
Grades 1–5
Campers will enjoy our interactive curriculum that includes indoor and outdoor games, sports, character development, reading, and more!
Activities for Elementary Day Camp may also include field trips, on-site guests, nature activities, and weekly family events. Campers will learn the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith through camp themes that change each week. If your child loves to play, learn, make new friends, and do something exciting each week, they belong at our camps!
Useful Info
Please mark all of your child’s belongings with their full name! Items for your child to bring to camp include:
- Backpack
- Water bottle
- Lunch and snacks
- Sneakers
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+, spray preferred)
- Swimsuit and towel (if your child is attending a camp with aquatics programming)
We also recommend packing sunglasses, a hat, and a book for your child. Do not send your child to camp with electronics, a phone, or other toys.
The YMCA will not be held responsible for any lost, stolen, or broken items.
Safety Plays First
Our YMCA Camps program is ready to provide a safe, clean, and fun environment so your child can get back to learning and doing the activities they love at the Y.
Each week of YMCA Camps must be purchased before attending, and prior attendance does not guarantee a spot for all weeks of Camp. In order to secure your spot for all weeks of Camp your child plans to attend, registration must be purchased through either the recurring option or individually. Capacities are limited and registration is based on a first come, first served basis.
- There is a one-time, non-refundable $25.00 Registration Fee per child for 2023 Summer Camp participation.
- There are two flexible payment options for Summer Camp
- Recurring Draft – Available for purchase up until start of Camp Week 1.
- For families requiring all 10 weeks of day camp, you may sign up for a recurring payment draft by providing a credit card to be kept on file. Camp payments will be processed the Friday prior to each week of camp.
- Individual Purchase – You can pay in full with a credit card or check, or pay on a weekly basis by keeping a credit card on file. Payments must be made the Friday prior to the start of the selected camp week. Camp Capacity is limited and you are not guaranteed a spot in a week of camp without purchase or commitment through the recurring draft option.
- Recurring Draft – Available for purchase up until start of Camp Week 1.
How old does my child have to be to attend camp?
Camps are intended for children who have completed grades K – 5th. Students must be currently attending or have completed their kindergarten year. Lake Nona YMCA and The Learning Center at Osceola YMCA can accept students who’ve not yet completed kindergarten via a special license.
What are my payment options?
You can pay in full with a credit card or check, or pay on a weekly basis by keeping a credit card on file. Payments must be made the Friday prior to the start of the selected camp week.
What should campers wear to camp?
Campers should wear comfortable clothing that’s okay to get messy, and closed-toe shoes.
What is the camper-to-staff ratio?
The counselor to camper ratio is 1:15 to 1:25.
Does the Y offer financial assistance?
Yes! As a nonprofit organization, financial assistance is made possible through charitable donations to our Annual Support Campaign.
Does the Y offer any type of educational enrichment?
Yes! In addition to having fun at camp, your child will also learn valuable skills! The Y has a daily, designated quiet time to read in order to help prevent summer learning loss. The Y incorporates STEM and reading activities into our daily camp programming to help prevent summer learning loss
RECURRING DRAFT

Available for purchase up until start of Camp Week 1. For families requiring all 10 weeks of day camp, you may sign up for a recurring payment draft by providing a credit card to be kept on file. Camp payments will be processed the Friday prior to each week of camp.
INDIVIDUAL PURCHASE

You can pay in full with a credit card or check, or pay on a weekly basis by keeping a credit card on file. Payments must be made the Friday prior to the start of the selected camp week.
Find an elementary day camp that’s right for your child. This year offers plenty of exciting themes to choose from!
Celebration of Nations
Week 1: May 30- June 2
Welcome campers! Love and inclusion are the key to diversity. We are here to celebrate your culture and make new friends. Enjoy a week of unity and seeing the world from a different perspective!
To Infinity and Beyond
Week 2: June 5–9
This week’s activities will be out of this world! Buckle up campers and get ready for some intergalactic camp fun. Week two is ready for blast off!
Superheroes vs. Villains
Week 3: June 12–16
To my hero’s and villains, it’s time for some crazy camp fun. Grab your capes and masks and let’s get this job done!
Rockin’ Rodeo
Week 4: June 19-23
Yeehaw campers! Time to rock and roll this rodeo till we can’t anymore. Put on those hats and boots and gear up for some rodeo fun!
Rainforest Adventure
Week 5: June 26 – June 30
No More monkeying around, the elephant in the room is that this week will be full of rainforest fun! So many STEM inspired activities and animal fun during this week of camp!
Splish, Splash!
Week 6: July 3–7
Splish, Splash, I’ve been hanging at Camp! It’s our wacky, water week of the Summer! Expect lots of water relays, water balloons, and swimming!
Invention Convention
Week 7: July 10–14
Calling all my inventors, this week will be full of creativity and skillful inventions. Button up your lab coats and goggles because it’s invention time!
Y-Tube
Week 8: July 17–21
To all campers that enjoy a good d.i.y craft or a silly vlog. This is the perfect week for you to show off your influencer skills. This week will be full of great at home crafts and funny skits for the campers create.
Winter Wonderland
Week 9: July 24-28
Welcome to our eternal winter! Join in for a week of holiday themes, chilly activities, and snowmen. This week will warm your heart but no need to bundle up!
Camp Favorites!
Week 10: July 31 – August 4
We are celebrating our favorites this week of camp! Campers get to revisit their favorite activities and spend time with new summer friends!
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