Discovery Camp
Grades 1 - 3
Create, learn, and play all summer long at YMCA Discovery Camp!
Y staff create hands-on, structured enrichment activities in art, science, storytelling, and outdoor play. Each week's theme is woven into the day's games, field trips, and fun. Your camper will make new friends and develop skills in a small group setting.
The Y makes summer schedules easier for families with convenient program locations throughout local neighborhoods.
Discovery Camp
Weekly Fee:Week of July 1-3: $90 FM / $130 CM (Closed July 4 -5)
FM= Facility Member, CM=Community Member
| Dates | Theme | Description |
|---|---|---|
| June 17 - June 21* |
Pirate's Cove | Search for buried treasure and discover the thrill of the high seas when you join the pirate's life! Field Trips: Treasure Hunt at Marymoor Park & Pine Lake |
| June 24 - June 28 | Messy Madness | Get ready to get messy! Using science, art and math campers turn mess making into learning. Experiment each day with volcanoes, slime and tie dye.Field Trips: Messy Art in the Park and Newcastle Beach |
| July 1 - July 3 (Closed 7/4-7/5) |
Every Day's a Holiday |
You don't need an excuse to celebrate! From holidays to birthdays and all the days in between, join your friends as we create and enjoy the festivities. Field Trips: Carnival at Coal Creek & Gene Coulon |
| July 8 - July 12 |
Wonderful World of Water | Dive in and explore the wonders of water from science to art. Get ready for a big splash of water fun.Field Trips: Splash Pad at Bellevue Crossroads & Pine Lake |
| July 15 - July 19 |
Outdoor Explorers |
Take a hike and get to know the nature that lives all around you! Scavenger hunts, nature crafts and group activities will round out this week of exploration.Field Trips: Pretzel Tree Trail & Newcastle Beach |
| July 22 - July 26 |
Super Splash | Enjoy your favorite camp activities...with a splash! Keep cool while you play games such as water bucket relays, water balloons, water tag and more.Field Trips: Snoqualmie Y Splash and Play & Gene Coulon |
| July 29 - Aug 2 |
Strange Science | From the lab to the kitchen, the dirt to the sky, you'll get to experiment with how science affects your everyday life.Field Trips: Science Center Summer Series & Pine Lake |
| Aug 5 - Aug 9 |
Game On! |
This week will be all about games! Explore new games and activities, visit local sporting venues and create new variations to games you know and love.Field Trips: Bowling at TechCity & Newcastle Beach |
| Aug 12 - Aug 16 | Around the World |
Take a trip around the world by exploring food, language and culture from different countries!Field Trips: Eastside Heritage Center & Gene Coulon |
| Aug 19 - Aug 23** |
Music Makers |
Make some noise when you experiment with new instruments, rhythms and of course your own voice! Field Trips: Music in the Park & Pine Lake |
| Aug 26 - Aug 30** | Rumble in the Jungle | Get to know the birds in the jungle canopy, tigers on the prowl and everything in between at this fun jungle exploration camp.Field Trips: Reptile Man & Newcastle Beach |
Discovery Camp
| Locations | Address |
|---|---|
| Bellevue Family YMCA | 14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue Camper Age Note: Program is for Grades 1 - 3 only at this location; for Kindergartner programming at this location please see our Kids on Their Way program. |
| Benjamin Rush Elementary | 6101 152nd Ave NE, Redmond |
| Coal Creek Family YMCA | 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd, Newcastle Camper Age Note: Program is for Grades 1 - 3 only at this location; for Kindergarten programming at this location please see our Kids on Their Way program. |
| Horace Mann Elementary | 17001 NE 104th St, Redmond, WA 98052 Camper Age Note: Program is for Grades K - 3 only at this location |
| Samantha Smith Elementary | 23305 NE 14th St. Sammamish, WA 98074 Camper Age Note: Program is for Grades 1 - 3 only at this location; for Kindergarten programming at this location please see our Kids on Their Way program. |
| Sammamish Community YMCA | 831 228th Ave SE, Sammamish Camper Age Note: Program is for Grades 1 - 3 only at this location; for Kindergarten programming at this location please see our Kids on Their Way program. |
| Snoqualmie Valley YMCA | 35018 SE Ridge Street, Snoqualmie Camper Age Note: Program is for Grades 1 - 3 only at this location; for Kindergarten programming at this location please see our Kids on Their Way program. |
Hours:
9:15 am - 3:45 pm
Discovery 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 Fees:
$50 FM / $65 CM
Week of July 1-3: $30 FM / $45 CM (Closed July 4-5)
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 |
| Coal Creek Family YMCA | 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd, Newcastle
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| Horace Mann Elementary | 17001 NE 104th St, Redmond, WA 98052 |
| Sammamish Community YMCA | 831 228th Ave SE , Sammamish |
| Snoqualmie Valley YMCA | 35018 SE Ridge Street, Snoqualmie |
Wrap Around Camp & Pick-Up / Drop-Off Hours:
7:00 am - 9:15 am & 3:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Register for Discovery Camp
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Registration is easy and only takes a few minutes.
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