Welcome to Great South Bay YMCA Summer Day Camp!
At YMCA Summer Day Camp, children learn leadership skills and develop self-confidence in a safe, accepting, and stimulating environment. Our flexible programs are designed to accommodate all families across Long Island and cater to meet your child's interests and abilities. If your child can dream it, they can do it at the YMCA Summer Day Camp. We are there every step of the way to make their dreams come true.
CAMP LIFE IS THE BEST LIFE!
2025 Camp Registration is Open Now!
Scroll down for camp locations & rates, program details, calendars, our Camp Guide, and more!
At the Y, campers build friendships and engage in physical activity in a safe and healthy environment. As one of the region's largest, most-diverse camps, we offer a variety of programs for ages 3-15, including Kiddie Camp, Youth Camp, Pre-Teen Camp, Teen Camp, Sports Camp, and CIT (Counselor In Training). Camp 2024 will operate 2-week sessions from Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 22 featuring endless age-appropriate activities and opportunities to try new things, build confidence, and create lifelong memories. Our trained staff create a safe, fun, welcoming environment where kids can be themselves to enjoy learning, playing, exploring, and socializing.
Extended Hours, Transportation, and Lunch Program for an additional cost.
Sports Camp: 1 Trip per session
Pre-Teen Camp: 2 trips per week
Teen Camp: 3 trips per week
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2025 Summer Day Camp Weeks
Session 1: June 30 - July 11
Session 2: July 14-25
Session 3: July 28-August 8
Session 4: August 11-22
Bonus Summer Recreation Week: August 25-28
CAMP HOURS:
Operating Hours: 9am - 4pm
Extended Hours: AM Care: 7am - 9am PM Care: 4pm - 6pm
Summer Camp Information
Use the following tiles for the most up-to-date information or to contact our Camp Team for support.
Camp Check List
Here is a camp checklist that will help you get your camper ready for the first day of camp!
Camp Life the Blog
See what all the fun is about every week at the YMCA Summer Day Camp!
My Hot Lunch Program
Healthy camp lunch options to purchase for your camper
Camp Guide
A-Z guide to all things camp
Camp Calendar
See what camp activities, trips, and specials are scheduled for camp 2025!
Camp Rates
Camp Registration is now open!
Camp Life: The Blog!
Check out our newest blog post on the YMCA Summer Day Camp!
Enroll Online Now!
New Camp Families: Register Online Now for Camp 2025 Now!
Send a Kid to Camp!
With your help summer can be what it should be! A time to run, have fun, play and learn!
Contact Our Camp Team!
Call or email our camp team to assist with program or billing questions!
Financial Assistance
Great South Bay Summer Day Camp Offerings
Kiddie Camp
This unique camp program is designed to provide both physical growth and socialization through fun-filled early childhood activities.
Youth Camp
Entering Grades 1-4 Youth Campers are encouraged to have fun and make lifelong friendships while participating in group activities, special events, and camp traditions which develop creativity, independence and teamwork.
Pre-Teen & Teen Camp
Our Pre-Teen and Teen Campers take pride in having their own identity within camp.
CIT (Counselor in Training)
Our Counselor-In-Training program combines the fun of camp with leadership and on-the-job training.
Sports Camp
Groups organized by grade level. Sports Camp is perfect for the “athletically enthusiastic” child.
Inclusion Program
Every child should have the opportunity at camp to learn, to feel supported, enabled, and inspired to do their personal best. We offer an inclusive camp program for children with disabilities