Day Camps in Central & West Seattle
Find a YMCA Day Camp at your local neighborhood park, elementary school, or community Y, including Downtown Seattle, Fauntleroy, Meredith Mathews East Madison, and University Family Ys.
Communities Served:
Ballard, Beacon Hill, Capitol Hill, Central District, Greenlake, Fauntleroy, Lake City, North Seattle, Sand Point, South Park, West Seattle, and White Center
Minis Camp
Leap into a week of non-stop fun and hands-on activities. Plus, make a few new friends along the way!
Ages: 3–5 years old
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Kids on Their Way Camp
Kindergarten is coming! Get ready for the big day with Kids on Their Way camp. It's a great way to prepare your little sprout to grow.
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Grades: Entering kindergarten
Locations:
- Bailey Gatzert Elementary in Central Seattle
- Louisa Boren STEM K-8 in West Seattle
- Sand Point Elementary in North Seattle
Discovery Camp
Set your sights on a new discovery each day! Your camper will spend their summer going from one adventure to the next.
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Grades: Entering 1–5
Locations:
- Bailey Gatzert Elementary in Central Seattle
- Concord International in South Park
- Louisa Boren STEM K-8 in West Seattle
This program is full. The waiting list is open.
- Roxhill Elementary in West Seattle
This program is full. The waiting list is open.
- Sand Point Elementary in North Seattle
- Thurgood Marshall Elementary in Central Seattle
Outdoor Day Camp
Learn about the magic of the outdoors through exciting excursions with a focus on environmental education and fun!
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Grades: Entering 1–4 or 6
Locations:
- Lincoln Park in West Seattle
This program is full. The waiting list is open.
- Magnuson Park in North Seattle
Swim & Sports Camp
Summer is a great time to splash in the pool or try a new sport! Swim & Sports Camp is a great place for your budding athlete to build fundamental skills while learning the value of sportsmanship and teamwork in a safe space. Campers will get in the pool each day and try new sports every week.
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Grades: Entering 2–5
Location: Meredith Mathews East Madison Y
Sports Camp
Summer is a great time to try a new sport! The Y is a great place for the budding athlete to build fundamental skills while learning the value of sportsmanship and teamwork in a safe space. Campers will try new sports every week.
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Grades: Entering 2–5
Location: Lincoln Park in West Seattle
Specialty Camp
From all things LEGO® and super-sized science to making magic and jump roping, we've partnered with local organizations to bring specialty half-day camps to your neighborhood.
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Grades: Entering 2–5
Location: Fauntleroy Y
Trek Camp
Experience a new adventure each week as small groups of campers are engaged in awesome activities in the great outdoors by our super fun Y staff.
Grades: Entering 5–6
Location: Lincoln Park in West Seattle
This program is full. The waiting list is open.
Peak Camp
Campers will learn decision-making and conflict-resolution skills through teamwork in Peak Camp. Leadership development games, team-building activities, and local day trips will help teens entering grades 7–9 reach their peak.
Grades: Entering 7–9
Location: Lincoln Park in West Seattle
Junior Lifeguard Camp
Learn valuable interpersonal and technical lifeguarding and swim instructor skills to help you build the confidence to be a leader in the water and on the pool deck. And maybe save a life some day too.
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Grades: Entering 8–11
Location: Meredith Mathews East Madison Y
Lead & CIT Camp
Take the leap from camper to counselor with this leadership development course for high schoolers. Become a Counselor in Training (CIT) for a local Y camp and inspire young campers to learn, grow, and thrive.
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Grades: Entering 10–12
Location: Lincoln Park in West Seattle
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Overnight Camp
Camp Colman and Camp Orkila offer kids and teens the chance to explore their individuality, become a part of their own community, and enjoy outdoor experiences like archery, rock climbing, and s’mores over the campfire.
Teen Outdoor Expeditions
Boys & Girls Outdoor Leadership Development expeditions inspire youth ages 11 to 18 to be their most courageous and confident selves as they learn new skills, make lifelong friends, and run towards adventure.
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