YMCA Day Camps
Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged, safe, healthy and learning. At the Y, we focus on your child as a whole, including top-notch sports and swimming instruction, exploration of the community, and developing life-long friendships.
Financial Assistance
If you are applying for financial assistance, require a sibling discount, or have an active state voucher or contract slot, please register using this form below:
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Are your kids ready for Camp? Y Day Summer Camps are a great place for kids to spend their summer because our wide range of state licensed day camps and programs keep kids engaged, safe, healthy and learning.
At the Y, we take a whole-child approach, and round out their summer experience with invigorating sports and swimming instruction that promotes physical well-being, exploration of the community which fosters social and emotional growth, while seamlessly weaving literacy, math, and science lessons into our curriculum. Kids can’t help but develop life-long love of learning and friendship at our camps and benefit from reduced summer learning loss.
Get ready for Y Summer Day Camps where kids can be kids and enjoy the great outdoors with swimming, field games, arts and crafts, group activities, field trips and other exciting events offered throughout the summer.
Summer Camp Jobs
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Camp Features
Look for the following symbols that indicate some of the awesome camp activities and program highlights!
Daily Swimming
Summer Learning
Sports
Archery
Ropes Course
Nature Exploration
Arts & Crafts
City Exploration
Field Trips
Drama
Boston Urban Camps
Dorchester YMCA, Huntington Ave YMCA, Roxbury YMCA, Wang YMCA of Chinatown
Camp Names (Ages): Dorchester Summer Explorers (5-13), Huntington Urban Adventure Camp (5-13), Roxbury Trailblazers Camp (5-13), Wang Golden Mountain Camp JR (5-6), Wang Golden Mountain Camp (7-13)
*Archery available only at Dorchester Summer Explorers Camp
Camp Email: dorchestercamps@ymcaboston.org
huntingtoncamps@ymcaboston.org
roxburycamps@ymcaboston.org
wangcamps@ymcaboston.org
Billing Contact:
Dorchester – afeliz@ymcaboston.org
Huntington & Wang – layala@ymcaboston.org
Roxbury – cburgos@ymcaboston.org
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Burbank YMCA Camps
Kids make new friends, explore new activities and develop social skills in a fun and energetic camp atmosphere. Day camp features group games, arts and crafts, sports, special events and much more! Additionally, from July 10-August 11, all campers will participate in literacy, math, and STEAM activities led by highly trained, licensed teachers and paraprofessionals as part of our Summer Learning at the Y initiative.
Burbank Club Camp – NEW in 2023!
Camp Names (Ages): Camp Burbank (5-10), Camp Quannapowitt (5-10), Camp Q Youth Leaders (11-14), Club Camp (5-7), Camp Adventure (8-14), Camp Wakanda (5-11), Camp Wakanda Teen Adventure (12-14) LIT Program (14-15), CIT Program (16-17)
*Archery and ropes course available at Camp Wakanda only
Camp Email: burbankcamps@ymcaboston.org
Billing Contact: jfahey@ymcaboston.org
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Ages 5-11
Sessions 1-11
Camp Wakanda is our traditional camp experience, focused on relationship building, achievement, and a sense of belonging. On a beautiful lakefront in Boxford, MA, campers take part in swimming, boating, high and low ropes activities, archery, sports, outdoor education, drama, arts & crafts, and so much more! Join us in the great outdoors! Transportation included in weekly rate. We are excited to bring back a bus stop out of our North Suburban YMCA located at the Alta Vesta School in Woburn.
Charles River YMCA Camps
Kids make new friends, explore new activities and develop social skills in a fun and energetic camp atmosphere. Day camp features group games, arts and crafts, sports, special events and much more! Additionally, from July 10-August 11, all campers will participate in literacy, math, and STEAM activities led by highly trained, licensed teachers and paraprofessionals as part of our Summer Learning at the Y initiative.
Camp Names (Ages): Scamper Camp (3-6), Sports Camp (5-10)
Camp Email: charlesrivercamps@ymcaboston.org
Billing Contact: jlavely@ymcaboston.org
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Dedham Camps
Parkway Community YMCA
Ursuline Explorers – NEW in 2023!
Camp Names (Ages): Ursuline Explorers (6-13), Dedham Adventure Camp (5-13)
Camp Email: dedhamcamps@ymcaboston.org
Billing Contact: jlavely@ymcaboston.org
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East Boston YMCA Camps (Ages 5-13)
Camp Email: eastbostoncamps@ymcaboston.org
Billing Contact: marango@ymcaboston.org
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Thomas M. Menino YMCA Camps
Camp Names (Ages): Young Explorers Program (4-7), Camp Ponkapoag (7-13)
*Archery and ropes course available at Camp Ponkapoag only
Camp Email: meninocamps@ymcaboston.org
Billing Contact: Menino Young Explorers – afeliz@ymcaboston.org
Camp Ponkapoag – olopez@ymcaboston.org
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Ages 7-13
Sessions 2-10
Located at the beautiful Ponkapoag Outdoor Center, this camp offers an enriching outdoor experience featuring swim lessons, sports, archery, crafts, a ropes course, nature activities and hiking. Join the fun, make new friends and build character, self-confidence and responsibility.
Camp Nansema at North Suburban YMCA
Camp Names (Ages): Sports Camp (5-12), Camp Mini (5-6), Camp Mighty (7-12), Power Scholars, Camp Wakanda (7-14)
*Summer Learning Academy only at Power Scholars Camp
Camp Email: northsuburbancamps@ymcaboston.org
Billing Contact: lcruz@ymcaboston.org
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Camp Walsh at Oak Square YMCA
Camp Names (Ages): Scamper Camp (3-4), Scout Camp (5-6), Voyager Camp (7-13)
Camp Email: oaksquarecamps@ymcaboston.org
Billing Contact: marango@ymcaboston.org
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Parkway Community YMCA
Camp Names (Ages): Cub Camp (5-6), Bear Camp (7-12), Washington Beech Camp (ages 5-8 for sessions 3-7)(ages 5-12 for sessions 1,2,8-10), Dedham Adventure Camp (5-13)
Camp Email: westroxburycamps@ymcaboston.org
Billing Contact: jlavely@ymcaboston.org
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Waltham YMCA Camps
Kids make new friends, explore new activities and develop social skills in a fun and energetic camp atmosphere. Day camp features group games, arts and crafts, sports, special events and much more! Additionally, from July 10-August 11, all campers will participate in literacy, math, and STEAM activities led by highly trained, licensed teachers and paraprofessionals as part of our Summer Learning at the Y initiative.
Camp Names (Ages): Camp Caboteers (3-4), Camp Pioneers (5-6), Camp Cabot (7-12), Sports Camp (5-12), Voyagers Camp (9-14)
Camp Email: walthamcamps@ymcaboston.org
Billing Contact: lcruz@ymcaboston.org
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