Outdoor Day Camp Participation Guide
Find everything you need to know about Outdoor Day Camp at the Y this summer.
Find Your Summer Fun!
Welcome to YMCA summer day camp where kids activate their sense of adventure and expand the limits of their imagination. Every day is an opportunity for campers to make new friends and explore the endless possibilities for fun. When kids find new passions, they find their Y.
Here you will find information to help make the most of your child's camp experience. Be sure to check out all the helpful hints and important information below and in our downloadable 2025 Day Camp Handbook.
Quick Links
- Need to change or cancel a week of camp? Use this form.
- Have more questions? Find your answer in our Day Camp FAQs.
- Curious about financial assistance? Learn more here.
Find the Info You Need to Know
Packing the Backpack
We know planning for camp can be challenging so we have provided a handy list of essential items to bring (and what not to bring) to make it easier for families!
Keeping Campers Fueled
A healthy lunch is key to keeping campers energized throughout the day so we have provided some recommended foods to pack for lunch. Plus, the snacks are on us!
Answering All Questions
Don't wait to download our 2025 Day Camp Handbook to learn everything there is to know about how your camper will spend their days at YMCA summer day camp.
Connecting with the Team
Have more questions or a special request for your little camper? Our camp leadership and registration teams are here for you. Send us an email today!
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Find Your Camp Details
Choose your camp location button to find details including drop-off instructions, camp supervisor contact information, and weekly schedules.
East Region
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Auburn Valley YMCA
Camp schedules and activities are subject to change.
The Basics
Address
1620 Perimeter Road SW, Auburn
Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Drop-off and Pick-up
Find us in the field east of the main facility next to the outdoor climbing wall.
Phone
(206) 886-2649
Camp Supervisor
Jazmin Leguizamon
August 18-22 Highlights
This week's focus is Forest Floor Explorers. Get ready to dive into the hidden world beneath our feet and uncover what makes the forest floor important. Explore soil, fungi, and critters that keep the forest healthy.
Tuesday is Water Day
Bring your swimsuit and towel.
Thursday
Field Trip to Explore Owen Beach
Friday is Spirit Day
It's time to turn the tables and give our counselors a taste of their own medicine! Swap roles with your counselor by dressing up in their signature style.
Whether it's their favorite sports team jersey, quirky accessories, or even mimicking their hairstyle, embrace the fun and bring out your inner counselor!
August 25-29 Highlights
This week's focus is Seasons of Change. Get ready to explore how nature transforms through the seasons. Learn about seasonal cycles and how plants and animals adapt to changes in their environment.
Tuesday is Water Day
Bring your swimsuit and towel.
No camp Thursday or Friday!
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Camp Keller - Snoqualmie
Camp schedules and activities are subject to change.
The Basics
Address
SE 53rd Street and 396th Drive SE, Snoqualmie
Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Drop-off and Pick-up
At the intersection of 53rd Street and 396th Drive SE, pull through the gate with the YMCA sign, and drive down the dirt driveway to our check-in table.
Phone
(206) 822-2989
Camp Supervisor
Cameron Boyer
August 18-22 Highlights
This week's focus is Forest Floor Explorers. Get ready to dive into the hidden world beneath our feet and uncover what makes the forest floor important. Explore soil, fungi, and critters that keep the forest healthy.
Thursday
Field trip to the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
Thanks for a great summer!
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Camp Kilworth - Federal Way
Camp schedules and activities are subject to change.
The Basics
Address
30900 50th Ave SW, Federal Way
Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Drop-off and Pick-up
Drive down the driveway and through the gate. We will meet you in the Welcome Center located under the large sheltered area, on the far side of the parking lot.
Phone
(206) 778-6513
Camp Supervisor
Em Fallin
August 18-22 Highlights
This week's focus is Forest Floor Explorers. Get ready to dive into the hidden world beneath our feet and uncover what makes the forest floor important. Explore soil, fungi, and critters that keep the forest healthy.
Tuesday
Field Trip to the Museum of Flight
Wednesday is Spirit Day
It's time to turn the tables and give our counselors a taste of their own medicine! Swap roles with your counselor by dressing up in their signature style.
Whether it's their favorite sports team jersey, quirky accessories, or even mimicking their hairstyle, embrace the fun and bring out your inner counselor!
Thanks for a great summer!
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Camp Kilworth - Matt Griffin YMCA in SeaTac
The Basics
Federal Way Address
30900 50th Ave SW, Federal Way
SeaTac Address
3595 S 188th St, SeaTac
SeaTac Hours
Morning drop-off at the Matt Griffin Y begins at 8:00 am until the bus departs at 8:15 am. Afternoon pick-up at the Matt Griffin Y begins upon bus arrival between 4:30 and 4:45 pm and continues until 5:00 pm.
SeaTac Drop-off and Pick-up
Coming Soon!
Phone
(206) 334-4148
Camp Supervisor
Em Fallin
August 18-22 Highlights
This week's focus is Forest Floor Explorers. Get ready to dive into the hidden world beneath our feet and uncover what makes the forest floor important. Explore soil, fungi, and critters that keep the forest healthy.
Tuesday
Field Trip to the Museum of Flight
Wednesday is Spirit Day
It's time to turn the tables and give our counselors a taste of their own medicine! Swap roles with your counselor by dressing up in their signature style.
Whether it's their favorite sports team jersey, quirky accessories, or even mimicking their hairstyle, embrace the fun and bring out your inner counselor!
Thanks for a great summer!
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Camp Terry - Preston
Camp schedules and activities are subject to change.
The Basics
Preston Address
31112 SE 85th Place, Preston
Preston Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Preston Drop-off and Pick-Up
Follow the sign from Preston-Fall City Way to turn onto SE 85th Place. Go past the yellow house; our parking lot is on the left.
Phone
(206) 887-3364
Camp Supervisor
Elaine Shioyama
August 18-22 Highlights
This week's focus is Forest Floor Explorers. Get ready to dive into the hidden world beneath our feet and uncover what makes the forest floor important. Explore soil, fungi, and critters that keep the forest healthy.
Tuesday
Field Trip to Enchanted Farms
Thursday is Spirit Day
It's time to turn the tables and give our counselors a taste of their own medicine! Swap roles with your counselor by dressing up in their signature style.
Whether it's their favorite sports team jersey, quirky accessories, or even mimicking their hairstyle, embrace the fun and bring out your inner counselor!
August 25-29 Highlights
This week's focus is Seasons of Change. Get ready to explore how nature transforms through the seasons. Learn about seasonal cycles and how plants and animals adapt to changes in their environment.
Tuesday
Field Trip to Newcastle Beach Park
Wednesday
Field Trip to High Trek Adventures
No Camp Thursday or Friday!
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Camp Terry - Bellevue Family YMCA
Camp schedules and activities are subject to change.
The Basics
Preston Address
31112 SE 85th Place, Preston
Bellevue Address
14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue
Bellevue Hours
Morning - Drop off between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. The bus departs no later than 8:00 am. If a camper misses the bus, the family will be responsible for transportation to Camp Terry in Preston that day.
Afternoon - Campers will arrive back between 4:30 pm and 4:45 pm and must be picked up by 5:30 pm.
Bellevue Drop-off and Pick-up
Follow the YMCA camp signs to the lower parking area. Drop-off and pick-up are downstairs at the Bellevue Family YMCA. Please do not use the main entrance.
Phone
(206) 640-8988
Camp Supervisor
Elaine Shioyama
August 18-22 Highlights
This week's focus is Forest Floor Explorers. Get ready to dive into the hidden world beneath our feet and uncover what makes the forest floor important. Explore soil, fungi, and critters that keep the forest healthy.
Tuesday
Field Trip to Enchanted Farms
Thursday is Spirit Day
It's time to turn the tables and give our counselors a taste of their own medicine! Swap roles with your counselor by dressing up in their signature style.
Whether it's their favorite sports team jersey, quirky accessories, or even mimicking their hairstyle, embrace the fun and bring out your inner counselor!
August 25-29 Highlights
This week's focus is Seasons of Change. Get ready to explore how nature transforms through the seasons. Learn about seasonal cycles and how plants and animals adapt to changes in their environment.
Tuesday
Field Trip to Newcastle Beach Park
Wednesday
Field Trip to High Trek Adventures
No Camp Thursday or Friday!
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Camp Terry - Coal Creek Family YMCA in Newcastle
Camp schedules and activities are subject to change.
The Basics
Preston Address
31112 SE 85th Place, Preston
Newcastle Address
13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle
Newcastle Hours
Morning - Drop off between 7:30 am and 8:15 am. The bus departs no later than 8:15 am. If a camper misses the bus, the family will be responsible for transportation to Camp Terry in Preston that day.
Afternoon - Campers will arrive back between 4:30 pm and 4:45 pm and must be picked up by 5:30 pm
Newcastle Drop-off and Pick-up
When entering the parking lot, drive past the front of the building and turn right. Look for the YMCA tent and sign.
Phone
(206) 591-1101
Camp Supervisor
Elaine Shioyama
August 18-22 Highlights
This week's focus is Forest Floor Explorers. Get ready to dive into the hidden world beneath our feet and uncover what makes the forest floor important. Explore soil, fungi, and critters that keep the forest healthy.
Tuesday
Field Trip to Enchanted Farms
Thursday is Spirit Day
It's time to turn the tables and give our counselors a taste of their own medicine! Swap roles with your counselor by dressing up in their signature style.
Whether it's their favorite sports team jersey, quirky accessories, or even mimicking their hairstyle, embrace the fun and bring out your inner counselor!
August 25-29 Highlights
This week's focus is Seasons of Change. Get ready to explore how nature transforms through the seasons. Learn about seasonal cycles and how plants and animals adapt to changes in their environment.
Tuesday
Field Trip to Newcastle Beach Park
Wednesday
Field Trip to High Trek Adventures
No Camp Thursday or Friday!
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Camp Terry - Central Washington University Campus in Sammamish
Camp schedules and activities are subject to change.
The Basics
Preston Address
31112 SE 85th Place, Preston
Sammamish Address
120 228th Avenue NE, Sammamish
Sammamish Hours
Morning - Drop off between 7:30 am and 8:15 am. The bus departs no later than 8:15 am. If a camper misses the bus, the family will be responsible for transportation to Camp Terry in Preston that day.
Afternoon - Campers will arrive back between 4:30 pm and 4:45 pm and must be picked up by 5:30 pm
Sammamish Drop-off and Pick-up
Follow the YMCA signs to the CWU gym.
Phone
(206) 334-5169
Camp Supervisor
Elaine Shioyama
August 18-22 Highlights
This week's focus is Forest Floor Explorers. Get ready to dive into the hidden world beneath our feet and uncover what makes the forest floor important. Explore soil, fungi, and critters that keep the forest healthy.
Tuesday
Field Trip to Enchanted Farms
Thursday is Spirit Day
It's time to turn the tables and give our counselors a taste of their own medicine! Swap roles with your counselor by dressing up in their signature style.
Whether it's their favorite sports team jersey, quirky accessories, or even mimicking their hairstyle, embrace the fun and bring out your inner counselor!
August 25-29 Highlights
This week's focus is Seasons of Change. Get ready to explore how nature transforms through the seasons. Learn about seasonal cycles and how plants and animals adapt to changes in their environment.
Tuesday
Field Trip to Newcastle Beach Park
Wednesday
Field Trip to High Trek Adventures
No Camp Thursday or Friday!
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Cottage Lake Park
Camp schedules and activities are subject to change.
The Basics
Address
NE Woodinville Duvall Road and Avondale Road NE, Woodinville
Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Drop-off and Pick-up
Drop-off and pick-up are located at the east entrance to the park across from Safeway. Look for YMCA signs and the sign-in table.
Phone
(206) 581-1779
Camp Supervisor
Jacob Hunt-Alcata
August 18-22 Highlights
This week's focus is Forest Floor Explorers. Get ready to dive into the hidden world beneath our feet and uncover what makes the forest floor important. Explore soil, fungi, and critters that keep the forest healthy.
Thursday is Spirit Day
It's time to turn the tables and give our counselors a taste of their own medicine! Swap roles with your counselor by dressing up in their signature style.
Whether it's their favorite sports team jersey, quirky accessories, or even mimicking their hairstyle, embrace the fun and bring out your inner counselor!
Friday
Field Trip to the Pacific Science Center
August 25-29 Highlights
This week's focus is Seasons of Change. Get ready to explore how nature transforms through the seasons. Learn about seasonal cycles and how plants and animals adapt to changes in their environment.
No Camp Thursday or Friday!
Lincoln Park
Camp schedules and activities are subject to change.
The Basics
Address
8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle
Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Drop-off and Pick-up
Meet just south of the south baseball field next to the middle parking lot on Fauntleroy Way, across from SW Rose Street. Look for YMCA signs to direct you.
Phone
(206) 825-1778
Camp Supervisors
Anna Hofmann
Maggie Epply
August 18-22 Highlights
This week's focus is Forest Floor Explorers. Get ready to dive into the hidden world beneath our feet and uncover what makes the forest floor important. Explore soil, fungi, and critters that keep the forest healthy.
Wednesday
Field Trip to Pump It Up
Friday is Spirit Day
It's time to turn the tables and give our counselors a taste of their own medicine! Swap roles with your counselor by dressing up in their signature style.
Whether it's their favorite sports team jersey, quirky accessories, or even mimicking their hairstyle, embrace the fun and bring out your inner counselor!
August 25-29 Highlights
This week's focus is Seasons of Change. Get ready to explore how nature transforms through the seasons. Learn about seasonal cycles and how plants and animals adapt to changes in their environment.
Wednesday
Field Trip to Angle Lake Park
No Camp Thursday or Friday!
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Magnuson Park
Camp schedules and activities are subject to change.
The Basics
Address
6344 NE 74th Street, Seattle
Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Drop-off and Pick-up
When you come into the park, drive east on NE 74th Street. The YMCA tent is on your left. Please pull into the circle to park. Parking will be tight, so please consider parking along the road.
Phone
(206) 775-9047
Camp Supervisor
Reilly Peters
August 18-22 Highlights
This week's focus is Forest Floor Explorers. Get ready to dive into the hidden world beneath our feet and uncover what makes the forest floor important. Explore soil, fungi, and critters that keep the forest healthy.
Thursday
Field Trip to AquaSox
August 25-29 Highlights
This week's focus is Seasons of Change. Get ready to explore how nature transforms through the seasons. Learn about seasonal cycles and how plants and animals adapt to changes in their environment.
No Camp Thursday or Friday!
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Shoreview Park
Camp schedules and activities are subject to change.
The Basics
Address
700 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline
Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended camp included from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Drop-off and Pick-up
Please meet us at our check-in table overlooking the baseball field.
Phone
(206) 830-0135
Camp Supervisor
Jillian Mimms
August 18-22 Highlights
This week's focus is Forest Floor Explorers. Get ready to dive into the hidden world beneath our feet and uncover what makes the forest floor important. Explore soil, fungi, and critters that keep the forest healthy.
Wednesday
Field Trip to Hazel Miller Spray Park
Thursday
Field Trip to AquaSox
Thanks for a great summer!
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