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:
Half-day Camp: $220 FM - $255 CM
Full-day Camp: $265 FM - $310 CM
Wrap Around Camp (WAC) is an additional fee for this camp. See WAC tab for more info.
FM= Facility Member, CM=Community Member
| Dates | Theme | Grade |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 25 - 29 (Half Day) | Junior Chefs | 2-6 | 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. |
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July 9 - 13 (Half Day) | Art Week with Studio2You |
2-6 |
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 23 - 27 (Full Day) |
Climb On! | 2-6 |
Explore the Greater Seattle Area by visiting some of the most challenging and fun climbing towers, walls and bouldering gyms. All levels welcome! |
| July 30 - Aug 3 (Half Day) | Robotics with RobotU |
2-6
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Calling all future robotic engineers! Use your imagination to build amazing creations with LEGO robotics while learning about science, technology, engineering, and math. |
| August 6 - 10 (Half Day) |
LEGO® Superhero Camp with LEAP4Kidz | 2-6 |
LEGO® Superhero camp from LEAP4KidzTM offers an expanded building experience with Lego sets from Avengers, Batman, Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy and more. With over 40 different fun and challenging sets to choose from, you'll enjoy the ultimate battle to save Earth from evil-doers. |
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August 20 - 24 (Half Day) |
Super Science with Mad Science | 2-6 | Examine different areas of science in this hands-on expedition. Become an engineer and build bridges, domes, cubes, and pyramids. Use chemistry to make your own sidewalk chalk and crystal gardens. Or become an ornithologist and discover the fascinating characteristics of birds! |
= Transportation provided to off-site locations
Specialty Camps
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| Dale Turner Family YMCA | 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline |
Hours:
Half-day Camps: M - F, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Full-day Camps: M - F, 9:00 am - 3:00 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 | July 30 - August 24 |
| Dale Turner Family YMCA | 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline | All Weeks of Specialty Camp |
| Lake Forest Park Elementary | 18500 37th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park | All Weeks of Specialty Camp |
| Seaview Elementary | 8426 188th St., Edmonds | June 25 - August 24 |
Wrap Around Camp Hours:
Half-day Camps: M - F, 7:00 - 9:00 am AND 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Full-day Camps: M - F, 7:00 - 9:00 am AND 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Half-day Camp: $110 FM -$145 CM
Full-day Camp: $50 FM -$65 CM
FM= Facility Member, CM=Community Member
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 4:45 pm
Register for Specialty Camps
Register Online:
Registration is easy and only takes a few minutes.
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 Entering K
Kindergarten is coming! Get your child ready for their first day of school with the help of Kids on Their Way!
Preschool Specialty Camps
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 Camp - Full for 2018
Grades 1 - 6
This 5-day 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.
