Early Childhood Camp is for children from ages 3 to 4 years old. Campers have the same fun as the big kids, but they stay closer to home. Early Childhood Camp provides our youngest campers with hands-on, experiential, fun activities that support each child’s social, physical, and cognitive skill development, preparing them for upcoming PreK For All (or other full-day) programming. Activities include outdoor play, music and movement, and interactive science, language, and literacy activities, with each session having a separate theme. Staff members experienced in engaging with preschoolers understand the importance of productive adult-child interactions and focus on building supportive, nurturing relationships with every camper. Early Childhood campers enjoy campsite-based collaborations with child-friendly organizations and go on excursions within walking distance in their communities. Campers also enjoy our cool, air-conditioned classrooms and peanut/tree nut-sensitive facility. Children must be toilet trained prior to the start of camp, as per our DOH licensing.

Cost per two week session:
Y Member: $800
Community: $800

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Financial Assistance is available 

A fun summer is a springboard for an amazing school year! Kinder Camp is designed for children entering kindergarten in September 2021. Structured Day Camp activities support the transition to kindergarten by building social and emotional skills in a fun and nurturing environment, including a focus on classroom structure, transitional activities, and group play. Staff members experienced in engaging with this age group understand the importance of rich adult-child interactions and focus on building supportive, nurturing relationships with every camper. Campers participate in physical fitness, interactive science, literacy activities, and theme-based arts and crafts.

Cost per two week session:
Y Member: $750
Community: $750

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Financial Assistance is available 

There is an energy and magic to summer camp that cannot be replicated! Friends, experiences, and memories to last a lifetime!  At the YMCA Summer Day Camp, each day is a fun new adventure. Campers participate in traditional camp activities that get them moving in physical activities, get creative in arts and crafts, experiment in fun science activities, and get silly in theme day activities. Summer Day Camp offers a unique camp day that includes time for children to build social and emotional skills in a fun and inclusive environment. This environment creates an atmosphere of family and community that includes a focus on classroom structure, transitional activities, group play, and team building.  All camp activities focus on the YMCA’s four core values of respect, caring, honesty, and responsibility. Campers will receive their very own set of materials and equipment. 

Cost per two week session:
Y Member: $750
Community: $750

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Financial Assistance is available 

There is an energy and magic to summer camp that cannot be replicated! Friends, experiences, and memories to last a lifetime!  At the YMCA Summer Day Camp, each day is a fun new adventure. Campers participate in traditional camp activities that get them moving in physical activities, get creative in arts and crafts, experiment in fun science activities, and get silly in theme day activities. Summer Day Camp offers a unique camp day that includes time for children to build social and emotional skills in a fun and inclusive environment. This environment creates an atmosphere of family and community that includes a focus on classroom structure, transitional activities, group play, and team building.  All camp activities focus on the YMCA’s four core values of respect, caring, honesty, and responsibility. Campers will receive their very own set of materials and equipment. 

Cost per two week session:
Y Member: $750
Community: $750

 Register Now

Financial Assistance is available 

Learn more about summer camp and visit with camp staff at one of our Open Houses.

Summer Camp Open Houses take place on the following dates.

Saturday, April 17 at Healthy Kids Day

• Learn more and register for an in-person or virtual session

Saturday, May 15

1. Sign up online and reserve your child’s spot
   • Complete online forms
   • Submit a $50 deposit for each session you would like your child to attend
   • How to complete the online registration form >
      
2. Take advantage of our discounts
   • Member rates if you are a YMCA member
   • 10% Early Bird discount if you pay off your entire balance by April 18, 2021
   • 10% Sibling Discount for all siblings of the first child registered at full price
   • Note: Early Bird and Sibling Discounts cannot be combined
      
3. Note on payments:
   • Two forms of payment are accepted: credit cards, and cash.
   • The YMCA accepts all major credit cards, and you will need to sign up for automatic billing to ensure payments are made on time with no late fees incurred
   • Online payment is currently not able to process 3rd party payments, sibling discounts, and financial assistance
   • How to complete online payments >
      
4. Once you’ve submitted your information and payment online, you’ll receive an email with additional registration and medical forms that you’ll need to complete and submit to the camp director before the start of camp.
    
5. Your child’s full application packet, including medical forms, are due before the camp registration can be finalized. The medical form must be completed by a physician and include signature, date of exam, and stamp.
    
6. If you wish to sign up for camp in person, come to our YMCA branch and we will be happy to assist you.

Fees

AM or PM Extended Hours Fees

8-9 AM 

• Y Member: $100/session
• Community: $100/session

4-6 PM 

• Y Member: $180/session
• Community: $180/session

Discounts

Take advantage of our discounts

• 10% Early Bird Discount if you pay off your entire balance by April 18, 2021
• 10% Sibling Discount for all siblings of the first child registered at full price
• Note: Early Bird and Sibling Discounts cannot be combined

Financial Assistance

The YMCA of Greater New York awards financial aid to campers based on the family’s annual income. Download an application and bring it to your branch to explore scholarship options.

Credit Policy

All refund requests related to medical or health emergencies will be honored. All requests for credits or refunds not due to medical or health reasons must be submitted in advance of program start.

According to the NYC Department of Health, all participants must have a completed medical form on file prior to the start of summer camp. Please submit your child’s complete medical information form. It’s also a good idea to keep extra copies of the medical form for your records. If your child does not have complete medical forms along with immunization records, they may not attend camp.

During the registration process, it is extremely important that families notify the camp if the child has any medical conditions such as, but not limited to, allergies, asthma, diabetes or other conditions.

Additionally, campers must submit all necessary consent forms, including but not limited to:

• Authorized Pick Up
• Emergency Care Consent

Registration Form

Medical Form

Prior to your child attending camp, we require all families to attend our virtual orientation. You will receive more information on this in your welcome email from the camp director.

Y campers stretch themselves physically and creatively. They play games, read, create books, and write poetry. They participate in science experiments, solve puzzles, craft art, and perform music and shows. Parents say their children come home tired, smiling, and frequently humming a new camp cheer.

Weekly schedules for each age group are provided to families at the beginning of each session. They can be obtained from the camp office. Families are encouraged to review the weekly schedule with their child. Weekly activities that are planned and scheduled are age-appropriate, recreational, challenging, and fun. If there are any questions about the activities or events, please speak to the Camp Director.

Each camper will receive two t-shirts and a camp bag. Camp t-shirts must be worn every day. Additional camp t-shirts may be purchased with the camp director.

The YMCA is a peanut and nut free environment.

During the registration process, it is extremely important that families notify the camp if the child has any medical conditions such as, but not limited to, allergies, asthma, diabetes or other conditions.

Y Camp is Fun

• Camp is Part of the Y’s DNA: We’ve been running camps for decades and we’ve adapted to our current context to keep camp fun and safe for all.
• Cut the Screen Time: From sports to crafts to games to adventures, we’ll make sure your kids get to play and participate in all types of exciting activities, including dedicated outdoor time every day (weather permitting).
• New Friends: In the course of a week, kids will make new friends and connect with campers and staff members.

Y Camp is Enriching

• Educational Camps: Our creative and enriching camps — from traditional day camp to specialty camps like STEAM — help kids reach their fullest potential physically, mentally, and emotionally.
• Cultivate Social-Emotional Learning: Camp is a safe space to try new things, build new skills, and develop trusting relationships.
• Y Core Values: Our camp program focuses on the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Y Camp is the Highest Quality

• Healthy Environments: We’ve provided care for essential workers and Y families throughout the pandemic, so we’re experienced in ensuring all our programming strictly adheres to current health and safety regulations.
• Experienced Staff: We’re seasoned youth development professionals who have a passion for education. 
• Small Groups: We’ll keep camp groups in small pods that have strict camper-counselor ratios to ensure campers are always engaged and having fun!