Day Camp Programs
2027 Day Camp registration will open in early February
Find Your Camp. Find Your Passion.
YMCA Day Camp programs support kids as they grow from preschoolers to high school graduates. The memories made at camp last a lifetime and provide skills that will take them through college and beyond.
The Y makes it easy to activate your summer with a variety of programs for campers for just about any area of interest, from exploring the natural world to the imaginary world and everything in between. YMCA Day Camps ignite new passions to help kids discover what they love!
So get ready to kick-start summer with exciting outdoor experiences, super-sized skill-building, and tons of fun, all led by our team of amazing superheroes (disguised as camp counselors).
The information on this page reflects our 2026 programs. Registration for 2027 opens in early February.
Minis Camp
Leap into a week of non-stop fun and hands-on learning! Preschool campers will enjoy art projects, sing-a-longs, games, and outdoor activities, all focused on a fun, weekly theme.
Ages: 3–5 years old
Kids on Their Way Camp
Get a head start on kindergarten with engaging activities that develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Weekly themes blend imagination, learning, and fun with friends in a small group setting.
Grades: Entering kindergarten
Discovery Camp
Discover something new every day! Enjoy enrichment experiences, physical games, and outdoor play, all focused on a fun weekly theme.
Grades: Entering 1–5
Outdoor Day Camp
Learn to respect and enjoy the magic of the outdoors through exciting adventures with weekly focus areas in outdoor environmental education. Campers spend their days making new friends, developing skills, exploring, and participating in team-building activities with their small groups.
Grades: Entering 1–4 or 6, varies by location
Sport and Swim Camp
Get ready to play this week! Develop skills, practice techniques, learn the value of teamwork and sportsmanship, and enjoy friendly competition with peers in this action-packed week. Plus, jump in the pool every day to cool off and learn to swim.
Grades: Entering 2–5
Sports Camp
Get ready to play this week! Develop skills, practice techniques, learn the value of teamwork and sportsmanship, and enjoy friendly competition with peers in this action-packed week.
Grades: Entering 2–5
Trek Camp
Embark on a new adventure each week by exploring your community and the outdoors in small groups. Weekly themes with activities promoting independence and camper choice ensure an engaging experience all summer long.
Grades: Entering 5–6
Peak Camp
Get ready for an action-packed camp full of opportunities to make new friends, learn leadership skills, and go on new adventures every day. Led by some cool counselors, campers will reach their peak together through time outdoors in team-building activities, fun group games, and local day trips.
Grades: Entering 7–9
Junior Lifeguard Camp
If you love to swim and care about the safety of others, find your purpose this summer in the pool! Gain the technical and interpersonal skills required of a lifeguard and learn about water safety and swim instruction. Graduates of this camp will build confidence and improve leadership skills in and out of the pool, and they may become YMCA lifeguards in the future!
Grades: Entering 8–11
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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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