Find Your Adventure
Experience the amazing natural world through exciting adventures in environmental education with Outdoor Day Camp. Days fly by as campers make new friends while exploring the wonders of the great outdoors. Caring and trained Y staff lead skill development and team-building activities in small groups that will instill an interest in investigation and love of learning in your budding environmentalist.
Weekly Focus Areas Activated!
A new topic is creatively woven into the day's activities to keep your camper excited and engaged while learning about current environmental trends and issues every week! Choose your favorite week or attend all 10 for a summer full of non-stop fun and friend-making.
Going Green
June 26-30
Blazing Trails
July 5–7
Home is My Habitat
July 10-14
Tree of Life
July 17-21
Wonderful World of Water
July 24-28
Birds, Bugs, & Biodiversity
July 31–August 4
Outdoor Explorers
August 7–11
Nature Detectives
August 14–18
Animal Antics
August 21-25
Water Wonders
August 28–September 1
There is no Outdoor Day Camp on July 3 or 4, however many Outdoor Day Camp locations offer special single-day camp on July 3. Register >>
For programs in Seattle Public Schools, camp starts July 5.
For programs in the Kent, Lake Washington, Northshore, and Snoqualmie School Districts, camp ends August 25.
For programs in Shoreline Public Schools, camp ends with a three-day week on August 30.
Find Your Outdoor Day Camp
Y Day Camps are always nearby at your local elementary schools, parks, and Y facilities. We offer Outdoor Day Camp locations across King and south Snohomish counties. Find yours below.
Central Region
Lincoln Park
Address: 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle
Grades: 1-4
Magnuson Park
Address: 6344 NE 74th St, Seattle
Grades: 1-6
East Region
Camp Keller
Address: SE 53rd St and 396th Dr SE, Snoqualmie
Grades: 1-6
Camp Terry
Address: 31112 SE 85th Pl, Preston
Grades: 1-4
North Region
Cottage Lake Park
Address: NE Woodinville Duvall Rd and Avondale Rd NE, Woodinville
Grades: 1-6
Shoreview Park
Address: 998 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline
Grades: 1-4
Wallace Swamp Creek Park
Address: 19851 73rd Ave NE, Kenmore
Grades: 1-6
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Find the Info You Need to Know
Learn more about Outdoor Day Camp hours, registration, financial aid, and fees below.
What days and hours is Outdoor Day Camp offered?
Outdoor Day Camp runs Monday–Friday from 9:00 am–4:00 pm.
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.
Important Dates:
- Most camps run from June 26 - September 1.
- There is no Outdoor Day Camp on July 3 or 4, however many Outdoor Day Camp locations offer special single-day camp on July 3. Register >>
- For programs in Seattle Public Schools, camp starts July 5.
- For programs in the Kent, Lake Washington, Northshore, and Snoqualmie School Districts, camp ends August 25.
- For programs in Shoreline Public Schools, camp ends with a three-day week on August 30.
Is my child the right age for Outdoor Day Camp?
If your child is entering grades 1-4 or 6 this fall, then yes, they can be a 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 1-4 at Outdoor Day Camp, Grades 5-6 at Trek 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 1-6 at Outdoor Day 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 1-4 at Outdoor Day Camp, Grades 5-6 at Trek Camp
- Wallace Park | Grades 1-6 at Outdoor Day Camp
How soon can I sign my camper up for Outdoor Day Camp?
Registration for day camp will open in March as follows:
- March 1 at 6:00 am: 2022 Day Camp participants, current BASE and Early Education families
- 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.
Does the Y offer financial assistance for Outdoor Day Camp?
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.
What is the fee to participate in Outdoor Day Camp?
- Five-day weekly fees: $335 for Y members or $385 for Community members.
- Three-day weekly fees: $200 for Y members and $230 for Community members (week of July 4 and final week of camp for Shoreline Public Schools).
A deposit of $15 per week, per camper is due upon registration. 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.
What happens if there are school schedule changes from snow or strike days?
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.
What can I expect this summer for field trips at this camp?
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. There may be limited field trips to local parks and beaches.
Why are there different grades served at different locations?
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 1-4 at Outdoor Day Camp, Grades 5-6 at Trek 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 1-6 at Outdoor Day 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 1-4 at Outdoor Day Camp, Grades 5-6 at Trek Camp
- Wallace Park | Grades 1-6 at Outdoor Day Camp
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