Find Your Purpose
If you love to swim and care about the safety of others, find your purpose this summer in the pool. Build the technical and interpersonal skills required of a lifeguard while learning water safety and swim instruction. Participants build confidence and strengthen leadership skills in and out of the pool, with the opportunity to pursue future YMCA lifeguard roles.
Camp participants must entering 8th-11th grade and demonstrate the ability to tread water for two minutes, swim 200 yards of varying strokes, and perform a dive up to 10 feet deep in the first class.
Registration will open in February as follows:
February 4 at 6:00 am to February 10 at 12:00 pm: 2025 Day Camp participants, current YMCA Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) participants, and current YMCA Early Education participants, and their siblings
February 11 at 6:00 am to February 17 at 12:00 pm: Facility Members of the YMCA of Greater Seattle and the group above
February 18 at 6:00 am: Open to all
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Find Your Life Skills
YMCA leadership camps provide campers with a week filled with friends, fun, and skills they can take with them for a lifetime. Below are just a few of the qualities and competencies our camps will help develop in future leaders.
Leadership
Self-Confidence
Communication
Problem-Solving
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Find Your Junior Lifeguard Camp
YMCA Day Camps are always nearby at local parks, elementary schools, and YMCA facilities. We offer Junior Lifeguarding Camps across King and south Snohomish counties.
East Region
Bellevue Family Y
14230 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue
July 6-10
Coal Creek Family Y
13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd, Newcastle
July 27-31
Sammamish Community Y
831 228th Ave SE, Sammamish
August 3-7
North Region
Dale Turner Family Y
19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline
July 20-24
Northshore Y
11811 NE 195th St, Bothell
July 13-17
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Find the Info You Need to Know
Learn more about Junior Lifeguard Camp hours, registration, financial assistance, and fees below. Read the complete list of answers to Summer Day Camp Frequently Asked Questions here.
What days and hours is Junior Lifeguard Camp offered?
Junior Lifeguard Camp runs Monday–Friday from 9:00 am–4:00 pm.
There is no Extended Camp available for Junior Lifeguard Camp.
Is my child the right age for Junior Lifeguard Camp?
If your child is entering grades 8-11 in the fall, then yes, they can be a Junior Lifeguard Camp camper!
How soon can I sign my camper up for Junior Lifeguard Camp?
Registration for lifeguard camp will open in February as follows:
- February 4 at 6:00 am to February 10 at 12:00 pm: 2025 Day Camp participants, current YMCA Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) participants, and current YMCA Early Education participants, and their siblings
- February 11 at 6:00 am to February 17 at 12:00 pm: Facility Members of the YMCA of Greater Seattle and the group above
- February 18 at 6:00 am: Open to all
Weekly camp registration closes the Monday before the camp session. For example, for camp starting on June 22, registration closes on June 15.
Does the Y offer financial assistance for Junior Lifeguard Camp?
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 visit our support page to learn more about financial assistance.
Current Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) and Early Education families who receive financial assistance will need to reapply for summer programs.
What is the fee to participate in Junior Lifeguard Camp?
Five-day weekly fees: $415 for Y members or $465 for Community members.
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.
What happens if there are school schedule changes from snow or strike days?
We recognize that these schedules are ever-evolving. If needed, we will adjust camp program dates and fees and communicate any changes with you. Thanks for your patience and flexibility.
What is your cancellation or change policy?
We’ve updated our cancellation policy for 2026. Key details are below. Read the full policy here.
- Cancellations must be submitted by May 1 to receive a refund of all payments minus the deposit. After May 1, no refunds are available.
- Deposits for YMCA Summer Day Camp are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another Day Camp program through June 1 based on availability.
- All cancellation and change requests must be submitted using the official Day Camp Cancellation & Change Form.
Who can I contact with registration questions?
Please email us at registration@seattleymca.org or call (206) 382-5022 and press option four, then two. Our registration team is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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The Y is where families thrive, communities come together, and whole person health is achieved - for all. Join today and enjoy discounted members-only rates for day camp, swim lessons, and sports!
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