Outdoor Day Camp
Grades 1 - 6
YMCA Outdoor Day Camp is what summer should be: the fun and freedom of the outdoors while learning new skills and making great friends!
Each week is filled with new activities to explore! Campers learn to respect and appreciate nature through fun adventures. Our days are jam-packed with activities that develop outdoor living skills and a comfort in exploring nature in the Pacific Northwest.
Camper weeks are rotations of skill development and exploration activities such as:
• Hiking and nature walks
• Swimming
• Nature crafts
• Archery
• Knot tying and compass navigation
• Group games and teamwork
• Outdoor living skills and camp cooking
• Environmental and ecosystem impacts
Skilled Y camp staff provide challenging, safe activities for each small group.
The Y makes Outdoor Day Camp easy for families with convenient drop off and pickup locations throughout local neighborhoods.
Outdoor Day Camp
Weekly Fee:
$190 FM / $230 CM (Wrap Around Camp is an additional $50 FM / $65 CM per week)
Week of July 1-5:
Camp Terry - $120 FM / $160 CM (Closed July 4-5)
Cottage Lake - $155 FM / $195 CM (Closed July 4)
FM= Facility Member, CM=Community Member
| Dates | Trips & Activities |
|---|---|
| June 17 - 21* |  Field Trips: Newcastle Beach & Tradition Plateau Friday Spirit Day: Neon Dream Outdoor Education Focus: Outdoor Living Skills |
| June 24 - 28 | Field Trips: Lake Wilderness, Snoqualmie Falls, Red Town Trailhead, Coal Creek Falls Friday Spirit Day: Cowboys vs. Aliens Outdoor Education Focus: Leave No Trace |
| July 1 - 3 (Closed 7/4-7/5) |
Field Trips: Evans Creek Preserve, Pine Lake Beach and Newcastle BeachWednesday Spirit Day: Super Heroes Outdoor Education Focus: Native Plants |
| July 8 - 12 | Field Trips: Gene Coulon, Lake Sammamish & Snoqualmie FallsFriday Spirit Day: Animals Outdoor Education Focus: Water Cycles |
| July 15 - 19 | Field Trips: Lake Wilderness, Lake Sammamish & Gold Creek PondFriday Spirit Day: NW Sports Teams Outdoor Education Focus: Campfire Safety & Outdoor Cooking |
| July 22 - 26 | Field Trips: Pine Lake Beach, Newcastle Beach, Twin Falls & Tradition Plateau
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| July 29 - August 2 | Field Trips: Snoqualmie Tunnel, Evans Creek Preserve, Rattlesnake Lake & Gene CoulonFriday Spirit Day: Pajama Day Outdoor Education Focus: Maps & Orienteering |
| August 5 - 9 | Field Trips: Tolt MacDonald, Twin Falls & Lake WildernessFriday Spirit Day: Color Wars Outdoor Education Focus: Wilderness Survival & Shelter Building |
| August 12 - 16 | Field Trips: Rattlesnake Lake, Lake Sammamish, Snoqualmie Tunnel & Newcastle BeachFriday Spirit Day: Pirates Outdoor Education Focus: Conservation & Preservation |
| August 19 - 23** | Field Trips: Gold Creek Pond, Lake Sammamish, Newcastle Beach & Pine Lake BeachFriday Spirit Day: Rock Star Outdoor Education Focus: Native Animals |
| August 26 - 30** |  Field Trips: Tiger Mountain & Pine Lake BeachFriday Spirit Day: 80's Outdoor Education Focus: Hiking & Camping Skills |
** Pick-up / Drop-off available at Bellevue YMCA, Central Washington University-Sammamish Campus, Camp Terry, Coal Creek YMCA and Snoqulamie YMCA only
| Dates | Trips & Activities |
|---|---|
| June 24 - 28 | Field Trips: St. Edwards State Park Friday Spirit Day: Check back in early spring for more details Outdoor Education Focus: Leave No Trace |
| July 1 - 5 (Closed 7/4) | Field Trips: Bellevue Botanical Gardens Wednesday Spirit Day: Check back in early spring for more details Outdoor Education Focus: Native Plants |
| July 8 - 12 | Field Trips: Twin Falls HikeFriday Spirit Day: Check back in early spring for more details Outdoor Education Focus: Water Cycles |
| July 15 - 19 | Field Trips: Martha LakeFriday Spirit Day: Check back in early spring for more details Outdoor Education Focus: Campfire Safety & Outdoor Cooking |
| July 22 - 26 | Field Trips: Redmond Watershed PreserveFriday Spirit Day: Check back in early spring for more details
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| July 29 - August 2 | Field Trips: Lord Hills Regional ParkFriday Spirit Day: Check back in early spring for more details Outdoor Education Focus: Maps & Orienteering |
| August 5 - 9 | Field Trips: Hamlin ParkFriday Spirit Day: Check back in early spring for more details Outdoor Education Focus: Wilderness Survival & Shelter Building |
| August 12 - 16 | Field Trips: Paradise Valley Conservation CenterFriday Spirit Day: Check back in early spring for more details Outdoor Education Focus: Conservation & Preservation |
| August 19 - 23* |  Field Trips: Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary Friday Spirit Day: Check back in early spring for more details Outdoor Education Focus: Native Animals |
| August 26 - 30* | Field Trips: Cougar MountainFriday Spirit Day: Check back in early spring for more detailsOutdoor Education Focus: Hiking & Camping Skills |
at Cottage Lake Park.
Outdoor Day Camp
| Camp Location | Address |
|---|---|
| YMCA Camp Terry | 31112 SE 85th Pl Preston |
| Cottage Lake Park - East park entrance | NE Woodinville Duvall Rd. and Avondale RD NE, Woodinville |
| Pick-Up & Drop-Off Locations | Address |
|---|---|
| Bellevue Family YMCA | 14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue |
| Ben Rush Elementary | 6101 152nd Ave NE Redmond |
| Central Washington University - Sammamish Campus | 120 228th Ave NE, Sammamish, WA |
| Coal Creek Family YMCA | 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle |
| Horace Mann Elementary (Cottage Lake Park Only) | 17001 NE 104th St, Redmond, WA 98052 |
| Snoqualmie Valley YMCA | 35018 SE Ridge Street, Snoqualmie |
| YMCA Camp Terry | 31112 SE 85th Pl, Preston |
Hours:
Camp Hours: 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
Wrap Around Hours: 7:00 am - 8:45 am & 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Bus leaves at 9:00am, please arrive by 8:45am.
Outdoor Day Camp
Wrap Around Camp provides supervised activities and structured programs before and after camp hours.
Wrap Around Camp is available for an additional fee.
Wrap Around Camp Fee:
$50 FM / $65 CM
Week of July 1-3:
Camp Terry: $30 FM / $45 CM (Closed July 4-5)
Cottage Lake Park: $40 FM / $55 CM (Closed July 4)
FM= Facility Member, CM=Community Member
| Wrap Around Camp &
Pick-Up / Drop-Off Locations |
Address |
|---|---|
| Bellevue Family YMCA | 14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue |
| Ben Rush Elementary | 6101 152nd Ave NE Redmond |
| Central Washington University - Sammamish Campus | 120 228th Ave NE, Sammamish, WA |
| Coal Creek Family YMCA | 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle |
| Horace Mann Elementary (Cottage Lake Park Only) | 17001 NE 104th St, Redmond, WA 98052
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| Snoqualmie Valley YMCA | 35018 SE Ridge Street, Snoqualmie |
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YMCA Camp Terry
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31112 SE 85th Pl, Preston |
Wrap Around Camp & Pick-Up / Drop-Off Hours:
7:00 am - 8:45 am & 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
**Week of August 19 & 26: Wrap Around Camp not available at Ben Rush & Horace Mann Elementary Schools
Register for Outdoor Day Camp
Register Online:
Registration is easy and only takes a few minutes.
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Hi! I'm Stacy Holdren.
Years at the Y: This will be 14!!!
Favorite Camp Memory: Catching the chicken that moved into camp and taking him to his new home!
Favorite Camp Activity: Counselor competitions!
A Fun Fact About Me: I'm a professional Rock Paper Scissors champion and no one at camp can beat me!
