While summer may look different this year, we will still provide fun and enriching camp activities and experiences but will do so in smaller group and individualized settings. (For example, tag games may include the use of pool noodle to safely tag with to allow for social distancing)

Field trips or bus transportation to Camp PaWapi will not be available this summer. Since we are not offering busing/transportation this year, Camp PaWaPi will not have swimming due to the pool being offsite. Regardless, our staff will keep children engaged and active with special games and activities.

We are working with CDC and local health officials to determine if we can safely offer swimming at our Oak Park and Parkwood Day Camps. Unfortunately without transportation swimming for PaWaPi campers will not be possible this summer. In any case we plan to offer several water days throughout the summer to keep kids cool and engaged.

Yes. All of our school age and early learning programs, including camps, are in full licensing compliance with the laws and regulations of both the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as well as the division of Licensing And Regulatory Affairs.

Camp is from 7:30am to 5:30pm

To help limit exposure and access to our facilities, daily pick-up and drop-off will be curbside/outside only. A YMCA staff member will greet campers at their vehicle in order to properly screen them for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Once it is safe for them to leave the car a staff member will walk them to their program space. Parents will be assigned designated drop off and pick up times to limit the amount of traffic at the camp at any given time. (See the parent handbook for more details)  

We understand you may have additional questions, and we are here for you. Please view our parent handbook [JH1] for more detailed information.

All Lansing YMCA Summer Camps will adhere to all social distancing guidance in accordance with the CDC and local health officials. At the beginning of each week, campers will be assigned to a small group of 10 or fewer children plus one staff member. These groups will remain the same throughout the week to help limit exposure. Each group will only have one partner group that is similar in age that they will interact with during the week in order to limit exposure.  

All Lansing YMCA Day Camp spaces will see increased cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Hand sanitizing stations available throughout our camp properties. All children and staff will also be temperature checked before entering camp property each day.   

All staff and campers will be required to wear masks unless eating or during outdoor down times when campers are able to distance by more than 6ft. This rule is subject to change based on health officials recommendations. 

All Lansing YMCA Summer Camp staff are being trained on COVID-19 protocol and procedures to help reduce the spread of the virus, including social distancing guidelines and proper cleaning. This training will be ongoing as CDC and other health expert guidance may change.   

If your child feels ill, please stay home. If your child feels sick or exhibits any symptoms while in the program, he or she will be removed from their group and YMCA staff will contact you to have your child picked up.  

Yes. If your child has been exposed to an individual with a confirmed case of COVID-19 you will be notified ASAP. We will also notify the local health officials in order for them to determine next steps.

In order to provide a safe environment for our campers and staff, we have lowered our capacity at each camp to ensure proper social distancing and to limit the amount of shared spaces. If the specific week of camp you are registering for is full, you will be added to the wait list. You will be notified if a space becomes available.

Reserving a spot requires a registration fee per week, per camper. Registration fees are $35/week for camp. You can register online, via phone, or in-person at any one of our YMCA of Lansing locations. Please make sure to fill out the required Health Form at least one week prior to your child attending camp.

Cancellations received fourteen (14) days before the affected week receive a full refund less a $35 registration fee.  Refunds requested after this time require a medical certification.  Once the week begins, no refunds or credits will be given. 

We believe that no child should be turned away due to the inability to pay. Through the hard work of volunteers and generous donors, financial assistance is available for those who demonstrate need. All information is kept confidential and assistance is awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

If you would like to fill out our online Financial Assistance Form, please click the link below or visit our day camp website under Camp Forms section. Our staff will reach out to you once they receive the filled out application.