Outdoor Day Camp

Outdoor Day Camp runs Monday–Friday from 9:00 am–4:00 pm. There are a few shorter weeks due to holidays and school schedules.

Extended Camp

We also offer Extended Camp at no additional cost to participants which consists of supervised activities and structured programs before and after the camp day. 

Hours for Extended Camp start at 7:30 am and end at 5:30 pm. You do not need to register separately for Extended Camp. 

Camp Terry

Extended Camp is available for the Camp Terry transportation options at the Bellevue Family Y, Coal Creek Family Y in Newcastle, and at the CWU campus in Sammamish. 

• Morning Extended Camp begins at 7:30 am and continues until the bus departure time, which will be between 8:00 and 8:30 am. 
• Afternoon Extended Camp begins upon bus arrival between 4:30 and 5:00 pm and continues until 5:30 pm. 
• More specific details will be available as we get closer to the start of summer!

Camp Kilworth

Extended Camp is NOT available for the Camp Kilworth transportation option at the Matt Griffin Y. 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. 

Important Dates

• Camps in the Shoreline and Snoqualmie School Districts begin on June 16. The bus transportation option for Camp Kilworth begins July 7. All other locations begin on June 23. 
• There is no camp on June 19 or July 4.
• Camps in the Lake Washington, Kent, Shoreline, and Snoqualmie School Districts end on August 22.
• There is no camp on August 28 or 29.

If your child is entering grades 1-4 or 6 this fall, then yes, they can be an Outdoor Day Camp camper! At some locations where we serve kids entering grades 1-4, we offer Trek Camp for kids entering grades 5-6.

• Auburn Valley Y | Grades 1-6 at Outdoor Day Camp
• Camp Keller | Grades 1-6 at Outdoor Day Camp
• Camp Terry | Grades 1-4 at Outdoor Day Camp, Grades 5-6 at Trek Camp
• Cottage Lake Park  | Grades 1-4 at Outdoor Day Camp, Grades 5-6 at Trek Camp
• Lincoln Park | Grades 1-4 at Outdoor Day Camp, Grades 5-6 at Trek Camp
• Magnuson Park | Grades 1-6 at Outdoor Day Camp
• Shoreview Park | Grades 1-6 at Outdoor Day Camp

Registration for day camp will open in February and March as follows:

• February 5 at 6:00 am to February 11 at 12:00 pm: 2024 Day Camp participants, current YMCA Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) participants, and current YMCA Early Education participants, and their siblings
• February 12 at 6:00 am to March 11 at 12:00 pm: Facility Members of the YMCA of Greater Seattle and the group above
• March 12 at 6:00 am: Open to all, including interest list

New this year! For the first two registration windows, we will email you an exclusive registration link one day prior to your registration window opening.

Weekly camp registration closes two Sundays before the camp session. For example, for camp starting on June 23, registration closes on June 15.

Yes, 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 complete this short two-minute form to learn more about financial assistance. Once the form is received, our staff will contact you within 3-5 business days. 

Five-day weekly fees: $370 for Y members or $420 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.

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 complete this short two-minute form to learn more about financial assistance. Once the form is received, our staff will contact you within 3-5 business 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.

Each one of our locations has different options for enrichment activities like climbing walls, archery, GaGa Ball courts, and more. Campers will have access to these skill-building camp rotations with their small group.

Limited field trips to local parks and beaches may be planned. These will be communicated in weekly newsletters every Thursday before each camp week. 

In locations where we also have a Trek Camp for kids entering grades 5-6, we reduce the grades for Outdoor Day to entering 1 to 4. 

• Auburn Valley Y | Grades 1-6 at Outdoor Day Camp
• Camp Keller | Grades 1-6 at Outdoor Day Camp
• Camp Kilworth | Grades 1-6 at Outdoor Day Camp
• Camp Terry | Grades 1-4 at Outdoor Day Camp, Grades 5-6 at Trek Camp
• Cottage Lake Park | Grades 1-4 at Outdoor Day Camp, Grades 5-6 at Trek Camp
• Lincoln Park | Grades 1-4 at Outdoor Day Camp, Grades 5-6 at Trek Camp
• Magnuson Park | Grades 1-6 at Outdoor Day Camp
• Shoreview Park | Grades 1-6 at Outdoor Day Camp

We offer transportation between the Coal Creek Family YMCA in Newcastle, Bellevue Family YMCA, Central Washington University campus in Sammamish, and Camp Terry in Preston.

Extended Camp is available for the Camp Terry transportation options at the Bellevue Family Y, Coal Creek Family Y in Newcastle, and at the CWU campus in Sammamish.

• Morning Extended Camp begins at 7:30 am and continues until the bus departure time, which will be between 8:00 and 8:30 am. 
• Afternoon Extended Camp begins upon bus arrival between 4:30 and 5:00 pm and continues until 5:30 pm. 
• More specific details will be available as we get closer to the start of summer!

We offer transportation between the Matt Griffin YMCA in SeaTac and Camp Kilworth in Federal Way beginning July 7.

Extended Camp is NOT available for the Camp Kilworth transportation option at the Matt Griffin Y. 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. 

All summer camp cancellations and changes must be submitted to this form by May 1 to be eligible for a full refund minus the deposit.  Verbal cancellations or cancellations submitted through other channels cannot be accepted.

All deposits made during summer camp registration are non-refundable, regardless of the cancellation date. Deposits are non-transferable between programs and/or participants.  

No refunds or credits will be given for absences, withdrawals, disciplinary suspensions, or removal of a camper. Failure to complete attendance requirements, including electronic forms and waivers or payment, that result in days missed from camp will not be refunded or credited.

Weekly day camp fees will not be pro-rated, refunded, or credited for missed days of camp in a week.

Exceptions to this policy may only be made in extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the organization’s leadership.

Please email us at registration@seattleymca.org or call (206) 382-5022 and press three. Our registration team is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.