Discovery Camp
Grades K - 3
Create, learn, and play throughout the summer at YMCA Discovery Camp!
Trained 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:$100FM - $120CP Week of July 4 (Wrap Around Camp $30FM/$40CP per week)
| Dates | Theme | Description |
|---|---|---|
| June 19 - June 23* |
Blast Off With Y Camp | Got a yearn for lunar learning? Blast off into this activity-filled session learning about the planets, stars and moon as you let your imagination soar.
Themed Trip - Museum of Flight Beach Trip - Pine Lake Park |
| June 26 - June 30 | Out of the Storybook | Read stories and create plays, skits, art and more to help bring the stories we read to life.
Themed Trip - Swamp Trail Hike - Squak Mountain Beach Trip - Gene Coulon Beach |
| July 5 - July 7** (**No camp July 3-4) |
Celebrations | Come join your friends as we enjoy new celebrations each day. From birthdays to the 4th of July, learn and celebrate what is around you.
Themed Trip - Carnival at Coal Creek YMCA Beach Trip - Enatai Beach |
| July 10 - July 14 |
Treasure Island |
Yo, ho, ho and a bunch of fun! Our pirates will dig for buried treasure and discover the adventure of life on the high seas.
Themed Trip - Scavenger Hunt at Marymoor Park Beach Trip - Newcastle Beach Park |
| July 17 - July 21 |
Medieval Madness |
Here ye! Here ye! Discover the long-ago medieval world of kings, queens, knights, jesters and castles! Learn about the middle ages while you have fun with crafts, science and games.
Themed Trip - Tech City Bowling Beach Trip - Wilderness Beach Park |
| July 24 - July 28 |
Sports FAN-Tastic |
Be a super fan! Spend a week learning about and experiencing some of our local sports teams and playing classic games.
Themed Trip - Willows Run Putt Putt Beach Trip - Pine Lake Park |
| July 31 - Aug 4 |
Drip, Drip, Splash |
Get ready to make a splash during this wet and wild week of camp! Campers will enjoy various water activities such as water bucket relays, water balloons, water tag and more.
Themed Trip - Cross Roads Splash Park Beach Trip - Gene Coulon Beach Park |
| Aug 7 - Aug 11 |
Under the Sea |
Dive into discovery! Explore water, sea creatures, sand and more through crafts, games, science activities and more!
Themed Trip - Salmon Hatchery Beach Trip - Enatai Beach |
| Aug 14 - Aug 18 | Getting Places |
By plane, boat, traing or car, learn about the machines that help us get from here to there and everywhere!
Themed Trip - Snoqualmie Train Museum Beach Trip - Newcastle Beach Park |
| Aug 21 - Aug 25*** |
Ooey Gooey |
Jump into a week filled with hands-on activities. The messier, the more fun-an ooey gooey adventure for you to explore!
Themed Trip - Kids Quest Museum Beach Trip - Wilderness Beach Park |
| Aug 28 - Sept 1**** |
Catch the Spirit |
Compete in camp-wide games and challenges while building team spirit among your fellow campers.
Themed Trip - Cross Roads Splash Park Beach Trip - Pine Lake Park |
Field Trips: Discovery Camp
| Locations | Address |
|---|---|
| Audubon Elementary | 3045 180th Ave. N.E., Redmond |
| Bellevue Family YMCA | 14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue Please 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 |
| Sammamish Family YMCA | 831 228th Ave SE, Sammamish Please 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 Please 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. |
| Hazelwood Elementary | 7100 116th Ave SE, Newcastle Please 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 & Pick-Up / Drop-Off Locations |
Address |
|---|---|
| Audubon Elementary | 3045 180th Ave. N.E., Redmond |
| Bellevue Family YMCA | 14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue |
| Ben Rush Elementary | 6101 152nd Ave NE, Redmond |
| Sammamish Family YMCA | 831 228th Ave SE , Sammamish |
| Snoqualmie Valley YMCA | 35018 SE Ridge Street, Snoqualmie |
| Hazelwood Elementary | 7100 116th Ave SE, Newcastle |
Wrap Around Camp & Pick-Up / Drop-Off Hours:
7:00 - 9:15 am
3:45 - 6:00 pm
Register for Discovery Camp
Register Online:
Registration is easy and only takes a few minutes.
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