Make the Most of Days off of School
There is no better way to spend a school holiday than with the YMCA! We make the most of time off from school by packing days full of fun camp activities for kids of all ages and interests, including arts and crafts, group games, active play, and STEM projects. The Y’s School Break and No School Day Camps are designed to keep kids engaged and having fun while learning and spending time with friends old and new.
These programs are just for families enrolled in the Y's Before and After-School Enrichment.
No School Days
We offer a full-day camp on many no school days from 7:30 am–5:30 pm, including the state teacher in-service day on Friday, October 13. No school day camp offerings vary by school district calendar.
School Breaks
We offer full-day camps during elementary school conferences, winter break, mid-winter break, and spring break from 7:30 am–5:30 pm. School break camp offerings vary by school district calendar.
Register
Registration closes on Wednesday at 5:00 pm for camps provided the following week. For example, registration closes on Wednesday, October 4 for the state in-service day on Friday, October 13.
Change or Cancel
To change or cancel your school break or no school day camp enrollment, you must provide written notice via this web form two business days before the day you wish to cancel to receive a system credit.
Payments
Fees automatically draft on the Saturday before the week or day of camp, similar to your Before and After-School Enrichment payment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do you offer financial aid?
Yes! The Y is committed to ensuring all families have access to quality and enriching programs. We accept Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) subsidy at many locations. In addition, the Y provides financial assistance and a sliding fee schedule.
If you have an active financial assistance award, this will automatically apply to any school break or no school day camp you enroll in. If you have a subsidy award, please email registration@seattleymca.org to inform us that you have added these camps so your billing can be adjusted.
If you would like to learn more about financial assistance, please complete this form. Our staff will contact you within three business days once the form is received.
Can my child attend the camp if they are not enrolled at the host school?
Yes, for school break and no school day camps, families currently enrolled in any BASE program may enroll their child at any school where the school break or no school day camp is offered. Only some locations with BASE programs will have school break and no school day camps, but families may choose to enroll at a convenient location.
What are the hours of school break or no school day camps?
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Do I need to fill out any additional paperwork for school break or no school day camps?
No, the paperwork you filled out through ePACT Network for Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) applies to these camps
Can I enrolled in a school break or no school day camp if I am not enrolled in BASE?
No, only kids currently enrolled in BASE may also enroll in school break or no school day camps.
Does school break or no school day camp include lunch or snacks?
We provide a morning and afternoon snack each day of camp, but we do not provide lunch. Kids should come with a lunch each day!
How do I find out if I've signed up already?
Please use this guide to view your family's schedule.
Who can I contact with registration questions?
Please email us at registration@seattleymca.org or call us at (206) 382-4927. Our registration team is available between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
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