Camps
Discover the adventure of a lifetime! The Santa Monica Family YMCA is proud to offer several amazing camps where every child can build confidence and make new friends in a safe and nurturing environment.
From our action-packed Summer Day Camp to our seasonal Mini Day Camps during school breaks, we offer safe, engaging programs that keep kids active, social, and learning all year long. Whether it’s Spring Break Camp, Winter Camp, or a single-day Mini Camp, children enjoy themed activities, games, arts, STEM, and more—led by caring, trained staff. Join the fun and give your child a place to grow, explore, and thrive at the Santa Monica Family YMCA!
Summer Day Camp
Day Camps are available for youth in preschool and elementary school, following the age guidelines of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Day Camp is a great place for your child to play in a safe environment that encourages character development, healthy lifestyles, and having fun! Camp runs weekly starting June 15, 2026 through August 14, 2026 for kids in grades TK–8.
Summer Day Camp includes a variety of daily activities to keep your campers active and engaged, including activities like pickleball, gaga ball, 3D printing, gaming, swimming, rock climbing wall, field trips, and more. All activities will be tailored to focus on the theme of the week. Activity calendars for each week will be sent out the Thursday prior to the camp week so that families are in-the-know and can pack/dress accordingly.
Summer Day Camp offers Specialty Camps to provide your camper with an unforgettable experience.
Join us for Specialty Camps, like: Splash Camp, Guitar Camp, Art Camp, Basketball Camp, Theatre Camp, Maker Space Camp, Volleyball Camp, and Coding Camp.
Camp Calendars: Week 2 (6/22-6/26)
Camp Activities & Daily Schedule
Camp days are split into 50-minute segments and include programs utilizing our state of the art facilities. Activities are age and developmentally appropriate, incorporate special events and group games and make use of such areas as the indoor basketball gym, rooftop play area, tumbling gym, arts & crafts room, and multi-purpose game rooms.
Camp Registration
All campers must be registered in order to participate. Fees vary on child’s age, membership, and registration date. See registration forms in the link below.
Questions?
Contact daycamp@ymcasm.org or (310) 393-2721 for more information about camp. Parents are encouraged to review the Camp Parent Handbook to find answers to many of their questions.
Financial Aid
At the Santa Monica Family YMCA, we believe every child deserves a summer full of fun, friendship, and growth. That’s why we offer scholarships to ensure that cost is never a barrier to participating in our summer camp. Applications are available in order to determine eligibility. Contact fap@ymcasm.org.
Be an Informed Parent
As you are evaluating camps for your children, make sure to ask some specific questions of the camp to ensure the camp takes abuse prevention seriously. CLICK HERE to read the “6 KEY QUESTIONS A PARENT SHOULD ASK OF A CAMP” and see the Y’s responses to these questions.
Camp Big Bear
Looking for an overnight experience in the outdoors? Spend time with us at our lakefront camp, Camp Big Bear!
