

Minis Camp
Leap into a week of non-stop fun and hands-on activities for your little camper. Plus, make a few new friends along the way.
Minis camp is for kiddos ages 3-5 years old.
Leap into a week of non-stop fun and hands-on activities for your little camper. Plus, make a few new friends along the way.
Minis camp is for kiddos ages 3-5 years old.
Preschool campers will love engaging in hands-on learning, exploration, and making new friends in our safe and structured Minis Camp. Caring and trained Y camp counselors lead art projects, sing-a-longs, fun games, and outdoor activities for all to enjoy.
A new theme is creatively woven into the day's activities every week to keep your camper excited and engaged! Choose your favorite week or attend all eight for a summer full of non-stop fun and friend-making.
July 5–8
Get in the game! Every day features a new sport to try with plenty of time to play and practice.
July 11–15
Animals, animals everywhere! Campers will explore the animals at the zoo. From crafts and games to a stuffed animal zoo, this week is filled with lions, tigers, and bears…oh my!
July 18–22
From the lab to the kitchen and from the dirt to the sky, experiment with how science affects our everyday lives.
July 25–29
Unleash your inner artist during this week of pure creative energy. Campers will use many different mediums including pastels and paints.
August 1–5
Spend the week designing, building, and expressing creativity through hands-on learning and fun activities.
August 8–12
From swimming to sprinklers, plan to have fun with water every day! Kids will learn basic water safety skills.
August 15–19
Travel to lands far, far away as we bring stories to life through playing, exploring, and creating.
August 22–26
Discover your own super powers in a week filled with hero games, crafts, and more!
Y Day Camps are always nearby at your local parks, elementary schools, and Y facilities. We offer seven Minis Camps across Greater Seattle.
Bellevue Family Y
14230 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue
Hours: 1:00–4:00 pm
Coal Creek Family Y
13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd, Newcastle
Hours: 1:30–4:30 pm
Sammamish Community Y
831 228th Ave SE, Sammamish
Hours: 1:00–4:00 pm
Dale Turner Family Y
19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline
Hours: 1:00–4:00 pm
Northshore Y
11811 NE 195th St, Bothell
Hours: 1:00–4:00 pm
Learn more about Minis Camp hours, registration, financial aid, and fees below.
Minis Camps runs Monday–Friday for three-hours in duration. Actual times vary by location. There is no camp on July 4.
If your kiddo will be age 3–5 years old by the first day of the your camp session, then yes, they can be a mini camper!
Registration opens on Wednesday, February 2 at 6:00 am for the entire summer. Weekly camp registration closes on the Wednesday prior to the camp session at 5:00 pm.
For example, for camp starting on July 11, registration would close on July 6 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 scholarships or financial assistance. Our staff we be in contact with you within 3-5 business days once the form is received.
A deposit of $15 per week, per camper is due upon registration. Payments draft on the Saturday two weeks prior to each camp. For example, for camp starting on July 11, payment would draft on July 2.
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 scholarships or financial assistance. Our staff we be in contact with you within 3-5 business days once the form is received.
Yes, your child needs to be potty trained or wearing pull-ups and close to accident-free to attend Minis Camp. If you have specific questions about your child's readiness, please email us at registration@seattleymca.org or call (206) 382-4927.
We know that camp is a magical time for kids, and we are committed to bringing opportunities for discovery, enrichment, and play to kids across our region this summer. We also know that safety is a shared top priority for you and us! We have two summers of experience delivering safe and fun camps in conjunction with living with Covid-19. We are experts in keeping kids safe without comprising camper experience!
Our day camp offerings follow the most current recommendations from the American Camp Association, YMCA of the USA, and those of our local, state, and federal government agencies. This guidance can change frequently, and we will adjust our camp programs to match current recommendations.
The most up-to-date guidance that we are following can be found here. If you have questions about your camper and if they should come to camp, please follow the flowchart here.
For this camp, your child must 3 by the first day that they attend. Our registration system recognizes the age of your child on the very first meeting date of summer, in late June or early July.
If you are receiving an age error but meet the criteria for the camp, please reach out to us at registration@seattleymca.org with your camper's name, date of birth, requested camp location and a good number to contact you at for follow up. Thanks for your patience.
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