Lead and CIT Camps run Monday–Friday from 9:00 am–4:00 pm. 

If your teen is in entering grades 10-12 in the fall, then yes, they can attend Lead and CIT camp.

If your teen turns age 15 after June 26, you will need to call our registration team for an override at (206) 382-5022 as our system recognizes ages by the start of summer in June rather than specific weekly sessions. 

Registration for day camp will open in March as follows:

• March 1 at 6:00 am: 2022 Day Camp participants, current Before & After-School Enrichment and Early Education participants
• March 8 at 6:00 am: Facility members of the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• March 22 at 6:00 am: Open to all, including interest list

Weekly camp registration closes on the Wednesday prior to the camp session at 5:00 pm. For example, for camp starting on July 10, registration would close on July 5 at 5:00 pm.

Yes, the Y is committed to ensuring all families have access to 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. Our staff we be in contact with you within 3-5 business days once the form is received. 

• Lead Camp two-week fees: $600 for Y members or $700 for Community members.
• Counselor in Training Camp weekly fees
  • Five-day weekly fees: $25 for Y members and $35 for Community members.
  • Three-day weekly fees:  $15 for Y members and $21 for Community members

A deposit of $15 per week per camper is due upon registration for Lead Camp. There is no deposit required for CIT Camp weeks.  Payments draft on the Saturday two weeks prior to each camp session. For example, for camp starting on July 10, payment would be draft on July 1.

The Y is committed to ensuring all families have access to 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. Our staff we be in contact with you within 3-5 business days once the form is received. 

Our Lead camp is a 10-day camp program designed specifically around helping your teen be ready to lead younger campers. We will work on developing their facilitation skills for leading activities and games, problem-solving for navigating logistics and schedules, and have fun with other campers their age.

Our Lead Camp can be a stand-alone program or it can also be the pre-requisite to being placed as a Counselor in Training (CIT) at one of our camp locations where they can put their new skills to the test. CITs will have an opportunity to practice their new learning and build a resume for future jobs. CITs can also earn service hours towards their graduation requirements.

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.

For cancellations, changes, or transfers, we require written notice via this form by end of day on Wednesday, 12 days prior to the start of the session week. For example, for camp starting on July 10, cancellations must be made by June 28.

Camp deposits are non-refundable and may not be transferred to account balances except for other camp programs. The Y reserves the right to charge a $25 fee for multiple registration changes. No refunds or credits will be given for absences, withdrawals, disciplinary suspensions, or removal of a camper.

Failure to complete requirements for attendance, including paperwork and payment, that result in days missed from camp will not be refunded or credited.

Please email us at registration@seattleymca.org or call (206) 382-5022 and press 3. Our registration team is available between the hours of 7:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday.