Welcome to camp at the Northwest Family YMCA!
In Kennesaw, the Northwest Family YMCA offers a summer day camp designed to spark creativity while keeping kids engaged throughout the day.
Campers participate in programming from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with early drop-off available from 7:30–9:00 AM and extended afternoon care from 4:00–6:00 PM.
The camp experience blends the fun of Traditional Camp with Specialty Camps focused on STEM, music, and theater, giving children opportunities to explore both problem-solving and creative expression. With a balanced mix of structured activities and imaginative play, the Northwest Family YMCA creates a summer camp environment where kids can learn, perform, and grow in a supportive community setting.
Explore our camp offerings below and register today, either online or in person at your Y.
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Traditional Camp
This is a full day camp that allows campers to learn and explore new and exciting activities each week while making new friends. Each week revolves around a different theme.
Weekly Themes include
Wild West
Jungle Safari
World Soccer
Survivor Challenge
Carnival
Road Trip USA
Color Wars
Music Mania
Water Week
Aloha Summer
Specialty Camp - Music
June 1 - June 5
Join us for hands on music fun each day! Age appropriate activities are planned to explore the world of music. Campers will also participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.
Specialty Camp - Future Artist
June 8 - June 12
Campers join traditional camp activities in the morning. In the afternoon, they explore visual art— experimenting different styles, materials, and techniques to create original pieces.
Specialty Camp - STEM
June 15 - June 19
Campers join traditional camp activities in the morning. In the afternoon, they explore STEM—working on hands-on projects in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Specialty Camp - Cheer & Tumble
June 22 - June 26
Campers will learn new cheers while focusing on technique and form. They will also learn the basics of tumbling in a fun relaxed environment.
Specialty Camp - STEM Robotics
June 29 - July 3
Campers join traditional camp activities in the morning. In the afternoon, they focus on robotics—building, programming, and testing robots while learning core STEM concepts.
Specialty Camp - Special Agents
July 6 - July 10
Campers join traditional camp activities in the morning. In the afternoon, they train like special agents—solving puzzles, cracking codes, completing obstacle courses, and learning teamwork and strategy.
Specialty Camp - Outdoor Adventure
July 13 - July 17
Campers join traditional camp activities in the morning. In the afternoon, they take on outdoor adventures—hiking, survival skills, and team challenges in nature.
Specialty Camp - Theater Camp
Campers spend the day exploring the world of theatre through acting, improv, movement, and storytelling. This includes classic camp in the mornings and creative drama sessions in the afternoons.
For questions, please reach out to Jennifer Nykerk.
We accept CAPS, and Financial Assistance is available, and applications are due by April 15, 2026, at ymcaatlanta.org/financial-assistance.
Having trouble registering? Please check our FAQs, or contact the Member Service Center at memberassist@ymcaatlanta.org or (404) 267-5353.
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