Explorer Camp

Explorer Camp

Explorer camp will engage your camper in summer skill-building fun as they learn and discover their passion! Each week, our campers will explore new opportunities by centering fun, intentional activities. Campers will develop confidence around the weekly theme as they put specific skills into practice throughout the week.  This is your summer to discover potential, hidden talents, and new passions!

Registration for all YMCA of Snohomish County Day Camps will open in March:

March 2: Priority Registration opens for participants (and their siblings) who were enrolled in 2025 Summer Camp, and for those who are currently enrolled in YMCA of Snohomish County School-Age Care or Early Learning Center. 
March 16: Registration opens to all

Register by May 25 and save $10 on each camp session!

For cancellations or transfers, we require written notice on a camp change form. The camp change form can be found at: Day Camp Change Form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about Explorer Camp by expanding a question below.

What themes are offered at Explorer Camp?

Fun with Food – A yummy week of food exploration. Get messy as we chop, stir, and eat our way through a week of cooking!

Create & Build – Conceptualize, design, build, test! Campers will explore their creativity and resourcefulness as they build their way through unique challenges as they explore the word of architecture and construction.

Sports of All Sorts – Campers will play their favorite sports & games! A mix of traditional and non-traditional sports and yard games will be explored throughout the week. At the end of the week, campers will have some friendly competition to show off their skills learned throughout the week.

Challenge Accepted – Put your gaming skills to the test this week! Campers will use their creativity, knowledge and skills of classic board games, card games, trivia games, and group games to develop their own unique game.

Art Explosion – This hands-on camp will engage campers as they put their creativity to work with a variety of art mediums.

Full STEAM Ahead – Put on your lab coat and explore different areas of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math.

World Culinary Explorer – This week we will “travel” to different areas across the globe on our culinary expedition! Campers will create & try different recipes & foods from many cultures around the world as they develop their cooking skills along the way.

H2 Wow – Beat the heat this week and stay cool with fun water activities including safety around water, swim stroke introductions, boat building and more!

Creative Campers – If you could build the perfect treehouse, skyscraper, or bridge, what would it look like? Design challenges and architectural examples from around the world will guide your camper through a week of designing and creating fun.

Mad Scientists – Put on your lab coats and get your hypothesis ready! The scientific method will guide us throughout the week. From predictions and experiments to wonderous inventions, we’ll discover how science effects our everyday lives.

Code of Heroes – A superhero training camp where young recruits learn to harness their inner powers by mastering the art of coding and solving thrilling physical challenges!

Innovative Inventors – Every day is an adventure where you get to dream big, build cool stuff, and make your wildest ideas come to life! From crazy contraptions to futuristic gadgets, you’ll use real tools, fun materials, and your imagination to create inventions no one has ever seen before.

Whale Camp – Whale Camp invites young explorers to dive into the incredible story of the gray whale that came to rest on Camp Casey’s shores. Through games, art, science, and storytelling, campers will discover how whales live, what they eat, and how we can protect ocean ecosystems.

 

How do I register for Day Camps?

Registration for all YMCA of Snohomish County Day Camps will open in March:

March 2: Priority Registration opens for participants (and their siblings) who were enrolled in 2025 Summer Camp, and for those who are currently enrolled in YMCA of Snohomish County School-Age Care or Early Learning Center. 
March 16: Registration opens to all


To begin your registration for Day Camp, follow these steps:

  1. Scroll down to view the locations where this Camp is offered. Select a location.
  2. Review the “Camp Information” section to ensure this camp fits your needs.
  3. Review the “Available Sessions” section. Select each week of Camp you wish to register for.
  4. Press “Registered Selected.”
  5. Follow the prompts to login to your Y account.
  6. Select the child you are registering for Camp and complete all required Program Questions.
  7. Complete all required waivers.
  8. Next, the system will prompt you to review your selections and complete payment.
  9. Confirm your selections and complete your payment. Or, to complete additional registrations, add your selection to your cart.
When is payment for Day Camp due?

A $15 deposit is due at the time of registration for each week of Summer Camp.

Your final payment is due the Monday two weeks prior to the start of your camper’s scheduled session. If payment is not received by the due date, your reservation and deposit for that session will be forfeited and a “waitlisted” child will be notified of the available space. For your convenience, our system will prompt you to schedule future payments automatically at the time of registration.

For cancellations or transfers, we require written notice on a camp change form 15 days prior to the start of the session. Refunds will be given when applicable based on the schedule below. Deposits are not eligible for refunds or credits. Deposits can only be transferred to a new 2026 summer camp registration at the time of cancellation.

What if I want to change/cancel my camp?

For cancellations or transfers, we require written notice on a camp change form. The camp change form can be found at: Day Camp Change Form.

For cancellations or transfers, we require written notice on a camp change form 15 days prior to the start of the session. Refunds will be given when applicable based on the schedule below. Deposits are not eligible for refunds or credits. Deposits can only be transferred to a new 2026 summer camp registration at the time of cancellation.

Refund requested at least 15 days prior to start of day camp session: eligible for a refund of fees less the non-refundable $15 deposit. Deposits are not eligible for refunds or credits. Deposits can only be transferred to a new 2026 summer camp registration at the time of cancellation.

Refund requested less than 15 days prior to start of day camp session: not eligible for any refunds or credits.

Is financial assistance available at this camp?

Yes! Scholarship options are available to ensure everyone has an opportunity to experience the Y. To learn more, we invite you to submit an Access for All Worksheet online or at the Y.

Does this program accept state subsidy for child care?

No, this camp does not accept state subsidy for child care. We do accept state subsidy at all Discovery camp locations.

Do I have to be a YMCA member to register?

No, you do not have to be a YMCA member to register for Summer Camp. However, Y members save $35 per session of Camp. To explore Y membership options, visit this page.

When registering for Camp online, you may be prompted to select a membership type. To register for Camp without joining as a Y member, select the membership type, “Non-Member.” This membership type will add no cost to your purchase.

Locations

Expand a location below to view more information and start your registration. Campers must be picked up and dropped off at the location where they are registered to attend. Camp dates and locations subject to change based on school calendars and site availability.


Cedar Wood Elementary (Entering Grades 1-6)

Mill Creek
6/22/26 - 8/21/26
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Full Day Explorer Camp at Cedar Wood Elementary is offered through the Mill Creek Family YMCA.
To begin your registration, check the boxes below for each session of Camp you wish to register for.


Camp Information


Camp LocationCedar Wood Elementary
Camp Address3414 168th St SE, Bothell, WA 98012
Camp Hours9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Drop Off Begins & Ends7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Pick Up Begins & Ends4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Contact Information

Camp RegistrarLoan Trinh
Program DirectorJordyn Sohns


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Early Bird Registration 3/2/26 5/25/26 Online / Front Desk $ 345.00$ 380.00
General Registration 5/26/26 8/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 355.00$ 390.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit Special Rate
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Creative Campers
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
06/17/2026
06/29/26 - 07/02/26
Mad Scientists
$ 15.00 $276 - $304 Register  
Closes
06/24/2026
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Innovative Inventors
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/01/2026
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
Sports of All Sorts
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/08/2026
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Fun with Food
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/15/2026
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
Art Explosion
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/22/2026
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Code of Heroes
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/29/2026
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
Create & Build
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
08/05/2026
08/17/26 - 08/21/26
Challenge Accepted
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
08/12/2026

Everett Y (Entering Grades 1-6)

Everett
8/10/26 - 8/19/26
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Explorer Camp at the Everett Y is offered through the Everett Family YMCA.
To begin your registration, check the boxes below for each session of Camp you wish to register for.


Camp Information


Camp LocationEverett Family Branch
Camp Address4730 Colby Avenue
Camp Hours9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Drop Off Begins & Ends7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Pick Up Begins & Ends4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Extended Care is included in camp fees


Contact Information

Camp RegistrarDakota Pitzer
Program DirectorMichelle Pitzer


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Early Bird Registration 3/2/26 5/25/26 Online / Front Desk $ 345.00$ 380.00
General Registration 5/26/26 8/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 355.00$ 390.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit Special Rate
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
Fun with Food
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
08/05/2026
08/17/26 - 08/19/26
Sports of All Sorts
$ 15.00 $207 - $228 Register  
Closes
08/12/2026

Forest View Elementary (Entering Grades 1-6)

Mill Creek
6/22/26 - 8/21/26
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Discovery Camp at Forest View Elementary is offered through the Mill Creek Family YMCA.
To begin your registration, check the boxes below for each session of Camp you wish to register for.


Camp Information


Camp LocationForest View Elementary
Camp Address 5601 156th St SE Everett, WA 98208
Camp Hours9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Drop Off Begins & Ends7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Pick Up Begins & Ends4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Extended Care is included in camp fees


Contact Information

Camp RegistrarLoan Trinh
Program DirectorJordyn Sohns

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Early Bird Registration 3/2/26 5/25/26 Online / Front Desk $ 345.00$ 380.00
General Registration 5/26/26 8/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 355.00$ 390.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit Special Rate
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Create & Build
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
06/17/2026
06/29/26 - 07/02/26
Challenge Accepted
$ 15.00 $276 - $304 Register  
Closes
06/24/2026
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Creative Campers
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/01/2026
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
Mad Scientists
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/08/2026
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Innovative Inventors
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/15/2026
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
Sports of All Sorts
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/22/2026
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Fun with Food
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/29/2026
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
Art Explosion
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
08/05/2026
08/17/26 - 08/21/26
Code of Heroes
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
08/12/2026

Garfield Elementary (Entering Grades 1-6)

Everett
6/22/26 - 8/7/26
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Explorer Camp at Garfield Elementary is offered through the Everett Family YMCA.
To begin your registration, check the boxes below for each session of Camp you wish to register for.


Camp Information


Camp LocationGarfield Elementary
Camp Address2215 Pine St, Everett, WA 98201
Camp Hours9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Drop Off Begins & Ends7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Pick Up Begins & Ends4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Extended Care is included in camp fees


Contact Information

Camp RegistrarDakota Pitzer
Program DirectorMichelle Pitzer


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Early Bird Registration 3/2/26 5/25/26 Online / Front Desk $ 345.00$ 380.00
General Registration 5/26/26 8/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 355.00$ 390.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit Special Rate
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Challenge Accepted
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
06/17/2026
06/29/26 - 07/02/26
Create & Build
$ 15.00 $276 - $304 Register  
Closes
06/24/2026
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Full STEAM Ahead
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/01/2026
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
Creative Campers
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/08/2026
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Mad Scientists
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/15/2026
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
Art Explosion
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/22/2026
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Innovative Inventors
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/29/2026

Marysville Y - AM Half Day (Entering Grades 1-3)

Marysville
7/6/26 - 8/14/26
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Half Day Explorer Camp at the Marysville Y is offered through the Marysville Family YMCA.
To begin your registration, check the boxes below for each session of Camp you wish to register for.


Camp Information


Camp LocationMarysville Family YMCA
Camp Address6420 60th Dr NE Marysville Washington
Camp Hours9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Drop Off Begins & EndsNo early drop off
Pick Up Begins & EndsNo late pick up

 


Contact Information

Camp RegistrarGrace Hovind
Program DirectorJessica Lyle


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Early Bird Registration 3/2/26 5/25/26 Online / Front Desk $ 145.00$ 180.00
General Registration 5/26/26 8/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 155.00$ 190.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Create & Build
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/01/2026
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
Full STEAM Ahead
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/08/2026
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Creative Campers
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/15/2026
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
Challenge Accepted
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/22/2026
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Art Explosion
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/29/2026
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
Mad Scientists
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
08/05/2026

Monroe/ Sky Valley Y (Entering Grades 1-6)

Monroe
6/22/26 - 8/21/26
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Explorer Camp at the Monroe Y is offered through the Monroe Family YMCA.
To begin your registration, check the boxes below for each session of Camp you wish to register for.


Camp Information


Camp LocationMonroe Family YMCA
Camp Address14033 Fryelands Blvd, Monroe, WA 98272
Camp Hours9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Drop Off Begins & Ends7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Pick Up Begins & Ends4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Extended Care is included in camp fees


Contact Information

Camp RegistrarAngela Kernan
Program DirectorJulie Holmes


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Early Bird Registration 3/2/26 5/25/26 Online / Front Desk $ 345.00$ 380.00
General Registration 5/26/26 8/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 355.00$ 390.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit Special Rate
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Code of Heroes
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
06/17/2026
06/29/26 - 07/02/26
Challenge Accepted
$ 15.00 $276 - $304 Register  
Closes
06/24/2026
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Creative Campers
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/01/2026
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
Sports of All Sorts
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/08/2026
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Innovative Inventors
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/15/2026
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
H2Wow
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/22/2026
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Art Explosion
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
07/29/2026
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
Mad Scientists
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
08/05/2026
08/17/26 - 08/21/26
World Culinary Explorer
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
08/12/2026

YMCA Camp Casey (Entering Grades 1-6)

Camp Casey
6/22/26 - 7/2/26
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Explorer Camp at YMCA Camp Casey is offered through the YMCA Camp Casey.
To begin your registration, check the boxes below for each session of Camp you wish to register for.


Camp Information


Camp LocationYMCA Camp Casey
Camp Address1276 Engle Rd, Coupeville WA
Camp Hours9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Drop Off Begins & Ends8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Pick Up Begins & Ends4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Extended Care is included in camp fees


Contact Information

Camp RegistrarLara Romo
Program DirectorLaura Callahan


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Early Bird Registration 3/2/26 5/25/26 Online / Front Desk $ 345.00$ 380.00
General Registration 5/26/26 8/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 355.00$ 390.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit Special Rate
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Whale Camp
$ 15.00 Register  
Closes
06/17/2026
06/29/26 - 07/02/26
Whale Camp
$ 15.00 $276 - $304 Register  
Closes
06/24/2026