Creativity starts here!
YMCA Kinder Camp is perfect for campers who have yet to attend Kindergarten and need a slower pace with a little more quiet time. Campers benefit from an afternoon quiet/nap period as well as lower camper-to-staff ratios. Campers enjoy changing weekly themes, two trips to the pool each week, and a theme-related field trip. “Adventures Through Time” theme will inspire a variety of activities and children’s literature this summer. Y programs meet children’s individual needs by offering cognitively, socially, and physically enriching curricula. Activities include building blocks and construction, dramatic play, reading, science and math, arts & crafts, creative expression, outdoor play, games and puzzles, and much more!
Call 512-236-9622 for questions about Summer 2020 Day Camps. Our office is closed to the public but that we’re available by phone Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm or via email at EACY@AustinYMCA.org.
Weekly Themes: Camp Make Believe; Green Planeteers; Walk Like an Egyptian; Dancing Dinos; Space is the Place!; Wild, Wild West; Futurama!; Make Today Count; Rockin’ & Rollin’
Locations: Joslin Kinder, Ridgetop Kinder, and North Austin YMCA Kinder.
Camp Hours: 7:15am - 6:30pm Monday to Friday (except Memorial Day). (7am start for Buda and Kyle locations)
Download our new Summer Camp flyer for new camp information and updates!
Important June/July 2020 Updates
Notice to Registered Families July 1st
The EAC Y is operating in accordance with the Centers of Disease Control’s Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open, recommendations from the City of Austin and Austin Public Health (APH), and the Minimum Standards Health Protocols Check List for Child Care Centers released by Governor Abbott on May 18, 2020. Following these supplemental recommendations to the greatest extent possible will further minimize the risk of coronavirus transmission and help keep staff, children, and families safe.
It is strongly recommended by all entities that the children over the age of 2 wear face coverings; therefore, EAC Y programs will require all summer camp participants to wear masks while participating in indoor activities, as well as outdoor activities when social distancing is not possible. Staff work with all children to maintain comfort while enjoying daily activities, meeting new friends, and making fun memories.
Summer camp will be days filled with field sports, team games, and playground time. The summer camp programs will increase outdoor activities this year by using outdoor spaces such as blacktops, playgrounds, fields, and sidewalks to rotate activities. There will still be plenty of time for indoor activities which will include creative arts, dramatic play, social emotional learning, yoga, mindfulness, virtual field trips, reading time, STEM projects, and building blocks. Staff will always use their best judgement to determine if children should remove face coverings in situations where face coverings inhibit children from breathing freely while engaging in physical activities.
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 512-236-9622 or EACY@AustinYMCA.org.
Deposits: $15 per child / per week and will be drawn from weekly fees
Note: Registration closes 7 days before beginning of each camp session. Weekly payments are due 7 days before beginning of each camp session.
Weekly Fee: $195/child
All fees are based on per week registration.
Financial Assistance:
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 awarded on a first come, first served basis. Only completed applications will be accepted and reviewed. Funds are limited, and we recommend applying early.
If you are in need of Financial Assistance, you may apply directly on the online application, when registering for any of our programs (access the parent portal here). Our online application will ask whether you want to be considered for financial assistance and will ask you to answer some questions about your household and income. Please contact EACY@AustinYMCA.org.
Payment Schedule:
Need to change or cancel camp weeks? We understand that plans change or life happens. Please read over the following cancellation and transfer policies carefully, and use the online links below to make changes to your child’s camp schedule.
The parent/guardian requesting to cancel must be the primary parent/guardian listed on the child’s registration or must be authorized to make changes to the child’s account. For any questions or concerns, please email the Extend-A-Care YMCA office at EACY@AustinYMCA.org.
All changes to a child’s enrollment or cancellations must be received by the Extend-A-Care YMCA branch by completing the online cancellation form or transfer request form linked below.
Cancellations
To withdraw a participant, please complete the online cancellation form linked below. Cancellations will no longer be accepted via email. A $25 late cancellation fee will be charged if notice of cancellation is received less than two Tuesdays (13 days) prior to the effective date. Cancellation requests will not be accepted after the Monday before the affected camp week begins.
Please allow for 3-5 business days for processing the cancellation request. For any questions or concerns, please contact Extend-A-Care YMCA via email EACY@AustinYMCA.org.
2020 Online Summer Camp Cancellation Form
Transfers
To transfer weeks or camps for a camper, please submit a request via the online transfer form linked below. A $10 late transfer fee will be charged if notice of cancellation is received less than two Tuesdays (13 days) prior to the effective date. Transfer requests will not be accepted after the Monday before the affected camp week begins.
Please allow for 3-5 business days for processing the online transfer request. Transfers are subject to availability. For any questions or concerns, please contact Extend-A-Care via email EACY@AustinYMCA.org.
Email Extend-A-Care YMCA or call 512-236-9622 for general questions and help with your registration, camp billing, financial assistance, and Y online account.
Debbie Rios-Lombraña Accounts Director
Joseluis Flores Accounts Director
Cris Perez Senior Business Director
Andie Connors Associate Executive Director
Jay Mills Associate Executive Director
April Walker Associate Executive Director
Jaime Garcia Executive Director
Dr. Joan Altobelli VP of Licensed Child Care
