New Canaan YMCA Summer Camps
Where our community’s kids have their best summer ever
New Canaan YMCA Summer Camps have provided thousands of children in our community with a camp experience they never forget.
There’s something about summer camp memories—the friendships we make, the skills we learn, and the confidence we build stay with us forever. The New Canaan YMCA’s summer camps offer a variety of experiences for children of all ages and abilities. Whether your child is having their first camp experience at Camp Mini, a traditional outdoor summer camp experience at Camp Y-Ki, or honing skills for a sport they are passionate about at Basketball Camp, they will be encouraged to grow, have fun, and make memories. Each camp offers safe and supervised fun provided by a caring, responsible staff, and each child gains something different—new friends, learning to swim, self-confidence, independence, and leadership—all skills that last a lifetime.
Summer Camp 2025 Registration: Register Today!
Registration for members and non-members currently available online and at the Y’s Member Services Desk. Click the button below to register.
Camp 2025 Session Dates:
Session 1: June 23 – July 3 (no camp July 4)
Session 2: July 7 – July 18
Session 3: July 21 – August 1
Session 4: August 4 – August 15
*Basketball Camp & Camp Jam follow different session dates. Please view camp pages below for additional information.
CAMP REFUND POLICY
All outstanding fees and charges will be settled prior to the issuance of refunds or credits.
Camp Cancellations by the Y
- If the Y cancels a session of camp prior to the commencement date, a full refund will be issued. The YMCA reserves the right to cancel any camp program/session that fails to meet enrollment requirements.
- Full refunds will be issued for camper withdrawal due to a medical reason, verified in writing by a physician, provided the request is made before the first day of the camper’s session. Thereafter, refunds for medical reasons will be pro-rated.
Camper Withdrawal
- Refunds due to camper withdrawal will be issued as follows:
- Requests made during the month of January: full refund
- Requests made during the month of February: 80% refund
- Requests made during the month of March: 40% refund
- Requests made during the month of April: 20% refund
- No refunds will be issued after May 1
- Pro-rated refunds will be provided for camper withdrawals due to a medical reason, with written verification from a physician.
*All refunds resulting from withdrawal are subject to a $15 processing fee per participant/session.
Refund/Credit Request form must be submitted before the last day of the session.
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Camp Mini
Your child’s first summer camp experience is a special one. Held at our Y, Camp Mini provides a safe and comfortable camp experience for children to play, grow, and make friends.
Camp Y-Ki
Offering a traditional outdoor camp experience, Camp Y-Ki is the place for your child to spend the summer making new friends, trying new things, and growing as an individual.
Leader-In-Training (L.I.T.)
Our Leaders-In-Training (L.I.T.) program is designed to teach our oldest campers the importance of responsibility, empathy, and working with others while having fun at camp.
Counselor-in-Training (C.I.T.)
Our Counselor-In-Training (C.I.T.) program offers teens the opportunity gain leadership skills while working with children. C.I.T.s help to bridge the gap between campers and counselors, as they learn to become positive role models.
Basketball Camp
Spend your summer developing and honing your all-around basketball skills with individual and team drills, games, and more that help kids stay active while having fun.
Summer Camp Inclusion & Support Programs
The Y offers campers with varying limitations the opportunity to participate in a traditional camp experience at our two full-day camps; in addition to Camp Jam, an inclusive camp experience designed for teens and young adults with special needs.