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Last updated July 9, 2024, at 6:30 am

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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory. In our area, this means extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. 

For the latest weather conditions in WA, visit the National Weather Service Learn more>

Current Hours

YMCA Locations

All YMCA locations are currently operating on schedule. Outdoor play structures will be closed.

Day Camps

Camps listed below have modified or cancelled operations:

  • Outdoor Day Camp at Auburn: Location change to indoors at Auburn Valley YMCA.  Modified programs including indoor swim.
  • Outdoor Day Camp at Camp Keller: Modified program including field trip. Closing at 3:30 pm
  • Outdoor Day Camp at Camp Terry: No field trip due to expected high demand at community lakes and parks with limited shade; water play day at camp. 
  • Discovery Camp at Boren Elementary: Closing at 12:30 pm
  • Kids on Their Way Camp at Boren Elementary: Closing at 12:30 pm
  • Discovery Camp at Mann Elementary: Closing at 12:30 pm
  • Discovery Camp at Concord Elementary: Field trip modifications to stay indoors.
  • Peak Camps at Coal Creek, Kent, and Dale Turners: Field trip modifications to stay indoors. 
  • Discovery Camp at Chase Lake: Field trip modifications to stay indoors.
  • Kids on Their Way Camp at Ben Rush Elementary: Closing at 12:30 pm
  • Discovery Camp at Ben Rush Elementary: Closing at 3:30 pm after field trip
  • Discovery Camp at Samantha Smith Elementary: Closing at 3:30 pm
  • Kids on Their Way Camp at Woodmoor Elementary: Closing at 12:30 pm
  • Discovery Camp at Woodmoor Elementary: Closing at 4:00 pm after field trip

The weather advisory has been extended until 5:00 pm Wednesday, July 10. We will provide any additional updates as decision are made. 

 See Camp and Childcare Programs Cancellation and Refund Policy >

Overnight Camps

Camp Colman: Initiating extreme heat plan with additional breaks from sun, modifying camper activities, additional water provided, and the use of indoor spaces in rotation for all campers to have cooling periods.

Early Education Centers

All Early Education Centers are operating as usual

 

Summer Tips 

Stay up-to-date and cool this summer with these helpful resources.  

High Heat Tips

Avoid overexertion and stay hydrated.

Never leave people or pets in a vehicle.

Assist those who are at higher risk.

Seek out indoor spaces with air conditioning.

Wear sunscreen and a hat if you must go outside.

Practice water safety if going in bodies of water. 

 

 

Learn how to be prepared for high temperatures with King County here.

 

Our Inclement Weather Policy

The safety of our members, participants, volunteers, and staff is a top priority at the Y. While we make every effort to keep the YMCA open and programs running to serve our community, we may cancel programs, delay opening, or close because of severe weather, unsafe driving conditions, or power outages. Operating decisions are based on weather alerts, school delays and closures, road conditions, and the ability of Y staff to operate the facility safely.

Delays and Closures Due to Weather

A decision on hours and program or class cancellations will be made as needed as conditions change. Closures will be determined on a case-by-case basis and announced with as much advance notice as possible. We will do our best to reschedule classes and/or programs that have been canceled. In the event we cannot reschedule a fee-based and in-branch program, we will follow our refund policy.

Before and After-School Enrichment Programs

YMCA Before and After-School Enrichment programs run in conjunction with the school district. If a school is closed for inclement weather, the YMCA Before and After-School Enrichment program will be closed. If a school district runs two hours late, then YMCA programs will also run two hours late. If school is canceled during school hours, children will need to be picked up according to the school procedures for early closing. This also applies to schools canceling all after-school clubs and activities.

In the event that there is a weather issue on a day when school is not in session, but we are planning YMCA programs (e.g. Break Camp), we will make a decision by 5:30 am the day of the program and communicate any delays or closures to parents and guardians.

We will communicate via email for updates on school closures as updates become available. You can also sign up to receive school closure and delay information from FlashAlert. Please ensure that your contact information is current and we have up-to-date phone numbers and emails. It might also be helpful to ensure you have additional authorized pickups near your program site.

Power Outages

It is the YMCA's policy to suspend facility activities if power is out for a period of 30 minutes or more without a sign of restoration. Staff will remain on site up until one hour has passed since the initial outage. They will reopen the facility if the power returns within one hour.

Lightning

For everyone's safety, if lightning is seen or thunder is heard, all pools, showers, steam rooms, and saunas will close until 30 minutes after the last reported strike. Outdoor activities may be relocated, delayed, or canceled due to nearby lightning strikes.

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