Camp

The YMCA provides opportunities for personal growth and the development of leadership skills and responsibility through adventure camping and counselor-in-training positions.

YMCA Day Camp

Summer day camps across New York City — incorporating swimming, arts and crafts, recreation and sports, field trips, literacy initiatives and character development — offer kids positive developmental experiences while having fun. Three of every four participants receive financial assistance each year. YMCA Day Camp ensures a safe and active summer for more than 10,000 kids ages 5-16. Learn more.

Sleepaway Camp

Three residential camps in Upstate New York, just 90 miles northwest of the city on 1,150 acres, offer girls and boys the summer of a lifetime, where they can have fun while realizing their potential and developing independence, competence and confidence as young adults. Learn more.

Outdoor Adventures

YMCA Outdoor Adventures are designed with the belief that wilderness and adventure tripping provides campers with the opportunity to grow in spirit, mind and body. Whether rock climbing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting or marine biology, each of our outdoor adventure trips has a specific focus and challenges campers daily with new and exciting activities. Learn more.

Counselor In Training

The CIT program is designed to prepare the camper for their role as a camp counselor. They will work closely with the CIT Director to learn all aspects of camp while shadowing various counselors and learning what it takes to become a wonderful and memorable camp counselor. Once successfully completing the CIT Program, they are eligible for the CIT II Program, in which they will spend time under the supervision of the staff as a counselor. Age requirements may apply. Learn more about being a CIT in NYC or being a CIT or Junior Counselor upstate at New York YMCA Camp.