YMCA summer day camp provides youth with supervised activities that teach core values, conflict resolution and leadership skills. Kids have fun while making new friends, developing new skills, learning core values, building self-confidence, appreciating teamwork and growing in self-reliance. For kids, Y camp is a fun and happy place to enjoy the summer. Y Day Camp gives children the opportunity to play games, create arts and crafts, explore science and technology, swim, participate in field trips, appreciate nature and discover and value our many cultures.
Session Dates for Day Camp, Teen Camp, Leaders In Training and Sports Camps:
Session I: June 1-5
Session II: June 8-12
Session III: June 15-19
Session IV: June 22-26
Session V: June 29-July 3
Session VI: July 6-10
Session VII: July 13-17
Session VIII: July 20-24
Session IX: July 27-31
Session X: August 3-7
Session XI: August 10-14
Session XII: August 17-21

Day Camp

The Weekley Family YMCA endeavors to help each camper achieve his/her fullest potential in terms of mental development, physical well-being, social growth, and spiritual awareness. Join us for an exciting summer at Camp Amp’d. We will have great fun, including field trips, crafts, games, swimming and extra special events for kids of all ages.
Ages: 5-11
Regular Registration: Begins March 16
Late Registration: The Monday prior to 1st day of desired session
Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
• Pre-Camp: 7:00am-9:00am
• Post-Camp: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Pershing Middle School
Regular Fee:
Facility Member: $135/session
Program Member: $160/session
+ $30 annual Program Member fee
Late Fee:
Facility Member: $165/session
Program Member: $190/session
+ $30 annual Program Member fee
(Pre and Post Camp care included in fees)
CAMP SUPPLIES NEEDED: Non-refrigerated lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, towel, bathing suit, closed-toed shoes and appropriate clothing for having a blast outside. (They will get dirty). NEW this year! Campers will swim 3 times per week!
Parents Meeting: Choose from May 19 at 7:00pm or May 23 at 12:00pm
*NEW this year! Guarantee your child has a space at Camp Amp’d. Hold your session spot with a 10%/session non-refundable deposit.

Teen Camp

At YMCA Teen Camp we challenge teens to make a difference in the world. Teen Camp is designed to involve typical summer-time activities such as swimming, games and trips, but also includes community service time and leadership training.
Ages: 12-15
Regular Registration: Begins March 16
Late Registration: The Monday prior to 1st day of desired session
Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
• Pre-Camp: 7:00am-9:00am
• Post-Camp: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Pershing Middle School
Regular Fee:
Facility Member: $140/session
Program Member: $165/session
+ $30 annual Program Member fee
Late Fee:
Facility Member: $170/session
Program Member: $195/session
+ $30 annual Program Member fee
(Pre and Post Camp care included in fees)
CAMP SUPPLIES NEEDED: Non-refrigerated lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, towel, bathing suit, closed-toed shoes and appropriate clothing for having a blast outside. (They will get dirty).
*NEW this year! Guarantee your child has a space at Teen Camp. Hold your session spot with a 10%/session non-refundable deposit.

Speciality Camps

Regular Registration: Begins March 16
Late Registration: The Friday prior to 1st day of desired session.
Regular Fee:
Facility Member: $130/session
Program Member: $155/session
+ $30 annual Program Member fee
Late Fee:
Facility Member: $140/session
Program Member: $165/session
+ $30 annual Program Member fee
*$25-$50 additional supply fee, depending on camp choice.
Days: Monday-Thursday
Time: Depends on class offering
Locations: Pershing Middle School, 3838 Bluebonnet, across from the YMCA
Upper Kirby YMCA Extension
015 Richmond Avenue or
Bethany Christian Church
3223 Westheimer
RAISING THE BAR SPECIALTY CAMPS
“Keyboard Kids”
Keyboarding and MS Word fundamentals for the Middle-Schooler
Offered July 6-9, 9:00am-12:00pm at Upper Kirby YMCA Extension
Offered July 13-16, 9:00am-12:00pm at Upper Kirby YMCA Extension
”The Write Stuff”
“Writing Essentials” for the Middle-Schooler
Offered July 13-16, 9:00am-12:00pm at Pershing Middle School
Offered July 27-30, 9:00am-12:00pm at Pershing Middle School
“Head of the Class”
Organizational and Study Skills for the Middle-Schooler (Ages 11-14)
Offered July 6-9, 1:00pm-4:00pm at Upper Kirby YMCA Extension
Offered July 27-30, 1:00pm-4:00pm at Pershing Middle School
“Adrenaline Rush”
Science and Technology Camp (Ideal for incoming 6th and 7th graders)
Offered July 13-16, 1:00pm-4:00pm at Pershing Middle School
“IPC Workshop”
Integrated Physics and Chemistry for students entering 8th-10th Grade
Offered August 3-6, 1:00pm-4:00pm at Bethany Christian Church
“CSI Houston”
Forensic Camp for the Middle-Schooler (Ages 11-14)
Offered July 20-23, 9:00am-12:00pm at Bethany Christian Church
“Number Crunch”
Math Fitness for the Middle-Schooler (Ideal for incoming 6th/7th graders)
Offered July 13-16, 9:00am-12:00pm at Pershing Middle School
Offered July 27-30, 9:00am-12:00pm at Pershing Middle School
“Smart Cookies”
Cooking for Tweens and Teens (Ages 11-14)
Offered July 20-23, 1:00pm-4:00pm at Bethany Christian Church
“More than Manners”
Teen Etiquette and Effective Communication for Teens (Ages 11-14)
Offered July 20-23, 10:00am-11:30am at Pershing Middle School
MAD SCIENCE SPECIALTY CAMPS
Regular Registration: Begins March 16
Late Registration: The Friday prior to 1st day of desired session.
Regular Fee:
Facility Member: $250/session
Program Member: $260/session
+ $30 annual Program Member fee
Late Fee:
Facility Member: $280/session
Program Member: $290/session
+ $30 annual Program Member fee
*Pre and Post Camp are available at an additional $35/session (7:00am-9:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm)
Days: Monday-Friday
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Upper Kirby YMCA Extension 3015 Richmond Avenue
3...2...1... Blast Off!
Are you ready to go on a mission to outer space? Each day will find us exploring the sun, sky and stars together as we become Junior Astronauts! (Ages 7-12)
Offered June 8-12, 9:00am-3:00pm at Upper Kirby Extension
“Secret Agent Lab”
Using powers of observations and the Inspectikit, our young forensic scientists will have all they need to get started on their detective adventure. (Ages 6-12)
Offered July 20-24, 9:00am-3:00pm at Upper Kirby Extension
“The Chemistry Mystery”
Campers will take an incredible journey from classic codes to modern forensics. (Ages 6-11)
Offered July 27-31, 9:00am-3:00pm at Upper Kirby Extension
“How Does Your Garden Grow?”
Mad Science explores the way things grow in this “down-to-earth”, half day preschool camp. Learn about plants by dissecting seeds, making leaf rubbings, and creating farmable fruit and veggie prints. (Ages 3-5)
Offered August 3-7, 9:00am-12:00pm at Upper Kirby Extension
“Red Hot Robots”
Join Mad Science and our Radical Robots for a scientific journey through circuitry and sensors by building your own robot to take home! (Ages 8-12)
Offered August 10-14, 9:00am-3:00pm at Upper Kirby Extension
“How Does It Work?“
We’ll explain how things around you tick. We’ll take an in depth look from simple machines to complex robotics, and the children will learn how actual inventions are created. Take homes will include a Catapult, Camera Obscura, and a Soma Cube. (Ages 6-11)
Offered August 17-21, 9:00am-3:00pm at Upper Kirby Extension

(L.I.T) Leaders In Training

The YMCA Leaders in Training (LIT) program is an advanced learning summer activity for youth. Participants will learn life-long skills such as CPR and First Aid, participate in team-building activities, complete service learning projects, and shadow YMCA staff in various roles.
Ages: 12-16
Regular Registration: Begins March 16
Late Registration: The Friday prior to 1st day of desired session
Days: Monday-Friday
Times: 7:00am-6:00pm
Locations: Pershing Middle School, 3838 Bluebonnet, across from the YMCA; Upper Kirby Extension, 3015 Richmond Avenue
Regular Fee:
Facility Member: $90/session
Program Member: $115/session
+ $30 annual Program Member fee
Late Fee:
Facility Member: $120/session
Program Member: $145/session
+ $30 annual Program Member fee
*NEW this year! Guarantee your child has a space in the L.I.T. program. Hold yours session spot with a 10%/session non-refundable deposit.

Sports Camps

Great off-season tool that will have players sharp for sports seasons
Ages: 3-13
Regular Registration: Begins March 16
Late Registration: The Friday prior to 1st day of desired session.
Location: TBA
Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Pre-Camp: 7:00am-9:00am
• Post-Camp: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Regular Fee:
Facility Member: $75/session
Program Member: $115/session
+ $30 annual Program Member fee
Late Fee:
Facility Member: $85/session
Program Member: $125/session
+ $30 annual Program Member fee
* A session is either morning or afternoon
*Pre and Post Camp are an additional $35/each/session
(7:00am-9:00am, 12:00pm-1:00pm, 4:00pm-6:00pm)
Sports offered:
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Volleyball
• Soccer