Find Your Adventure
Embark on a new adventure each week by exploring your community and the outdoors in small groups. Weekly themes with activities promoting independence and camper choice ensure an engaging experience all summer long.
Trek camp is a great option for tweens entering grades 5–6.
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
Find Your Summer Fun
Whether you love to explore the outdoors on local trails, dive into your creative side, or play with friends old and new, Trek Camp will help you find fun all summer long.
Field Trips
Trek campers explore the region on up to three field trips each week.
Leadership
Caring and trained YMCA staff lead skill development and team-building activities in small groups.
Outdoor Education
Learn about the amazing natural world around you, along with current environmental trends and issues.
Arts & Crafts
From Matisse eggs and around the world Pictionary to fabric keychains and pet portraits, explore your creative side all summer long.
Group Games
Get ready to play classic camp games like Relay Painting, Human Tic-Tac Toe, and Survival Kickball.
Find Your Trek Camp
YMCA Day Camps are always nearby at your local elementary schools, churches, and YMCA facilities. We offer Trek Camp locations across King and south Snohomish counties.
East Region
Camp Terry
31112 SE 85th Pl, Preston
Choose from five drop-off locations:
- At camp in Preston
- NEW - Ben Rush Elementary School in Redmond
- Coal Creek Family YMCA in Newcastle
- NEW - Samantha Smith Elementary in Sammamish
- NEW - Snoqualmie Valley YMCA
North Region
Cottage Lake Park
NE Woodinville Duvall Rd and Avondale Rd NE, Woodinville
Shoreview Park
17229 3rd Ave NW, Shoreline
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Find the Info You Need to Know
Learn more about Trek Camp hours, registration, financial aid, and fees below. Read the complete list of answers to Summer Day Camp Frequently Asked Questions here.
What days and hours is Trek Camp offered?
Trek Camp runs Monday–Friday from 9:00 am–4:00 pm during the weeks of:
- June 22-26
- June 29-July 3
- July 6-10
- July 13-17
- July 20-24
- July 27-31
- August 3-7
- August 10-14
- August 17-21
- August 24-26
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.
Extended Camp is available for the Camp Terry transportation options.
- 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!
Is my child the right age for Trek Camp?
If your child is entering grades 5 or 6 this fall, then yes, they can be a Trek Camp camper!
How soon can I sign my camper up for Trek Camp?
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
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 Trek 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 Trek Camp?
Five-day weekly fees: $400 for Facility Members or $450 for Community Members
A deposit of $25 per week per camper is due upon registration. Payments are drafted on Mondays, two weeks before each camp session. For example, for camp starting on June 22, payment will be drafted on June 8.
What can I expect this summer for field trips at this camp?
We plan to offer field trips to enrichment activities, local parks, and beaches.
Will there be bus transportation between Camp Terry and local YMCA facilities?
We are excited to share that we are able to offer transportation between the Coal Creek Family YMCA in Newcastle, Ben Rush Elementary in Redmond, Samantha Smith Elementary in Sammamish, and the Snoqualmie Valley YMCA.
Extended Camp is available for the Camp Terry transportation options.
- 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!
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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