Friendships, Self-exploration, Leadership. It all starts here. At YMCA camps, there are no classrooms or cliques, no homework or tests. Instead, there are opportunities for self-discovery, growth and skill building. At the Y, kids don't need cell phones to find each other or screens to keep them engage. Friend requests happen in real time.
The YMCA has been providing camps for more than 100 years to help children and youth build confidence, leadership skills and environmental awareness. Kids who are aged 6 to 12 can choose from a wide range of camps offered across the Interior Region during the summer months and school breaks.
Day camps keep kids active, enable them to make new friends and acquire valuable skills, all the while staying close to home. Regardless of which camp you choose, at the Y, we'll help your kids learn new skills, make lasting memories and be active in a safe, fun and nurturing environment.
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Registration for Spring Break Camps is now open! Please see the Registration Link below to join.
Spring Break Waitlist
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Registration for Summer licensed day camps will be available in early 2026.
Please contact our Admin Team with program questions at interior.childcare@bc.ymca.ca
Summer 2026 Themes
June 29 – July 3 -The Great Sea Safari
Grab your snorkel and get ready for The Great Sea Safari! Kids will swim through a world of sparkling fish, silly sea creatures, and underwater surprises. With fun games, ocean-themed crafts, and thrilling adventures, every day is a splash-tastic journey beneath the waves!
July 6– July 10 -Dream. Play. Achieve
Let the games begin! We’ll run, jump, cheer, and celebrate the amazing spirit of the Special Olympics and Summer Games.
July 13-July 17 -Remix Week
Get ready to mix it up! Remix Week is all about taking games, crafts, and activities and turning them into something totally new. Kids will create bold graffiti art, invent fun twists on favorite games, and explore their creativity in exciting, unexpected ways!
July 20-July 24 -Game ON!
Get ready for a week full of energy, excitement, and friendly competition. From classic games to crazy challenges, kids will run, jump, laugh, and play their way to victory every day!
July 27- July 31 -Superhero Week
Calling all heroes! Get ready to leap, zoom, and save the day this week. Kids will train their superpowers, complete heroic challenges, and team up to fight imaginary villains—all while learning that courage, kindness, and teamwork make the greatest superpowers of all!
August 3 – August 7 - Color Splash
Bright colors, big laughs, and endless fun! Color Splash is your chance to get messy, make art, and celebrate every color of the rainbow. Each day, we’ll focus on a special color—exploring, creating, and playing in exciting ways from red to violet!
August 10- August 14 -Innovation Week
This is a week of bold ideas, collaboration, and innovation that turns imagination into impact, inspiring new ways to think, create, and lead.
August 17 – August 21 - The Great Clue Crew – Mystery week
Get ready for a thrilling adventure! In our Mystery Room, kids become Clue Hunters, searching for hidden secrets, solving tricky puzzles, and cracking codes to unlock the big mystery. Every clue brings excitement, teamwork, and fun—can you solve it before time runs out?
August 24 – August 28 -Sunny Days, Wild Ways
Splash, dig, and explore! Build epic sandcastles, hunt for hidden treasures, and uncover the secrets of nature in a week full of nonstop fun and discovery!
CAMP STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
Camp staff are selected for their experience and skill with children. All of our staff have certification in first aid and CPR, and receive training in leadership, safety and emergency procedures. All ‘Y’ staff and volunteers go through a security clearance prior to the start of camp.
LABEL BELONGINGS
Campers’ belongings should be labeled. Kamloops YMCA will not be responsible for any lost or stolen articles. Please leave all toys and personal belongings at home, unless previously communicated with coordinator.
CAMPERSHIP SUBSIDY PROGRAM
Our goal is to eliminate financial barriers and provide as many people as possible with Y programs and services that help make life healthier and happier. That's why as a charity the YMCA raises money year-round so that we can provide financial assistance directly to the people who need it most. Do you need financial assistance? If so, we're here to help. Please get in touch with us at interior.childcare@bc.ymca.ca to apply. If you would like to consider a gift towards YMCA BC please click here to Donate Now.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Summer Club programs adhere to YMCA and Interior Health Childcare Licensing health and safety protocols.
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