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.

Tax Receipts

2011 child care tax receipts have been mailed. If you did not receive yours, please email programservices@austinymca.org.

Spring Break 2012

Spring Break is right around the corner, and this year your camper will be traveling Out of this World! Campers will enjoy daily crafts, games, and character development activities designed around a space theme. Each camp will also take one field trip during the week and visit the pool twice. Field trip and swimming calendar will be posted here in mid-February. 

Registration begins Monday, February 6 and space is limited. 

Enrollment Form: Spring Break Registration Form

Dates & Times: Monday, March 12 - Friday, March 16; 7:30 - 6 pm daily
Locations: Boone Elementary (south), East Communities YMCA, *Hays Communities YMCA, Northwest YMCA, and Springs YMCA.
*Hays Communities YMCA will be used as a drop off and pick up location only. Campers will travel to the Springs YMCA for the daily activities. Bus leaves at 8:15 am and will return each afternoon by 4:45 pm. 

Register: 1) Online; 2) At any YMCA of Austin facility; 3) By Mail to Program Services YMCA; 4) By Fax to Program Services YMCA 512-478-8065 (fax); or 5) by Email with scanned form attached to programservices@austinymca.org.

Field Trips & Swimming Calendar

Summer Camp 2012

Where Great Things Begin

This summer, the YMCA of Austin will offer 19 camps across Travis, Hays and Bastrop 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 five YMCA learn centers and at various summer camps.

Register beginning Monday, February 6th. 

Super Summer Sign-up! -- enroll in February or March and we'll waive your registration fee...a $30 savings!

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

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.

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. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, February 6th. Applications submitted before this date will not be considered. 

Financial Assistance Packet
Paquete de Asistencia Económica - español   

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

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. 

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 will be available in May 2012.

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

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, one additional school in south Austin, Caraway Elementary, Spicewood Elementary, East Communities YMCA, Springs Family YMCA, Carpenter Hill Elementary (Buda), one school in northeast Austin, Barton Hills Elementary (central), and one location in Bastrop.

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.

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: will be available May 2012. 

2012 Locations: Jollyville Elementary and one school in central Austin.

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.

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: will be available May 2012.

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

Overnight Camp - Camp Flaming Arrow

Through our partnership with the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, campers can also enjoy overnight camp at YMCA Camp Flaming Arrow. Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Camp Flaming Arrow offers an experience that is rich in tradition and centered on our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith, enabling campers to gain independence, a higher self worth and life long, positive memories. Learn more

Camp Directors

Mitzi Neville Senior Program Director 236-9622 ext. 127

Marisol Prins Program Director 236-9622 ext. 121

Charles Looney Program Director 236-9622 ext. 129

John Deaso Program Director 236-9622 ext. 133

Whitney Flynt Program Director 236-9622 ext. 124
 

Shayna Santiago Business Director 236-9622 ext. 122

Andrew Wiggins Branch Director 236-9622 ext. 128

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."