Outdoor Day Camp
Grades 1-4
Camp location is Magnuson Park. Shuttle Bus available from Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA location ONLY!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 a convenient drop off and pickup locations at the MMEM Y branch.
Outdoor Day Camp
Weekly Fee:
$225 FM - $265 CM (Wrap Around Camp included)
Week of July 1-3: $135 FM - $175 CM (Closed July 4-5)
FM= Facility Member, CM=Community Member
| Dates | Trips & Activities |
|---|---|
| July 1 - 3 (Closed 7/4-7/5) |  Weekly Outdoor Education Focus: Native Plants Field Trips: Washington Park Arboretum & Rainier Beach Urban Farm Friday Spirit Day: Holidays Around the World |
| July 8 - 12 | Weekly Outdoor Education Focus: Water Cycles Field Trips: Snoqualmie Falls and Cedar River Educational Center!Friday Spirit Day: Inside Out or Backwards Day! |
| July 15 - 19 | Weekly Outdoor Education Focus: Campfire Safety & Outdoor Cooking Field Trips: Golden Gardens and Forest Park!Friday Spirit Day: Superhero Day! |
| July 22 - 26 | Weekly Outdoor Education Focus: Extreme Weather Field Trips: Madison Beach and Gene Coulon Beach! Friday Spirit Day: 80's or 80 Day (dress like it is 1980 or you are 80) |
| July 29 - August 2 | Weekly Outdoor Education Focus: Maps & Orienteering Field Trips: Discovery Park & Ballard Locks!Friday Spirit Day: Pirates vs Aliens Dress Up Day! |
| August 5 - 9 | Weekly Outdoor Education Focus: Wilderness Survival & Shelter Building Field Trips: Jetty Island and MOHAIFriday Spirit Day: Crazy Hair Day! |
| August 12 - 16 | Weekly Outdoor Education Focus: Conservation & Preservation Field Trips: Mercer Slough and Meredith Mathews PoolFriday Spirit Day: Pajama Day |
| August 19 - 23 | Weekly Outdoor Education Focus: Native Animals Field Trips: Woodland Park Zoo & Cougar Mountain Zoo!Friday Spirit Day: Dress like your favorite Animal Day |
| August 26- 30 | Weekly Outdoor Education Focus: Hiking & Camping Skills Field Trips: Carkeek Park and Matthews BeachFriday Spirit Day: Dress like your favorite camp song day. |
Outdoor Day Camp
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| Magnuson Park | Warren G. Magnuson Park, 6344 NE 74th st, Seattle |
Hours:
M - F, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Outdoor Day Camp
| Shuttle Stop Location and Hours | Address |
|---|---|
| Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA 7:30 - 7:50 am 5:00 - 5:20 pm | 1700 23rd Ave, Seattle |
Register for Outdoor Day Camp
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Registration is easy and only takes a few minutes.
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