Explorer Camp
Explorer camp will engage your camper in summer skill-building fun as they learn and discover their passion! Each week, our campers will explore new opportunities by centering fun, intentional activities. Campers will develop confidence around the weekly theme as they put specific skills into practice throughout the week. This is your summer to discover potential, hidden talents, and new passions!
Registration for all YMCA of Snohomish County Day Camps will open in March:
March 3: Priority Registration opens for participants (and their siblings) who were enrolled in 2024 Summer Camp, and for those who are currently enrolled in School-Age Care or at Heatherwood ECE.
March 17: Registration opens to all
For cancellations or transfers, we require written notice on a camp change form. The camp change form can be found at: Day Camp Change Form.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What themes are offered at Explorer Camp?
What’s Cookin? – A yummy week of food exploration. Get messy as we chop, stir, and eat our way through a week of cooking!
Create & Build – Conceptualize, design, build, test! Campers will explore their creativity and resourcefulness as they build their way through unique challenges as they explore the word of architecture and construction.
Sports Spectacular – Campers will play their favorite sports & games! A mix of traditional and non-traditional sports and yard games will be explored throughout the week. At the end of the week, campers will have some friendly competition to show off their skills learned throughout the week.
Challenge Accepted – Put your gaming skills to the test this week! Campers will use their creativity, knowledge and skills of classic board games, card games, trivia games, and group games to develop their own unique game.
Art-Tastic! – This hands-on camp will engage campers as they put their creativity to work with a variety of art mediums.
Full STEAM Ahead – Put on your lab coat and explore different areas of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math.
World Culinary Explorer – This week we will “travel” to different areas across the globe on our culinary expedition! Campers will create & try different recipes & foods from many cultures around the world as they develop their cooking skills along the way.
H2 Wow – Beat the heat this week and stay cool with fun water activities including safety around water, swim stroke introductions, boat building and more!
Creative Campers – If you could build the perfect treehouse, skyscraper, or bridge, what would it look like? Design challenges and architectural examples from around the world will guide your camper through a week of designing and creating fun.
Mad Scientists – Put on your lab coats and get your hypothesis ready! The scientific method will guide us throughout the week. From predictions and experiments to wonderous inventions, we’ll discover how science effects our everyday lives.
Code of Heroes – A superhero training camp where young recruits learn to harness their inner powers by mastering the art of coding and solving thrilling physical challenges!
How do I register for Day Camps?
Registration for all YMCA of Snohomish County Day Camps will open in March:
March 3: Priority Registration opens for participants (and their siblings) who were enrolled in 2024 Summer Camp, and for those who are currently enrolled in School-Age Care or at Heatherwood ECE.
March 17: Registration opens to all
To begin your registration for Day Camp, follow these steps:
- Scroll down to view the locations where this Camp is offered. Select a location.
- Review the “Camp Information” section to ensure this camp fits your needs.
- Review the “Available Sessions” section. Select each week of Camp you wish to register for.
- Press “Registered Selected.”
- Follow the prompts to login to your Y account.
- Select the child you are registering for Camp and complete all required Program Questions.
- Complete all required waivers.
- Next, the system will prompt you to review your selections and complete payment.
- Confirm your selections and complete your payment. Or, to complete additional registrations, add your selection to your cart.
When is payment for Day Camp due?
A $15 deposit is due at the time of registration for each week of Summer Camp.
Your final payment is due the Monday two weeks prior to the start of your camper’s scheduled session. If payment is not received by the due date, your reservation and deposit for that session will be forfeited and a “waitlisted” child will be notified of the available space. For your convenience, our system will prompt you to schedule future payments automatically at the time of registration.
For cancellations or transfers, we require written notice on a camp change form 15 days prior to the start of the session. Refunds will be given when applicable based on the schedule below. Deposits are not eligible for refunds or credits. Deposits can only be transferred to another 2025 session of summer camp.
Refund requested at least 15 days prior to start of day camp session: eligible for a refund of fees less the non-refundable $15 deposit. Deposits are not eligible for refunds or credits. Deposits can only be transferred to another 2025 session of summer camp.
Refund requested less than 15 days prior to start of day camp session: not eligible for any refunds or credits.
What if I want to change/cancel my camp?
For cancellations or transfers, we require written notice on a camp change form. The camp change form can be found at: Day Camp Change Form.
For cancellations or transfers, we require written notice on a camp change form 15 days prior to the start of the session. Refunds will be given when applicable based on the schedule below. Deposits are not eligible for refunds or credits. Deposits can only be transferred to another 2025 session of summer camp.
Refund requested at least 15 days prior to start of day camp session: eligible for a refund of fees less the non-refundable $15 deposit. Deposits are not eligible for refunds or credits. Deposits can only be transferred to another 2025 session of summer camp.
Refund requested less than 15 days prior to start of day camp session: not eligible for any refunds or credits.
Is financial assistance available at this camp?
Yes! Scholarship options are available to ensure everyone has an opportunity to experience the Y. To learn more, we invite you to submit an Access for All Worksheet online or at the Y.
Does this program accept state subsidy for child care?
No, this camp does not accept state subsidy for child care. We do accept state subsidy at all Discovery camp locations.
Do I have to be a YMCA member to register?
No, you do not have to be a YMCA member to register for Summer Camp. However, Y members save an average of $40-60 per week on Camp. To explore Y membership options, visit this page.
When registering for Camp online, you may be prompted to select a membership type. To register for Camp without joining as a Y member, select the membership type, “Non-Member.” This membership type will add no cost to your purchase.
Locations
Expand a location below to view more information and start your registration. Campers must be picked up and dropped off at the location where they are registered to attend. Camp dates and locations subject to change based on school calendars and site availability.
Coming Summer 2025
Available Sessions
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06/23/25 - 09/15/25
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