Summer Camps and Programs

The Making Memories Place

Summer Camp is more than just summer fun—it’s where kids build lasting friendships, celebrate achievements, and discover a place they can truly belong.

Welcome to the Making Memories Place!

Day Camp

Ages 5 - 10

At day camp, we get back to the basics: tons of fun and an exciting weekly field trip. Your children can come to camp and spend their days playing outside; learning new skills in arts and crafts; and building a community that can grow with them.

Adventure Camp

(Ages 10 – 14)

This camp is built with adventure in mind, so your child must be ready to engage in fun and challenge-seeking adventures. Camp activities may include white water rafting, high ropes courses, mountain biking and more. (*Note: parents interested in registering their youth in Adventure Camp will be required to complete a screening after the registration process.)

Basketball Camp

(Ages 10 – 14)

Basketball camp is an action-packed camp that focuses on promoting physical activity, sportsmanship, and skill development. Campers will have the opportunity to build fundamentals, foster a love for basketball, competition, and fun.

Culinary Camp

(Ages 10 – 14)

Deepen nutrition knowledge and kitchen skills with the guidance of YMCA nutrition and cooking specialists — and try out tasty cuisine! Campers are divided into age-appropriate groups.

Kinder Care

(ages 4 - 5)

Get ready for a summer full of smiles and discovery! At YMCA Kinder Camp, preschoolers and soon-to-be kindergarteners explore, create, and play their way toward school readiness. Each day brings new adventures, hands-on learning, and lasting friendships- all in a fun, safe, nurturing environment.

Before Camp Care

Pre-camp fun starts early prepping your child for the day with a variety of activities including art and games. YMCA counselors ensure campers are checked into their respective camps each morning.

At Select Locations. If families are registering for the camps above, they can add on this option during registration and before they check out. Before camp care is not a stand-alone registration option. If before camp care is needed after the registration process is complete, please contact us.

After Camp Care

Post-camp fun rounds out the end of your child’s camp day with art and games. YMCA counselors ensure campers are checked into after care from their respective camps each afternoon.

After camp care is an available option for Specialty Camps at the Arvada-Duncan YMCA, Southwest YMCA and University Hills-Schlessman YMCA. If you are registering for any Specialty Camps, you can add on this option during registration and before check-out. After Camp Care is not a stand-alone registration option. If after camp care is needed after the registration process is complete, please contact us.