YMCA Day Camps
YMCA Summer and Spring Break Camps offer children a safe, exciting, and memory-making day camp experience. Children have the opportunity to build self-confidence, independence, and creativity.
At YMCA day camps, campers make friends while learning the values of diversity and cooperation. Best of all, you can be assured your kids are having fun in a friendly, caring, and safe environment.
Summer Camp
This summer, the YMCA of Austin will offer 17 total camps -- three Kinder, nine Theme, two Sports, and three Adventure camps. All camps will offer swimming, field trips, games, crafts, and character development activities. Camps will operate from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm at designated schools, churches, and YMCA facilities. Campers will enjoy changing weekly themes, sports, and adventures as well as weekly field trips and twice weekly trips to the pool. Activities are based on the YMCA of Austin's character values (Respect, Responsibility, Honest, Faith, and Caring).
Four easy ways to register:
- In person at any YMCA of Austin branch;
- By mail to Program Services; 2121 E. 6th St Suite 203; Austin, TX 78702;
- By fax to Program Services (512) 478-8065; or
- By email to programservices@austinymca.org (All forms must still be submitted--four pages)
Summer Camp Brochure (large file)-- If you prefer a hard copy, please email us your mailing address. Brochures are also available at all YMCA of Austin branches and afterschool locations.
Summer Camp Enrollment Forms
Weekly Themes by Camp Location (Updated with all 17 camp locations)
Map of Camp Locations (Updated with all 17 camp locations)
Parent Handbook
Here are a few things parents are saying about YMCA of Austin Summer Camps:
"We are very happy with the program and really appreciate having the great consistency with your staff."
"We have been very pleased with the communication, variety of activities, and the counselors."
"These counselors are excellent in their relationships with the children."
"Love it!" "Very pleased overall." "Excellent" "Great program, thanks."
Kinder Camp (4 - 5 yr olds)
Kinder Camp is perfect for children who have not yet attended Kindergarten. Kinder Camp offers age-appropriate field trips, games, crafts, and books which emphasize changing weekly themes. This camp has a little more quiet time with all the fun and activities of Theme Camp. Previous field trips have included Going Bananas, Kiddie Acres, and Austin Duck Adventures.
Fees: $150 / week for YMCA of Austin members; $180 / week for nonmembers
Non-refundable deposit of $15 / week / child is required at time of registration.
Themes: Fizzy Foamy Science, Color Me Fun, Under Construction, Sharks and Minnows, Ahoy Mate, Olympiad, Alphabet Soup, Kidasaurus Rex, Tasty Creations, Kick, Dribble, and Swing, and Commotion Motion (NW only).
Field Trip/Swimming Calendars: CrossPointe Church (NW Kinder), Hays Kinder, and Cunningham Kinder (south).
Locations (maps): CrossPointe Church (next to Northwest YMCA), Hays Communities YMCA, and Cunningham Elementary (south Austin).
Theme Camp (5 - 12 yr olds)
Children will enjoy a different theme each week. Theme Camp will offer kids new experiences mixed with old camp favorites. Campers thrive during various daily activities including organized games, arts and craft projects, exciting field trips, and swimming. Many activities will focus on the YMCA character values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Faith. Previous field trips have included Volente Beach, Austin Children's Museum, Cannoli Joe's, Austin Zoo, and Pump It Up.
Fees: $150 / week for YMCA of Austin members; $180 / week for nonmembers
Non-refundable deposit of $15 / week / child is required at time of registration.
Themes: Art-rageous, Mythbusters, Olympiad, Sharks and Minnows, Daily Times, Splish Splash, Animal Planet, Time Travelers, Final Frontier (RRISD sites only), Austin City Limits, Games Galore, and River Adventures (ECB 8-12 only).
Field Trip/Swimming Calendars: Cowan Theme, Kocurek Theme, Springs Theme, Hays Theme, East Communities 5-7 Theme, East Communities 8-12 Theme, Spicewood Theme, Laurel Mountain Theme, and Pease Theme.
Locations (maps): Cowan Elementary, South Theme 2 at Kocurek Elementary, Springs Family YMCA, Elm Grove Elementary (Hays), East Communities YMCA (5-7), East Communities YMCA (8-12), Spicewood Elementary, Laurel Mountain Elementary, and Pease Elementary.
Sports Camp (8 - 12 yr olds)
YMCA Sports Camp is a perfect destination for every child who enjoys playing sports and being active. YMCA Sports Camp introduces and emphasizes the fundamentals of sports to each child. From skills to drills to the importance of teamwork, Sports Camp provides a fun and supportive environment for athletes of all skill levels. Along with approximately four hours of sports drills, scrimmages, and sports activities each day, campers will also go swimming twice each week, take one field trip each week, and participate in sports-related crafts and character development activities. Previous field trips have included Blazer Tag, Austin Park and Pizza, and Volente Beach Waterpark. Whether your camper is new to sports, a seasoned vet, or somewhere in-between, YMCA Sports Camp is a perfect choice for your child.
Fees: $150 / week for YMCA of Austin members; $180 / week for nonmembers
Non-refundable deposit of $15 / week / child is required at time of registration.
Sports: Basketball (two, one-week sessions), Baseball, Soccer, Kickball, Flag Football, Swimming & Water Sports, Bowling, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, and Volleyball (Northwest only).
Field Trip/Swimming Calendars: Northwest YMCA Sports and TownLake YMCA Sports
Locations (maps): Northwest YMCA and TownLake YMCA
Adventure Camp (10 - 14 yr olds)
Designed for the mature and older school-aged kids, Adventure Camp offers greater opportunity for specific skill development. Most of the day will focus on the weekly topic while also offering a healthy dose of swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. An extra emphasis will be placed on team building and leadership skills this summer. Previous field trips have included Veloway, McKinney Falls State Park, Wonder World, South Austin Rock Gym, and Enchanted Rock.
Fees: $170 / week for YMCA of Austin members; $200 / week for nonmembers
Non-refundable deposit of $15 / week / child is required at time of registration.
Adventures: Centex Adventures (two, one-week offerings), Camping (with an overnight stay), Trail Blazing, River Adventures, Rocks & Ropes, Tubes & Rafting, Fun & Games, Cave Exploration, Bullseye, and Fishing (Caraway only).
Field Trip/Swimming Calendars: Caraway Adventure, Mathews Adventure, and Oak Hill Adventure (south)
Locations (maps): Caraway Elementary, Mathews Elementary (central), Oak Hill United Methodist (south Austin).
Financial Assistance
*Funds for financial assistance for Summer Day Camp have been fully allocated and a significant waiting list already exists. At this time, funding is not available if you have not already applied for assistance.
Financial Assistance Policy: YMCA of Austin programs and activities are designed to benefit persons of all backgrounds, and fees are based on the cost of providing each program. While participants are expected to pay their fair share, when financial assistance dollars are available, the YMCA will assist any individual or family that wants to participate but cannot afford the fee.
Contact Jimmy Astacio, Financial Assistance Coordinator with questions and to apply.
Camp Directors
Erin Douglas Program Director
Marisol Prins Program Director
Charles Looney Program Director
Mitzi Neville Program Director
Megan Arnold Business Director
Andrew Wiggins Branch Director
Email Program Services YMCA or call 512-236-9622 with questions.
Our Mission: To put Christian Principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
