Traditional Day Camp
New experiences, skill building, a sense of community and lasting friendships are all part of traditional summer day camp. With a new theme each week, kids can explore diverse interests and have fun along the way.
Traditional Camp Themes
ParadiseIsland: Aloha! This week campers will step into the finest beach resort. Our resort amenities include fun in the sun, games with a splash, beach sports, relaxing spas, sandcastles and so much more!
MissionY-Possible: No mission is too hard when you put your mind to it. Each day at camp is filled with top secret briefings that will put spy skills and street smarts to the test. Forensic science, ninja skills, code breaking, escape and evasion techniques, and more await young recruits!
Party Like a Y Star: Join us for a week of casting, costumes, singing, dancing and movie making, as we bring Hollywood to camp. Get ready to walk the red carpet as you shoot to stardom!
Super Heroes: Discover your mighty powers to help change the world. Campers will focus on service to others while meeting local heroes who make a difference every day.
Innovation Creation: Become a scientist, inventor or architect for the week. Have a blast creating an edible working volcano, constructing a tiny city out of sticks and stones, or dismantling an old toaster from a junkyard. Learn about scientific principles, recycling and the arts along the way.
All Stars: Sportsmanship and teamwork is the name of the game this week, so put me in, Coach! Campers will learn the foundations and improve their basketball, soccer, flag football skills and more. It’s time to step up to the plate for games galore and sports of all sorts.
Holi-daze: All of your favorite holiday celebrations are packed into a week of solid fun. Start off feeling lucky like the Irish. Then prepare for ghosts, ghouls and costumes as Halloween comes around! Treasure hunting, trick or treating, cooking Thanksgiving dinner and gigantic Gingerbread houses are just the beginning.
Culture Shock: Welcome aboard! The Y-Express is ready to depart. Get those passports ready to be stamped because we will be jet-setting around the world like never before to China, South America and Europe. Pack your day bags for an exciting trip.
Young Entrepreneur Week: Cha ching! You’re never too young to learn the value of a dollar. Campers will take a crash course on everything business. From planning and preparing to manufacturing and selling, everything culminates at the end of the week at "Cha-Ching Town" where several camps gather to conduct business.
Camper vs. Wild: Kids today are spending more time indoors watching TV and playing video games. This week campers will take the "WildLifer Challenge" as we reconnect to the great outdoors. Camps will be challenged to accomplish 15 outdoor activities to prove that they're not the type of kid who lounges around the house all day.
Teen Camp
Fun and exciting activities give teens time to hang out with friends. It’s all in a safe atmosphere with highly trained, fun and energetic staff.
Teen Camp Themes
Vitamin YMCA: Have you ever worked out in a fitness center? Focusing on health and wellness, this week and be full of fun classes, nutrition tips and stress reduction, all to grow stronger in spirit, mind and body.
Green T: How is our Earth? What will happen to it in our lifetime? We’ll focus on pollution and recycling, and do some projects to help the community.
Kool-Aid: Its fun. It’s refreshing. It’s more of what you love. Every day is packed full of fun and games this week to take you back to childhood and all of your old friends from camp. Connect and reconnect with other teens!
Espresso-Self: Free your mind and express yourself this week as teens get creative in the fine arts. From painting and sculpting to singing and dancing, youth will explore a variety of works by local artists and show off their own talent.
Red Toro: Are you ready to soar to new heights? Get ready to team up with your crew in fun construction projects this week that will challenge your mind and ingenuity. This week will give your mind wings.
XLR8: Push yourself to the max in sports of all sorts. Join your team and take it to the extreme.
Powerade: There is nothing better to keep you hydrated and going in the summer! This week will sure keep you going as we play a variety of water games. You are sure to dirty this week.
Monster: This week is all about becoming anything you want. Let your imagination run wild. Are you a Dream Moth that can devour the minds of your victims by casting a level three spell? Or are you a brave Druid from another planet? Don’t forget your best zombie attire for our camp-wide Zombie Crawl!
RockStar: Grab your leather pants and hair extensions and join us as we rock out this week! Assemble your entourage and prepare your signature dance moves for the ultimate Battle of the Bands. We’ll recreate our favorite music videos from the past decade! Rock on!
Backwash: Join us for a compilation of weeks 1-9 as we take the best of the best activities from this summer.
Half-Day Special Camps
Explore your passions or discover a new passion through our half-day specialty camps. From food to football to fashion, there’s something for everyone.
Half-Day Specialty Camp Themes
Food Fiasco: Grab your apron and wash those hands! Learn to cook like a Top Chef while experimenting with flavors. Campers learn how to modify their favorite dishes to be just as delicious but also healthy. Plan to get messy during Chef Wars!
Soccer: Players are introduced to game basics through fundamental activities, games and fun soccer challenges. Skill building activities and competitions develop budding players throughout the week. This clinic is offered for all skill levels.
Basketball: Designed to teach the proper way to dribble, shoot and pass, this camp teaches participants how to play offense and defense while participating in scrimmages and a Friday tournament. This clinic is offered for all skill levels.
Y-Jams: Give me a beat! This camp is geared toward beginners, focusing on introduction to basic guitar chords, technique, history and listening of various styles of music. Each day, campers will have lessons and assisted practice time.
Engineering Camp: Campers will build things through the foundation of science and engineering education while inspiring innovation and creativity. Throughout the week we will build water rockets, submarines, mouse trap cars, hovercrafts and more.
Ultimate Sports: This week is jammed full of your favorite nontraditional sports. Each day campers will learn and play a different sport like lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee, gaga ball and more!
Flag Football: Designed to teach the fundamentals of flag football, this camp will teach proper foot work, agility, running and passing. No experience is necessary. This clinic is for both beginners and intermediate players.
Pokemon vs. Beyblade: With more than three hundred Pokemon in this world, have you ever wondered which one you are most like? This week is full of games and activities all about Pokemon and Beyblades. It culminates with the Friday Grand Poke-Bey Tournament where we will crown the ultimate champions. Please leave all personal Beyblade and Pokemon cards at home. Each registered camper will receive a Beyblade on Monday for them to battle with and take home.
Fashionista: Through exploring fashion and design, campers will spend the week creating unique jewelry and accessories and will learn how to make fashion choices that match their personalities.