Decatur Family Y 2026 Summer Day Camp

Camp runs from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Drop-off 7:00 - 9:00 AM

Pick-up 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Pick up and drop off is in our lower parking lot. Please look for signs that will direct you straight to our carpool line.

Drop off: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM **Campers will not be admitted to camp after 9:00 AM unless you have contacted the Camp Director ahead of time. (Sports Camp - Soccer is off site by 9:45am)

Pick up: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Photo ID is required for pick up. Please ensure that you have listed anyone (including both parents) who is authorized to pick up your child. Please email to add anyone to your pick up list.**Early pick up must be arranged in advance. Please send an email so we can anticipate your early arrival.

We ask that no pick-ups between 3:45pm-4:00pm due to all camp transition to post camp activities.

Drop Off and Pick Up take place in the lower parking lot unless you are picking up before 3:30pm or dropping off after 9:00am. Please send the director an email if dropping off late or picking up early.

Please do not exit your car, as we offer a pull up kiss-n-go service.

We ask that campers are prepared to swim with swimsuit, towel, and bag for wet clothing. Each camper should have their own labeled water bottle. We provide lunch and snack but ask that parents provide at least snacks for campers daily as well.

No personal items other than what is listed above. No toys, trading cards, or electronics. Sports equipment is provided and personal equipment does not need to be brought from home.

Close-toed shoes only. Extra clothing is recommended. Clothing suitable for getting dirty. Triple Threat Gymnastics-No jewelry, hair up, leotard recommended but not required. Soccer-Cleats and shin guards recommended but not required. If wearing cleats please provide a regular pair of sneakers as well.

Please send labeled refillable water bottles daily. Hydration Stations are available around the station for adequate hydration throughout the camp day.  Bring sunscreen for reapplication throughout the day.

Counselors are not permitted to apply lotion sunscreen.

Lotion sunscreen is preferred over aerosol spray sunscreen due to allergies.

Anyone who is ill, which includes but is not limited to oral temperatures of 100.4 degrees F or higher, any contagious symptoms such as rashes, sore throat, congestion, vomiting, etc. may not attend camp. Any camper that stayed home sick, been prevented from entering camp due to signs of illness, or been sent home during camp due to signs of illness shall not be permitted to attend camp again until at least 24 hours have passed since last fever without the use of fever-reducing medications AND symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, etc.) have improved.

Please clearly indicate any food, environmental, or medication allergies during registration and on your child’s health forms. Be as specific as possible to help us ensure appropriate accommodation.

If your child requires emergency medication (such as an EpiPen or inhaler), it must be provided to camp staff in its original container, clearly labeled with your child’s name and usage instructions. An Allergy Action Plan or other relevant medical documentation must also be submitted.

YMCA staff can administer prescription medication when we receive all appropriate medical forms. All prescription medications must be in the original container with the pharmacy label. All over-the-counter medication must be in the original packaging, clearly labeled with your camper’s name and accompanied by a doctor’s note.

All activities move inside the facility in the case of thunder and lightning or excessive heat. Weather is monitored closely on a daily basis.

Lunches and afternoon snack provided with weekly menu shared ahead of time. No nuts allowed. No sharing allowed.

All ages are together with sports and specialty camps for specialty activities (pool time, experiments/projects) and separated for other camp activities. 

Traditional camps are separated by age groups. During pre and post camp all camps are together separated by age groups. All camps participate in opening ceremonies, morning meeting, lunch, swim time (varies by camp and day), afternoon meetings, and closing ceremonies. 

Swim camp swims daily and receives swim instruction along with free swim time. 

Sports camp receives instruction on the respective sport (soccer in June, basketball in July) until lunch time and move through traditional camp activities in the afternoon. 

Triple Threat Gymnastics moves through a dance, gymnastics, and cheer rotations in skill level groups determined at the beginning of the week. 

STEAM camp moves through art and science experiments throughout the day with an hour of traditional camp activities.

Yes, there are pool and splash pad activities.

Campers are expected to be kind and safe. Kindness entails being kind to campers, staff, and our environment. Being safe refers to listening to instructions well, using equipment as instructed, and making safe choices.

Camp details are shared via email the Thursday before a camp week begins. If urgent please call the camp phone 678-468-1879 all other correspondences can be emailed to AminataL@ymcaatlanta.org. 

Traditional Camp is the best camp to have a first time camp experience. STEAM camp is our camp that is most like school. Our sports camps with the exception of gymnastics do include traditional camp experiences.

Aminata spent many summers at the Decatur Family YMCA as a teen leader and then lead camp staff before making her way to the classroom to teach for 7 years. She returned to the YMCA last summer and is excited for another amazing summer camp season. She loves creating awesome summer experiences, silly camp songs, and the Decatur Y.