Camp

YMCA Winter Holiday, Spring Break, and Summer Day 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 2012

Where Great Things Begin

This summer, the YMCA of Austin will offer 18 camps across Travis and Hays Counties including Kinder, Theme, Sports, and 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) and the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets.

Additionally, we are pleased to report that the Dell Super Summer Reading Program will again be offered at select camps thanks to the generous grant from Dell YouthConnect. Through this program, certified teachers are employed by the YMCA of Austin and tasked to work with campers one-on-one or in small group settings with the goals of increasing reading comprehension and fluency during the summer months. This program will be offered at all four YMCA learning centers, three Kinder camps, Barton Hills Theme Camp, Kocurek Theme Camp, Pillow Theme Camp, and East Communities Theme Camp.

Registration began Monday, February 6 and space is limited.

Five easy ways to register: (Registration ends the Wednesday before the following week)

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
By email to programservices@austinymca.org (All forms must still be submitted--four pages)
Online registration only available through May 13th

Summer Camp 2012 Brochure (large file)
Summer Camp Enrollment Forms
Weekly Dates and Activities by Camp (updated 4/24)

Map and List of Locations (updated 4/24)

Parent Handbook

Kinder Camp FAQs

Theme Camp FAQs

Sports Camp FAQs

Adventure Camp FAQs

The 2012 Summer Camp Brochure is available to download. If you prefer a hard copy, please email us your mailing address and one will be mailed to you as soon as it is available. Brochures will also be available at all YMCA of Austin branches and afterschool locations.

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: $155 / week for YMCA of Austin members; $190 / week for nonmembers

$125 / week for YMCA of Austin members; $150 / week for nonmembers for four-day

Memorial Day week and four-day July 4th week

Non-refundable deposit of $15 / week / child is required at time of registration.

2012 Themes: 3, 2, 1 Blast Off!; Fairytales & Folktales; My Green World; Spanish Immersion; Sharks ‘n Minnows; Dance Till You Drop; Count on Me; Monkey Business; Hoops, Nets, and Bases; Imagination Station; Olympiad; Gone Country.

Swimming / Field Trip Calendars: CrossPointe Kinder, Hays YMCA Kinder, Oak Hill (south) Kinder

2012 Locations: CrossPointe Church (next to NW YMCA), Hays Communities YMCA, and Oak Hill United Methodist (south Austin)

Kinder Camp Meet and Greet

Join Y Directors and staff for a special meet and greet. More information

Hays Commmunities YMCA -- Wednesday, May 16th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the portable
Northwest YMCA -- Wednesday, May 16th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Southwest YMCA for (Oak Hill Kinder) -- Wednesday, May 23rd from 6:30 - 7:30 pm

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: $155 / week for YMCA of Austin members; $190 / week for nonmembers

$125 / week for YMCA of Austin members; $150 / week for nonmembers for four-day Memorial Day week and four-day July 4th week

Non-refundable deposit of $15 / week / child is required at time of registration.

2012 Themes: Art-alicious; Sharks ‘n Minnows; Clue; Olympiad; Superhero; Lost at Sea; Crazy Concoctions; Muddy Buddy; Sports Extravaganza; Time Traveler; Keep Austin Weird; Splish Splash.

Swimming / Field Trip Calendars: will be available May 2012.

2012 Locations: Cowan Elementary, Kocurek Elementary (South Theme 2), Caraway Elementary, Spicewood Elementary, East Communities YMCA, Springs Family YMCA, Carpenter Hill Elementary (Buda), Pillow Elementary (north-central), and Barton Hills Elementary (central).

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: $155 / week for YMCA of Austin members; $190 / week for nonmembers

$125 / week for YMCA of Austin members; $150 / week for nonmembers for four-day Memorial Day week and four-day July 4th week

Non-refundable deposit of $15 / week / child is required at time of registration.

2012 Sports: Basketball (two, one-week sessions); Baseball; Soccer; Indoor Soccer; Kickball; Flag Football; Swimming & Water Sports; Bowling; Frisbee; Volleyball; and Sports Heard Round the World (north camp only)

Swimming / Field Trip Calendars: Jollyville Sports and Fulmore Sports

2012 Locations: Jollyville Elementary and Fulmore Middle (central location).

Adventure Camp (11-14 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: $175 / week for YMCA of Austin members; $210 / week for nonmembers

$140 / week for YMCA of Austin members; $165 / week for nonmembers for four-day Memorial Day week and four-day July 4th week

Non-refundable deposit of $15 / week / child is required at time of registration.

2012 Adventures: Centex Adventures (two, one-week offerings); The Great Outdoors; Grand Expedition; River Adventures; Rocks & Ropes; Toobin’; Cave Exploration; Hill Country Trippin’, On Target, and Adventure Camp Championship.

Swimming / Field Trip Calendars: Dahlstrom (Buda) Adventure, Pease (central) Adventure, Northwest YMCA Adventure, Southwest YMCA Adventure

Locations: Northwest YMCA, Southwest YMCA, Pease Elementary (central), and Dahlstrom Middle (Buda)

Interested in Working Camp?

We are currently taking applications for summer camp positions. Staff must be graduates of high school and at least 18 years of age. Click here to learn how to apply

Financial Assistance - Summer Day Camp

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.

Financial Assistance is served on a first come, first served basis. Only completed applications will be accepted and reviewed. Once awarded financial assistance, parents must pay weekly deposits to complete the process and confirm your child's camp weeks.

Financial Assistance applications for Summer Camp 2012 are no longer being accepted for any camps. We are currently processing applications which have already been submitted and anticipate funds will be fully exhausted.

Financial Assistance Packet
Paquete de Asistencia Económica - español

For details on Summer Camp financial assistance, contact Jimmy Astacio, Financial Assistance Coordinator, with questions and to apply.

Camp Directors

Marisol Prins Program Director 236-9622 ext. 321

Charles Looney Program Director 236-9622 ext. 329

Whitney Flynt Program Director 236-9622 ext. 324

Gyllian Garvey, Program Director 236-9622 ext. 329

McKenzie Crowell, Program Director 236-9622 ext. 333

Mitzi Neville Senior Program Director 236-9622 ext. 327

Shayna Santiago Business Director 236-9622 ext. 322

Andrew Wiggins Branch Director 236-9622 ext. 328

Email Program Services YMCA or call 512-236-9622 with questions

YMCA of Austin Summer Camps - Testimonials from Parents

"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."