ypsilanti day camps

The YMCA is excited to offer 10 weeks of day camp this summer in Ypsilanti! As a participant in one of our camps, your child will be positively impacted by great programs and caring staff. Our counselors are dedicated to ensuring a safe physical and emotional environment while instilling the character values of the Ann Arbor YMCA. Whether it is outdoor fun, physical activity, or personal growth, our summer camps offer something for everyone.

The YMCA's camp programs are available to Ypsilanti residents at both Recreation and Prospect Park for children ages 5-12. Sessions 1-5 will be held at Prospect Park, and sessions 6-10 will be held at Recreation Park. Check in/out will take place at the Pavilion at each park. YMCA Day Camp is a full-day camp. Camps will run Monday-Friday and will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.

 Registration, Fees, & Financial Assistance

$55.00 per session is payable by cash, credit card, or check. Registrations and payments should be mailed to the Camp Office, 400 W. Washington St. Ann Arbor, MI 48103. You can register online by clicking here or by calling our Camp Office at 734-661-8039. A $10 deposit is due at the time of registration for each week of camp requested. Financial assistance is available through our sliding fee scale. If you would like to apply for a camp scholarship please check the box on the registration form indicating how much you are able to contribute towards the cost of the camp.  

 Registration & Refund/Transfer Policy

Deposits are non-refundable under any circumstances. Camp balances must be paid in full 3 weeks prior to the start date of the session you are registered for begins.

Up to seven days before the beginning of your camp, all funds, less the deposit, are refundable and transferable within other Day Camp programs. This includes transfers to a new session and/or current Day Camp balance dues. 

Within seven days after the start of camp all funds are non refundable and non transferable to a balance due or new registration.  A written physician-authorized note verifying illness or injury is required in order to obtain a refund if a child cancels within 7 days of the session start date.  If a camper fails to show for a registered session without notice, there will be no refund issued.  In cases of homesickness, dismissal, or voluntary withdrawal, there will be no refund of any fees.

 YMCA Day Camp Themes & Activities

Each themed week of camp will offer campers the chance to participate in large and small group games, sports, and arts & crafts activities.

Session 1 - Around the World (Prospect Park)

YMCA campers, grab your toothbrush and get ready for a trip across the globe as we explore various cultures, sports and games from all over the world.

Session 2 - Wild, Wild West: (Prospect Park)

Grab your boots and spurs and mosey on down to the park. YMCA campers will discover what life was like in the Wild, Wild West. Saddle up, Yee-hah!

Session 3 – Holi-daze: (Prospect Park) 

Can't wait for the holidays? Then get a jump on celebrating as we cram all the favorites into this mid-summer bash. Halloween, St. Paddy's Day, Valentines, New Years, Mardi Gras, 4th of July, and more!  

Session 4 - Hollywood: (Prospect Park)                        

Places everyone, places, and ACTION! We’re bringing Hollywood to Ypsilanti for one week only! Sample some of your favorite TV shows as campers try to outwit, outlast, and outplay their fellow campers and counselors, featuring our very own Ypsilanti Camp Survivor and an Amazing Race.

Session 5 - Superheroes: (Prospect Park)

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a YMCA camper! If your child dreams of being as strong as the Incredible Hulk or as fast as the Flash, this is the camp for them. By the end of the week we’ll each create our very own Superhero and start saving the world one day at a time!

Session 6 - Pirates: (Recreation Park)

Arrr Matey! Campers, come join our voyage as we journey the seven seas and try to find lost treasure during this week of camp. During the week we will learn more about the plundering adventures of famous pirates and their ships. Gather up your crew and jump aboard!

Session 7 - Splish, Splash: (Recreation Park)

Campers will have a wet and wild time as we ‘dive’ into a week of fun water based activities. Join us for extra swim time, play some wacky & watery games and learn more about one of the most essential elements on our planet.

Session 8 - Gladiators: (Recreation Park)

Based on the popular TV show “American Gladiators.” Campers will try to outlast the competition through a series of chalenges and games. We’ll also learn more about the history of ancient gladiators and the Roman Empire.

Session 9 - Medieval Madness (Recreation Park)

You’re invited to the legendary kingdom of Campalot. Enjoy a week of fun filled quests and adventures into the medieval ages. Campers will also design their own family crests.

Session 10 - Camp 2K10 Rewind: (Recreation Park)

Come celebrate the end of an awesome summer as we take a selection of our favorite activities and themes from throughout the summer and combine them into one grand finale! Don’t miss it!