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Summer Day Camp

Dive into the Ultimate Summer Adventure at Camp Duncan

Welcome to Camp Duncan YMCA Summer Day Camp, where every day is a new adventure waiting to be discovered. Our camps are designed to ignite the imagination, spark creativity, and provide endless fun for kids of all ages. 

The moment you’ve been waiting for is here—Summer Camp registration at YMCA Camp Duncan is now open!   

Check out the 2025 Summer Day Camp Program Guide to explore all we have to offer. Trust us, it’s a lot! 

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Find the Right Summer Day Camp For You

No matter your camp — Explorers, Voyagers, Trailblazers, or Navigators — or one of our special camps, like Survivor Camp or Super Science Camp, the Y has a Summer Day Camp for you. We’ve even put together this extensive (but helpful!) e-brochure that showcases all of the programs available at YMCA Camp Duncan and across our Association. 

View Our Summer E-Brochure

Summer Day Camp Offerings

At YMCA Camp Duncan, we’re putting play at the center of everything we do. At Summer Day Camp, we play for fun and for serious. And we can’t wait to guide youth to discover their favorite ways to play all summer long! 
  • Two boys on a beach

    Explorers Camp

    Explorers begin to experience the magic of camp as they enjoy activities like story time, beach play, swimming, arts experiences, and more!
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  • Camp Duncan climbing tower

    Voyagers Camp

    The tradition continues! Voyagers are off to discover new areas of camp — including the climbing tower! — and enjoy activities like art experiences, sports, games, swim practice, and recreational swimming!
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  • Girls kayaking

    Trailblazers Camp

    Onward — and upward! Adventure, boating, and challenge course experiences enhance the Trailblazers Camp experience, alongside swim practice, recreational swimming, sports, games, arts and crafts, songs, and more!
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  • Children at the archery range

    Navigators Camp

    Lead the way! Navigators lead camp by example as they continue to practice and model the Y’s values — and throughout the program campers participate in a wide variety of camp activities including challenge courses, team sports, boating, team building, and swimming.
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Meet the Camp Duncan Summer Day Camp Leadership Team  

Say hello to our leader who brings their own passion and enthusiasm to Camp Duncan every single day! 

  • Colleen McGeath Walker

    Day Camp Program Director
  • 2025 Summer Day Camp: 
    Participant Emergency Information Packet 
    Camper Confidential Form 
    Payment Policy Form 
    Sign-in/Sign-out Form 
  • YMCA Camp Duncan welcomes campers 5 years of age or older! 

  • We want to help your camper explore all summer long! 

    Summer Day Camp 2025: Dates and Rates 

    Rates: 
    Full-Time:     $285/week 
    Part-Time: $230/week 
    Early Bird Full-Time: $275/week (available through February 18) 
    Early Bird Part-Time: $220/week (available through February 18) 

    Session Dates: 
    Session 1:     June 2–6 
    Session 2: June 9–13 
    Session 3: June 16–20 
    Session 4: June 23–27 
    Session 5: June 30–July 2 (short week) 
    Session 6: July 7–11 
    Session 7: July 14–18 
    Session 8: July 21–25 
    Session 9: July 28–August 1 
    Session 10: August 4–8 

    Post-Camp Days: August 11–15 
    $60/day (individual day registration) 

  • If your camper is ready for the experience of a lifetime, please register online. If you need assistance registering, check out this helpful video our Camp Duncan team created. 
  • Absolutely! At the Y, we firmly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in our program, services, and offerings, including Summer Camp, regardless of their ability to pay. Please review the YMCA Camp Duncan Financial Assistance Packet to learn more and apply. 
     
  • We do our best to honor group requests! Please fill out the Group Request Form with the name of your camper’s friend(s).
  • A sense of adventure, of course, as well as a backpack with: a lunch, morning snack, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, and bug spray. 
  • Drop off: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
    Pick up: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
    Scheduled activities run from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Yes, our campers experience a full range of summer activities at Summer Camp, including swimming! Campers swim in the pool every day during morning rotations. 
  • 5 year olds: 1 counselor for 6 campers
    6 to 8 year olds: 1 counselor for 8 campers
    8 to 15 year olds: 1 counselor for 10 campers

     
  • We want our campers to truly engage in their camp experience and enjoy their time experiencing adventure with their new camp friends! Therefore, we do not allow cell phones or other electronic devices at Summer Camp. 
  • All medication (including over-the-counter) requires the Medical Form to be completed and submitted upon arrival on your camper’s first day. All medication should be given directly to the Camp Director.
  • We do not go on field trips during the summer. After all, coming to Camp Duncan is like a field trip on its own!