Summer Camp Information Station
Friends, fun and adventure start at the Y! Tampa YMCA Summer Camp offers campers the opportunity to try something new while they build character through activities based on the Y Core Values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Every Tampa Y Summer Camp location incorporates traditional camp activities like outdoor games, art and sports, plus a variety of adventures throughout the week.
Tampa YMCA Summer Camps are ACA-Accredited and have the highest standards for program quality, safety and operations. Become a member the best camp rates! Campers must also be members for these benefits.
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Tampa Y Summer Camp registration is open! Kids and teens will have an enriching, fun experience at YMCA camps across Hillsborough and East Pasco counties. Explore camp options at YMCA locations and sign up now!
Camps by Location
The Tampa Y is offering more than 25 Summer Camp options this year. Check out ACA-Accredited camps at YMCAs in your neighborhood, and beyond!
Parents
Tampa YMCA camps are ACA-Accredited! Check out information about camp, the weather policy, exclusive member rates and what to pack for the kids!
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Campers
Just for kids! Read about a day in the life of a YMCA camper, what to bring and what to wear to camp.
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Discounted rates on summer camp plus exclusive early registration, save on swim lessons, youth sports, personal training and more fun for the whole family!
Outstanding Camp Program Standards
Tampa YMCA Summer Camps are ACA Accredited! This means the Tampa Y camps underwent a thorough review of our operations by the American Camp Association (ACA) – from staff qualifications and training to emergency management – and complied with the highest standards in the industry. The ACA's nationally recognized standards program focuses primarily on the program quality, health and safety aspects of a camp's operation. Learn more about why this is important for you and your camper.
Opportunities for Every Child
Because our community is strongest when we all participate together, financial assistance is available for Summer Camp. When applying for Open Doors, rates are set by a sliding fee scale, based on income. Scholarships are possible because of generous donations to the Tampa Y Annual Campaign. Contact the YMCA location(s) your family plans to attend Summer Camp for an application.
Camp Types
- Day Camp
- Tampa YMCA Summer Camp program takes traditional day camp to a whole new level! Campers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of activities as they rotate through different "experience stations." Examples of activities campers may experience include: swimming, STEM, arts & crafts, outdoor education, games, team building and more. Activities are led by highly trained counselors and seasoned team members who love working with children.
- Tampa YMCA Summer Camp program takes traditional day camp to a whole new level! Campers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of activities as they rotate through different "experience stations." Examples of activities campers may experience include: swimming, STEM, arts & crafts, outdoor education, games, team building and more. Activities are led by highly trained counselors and seasoned team members who love working with children.
- Add-on Experiences
- Choose additional experiences to your camper’s days before and after traditional camp times of 9am-4pm. Examples of add-ons are: swim lessons, free swim, sports mix, ropes course, horseback riding, gymnastics, field trips and more. Add-ons vary by location and price, and are available only at the designated times. During registration, the add-on options available for the chosen location will appear.
Rates & Payment
For more detailed information, please reference the Summer Camp Parent Handbook.
- What is the price per week in each camp?
- Check out the registration page for detailed pricing on summer camps and specialty camps. Prices vary by location.
- Are there any registration discounts?
- We offer an exclusive discounted rate to our members on all summer camp and specialty camp options. Check out summer camp prices for members and non-members by YMCA location.
- We have scholarships available for those who qualify. Please contact the location you would like to attend for an application.
- What do you have to pay when you register for camp?
- Anyone who registers for camp pays a non-refundable deposit/down payment of $10 per camp week, per camper. (Example: if one camper signs up for all 10 weeks, the total deposit paid upon registration is $100). This deposit is applied to the total cost of the camp week.
- Tampa Y members can register for summer camp and pay $0 Enrollment Fee 1/1/2023 - 5/16/2023. Starting 5/17/2023, there is a $15 Annual Enrollment Fee per camper.
- Non-members and families who did not attend (or on waitlist) 2022 Summer Camp can register for summer camp beginning 2/1/2023 and pay $0 Annual Enrollment through 2/28/2023.
- Beginning 3/1/2023, the Annual Enrollment Fee increases to $40 (non refundable).
- Based on the dates above, the Annual Enrollment Fee (and $10; deposit) is due at the time of registration for per camper, for each week. This reserves a camper’s spot for each week of camp. The remaining balance will automatically draft from your payment method two weeks prior to the Monday camp starts. The auto-draft/scheduled payment is mandatory. We cannot accept payment for summer camp at any location.
- Cancellations: If a parent cancels at least 14 days prior to the start of the camp week:
- Enrollment fee and deposit/deposit are non-refundable
- Any prior payments if applicable, may be refunded
- What is the Supply Fee?
- Art Camp and Sports Camps will have a $10 supply fee. Art camps will be $10 per session (week) of camp, per camper. Sports camps will be a $10 fee for each different "type" of camp (Sport & Games, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, etc.) per camper.
- Example: A camper registers for 3 weeks of Basketball Camp, there is one $10 fee. If the same camper registers for 2 additional weeks for Volleyball Camp, there is one additional $10 fee.)
- Art Camp and Sports Camps will have a $10 supply fee. Art camps will be $10 per session (week) of camp, per camper. Sports camps will be a $10 fee for each different "type" of camp (Sport & Games, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, etc.) per camper.
Administrative Change Fee: There is a $50 administrative fee per household should a nonmember register for camp, and become a Tampa Y member at a later date. This is a one-time fee, not per camp session.
- Where do I make my payments?
- All payments must be set to auto-draft. All payments will occur on Monday, two weeks before the registered camp week begins.
- What is the Camp Payment Schedule? (auto-draft)
- Week 1: Monday, May 15
- Week 2: Monday, May 22
- Week 3: Monday, May 29
- Week 4: Monday, June 5
- Week 5: Monday, June 12
- Week 6: Monday, June 19
- Week 7: Monday, June 26
- Week 8: Monday, July 3
- Week 9: Monday, July 10
- Week 10: Monday, July 17
- What about campers with physical and cognitive disabilities?
- Two Tampa Y locations (North Brandon Family YMCA and the Bob Sierra Youth and Family Center) have camps for campers with physical and cognitive disabilities. To ensure camp is as safe as possible, parents/guardians MUST contact the camp director at the location of camp to sign up. Registration for Adaptive Camp type is NOT available online.
- If you have questions about your child’s needs at any Tampa Y location, contact the camp director to discuss/inform of any special needs.
- Can my child switch camps in the middle of the week?
- No, we do not allow any campers to switch camp types or locations after that week of camp has already begun.
Camp Ages/Ratios
- What age does my child have to be to attend camp?
- All Tampa Y locations offer camp for those 6 or older. Campers must have completed Kindergarten to attend Tampa YMCA camps.
- How are children grouped together at camp?
- Age groups are based on the type of camp. For most camps, children will be separated by grades 1 & 2, and then grades 3-6, grades 7 & 8.
- Age groups are based on the type of camp. For most camps, children will be separated by grades 1 & 2, and then grades 3-6, grades 7 & 8.
- What camps are offered this year?
- Summer camp specialties vary by location. Every camp location offers a variety of activities, some specialties, and a lot of fun!
Swimming at Camp
- Will my child be swimming at camp?
- Campers will have will have the opportunity to swim/have pool time every day of camp (weather permitting), regardless of the type of camp they are registered.
- Campers will have will have the opportunity to swim/have pool time every day of camp (weather permitting), regardless of the type of camp they are registered.
- What if my child does not know how to swim?
- All children will complete a swim test. The swim test consists of jumping into the deep end of the pool, resurfacing, treading for 1 minute, and then swimming to the shallow end (25 yards)
- If a child does not pass, he or she will be given a life jacket to wear while in the pool.
- Swim Camp and Swim Team campers will have to pass the swim test at minimum two weeks prior to their week of camp. Please review the Parent Handbook for more information on swimming at summer camp.
What to Bring to Camp
- What should my child bring with them each day?
- All items must be labeled with the camper’s first and last name
- Water bottle, closed-toed shoes, spray sunscreen, bug spray, backpack, swim suit, towel, lunch, snacks
- Are electronics, toys, or phones allowed?
- NO. Please do not bring any electronics, toys, handheld video games, Legos, Pokemon cards, etc.
- The Y is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen property.
Summer Camp Provided Lunch
- When will my child eat breakfast/lunch/snack?
- Campers will eat breakfast between 7:30 - 9am
- Campers will eat lunch between 11:30am -1pm, depending on the type of camp
- We will offer a snack time around 3:30pm – we do not provide snacks
- Will children be provided with the snack?
- No. Campers should pack their own snack.
- No. Campers should pack their own snack.
- What's for lunch?
- Campers may bring their own lunch for dietary needs or preference
- Tampa Y summer camps will serve basic breakfast and lunch for all campers through the Hillsborough and Pasco County Schools Summer Feeding Program.
- Hillsborough County YMCAs
- Free breakfast and lunch will be provided at camp Monday through Thursday, Weeks 1-8
- Camp Weeks 9 & 10 and every Friday of camp, this service is not provided by our partners; each family will need to provide lunch (and breakfast before arriving at camp) for their campers
- East Pasco Family YMCA
- Free breakfast and lunch will be provided by our partner Monday - Thursday, Weeks 2 - 9
- Camp Weeks 1 & 10 and every Friday of camp, this service is not provided by our partners; each family will need to provide lunch (and breakfast before arriving at camp) for their campers
- Are there vegetarian or Gluten-free options?
- No, there are no special meal options through the Hillsborough and Pasco County School Summer Feeding Program.
- There are NO pork products.
- If a child has any food allergies, etc., please contact the camp director via email, available on your YMCA's contact page and in camp registration.
Pick-up & Drop-off Policy
- If a parent needs to add an additional person to pick up their child, can they do so over the phone with a director?
- NO, we do not allow phone call approvals. To ensure each camper's safety, our staff must have the parent’s signature to add an additional pickup person. Signatures will be accepted in person, via fax, or a note sent with the child.
- NO, we do not allow phone call approvals. To ensure each camper's safety, our staff must have the parent’s signature to add an additional pickup person. Signatures will be accepted in person, via fax, or a note sent with the child.
- Where is drop-off & pick-up for day camp and specialty camps?
- Drop-off and pick-up areas for camp vary by location, and will have staggered curb-side check-in. During camp, each location will have signs to direct parents/guardians in the right direction.
- Drop-off and pick-up areas for camp vary by location, and will have staggered curb-side check-in. During camp, each location will have signs to direct parents/guardians in the right direction.
- What will my child do each day/week?
- Campers will participate in arts and crafts, STEM activities, sports, swimming, group games, and team building activities each week.