Specialty Camps
Grades 2 - 6
Does your camper dream of being a scientist, inventor, or baker? The YMCA partners with local professionals to offer a variety of exciting programs that let kids try on every hat!
Y counselors work alongside local leaders in skilled activities to bring a wide variety of camp options right to your neighborhood.
Specialty Camps
Weekly Fee:
$230 FM - $270 CM
Week of July 1-3: $140 FM - $180 CM (Closed July 4-5)
FM= Facility Member, CM=Community Member
| Dates | Theme |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| June 24 - 28 | Robotics with Robot U | Calling all future robotic engineers! Use your imagination to build amazing creations with LEGO robotics. |
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July 1 - 3 (Closed 7/4-7/5) | Jr. Chef Baking Camp |
Young chefs will have a blast learning basic kitchen skills, cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and important nutrition facts. Learn a lifelong skill and have a good time while creating and tasting delicious foods. |
| July 8 - 12 |
Art Week with Studio2You |
Enjoy the hands on experience of sculpting and creating unique clay pieces as you learn trade techniques and use a variety of potter tools. In addition to using clay, you will also learn about glass variety for kiln use. A custom designed mosaic will be made by each student to be taken home at the end of the week. |
| July 22 - 26 | Jr. Chef Cooking Camp |
Young chefs will have a blast learning basic kitchen skills, cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and important nutrition facts. Learn a lifelong skill and have a good time while creating and tasting delicious foods. |
| August 5 - 9 |
TechVentures Minecraft | Build a computer with Minecraft, code a robot, Is your child a fan of Minecraft, building and creating things, in the real or virtual world? In this TechVenture Build & Code camp, girls and boys are introduced to the thrilling world of engineering with the challenge of writing code. To learn more about how and why computers work, we've chosen Piper computer kits. Campers assemble electronics to a Raspberry Pi to solve puzzles and challenges within a Minecraft adventure game. Campers continue hands-on learning with Edison robots, building and coding their robots to solve challenges. Daily snack breaks and unplugged activities keeping minds and bodies engaged. We provide all equipment. |
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August 12 - 16 |
TechVentures Coding |
Does your child enjoy creating stories and games? In Techventure's Game & Robots code camp, girls and boys learn computer programming with MIT's Scratch and Wonder Robots. They gain confidence, learning to design and program computer games & work with partners to solve robot programming challenges. Kids gain confidence in their understanding of computer science through game design and play, exercising reasoning, math, problem-solving skills. Daily snack and play breaks with unplugged activities keep minds and bodies engaged. We provide all equipment. |
| August 19 - 23 | LEAP 4 Kidz LEGO Star Wars | Explore the Star Wars LEGO Universe with a variety of model builds ranging from 1 hour to 3 days to complete. Kids will work together to build and save the republic. Over 50 different models ranging from 50-4000 pieces. Models include Death Star, Millennium Falcon, AT-AT and more from all movies and TV! |
Specialty Camps
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| Dale Turner Family YMCA | 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline |
Hours:
M - F, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Specialty Camps
Wrap Around Camp provides supervised activities and structured programs before and after camp hours. There are additional registration fees for Wrap Around Camp.| Wrap Around Camp & Pick-Up / Drop-Off Locations |
Address | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Lake Elementary | 21603 84th Ave W, Edmonds | June 24 - July 12 |
| Dale Turner Family YMCA | 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline | June 24 - August 23 |
| Lake Forest Park Elementary | 18500 37th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park | June 24 - August 23 |
| Seaview Elementary | 8426 188th St., Edmonds | July 15 - August 23 |
7:00 - 9:00 am
1:00 - 6:00 pm
Wrap Around Camp Pick-Up / Drop-Off Hours:
Chase Lake Elementary: Bus leaves at 8:00 am and returns at 4:45 pm
Dale Turner Family YMCA: Bus leaves at 8:15 and returns at 4:30 pm
Lake Forest Park Elementary: Bus leaves at 7:45 am and returns at 4:45 pm
Seaview Elementary: Bus leaves at 8:00 am and returns at 4:55 pm
Specialty Camps
REGISTER ONLINE FOR SPECIALTY CAMP
Registration is easy. By clicking the links below you can pick the dates and drop off /WAC locations best for you.
| Camp | Registration Link |
|---|---|
Art Week with Studio2You | Click Here to Register - Camp, Dates and Location Info |
| Junior Chef Baking Camp | Click Here to Register - Camp, Dates and Location Info |
| Junior Chef Cooking Camp | Click Here to Register - Camp, Dates and Location Info |
| LEAP 4 Kidz LEGO Star Wars | Click Here to Register - Camp, Dates and Location Info |
| Robotics with Robot U | Click Here to Register - Camp, Dates and Location Info |
| TechVentures Coding | Click Here to Register - Camp, Dates and Location Info |
| TechVentures Minecraft | Click Here to Register - Camp, Dates and Location Info |
More Summer Camps
Plan Now for an Awesome-Packed Summer!
There’s tons to learn, play and explore at YMCA Summer Camps. Kids grow, build skills and gain confidence in a safe, values-based environment. We offer camps serving Shoreline, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park and North Seattle.
Discovery Camp
Grades 1 - 3
Set your sights discovery through new adventures every day! One day you’ll be at the beach, the next unleashing your inner artist.
Kids on Their Way
Grades Kindergarten
Kindergarten is coming! Get your child ready for their first day of school with the help of Kids on Their Way!
Mini Camp
Ages 3 - 5 years
Leap into a great week of fun, hands-on activities and positive social interactions for your little camper.
Sports Camps
Grades 1 - 6
Whether you’re looking to up your play or learn a whole new sport, summer at the Y is a great time to get in the game.
Trek
Grades 4 - 6
Grab a new adventure each week as Y staff lead tween campers in activities like music, gaming, or hitting the trails for a hike.
Quest
Grades 7 - 10
Go full speed this summer with trips, hikes and overnights all over the Northwest.
Climbing (Full for Summer 2019)
Grades K - 7
This week-long challenge and climbing camp takes adventure to the next level.
Flying Horseshoe Ranch Camp
Grades 2 - 6
Happy trails to you as you embark on an exciting overnight horse camp at Horseshoe Ranch in Cle Elum.
Overnight Camp
Grades 1 - 12
Head to Orcas Island or Puget Sound's Case Inlet to enjoy the classic summer camping adventure that you'll remember for a lifetime!
Boys & Girls Outdoor Leadership Development
Grades 6 - 12
While exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest, we work together to develop leadership skills that will help you succeed in life, whatever path you choose.
