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YMCA OF
GREATER KANSAS CITY
YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

Summer Camps

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Youth Day Camp

Summer 2026 registration opens at 6 a.m. on the dates listed for the districts and locations below.

📅 Wednesday, February 25 - Lee's Summit and North Kansas City 
📅 Tuesday, March 3 - Blue Valley and Spring Hill
📅 Wednesday, March 4 - Shawnee Mission (school age and preschool locations)
📅 Thursday, March 5 - Piper, Lansing and Platte County R-3

Ages: 5–12
Days: Monday–Friday

Each week features a unique theme with fun-filled activities that allow for physical movement, social interaction, emotional opportunities, leadership building, personal growth and creativity. 

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Summer School Before and After Care

The Y provides before and after care during district summer school programs at select school districts. Like Youth Day Camp, participants can explore a variety of interests and have fun along the way. Activities include arts and crafts, science and technology, nature and more.

Overnight Camps

Ys outside of the metro offer overnight camp experiences.

Camp Wood

 

Tucked in the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas, Camp Wood YMCA gives youth an opportunity to participate in life-changing outdoor experiences that foster healthy decision-making, lasting friendships, skill development and strengthened values in a safe, friendly environment. Traditional and teen camps are available all summer, as well as specialty camps

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Camp Wakonda


Nestled on 98 beautiful acres in the Ozarks, YMCA Camp Wakonda is part of the Ozarks Regional YMCA in Missouri. More than just a summer camp, Camp Wakonda is an adventure! Kids unplug, explore the outdoors, build confidence, and discover who they are in a fun and supportive environment. Options include traditional camps and teen leadership programs.

Explore Camp Wakonda
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Join Our Camp Staff

We're looking for leaders to help kids find fun, friends and adventure this summer. View and apply online now for positions at summer day camp and our SPARK! summer learning programs.

Your Child's Safety is #1

There’s nothing more important to us than your child’s safety. Our camp staff are CPR and First Aid certified, trained in child safety and undergo rigorous background checks.

 

We also follow strict child-to-staff ratios and maintain constant supervision. Y camps are licensed by state agencies, and we take additional precautions on field trips, including frequent headcounts, water breaks and restroom checks. Trust us to provide a safe and fun camp experience for your child.

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