YMCA SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles has been serving families for the past 140 years. Together, we’ve seen our share of challenges, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be one we’re facing together.
We continue to work with federal, state and local officials as well as our partners at the Department of Public Health, the American Camp Association and the State of California Community Care Licensing Division on proactive measures to ensure a safe environment for all. These include, but are not limited to:
- Daily temperature checks for all children and staff
- Physical Distancing
- Frequent Hand-Washing
- Enhanced sanitizing practices
- Face coverings worn by all
- Stable groups and cohorts
- Limited to zero interactions with other groups and cohorts
While our summer programs may look different this year, the fun, educational and energetic experience you’ve come to expect from our Y programs will remain the same.
SUMMER PROGRAM OFFERINGS
- Summer Day Camp
- Summer Child Care
- New Summer Enrichment Camp
- Summer Teen Day Camp
- Summer Specialty & Sports Day Camp
YMCA LOCATIONS OFFERING SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS:
Our branch specific website pages have location information, program offerings, registration links and more that will help you make the best choice for your child. Click on a branch below:
Anderson-Munger Family YMCA
Summer Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
ANDERSON MUNGER FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 4301 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 8:30am-2:30pm
Grades Accepted: 1st-8th
Antelope Valley Family YMCA**
Summer Child Care Location(s):
QUARTZ HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Licensed Facility #197403360
Address: 41820 50th St W, Quartz Hill, CA 93536
Program Weekly Fee: $169 YMCA Members | $209 Program Members
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 7 -- August 6, 2021
Program Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-6th
Summer Teen Day Camp Location(s):
ANTELOPE VALLEY FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 43001 10th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
Program Weekly Fee: $179 YMCA Members | $219 Program Members
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 7 -- August 6, 2021
Program Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: Entering 7th-9th Grade
Collins & Katz Family YMCA*
Summer Sports & Specialty Day Camp Location(s):
COLLINS & KATZ FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
American Camp Association Accredited
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 1466 S Westgate Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Program Weekly Fee: TBA
Program Days: TBA
Program Session Dates: TBA
Program Hours: TBA
Grades Accepted: TBA
Summer Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
COLLINS & KATZ FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 1466 S Westgate Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-8th
Crenshaw Family YMCA
Summer Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
CRENSHAW FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 3820 Santa Rosalia Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 8:00am-3:00pm
Grades Accepted: 1st-5th
Culver-Palms Family YMCA
Summer Day Camp Location(s):
CULVER-PALMS FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 4500 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 (church next door)
Program Weekly Fee: $199 YMCA Members | $239 Program Members
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
Summer Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
CULVER-PALMS FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 4500 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Grades Accepted: K-8th
Downey Family YMCA**
Summer Child Care Location(s):
GALLATIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Licensed Facility #198015380
Address: 9513 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90240
Program Weekly Fee: $199
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 1 -- August 6, 2021
Program Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
East Valley Family YMCA
Summer Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
EAST VALLEY FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 5142 Tujunga Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
Gardena-Carson Family YMCA*
Summer Day Camp Location(s):
GARDENA-CARSON FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 1000 Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248
Program Weekly Fee: $199
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 7:30am-5:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
Ketchum-Downtown YMCA*
Summer Day Camp Location(s):
KETCHUM-DOWNTOWN YMCA MAIN BRANCH
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 401 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Program Weekly Fee: $169 YMCA Members | $209 Program Members
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 – August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
Summer Teen Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
KETCHUM-DOWNTOWN YMCA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 401 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 – August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: 6th-12th
Mid Valley Family YMCA
Summer Day Camp Location(s):
MID VALLEY FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 6901 Lennox Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Program Weekly Fee: $179 YMCA Members | $219 Program Members
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5
Summer Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
MID VALLEY FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 6901 Lennox Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
North Valley Family YMCA*
Summer Day Camp Location(s):
CALAHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YMCA
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 18722 Knapp St, Northridge, CA 91324
BECKFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YMCA
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 19130 Tulsa St, Northridge, CA 91326
HASKELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YMCA
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 15850 Tulsa St, Granada Hills, CA 91344
HARDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YMCA
American Camp Association Accredited | Licensed Child Care Facility #197401223
Address: 13060 Harding St, Sylmar, CA 91342
CASTLEBAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YMCA
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 19010 Castlebay Ln, Porter Ranch, CA 91326
VAN GOGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YMCA
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 17160 Van Gogh St, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Program Weekly Fee: $179 YMCA Members | $219 Program Members
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
Summer Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
CALAHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YMCA
Address: 18722 Knapp St, Northridge, CA 91324
HASKELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YMCA
Address: 15850 Tulsa St, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
Palisades-Malibu YMCA*
Summer Day Camp Location(s):
SIMON MEADOW
This Day Camp Program takes place 100% Outdoors
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: Sunset Blvd. and Temescal Canyon Road
Program Weekly Fee K-5: $189 YMCA Members | $229 Program Members
Program Weekly Fee Pre-K (ages 3&4): $109 YMCA Members | $149 Program Members
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm for K-6 (ages 5-12) | 9:00am–12:00pm for Pre-K (ages 3 & 4)
Ages Accepted: Ages 3-12
SIMON MEADOW
This Day Camp Program takes place 100% Outdoors
Counselor-In-Training Program
Address: Sunset Blvd. and Temescal Canyon Road
Program Weekly Fee K-5: $50 YMCA Members | $50 Program Members
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
Ages Accepted: Ages 13-17
Summer Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
SIMON MEADOW
This Day Camp Program takes place 100% Outdoors
Address: Sunset Blvd. and Temescal Canyon Road
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
Pasadena-Sierra Madre*
Summer Day Camp Location(s):
PASADENA-SIERRA MADRE YMCA MAIN BRANCH
This Day Camp Program takes place 100% Outdoors
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 611 E Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Program Weekly Fee: $189 YMCA Members | $189 Program Members
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 7 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA*
Summer Day Camp Location(s):
SAN PEDRO & PENINSULA MAIN BRANCH
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 301 S Bandini St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Program Weekly Fee: $169 YMCA Members | $209 Program Members
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 7:30am–6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
Summer Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
SAN PEDRO & PENINSULA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 301 S Bandini St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 7:30am–4:00pm
Grades Accepted: 1st-8th
Santa Anita Family YMCA*
Santa Anita Family YMCA Summer Day Camp will be held at the Pasadena-Sierra Madre YMCA. Please visit the Pasadena-Sierra Madre YMCA tab for more details.
Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA*
Summer Day Camp Location(s):
MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 25577 Fedala Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 19414 Sierra Estates Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
WILEY CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 24240 W La Glorita Cir, Newhall, CA 91321
Program Weekly Fee: $179
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 6, 2021
Program Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-6th
Torrance-South Bay YMCA*
Summer Day Camp Location(s):
TORRANCE-SOUTH BAY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 2900 West Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505
ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YMCA
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 17800 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance, CA 90504
EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YMCA
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 3800 West 182nd Street, Torrance, CA 90504
VICTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YMCA
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 4820 Spencer Street, Torrance, CA 90503
GRIFFITH ADULT SCHOOL
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 2291 Washington Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501
Program Weekly Fee: $209 YMCA Members | $249 Program Members
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 20, 2021
Program Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm (Griffith Adult School Location: 7:30am-5:30pm)
Grades Accepted: K-9th (Griffith Adult School Location: 2nd-9th)
Summer Sports & Specialty Day Camp Location(s):
GRIFFITH ADULT SCHOOL
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 2291 Washington Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501
Program Weekly Fee: Varies by Program & Specialty
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 20, 2021
Program Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm
Grades Accepted: K-9th
Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center
Summer Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
WEINGART YMCA WELLNESS & AQUATICS CENTER MAIN BRANCH
Address: 9900 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 8:30am-2:30pm
Grades Accepted: K-8th
West Valley Family YMCA*
Summer Day Camp Location(s):
WEST VALLEY FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 18810 Vanowen St, Reseda, CA 91335
Program Weekly Fee: $179 YMCA Members | $209 Program Members
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
BAY LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
American Camp Association Accredited
Address: 24740 Paseo Primario, Calabasas, CA 91302
Program Weekly Fee: $179 YMCA Members | $209 Program Members
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
Summer Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
WEST VALLEY FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 18810 Vanowen St, Reseda, CA 91335
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
Westchester Family YMCA
Summer Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
WESTCHESTER FAMILY YMCA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 8015 S Sepulveda Blvd, Westchester, CA 90045
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-8th
Wilmington YMCA
Summer Enrichment Day Camp Location(s):
WILMINGTON YMCA MAIN BRANCH
Address: 1127 N Avalon Blvd, Wilmington, CA 90744
Program Weekly Fee: Free
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Program Session Dates: June 14 -- August 13, 2021
Program Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
Grades Accepted: K-5th
*ACA Accredited **Licensed Child Care
For the best experience, create or sign into your YMCA Account first (You may already have a YMCA account set-up. If you have never logged in to your YMCA Account before, click the link, select “Forgot my password” and enter the email address that you provided to the YMCA). Also, please note that an active membership is required at the time of the program start date to receive the member pricing discount.
OUR PROGRAM STAFF
Each program leader was hand-selected through an extensive hiring process to ensure the safest environment for everyone. Staff have been trained in CPR and First Aid Certification, behavior management and bully prevention, child protection and abuse prevention, and more.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- All registrations must be made online at www.ymcaLA.org. You can register by selecting your YMCA branch location, above.
- There are three options to pay for your child’s summer program (options can be done in combination): (1) register online and pay week-by-week, pending space availability, (2) register online and pay in full for all desired weekly sessions, or (3) register online and pay for the child’s first weekly session of program, in full, and then place a $20 non-refundable deposit on any remaining desired program weekly sessions, to reserve a space. The remaining balance of the program weekly session fee must then be paid, in full, via a pre-set electronic funds transfer (EFT) or automatic transfer service (ATS), by the Monday prior to the start of the weekly session. All deposits paid towards a weekly program session are nonrefundable, non-transferrable and cannot be used as a program credit.
- Due to health and safety protocols, we can only offer day camp to a limited number of children. Registration is based on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage anyone interested in a summer program to register as soon as possible.
- These unprecedented times have created an unprecedented need for financial assistance. Please email us at FA@ymcala.org to discuss options that may be available to you.
- We are proud to accept 3rd Party Funding at most of our YMCA locations. We can accept: CCRC, Crystal Stairs, Connections for Children, Pathways, DCFS, Children’s Home Society, MAOF, Options for Learning and other 3rd party funding. Please note that the acceptance of 3rd party funding varies by YMCA branch, program and program type. Please contact childcare@ymcala.org to inquire.
- Your family may qualify for our FREE Summer Enrichment Day Camps. This program is free to income-eligible residents of the City of Los Angeles. Please see our Summer Enrichment Camp section below, for more details.
ENROLLMENT PAPERWORK
Within 24-72 hours of enrolling your child in one of our summer programs, you will receive an email with a link to complete an enrollment packet for your child. Our enrollment packets are now 100% paperless and are completed by the parent through our Camp Docs web portal.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Our top priority is the health and safety of our participants, their families, our staff and the community. We are working closely with local health officials, the American Camp Association and the Department of Public Health to ensure all recommended safety measures are met.
Our current program ratios are 1 YMCA staff member for everyone 12-14 children, with a maximum of 14 children per room/cohort. All facilities are cleaned throughout the day and deep cleaned throughout the week. For a complete listing of our COVID-19 safety guidelines, including hand washing procedures, face covering guidelines, check-in procedures, daily wellness screenings and more, please see our Program Handbook.
While the COVID-19 virus is challenging us to make camp look different this year, you’ll find the same high-quality camp experience you’ve come to expect from the Y. Since 1882, our camps have inspired kids with countless opportunities to laugh, lead and make lasting friendships, and we vow to continue that tradition!
GENERAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES
For a full listing of our program policies, procedures & guidelines, download our Program Handbook HERE. Our Program Handbook has answers to all of your questions and important program information, such as:
- Camp drop-off and pick-up times
- Late pick-up policies
- What to prepare for
- Medication (including information for children who need to take medication while in program, information for children who may have an Epi-Pen, Inhaler or need other health-related services.
- Illness/Injury policies
- Finance policies, including information about payments, refunds, cancellations and transfers
- Program goals
- Behavior Expectations
- Positive Guidance Policy
- Special accommodation (including information for parents who wish for their child to attend program with a one-to-one aide or shadow)
PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS DUE TO COVID-19
Recreational Swimming & Swim Lessons During Program
Due to the current Health Orders in Los Angeles County, recreational swimming/swim lessons will not be offered as a part of the Summer Program experience. If the current Health Order is lifted and it is safe and feasible for the YMCA to continue these activities, the YMCA will incorporate this back into the program.
Off-Site Field Trips/On-Site Enrichment Vendors
Due to the current Health Orders in Los Angeles County, field trips (by bus or walking) will not be offered as a part of the Summer Program experience. Due to the physical distancing and cohort requirements, the YMCA is not able to safely transport children by bus or by walking to off-site facilities for off-site field trips. In addition, due to the current Health Orders in Los Angeles County, cohorts are not permitted to intermix. In addition, visitors, including parents, volunteers and outside enrichment vendors, are not permitted within the group cohorts. For this reason, the YMCA is not currently planning to include outside enrichment vendors in the Summer Program experience. If the current Health Order is lifted and it is safe and feasible for the YMCA to continue these activities and services, the YMCA will incorporate this back into the program.
NEED HELP OR HAVE QUESTIONS:
If you have any questions or need help registering, email us at childcare@ymcaLA.org.
