Summer Day Camp

There is no better place for kids to connect, make new friends, try new things, and discover their potential. We look forward to meeting campers and having a safe, fun summer.

NOW HIRING SUMMER CAMP STAFF

Summer Day Camp Registration is currently closed. Look for more Summer Camp fun in 2025!

Camp Information

Ages: 5-12 (5-15 at Baker camp location) *Child must be age 5 as of January 1, 2024
Dates: Varies by location.
In observance of our federal holidays, we will not have camp on June 19 and July 4 & 5.
Cost: Varies by camp location
Locations: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties.

Camp activities include:

• STEM
• Arts and Humanities
• Character Development
• Welcome & Inclusion Activities
• Outdoor games
• Swimming
• and more!

Find your fun at Summer Day Camp at the YMCA! Every two weeks, a new theme will help campers discover new skills, build self-confidence and feel a sense of achievement and belonging.

WEEKLY THEMES

Camp Savings

First Coast YMCA members with a Household membership save 20% on Summer Day Camp. Active military E1 – E5 can save up to 30% per week on Day Camp for their children, and Active Duty E6 – E9, All “O” ranks, all “W” ranks Gold Star Families & Veterans can save up to 10% per week for their children. To receive the military savings, military families must register online at FCYMCA.org then visit a First Coast YMCA branch to present proof of current military status to receive your discount prior to the upcoming payment date. Military discounts will not be applied to previous weeks, only to future weeks. *Military ID by legal guardian of child(ren) must be provided in person at your local Y to receive discount. Not expired.

JOIN THE Y MILITARY SAVINGS

Locations

Account Login

Need to make changes to your child’s camp registration?

*ADD Weeks: Please use the drop-down menus on our website under ‘Locations’ and register for a future week.

*CANCEL Weeks: Please email our Youth Development office (YD@FCYMCA.org) to submit your cancellation in writing.

Pricing, Payments, and Deposits
Pricing varies by location.  When registering for camp, you must pay the $50 registration fee (non-refundable, non-transferable – per child, per camp site) and pay $25 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit for each week you want your child to attend. This deposit will hold your spot in that week. Weekly payments are paid as automatic payments through the account information on file.  Your weekly fee will draft automatically on Wednesdays at approx. 3am before the week of care.  A $10 return fee will be added if your payment is returned. If you do not make payment by Thursday before the desired week, on Friday you will be unenrolled and lose your spot for that week. Both the $25 deposit & $50 registration fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and will be forfeited if unenrolled due to non-payment.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations with a 7 day notice prior to the summer camp week will be refunded any money paid towards the sessions, minus the non-refundable, non-transferable $25 deposit and the $50 registration fee. Changing camps is the same as cancelling the original camp and ordering a new camp. All cancellations must be submitted by emailing our Youth Development office at YD@FCYMCA.org.

Refunds
Non-attendance does not entitle a participant to a refund. No refunds or adjustments will be granted for partial weeks missed due to illness, vacation or when YMCA programs are cancelled due to inclement weather. The YMCA reserves the right to apply any credit due to other outstanding balances. Refunds are issued within 30 days of cancellation. The registration fee and camp deposits are non-transferable, non-refundable.

Financial Assistance
Scholarships, in the form of financial assistance, are awarded to families interested in participating in YMCA programs, like our Before and After School Program. To determine eligibility, a family must complete a financial assistance application and supply all necessary supporting documentation. A member of the YMCA professional staff team will review applications confidentially and make award determinations based on a sliding scale. We are sensitive to extenuating circumstances, and will readily discuss needs a family may have beyond what their household income would indicate.  Financial Assistance application process may take up to 10 business days to process.  Parent is responsible for full payment until a decision is made.  Financial Assistance is not retroactive and will not be applied to previous payments; any applicable discounts will be into effect going forward.

Summer Food Service Program

YMCA Summer Day Camps have applied to participate in the free Summer Food Service Program at those sites that qualify. Children who attend these sites will receive an optional free cold lunch and snack.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

Fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

Email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Parent Orientation

We know you have lots of questions to ask before Camp starts. We hosted a virtual Parent Orientation Meeting for ALL camp locations across the 5 counties. View the recording below:

Watch the Recording

Parent Newsletters

Each week, we send out newsletters to keep you up to date. Find newsletters at the link below as they become available.

SEE THE NEWSLETTERS

Contact

Please reach out to us at YD@FCYMCA.org or 904.644.0072 with any questions or for more information.