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We’re Ready for Winter Fun!

Winter break is a wonderful time of year! Have you thought about what your kids will be doing during their two (or more!) weeks off from school? The Greater Austin YMCA has your answer! Our Holiday Camps offer care at six school-age locations and Camp Moody Outdoor Camp with trained Youth Development Leaders, who will guide your child through a fun and engaging array of themed crafts, activities, and organized games.

All activities are based on the Y’s character development values and the spirited creativity of our curriculum team. You can enjoy peace of mind knowing that your camper is enjoying enrichment activities under the watchful eyes of skilled and qualified YMCA counselors. Your camper will make new friends, gain confidence, and expand their horizons!

Registration Details

Registration has closed for 2024 EAC Y and Camp Moody Winter Camps. Camps offered are school-age (4–12) through the Extend-A-Care Y and YMCA Camp Moody outdoor camp (8-13). Financial assistance may be available to qualifying families. More information is under the Camp Information, Camp Sessions & Fees, and Locations & Hours sections.

Still need care? Check out the specialty mini-camps at our fitness centers! Info below. 

Have questions? Call 512-236-9622 or email EACY@AustinYMCA.org.

Full Day Camp Information

EAC Y Winter Break Holiday Camps

Theme: Winter Wonders Around the World

Get ready for an exciting journey with our Winter Wonders Around the World unit! Over the next two weeks, we’ll explore how different cultures celebrate winter through fun learning activities, stories, crafts, games, physical activity, outdoor play, and more! From the snowy landscapes of Canada to the warm traditions in Australia, we’ll discover unique customs, delicious seasonal foods, and festive celebrations from around the globe. We’ll also create our own winter art projects and share our favorite winter activities. Join us as we celebrate the beauty and magic of winter in all its forms and learn how people around the world make this season special!

Ages: 4-12 years

Dates:

  • December 23rd – January 6th (see sessions below)
  • Please note different locations have different dates depending on school districts’ calendars. Check the session dates below for each location.
  • No camp on December 24th-26th and January 1st.

Hours:

  • Austin ISD, KIPP, Manor ISD, Round Rock ISD:
    • 7:30 – 6:00pm
  • Hays CISD:
    • 7:00 – 6:30pm

Locations:

See a Google Map of all locations here.

Family Packets:

For families that have enrolled at EAC Y winter camps, family packets are linked below for your convenience.

Camp Moody Winter Outdoor Camp

Come join us out at Camp Moody this Winter Break for some festive fun in the great outdoors! This week campers will get to enjoy the traditional camp activities of challenge course, archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, field games, and atlatl- but all with a new wintery twist. Be sure to get ready for karaoke, Jeopardy, smores by the bonfire, Moody snowman fashion show, and a snow fight!

Ages: 8-13 years

Dates:

  • December 20th – January 3rd (see sessions below)
  • No camp on December 24th-26th and January 1st.

Hours: 7:30am – 5:00pm

Location:

See a Google Map of all locations here.

Camp Sessions & Fees

EAC Y Holiday Camp Rates (Ages 4-12) Fee
Session 1: December 23 (All Sites)  $50/child
Session 2: December 27 (All Sites)  $50/child
Session 3: December 30-31 (All Sites)  $100/child
Session 4: January 2-3 (All Sites)  $100/child
Session 5: January 6 (HCISD and MISD only)  $50/child
Session 6: January 7 (MISD only) $50/child

Locations: KIPP North, KIPP South, Lagos Elementary, Spicewood Elementary, Sunfield Elementary, Zilker Elementary.

  • Camp is closed on December 24th, 25th, 26th and January 1st.
  • Camp fees are due at time of registration.
  • Families receiving fee assistance need to talk to a Customer Service Representative to get your reduced Winter Camp rate. Contact us at austinymca.org or 512.236.9622.
Camp Moody Winter Break Camp (Ages 8-13) Fee
Session 1: December 20th $85/child
Session 2: December 23rd $85/child
Session 3: December 27th $85/child
Session 4: December 30th $85/child
Session 5: December 31st $85/child
Session 6: January 2nd $85/child
Session 7: January 3rd $85/child

Location: YMCA Camp Moody, 1220 Old San Antonio Rd, Buda, TX 78610

  • Camp is closed on December 24th, 25th, 26th, and January 1st.
  • Camp fees are due at time of registration.
  • Families receiving fee assistance need to talk to a Customer Service Representative to get your reduced Winter Camp rate. Contact us at austinymca.org or 512.236.9622.

In-Center Mini-Camps

YMCA mini-camps are a perfect destination for every child aged 3-14 who enjoys playing and being active.

Mini-camps offer opportunities to learn new skills and make new friends while the kids are out of school for the summer and on holiday breaks. Ages vary by program.

Note: Mini-camps are specialty, half-day camps that take place at YMCA facilities. They are separate and distinctive from Extend-A-Care YMCA camps. If you are looking for a full-day camp, please check out EAC Y camps or YMCA Camp Moody!

  • Dates: December 23rd – January 3rd
  • Themes: Classic Sports; Specialty Sports; Enrichment; Preschool
  • Camp Hours: Half-day (varies by session)
  • Weekly Fee: $60 and up (varies by session) – YMCA Members enjoy discounted rates

Check out the mini-camp webpage for program offerings by clicking the button!

Frequently Asked Questions

For families that have enrolled at EAC Y winter camps, family packets are linked below for your convenience.

School-Age Camps (ages 4-12 years):

Hours:

    • Austin ISD, KIPP, Manor ISD, Round Rock ISD:
      • 7:30 – 6:00pm
    • Hays CISD:
      • 7:00 – 6:30pm

YMCA Camp Moody (ages 8-13 years)

EAC YMCA 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, EAC YMCA will assist families that want to participate but cannot afford the fee. Financial Assistance will be awarded to working families that meet our income guidelines and/or can demonstrate a need for fee assistance. Since demand for assistance is great and funds are limited, we encourage parents to apply early. You can complete our prescreen questions while completing your online camp application.

Financial Assistance is available to school-age camps only.

Cancellation and transfer requests must be submitted to the Customer Service team prior to the start of camp (applies for both EAC Y and Camp Moody camps). Make sure to use our online cancellation form linked below. These requests can take 3-5 days to complete.

  • Cancel by November 25th, and receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee per child.
  • Cancel by December 8th to receive a 50% refund.
  • No refunds for cancellations submitted after December 8th.

Cancellation Form Link  Please use this form to cancel Holiday Camp. Emailed cancellation requests will not be accepted.

If you need to transfer to a different camp than originally requested then please email EACY@AustinYMCA.org with your transfer request.

You will receive a “Welcome to Camp” email once camp starts with contact information for your child’s program director if you have specific program questions or concerns.

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.

EAC Y Administration & Leadership:

Debbie Rios-Lombraña  Accounts Director

Emma Jaramillo  Senior Manager of Operations

Aneesa Royce Senior Program Director

Carley White Senior Program Director

Jay Mills  Program Executive Director

April Walker Senior Director of Education and Innovation

Andie Connors Director of People

Sarah Rinner Associate Vice President, Out of School Time & Operations

Jason Gindele VP Youth Development • Operations

YMCA Camp Moody Administration & Leadership:

Austin Hinkle Youth and Family Director

Lauren Valentine Camp Director

“Holiday Camp is like a cherry on top in helping kids and families celebrate the season, with themed activities, art projects and games to make each day special and fun.”

– Shana Chung, Extend-A-Care YMCA