Adventures await at the YMCA!
Each day at camp is an unforgettable adventure! YMCA camps teach children physical literacy and social-emotional skills through sports, swimming, games and creative activities. We proudly uphold the YMCA's core values of caring, respect, responsibility, honesty, and inclusivity, ensuring every child feels welcome and inspired.
If you have any questions please call our child care administration team at 250-491-8678 or email childcare@ymcasibc.ca.
Financial Support
If financial barriers prevent you from affording the full cost of camps, you may apply for support. YMCA Financial Assistance is available for recreational camps and licensed camps. The Affordable Child Care Benefit is only available for licensed camps.
Learn more about financial support options
Summer Camp Registration
Registration will open on Wednesday April 30 at 10 a.m.
Summer Camp Dates
Week 1: June 30–July 4 (4 days)
Week 2: July 7–11
Week 3: July 14–18
Week 4: July 21–25
Week 5: July 28–August 1
Week 6: August 5–8 (4 days)
Week 7: August 11–15
Week 8: August 18–22
Printable Schedule and Information (PDF)
Summer Recreational Camps
Ages 4–5
5-day week: $150 (members) | $175 (non-members)
4-day week: $120 (members) | $140 (non-members)
Please note that care will not be provided between morning and afternoon camps.
Dive into creativity! Little artists will unleash their imagination through a variety of crafts and swim in the pool.
Time
8:30–11:30 a.m.
Locations
H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre
4075 Gordon Dr, Kelowna
Kelowna Family Y
375 Hartman Rd, Kelowna
Discover fun! Little explorers will try out multiple sports and engage in discovery play with different sensory activities each week. (no swimming)
Time
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Locations
H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre
4075 Gordon Dr, Kelowna
Kelowna Family Y
375 Hartman Rd, Kelowna
Ages 6–12
Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
5-day week: $245 (members) | $285 (non-members)
4-day week: $196 (members) | $228 (non-members)
Location
H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre
4075 Gordon Dr, Kelowna
Themes
Week 1: Masterpiece Makers
Week 2: Big Top Adventures
Week 3: Y Basketball
Week 4: Discovery Lab
Week 5: Champions League
Week 6: Stage Stars
Week 7: Galactic Invaders
Week 8: Champions League
Location
Kelowna Family Y
375 Hartman Rd, Kelowna
Themes
Week 1: Galactic Invaders
Week 2: Y Basketball
Week 3: Masterpiece Makers
Week 4: Big Top Adventures
Week 5: Y Basketball
Week 6: Discovery Lab
Week 7: Champions League
Week 8: Stage Stars
Big Top Adventures
Join the circus! Young performers will learn juggling, face painting, acrobatics, and magic tricks—making a splash on the stage and in the pool.
Champions League
Become a champion! Young athletes will improve their skills in team sports like soccer, basketball, and volleyball. They’ll also enjoy swimming and fun activities.
Discovery Lab
Get curious! Exciting science experiments, fun math activities, engineering projects, and eco-friendly activities await your curious camper. Swim time included.
Galactic Invaders
Blast off into adventure! Campers will build and launch model rockets, train like astronauts, create alien art, and write spacethemed stories. Swim time included.
Masterpiece Makers
Make a masterpiece! Young artists will explore mixed media, printmaking, textile art, nature-inspired crafts, and sculpting. Swim time included.
Stage Stars
Take center stage! Young performers will learn about acting, costume design, set building, and script writing—making a splash on the stage and in the pool.
Y Basketball
Shoot for the stars! Young athletes will build friendships and learn teamwork through engaging drills and activities in a supportive environment. Swim time included.
Ages 10–13
Time: 8:30–11:30 a.m.
5-day week: $115
4-day week: $92
Breathe deep, exhale your fears, and transform anxiety from a relentless foe into a conquerable challenge. Y MindFit is a supportive camp environment where youth will develop coping strategies, build resilience, and gain valuable tools for effectively managing mild to moderate anxiety. Our comprehensive approach combines therapeutic mindfulness techniques, physical activity, and creative arts.
Please note that this camp will not run on Week 1.
Location
Kelowna Family Y
375 Hartman Rd, Kelowna
Extended day access to the Kelowna Family Y can be added with the drop-in fee ($8.75/day) or Child/Youth Membership ($54.60/month).
Summer Licensed Child Care Camps
Kindergarten–Grade 6
Time: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
5-day week: $180 (K) | $231.25 (G 1–6)
4-day week: $144 (K) | $185 (G 1–6)
(The Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative has been applied to these prices.)
Location
Black Mountain YMCA Child Care
1650 Gallagher Rd, Kelowna
Themes
Week 1: Wilderness Wanderers
Week 2: Science Quest
Week 3: Sensory Lab
Week 4: Wellness Heroes
Week 5: Construct & Create
Week 6: Young Entrepreneurs
Week 7: Art Explosion
Week 8: No camp this week
Location
George Elliot Secondary YMCA Child Care
10241 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lake Country
Themes
Week 1: Imagination Station
Week 2: Wilderness Wanderers
Week 3: Science Quest
Week 4: Sensory Lab
Week 5: Wellness Heroes
Week 6: Construct & Create
Week 7: Young Entrepreneurs
Week 8: No camp this week
Location
Okanagan Mission YMCA Child Care
4548 Gordon Dr, Kelowna
Themes
Week 1: Science Quest
Week 2: Sensory Lab
Week 3: Wellness Heroes
Week 4: Construct & Create
Week 5: Young Entrepreneurs
Week 6: Art Explosion
Week 7: Tokyo Trainer Camp
Week 8: No camp this week
Location
Uplands YMCA Child Care
145 Middle Bench Rd S, Penticton
Themes
Week 1: Science Quest
Week 2: Sensory Lab
Week 3: Wellness Heroes
Week 4: Construct & Create
Week 5: Art Explosion
Week 6: Young Entrepreneurs
Week 7: Imagination Station
Week 8: No camp this week
Location
YMCA Child Care at Quigley Elementary
705 Kitch Road, Kelowna
Themes
Week 1: Construct & Create
Week 2: Young Entrepreneurs
Week 3: Art Explosion
Week 4: Tokyo Trainer Camp
Week 5: Imagination Station
Week 6: Wilderness Wanderers
Week 7: Science Quest
Week 8: No camp this week
Art Explosion
Young artists will explore different mediums and express themselves through painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media and discover their unique artistic style.
Construct & Create
Young builders will showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills and bring their ideas to life through exciting building challenges and collaborative projects.
Imagination Station
Young dreamers and inventors will bring their fantastical ideas to life through exciting activities that encourage creativity and imaginative thinking.
Science Quest
Curious minds who love science and mysteries will tackle popular myths, conduct exciting experiments, and learn the scientific principles behind them.
Sensory Lab
Young scientists will get their hands dirty and explore a fascinating sensory world of gooey, stretchy fun! Each day will be packed with exciting activities, experiments, and games.
Tokyo Trainer Camp
Campers will become Pokémon trainers and engage in friendly battles. They’ll also learn about Japanese cultural traditions like origami, sushi making, and creative arts.
Wellness Heroes
Campers will showcase their authentic selves while learning the importance of physical, mental, and emotional wellness through sports and other fun activities.
Wilderness Wanderers
The wonders of the animal kingdom will come to life as young explorers and animal enthusiasts learn about the diverse creatures that inhabit our planet.
Young Entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs will develop their own innovative ideas and pitch them—just like on the TV show “Shark Tank”—while learning business fundamentals and presentation skills.
Child & Youth Programs and Recreation
From swimming to sports, art, leadership, movie nights and Family Play Time, the Y has a variety of recreational programs available year round to keep all ages and stages active, social, and engaged in a fun setting.
Financial Assistance
As a charity, the Y believes no family should be turned away because of financial circumstances. Thanks to generous donors, the Y is able to provide financial assistance on camps and children's programs to families who could not otherwise afford them.