselor per 12 campers
• Ages 13+ years: 1 counselor per 15 campers

Campers are assigned to small groups and a camp counselor each week. Camp staff regularly count campers and conduct name-to-face safety checks.

Our Youth Program Support team is here to work with all families and youth who may need additional support during day camp. Please reach out to youthsupport@seattleymca.org with any accommodation questions or needs.
 

Yes, we require all campers to be potty trained when attending day camp, with the exception of Minis Camp, which has a separate policy listed below.

Per program guidelines, camp staff are unable to assist campers in the bathroom or with changing in the event of an accident. Should your child require accommodations related to bathroom use, please reach out to our Youth Program support team at youthsupport@seattleymca.org.

For children to attend our preschool Minis Camp, they must be potty trained or wearing pull-ups and close to accident-free. If you have questions about your child's readiness, please email us at youthsupport@seattleymca.org.

Loads of great details about summer day camp will be available in the online Participant Guide in the weeks leading up to camp. More details about your specific camp will also be emailed on the Thursday before each week of camp.

We provide a morning and afternoon snack each day of camp but we do not provide lunch. Learn more about food at camp here >>

There are some day camp locations that partner with summer lunch programs. Our team will communicate with families signed up at these locations once details are finalized.

We know planning for day camp can be challenging so we have provided a handy list of essential items to bring (and what not to bring) plus a few other helpful hints to make it easier! Read more here >>

Learn more about a typical day camp schedule here >>

Find more details on Camp Orkila's Day Camp here.

Please email us at registration@seattleymca.org or call (206) 382-5022 and press 3. Our registration team is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.