Summer Camp

SUMMER STARTS HERE! YMCA Summer Camp, Spring Break Camp and Winter Holiday Camps offer children & teens a safe, exciting, and memory-making day camp experience. Kids have the opportunity to build self-confidence, independence, and creativity, and parents have peace of mind knowing your kids are in a safe and enriching place. At YMCA day camps, campers make friends while learning the values of diversity and cooperation.

SUMMER CAMP 2013 - ages 4-14

Registration for Summer Camp 2013 NOW OPEN!

This summer, the YMCA of Austin will offer 22 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.

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

 

The 2013 Summer Camp Brochure is available to download above. If you prefer a hard copy, please email us your mailing address.

Parent Information Night -- Wednesday, May 22nd

Do you still have questions about camp? Curious what to bring or where to drop off your camper? Join us for Parent Information Night on Wednesday, May 22nd and get all your questions answered.

Dates and times vary by camp location. 

Parent Information Night flyer -- lists all the details. 

 

KINDER CAMP (ages 4-5)

Creativity Starts Here

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 Austin Children's Museum, Dance Unlimited, and Jumpoline. 

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 July 4th week
Non-refundable deposit of $15 / week / child is required at time of registration.

Themes: Pond Life; Shake, Rattle & Roll; Sharks ‘n Minnows; Roaring Rockets; Giddy-Up!; Little Zookeepers; Spark Your Imagination; Olympiad; Pirates & Princesses; Superheroes; and Planes, Trains, & Automobiles (north camp only).

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

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

THEME CAMP (ages 5-12)

Discovery Starts Here

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 July 4th week
Non-refundable deposit of $15 / week / child is required at time of registration.

Themes: Artrageous; Sharks ‘n Minnows; Superhero; Olympiad; Ahoy, Matey!; Science Central; Texas Pride; Creation Station; Splish Splash; Awesome Adventures (limited locations); The Great Outdoors (Bastrop only); Sports Spectacular (Springs Y only); and Jungles & Safaris (Jollvyille and Spicewood only). 

Swimming / Field Trip Calendars: Baranoff Theme, Bastrop Theme, Blanton Theme, Carpenter Hill Theme, East Communities Theme, Jollyville Theme, Kocurek Theme, Negley Theme, Pease Theme, Pflugerville Theme, Pillow Theme, Spicewood Theme, & Springs YMCA Theme

Locations: Baranoff Elem (map), Kocurek Elem (map), Jollyville Elem (map), Spicewood Elem (map), East Communities YMCA (map), Blanton Elem (map), Springs Family YMCA (map), Carpenter Hill Elementary (map), Negley Elementary (map), Pillow Elementary (map), Pease Elementary (map), Concordia High School (map) (Pflugerville), and Bastrop State Park (map).

SPORTS CAMP (ages 8-12)

Success Starts Here

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 July 4th week
Non-refundable deposit of $15 / week / child is required at time of registration.

Sports: Basketball (two, one-week sessions); Soccer; Indoor Soccer; Handball; Flag Football; Swimming & Water Games; Bowling; Olympic Games; Volleyball; and Fitness Challenge (north camp only)

Swimming / Field Trip Calendars: Bryker Woods Sports and Northwest Sports

Locations: Northwest YMCA/CrossPointe Church (north) (map) and Bryker Woods Elem (central) (map)

ADVENTURE CAMP (ages 11-14)

Excitement Starts Here

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 July 4th week
Non-refundable deposit of $15 / week / child is required at time of registration.

2013 Adventures: Centex Adventures; Into the Wild--Camping; Rocks & Ropes; Floatin' Fun; Gamesapalooza; Ultimate Challenge: Caving (north camp only); ATX Adventures; Tag You're It; Get Drenched; and Adventure Camp Championship.

Swimming / Field Trip Calendars: Camp Rio Grande Adventure at Dahlstrom Middle, Camp Colorado Adventure at Mathews Elem, Camp Guadalupe Adventure at Fulmore Adventure, Camp Brazos Adventure at North Austin YMCA

Locations: North Austin YMCA (map), Fulmore Middle (map), Mathews Elem (map), and Dahlstrom Middle (map)

CAMP OLYMPICS 2012

 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for CAMPS

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 awarded on a first come, first served basis. Only completed applications will be accepted and reviewed. Funds are limited, and we recommend applying early.

Financial Assistance Packet -- Summer Camp
Paquete de Asistencia Económica - español

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

CAMP DIRECTORS

Marisol Prins Program Director 236-9622 ext. 321 -- Bastrop Theme, Blanton Theme, East Comm Theme, & Camp Guadalupe Adventure at Fulmore

Whitney Flynt Program Director 236-9622 ext. 324 -- Pflugerville Theme, Pillow Theme, & Camp Brazos Adventure at North Austin YMCA

Gyllian Garvey Program Director 236-9622 ext. 329 -- Oak Hill UMC Kinder, Kocurek Theme, Pease Theme, & Camp Colorado at Mathews 

McKenzie Crowell Program Director 236-9622 ext. 333 -- Baranoff Theme, Carpenter Hill Theme, Negley Theme, & Camp Rio Grande at Dahlstrom

Daniel Garrison Program Director 236-9622 -- CrossPointe Kinder, Jollyville Theme, Spicewood Theme & Northwest Sports

Cesar Abascal Program Coordinator 236-9622 ext. 361 -- Bryker Woods Sports

Katie Hegefeld Program Coordinator 236-9622 ext. 325 -- Hays YMCA Kinder & Springs Theme

 

Mitzi Neville Associate Executive 236-9622 ext. 327 

Shayna Molinar Business Director 236-9622 ext. 322

Andrew Wiggins Executive Director 236-9622 ext. 328

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

 

TESTIMONIALS

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