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!
Day Camps are available for preschool and elementary campers according to the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Calendar. Day Camp is a great place for your child to play in a safe environment that encourages character development, healthy lifestyles, and having fun!
Summer Day Camp
Adventure, friendship, and fun await at Y Summer Camp! Join us for a summer filled with field trips, beach days, STEM projects, themed weeks, and unforgettable memories. Camp runs weekly starting June 16, 2025 through August 15, 2025 for kids in grades TK–8.
Spots fill fast—register today and make it a summer to remember!
Camp Activities & Daily Schedule
Camp days are split into 45 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 Joshua Figueroa, Youth Coordinator for more information at daycamp@ymcasm.org or (310) 393-2721, ext. 141. Parents are encouraged to review the Parent Survival Guide 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!
