Child Care & Camps

Summer Day Camp

YMCA Summer Camps

Summer is a blast with YMCA Camps! We offer a variety of unique experiences for children ages 5-12 (completion of kindergarten prior to starting camp is required). Children enjoy weekly crafts and activities that are specially designed to engage them in the arts and sciences. Our Summer Day Camps are licensed programs through the State of Washington, which allows us to accept state pay participation (DCYF). Our hours of operation at the sites are 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. throughout the summer.

Summer Camp Sites

Sites subject to change

  • Amistad Elementary

  • Amon Creek Elementary

  • Lincoln Elementary

  • Ridgeview Elementary

Summer Camp 2026

Registration begins Monday, April 13th. Spaces are limited.

Member Rate

$210/week

Community Rate

$220/week
Register Online

Summer Day Camp Registration

Registration begins April 13th, 2026.

If you have questions please feel free to contact us by calling (509) 374-1908 or by email at childcare@ymcatricities.org.

Additional Forms & Information

Summer Camp Dates

Week 1June 15-19
Week 2June 22-26
Week 3June 29-July 2 (No Camp July 3)
Week 4July 6-10
Week 5July 13-17
Week 6July 20-24
Week 7July 27-31
Week 8August 3-7
Week 9August 10-14
Week 10August 17-21
Week 11August 24-28

Alaris

The State of Washington requires all licensed childcare providers to track attendance electronically. Our YMCA’s school-age child care, preschool, and camp sites are now using Alaris for electronic sign-in and sign-out.

With Alaris, you can easily:

  • Sign your child in and out of YMCA programs

  • Add or remove authorized drop-off and pick-up contact

Using the Alaris Parent Portal

  • Only the primary parent or guardian’s email is authorized to log into the Parent Portal.

  • The Parent Portal allows you to add or change check-in and check-out authorizations. Any additional individuals who need to be authorized must be added by the primary parent or guardian.

Helpful Links

Logging In to the Alaris Member App

Adding Authorized Users in the Alaris Member App

Download the APP

The Alaris App lets you quickly sign your child in or out and manage authorized pickups directly from your mobile device.

Questions?

For help with your account, please email us at childcare@ymcatricities.org

Financial Assistance/DCYF

  • If you cannot afford the full cost of a program, please ask for a confidential scholarship application. Financial assistance, to the extent possible, is available to those in need.
  • DCYF Subsidies: Full time DCYF subsidies are accepted. DCYF approval, completed camp registration packet, including Camp Attendance Agreement are required for registration and participation.
  • Financial Assistance Funding made possible by generous donations to the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities Annual Campaign and support by the United Way of Benton-Franklin Counties.

Newsletters

Week 1 | June 15-19

Week 2 | June 22-26

Week 3 | June 29-July 2

Week 4 | July 6-10

Week 5 | July 13-17

Week 6 | July 20-24

Week 7 | July 27-31

Week 8 | Aug 3-7

Week 9 | Aug 10-14

Week 10 | Aug 17-21

Week 11 | Aug 24-28

Know, See, Respond

Child Abuse Prevention

Ensuring children are safe from abuse and able to learn, grow and thrive is the highest priority of the YMCA. We are committed to creating programs that protect children from abuse, but we are also committed to providing our families and community with information to keep kids safe everywhere.

Learn More

Reporting Suspected Abuse

Call Washington State's toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week hotline that will connect you directly to the appropriate local office to report suspected child abuse or neglect.