Elementary Day Camps

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.

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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.

• Refunds and Fees Agreements

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