Summer Program

Save up to 20% off* most Summer Programs and Camp with your YMCA Family Membership. Not a member yet? Join today!

_{*The Y Family Membership must be active and current at the time of registration and up to and through the length of the program, camp, or class in order to receive associated discounts. If a Y Family Membership is cancelled or put on hold, any discounts received on current or future programs will be charged back to the account with payment due immediately.}

Reserve your spot today with just a deposit of $25 for each camp week and after registering, select from one of two payment plan options. If selecting a payment plan option, be sure to register early because all payments must be made in full by May 15, 2023. Below are your two payment plan options:

1. Pay Remaining Balance by May 15
• After your deposit, pay your remaining balance by May 15. You can log into your account anytime up through May 15, to make additional payments as you see fit. Your final balance will be automatically drafted on May 15.
2. Bi-Monthly Auto Draft Payments
• Based on the date of your deposit and registration, bi-monthly payments will be automatically calculated and drafted on the 1st and 15th of each month so your final balance will be fully paid by May 15.

Extensions to payment plans will be granted in a case-by-case manner for special circumstances. Please contact your YMCA branch or our Service Center at 808-678-4296 (Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm) for assistance.

Flexible Payment Plans
Reserve your camp with a $100 deposit. Call our Service Center at 808-678-4296, Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm, or email: info@ymcahonolulu.org

Y Family Members Save 20%*
Not a member yet? Join today!

_{*The Y Family Membership must be active and current at the time of registration and up to and through the length of the program, camp, or class to receive associated discounts. If a Y Family Membership is canceled or put on hold, any discounts received on current or future programs will be charged back to the account, with payment due immediately.}

15% Military Discount for Camp Erdman Overnight Summer Weekly and Mini Camps Only

5% Sibling Discount for Camp Erdman Overnight Summer Weekly and Mini Camps Only

Financial Aid
Thanks to generous donors to our Annual Campaign, need-based financial aid is available for anyone who cannot afford the full cost of a Y membership, program, or camp —find details and application information on our website or call our Service Center at 808-678-4296, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Learn more about our Camp Erdman Overnight Weekly, Mini, Teen, and Family Weekend camps.

Thanks to generous donors to our Annual Campaign, need-based financial aid is available for anyone who cannot afford the full cost of a Y membership, program, or camp.

Applicants may apply for financial aid for youth programs including summer day camp, before and after school programs, swim lessons, early learning / part-time preschool programs, youth sports and others.

We require documentation to verify household size and income. Qualification for YMCA financial assistance must be renewed each year.

How To Apply

Step 1: Apply as soon as possible. The application must be submitted at least 1 week before the start of the program. To start the process, contact our Service Center at (808) 678-4296 or info@ymcahonolulu.org, 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.

Step 2: Based on instructions from the Service Center, share the following required documents via our secure website:

• Government-issued photo ID
• Most recent W-2(s)
• Full tax return (1040, 1040EZ, 1040A, or Schedule C)
• Alternative documents accepted if W-2s or tax returns are unavailable:
• Copy of pay stubs (one month)
• Benefit statement (Social Security, Disability, or Unemployment)
• Government assistance benefits letter
• Letter from your employer verifying your employment and stating your annual salary
• For United States Military members: Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)

Step 3: The Service Center team will confirm your final aid amount, based on verification of income and availability of funds.

• Alternatively, if you do not want to upload your documents, our Service Center staff can schedule an appointment to meet with a staff member in-person. During your appointment, the branch will provide a confirmation of your final scholarship amount based on verification of income and availability of funds.

If you need to cancel your registration for Summer Day Camp or Camp Erdman programs, submit an online request by clicking here or contact our Service Center at 808-678-4296.

Requests for a program cancellation on or before April 30, 2023, will receive a full refund, including your deposit. Starting May 1, 2023, there will be a $50 service fee per child and transaction applied to your family’s account as a credit which can be used for any YMCA programs and services. The remainder of the balance will be refunded. Refund requests will only be processed for program weeks that have not yet started.

The YMCA is committed to providing a safe space for youth to thrive and will continue to follow all current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines: 

1. Stay Home When Unwell: To promote a safe environment for all youth participants and our staff; please do not send your child or teen to program if they have a fever or are not feeling well.

2. Face Masks: Although masks are no longer mandated, we support any who choose to continue to wear masks. The CDC encourages everyone to monitor their COVID-19 community levels and, if high, are recommended to wear high-quality masks. Use the CDC COVID-10 Community Level tracker to check current COVID-19 levels. In addition, the CDC recommends staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, this includes everyone 6 months and older and boosters for everyone 5 years and older, if eligible. 

3. COVID-19 Exposure or Positive Test: If your child or teen is exposed to someone with COVID-19, please have them wear a mask for 10 days after exposure and follow the CDC guidelines.
   
   If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please follow CDC guidelines which include staying home and isolating from others for at least 5 days and wearing a mask for at least 10 days. Day 1 is the first full day following the day they tested positive or started symptoms. Also, please contact your program site director, Y Branch Executive Director, or our Service Center (808.678.4296) if they came into close contact with anyone at the Y and provide the:

   • Date of their positive test or onset of symptoms.
   • Dates they were last at the Y or in program.
     
     
4. Unwell Program Participants or Campers: Any youth or teen exhibiting symptoms will be isolated from the group, and parents/guardians will be contacted to pick up their child or teen.
   
   If enrolled in our overnight camp program, we provide immediate onsite care through our health nurse and will contact and work with parents/guardians on the appropriate course of action pending the situation.

Safety is Our Top Priority
We are committed to providing safe and meaningful camp experiences this summer. We will continue to update our procedures based on any additional public health guidance changes, and we will let you know of those changes.

How will you be screening overnight campers and staff for COVID-19?
We ask parents/caregivers to make sure their child is healthy prior to coming to day or overnight camp. During the course of their time with us we observe campers’ health situations and if someone is sick/injured we provide onsite care through our health nurse and at the same time ask parents to come and pick up their child.

Any camper or staff member that exhibits symptoms will activate our Health Safety Response Plan, which will include isolation from our camp population and if the illness has any COVID-19 symptoms we do a COVID test. Regardless of the health condition we contact parents and work on the appropriate course of action given the situation.

What is the mask policy at camp?
We follow the local governmental health guidance relative to masking. Effective March 26, 2022, our State has masks as optional both indoors and outdoors. If the situation changes we will adjust to the then appropriate guidance and communicate that to parents. We respect anyone’s choice to use a mask if we are in a state where they are not required.

What is the cabin cohort size?
Resident Camp Ohana Groups - one cabin each - are composed of up to 14 children with 2 counselors. Day Camp Ohana Groups are composed of up to 12 campers and 1-2 trained counselors.

What will happen if there is a confirmed COVID-19 case at camp?
At this time local health officials are not requiring contact tracing of cases due to the low case rates and risks. If changes in COVID guidance were to change, we will follow the new guidance and keep you updated.

Our priority is keeping our campers, families and staff safe. We will follow the latest protocol from the CDC, state and county, and make decisions accordingly.

What happens if my child gets sick while at camp?
Given the nature of COVID-19, we will send children showing symptoms of COVID-19 home for further testing and clarification. Upon being cleared of communicable illness, we welcome your camper back to camp. Our Camp Nurse and Medical Director always treat a child experiencing illness at camp very seriously. We work closely with our medical staff, as well as the camper’s parents and guardians to determine the best course of action for a camper who may need either further medical care, or to return home as the situation dictates.

Part Day Early Learning Program (PALS Club)

• Ages: For Ages 3-5 years old
• Dates: Varies by branch
• Times: Varies by branch
• Locations: Kaimuki-Waialae, Kalihi, Mililani, and Nu'uanu
• Rate: Effective June 1, 2023, Monthly Rate: $450; Y Family Member Rate: $360

Offered 2 days a week, for 3 hours per day, a structured environment helps children transition from a home care setting and prepare for a formal preschool setting. Activities focus on social and behavioral skills along with cognitive, gross and fine motor skills.

Learn More About Early Learning Program

Full Time Preschool (Kid's Prep)

• Ages: For Ages 2-5 years old
• Dates: Year-round
• Rate: Effective June 1, 2023: Monthly Rate: $1,385; Y Family Member Rate: $1,246
• Locations and Times:
• YMCA Leeward Y Preschool
  Times: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm (Full-Time)
• YMCA Pali Nu’uanu Preschool
  (Formerly the Children’s Center at Nu’uanu Congregational Church) 2652 Pali Highway, Honolulu, 96817
  Times: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm (Full-Time)

Exciting learning opportunities nurture cognitive, social-emotional, physical and creative development to ensure each child is well prepared to enter school. The immersion of arts, culture, music, creative expression, literature, and physical activities, provides opportunities for exploration, discovery and confidence building.

Learn More About Preschool

• Ages: Completed K-6th Grade
• Dates: May 30 – August 4; Camp Erdman Day Camps start May 29; No program July (Independence Day)
• Times: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• 7 YMCA Branch Day Camp Locations: Camp Erdman (no transportation provided), Kaimuki-Waialae, Kalihi, Leeward, Mililani, Nu'uanu, Windward
• 3 Community Day Camp Locations: Nu'uanu Congregational Church, Nu'uanu Elementary School (Day Camp 7/5 - 7/29). Please check back as we continue to add new day camp locations.
• Lunch:
• Camp Erdman Day Camp includes a free daily hot lunch
  
• YMCA sites approved to receive free hot lunches through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program are: Kalihi Y, Leeward Y, and Nu'uanu Y. Please print, fill out, and turn in at your program sit, the USDA form.

About Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp at the Y is a safe and fun place for youth to thrive. Specially crafted activities promote exploration, friendship, leadership, and learning that result in an increase in their confidence, well-being, and connection to the community. Each camp will feature weekly projects and activities with lots of time for being outdoors, crafts, sports, and other enriching fun including:

• Mental & Physical Well-Being: Youth Development goes beyond exercise and eating right. Youth are faced with a unique set of challenges. While Y programs will continue to include activities that get youth moving through sports, team challenges, and group games, activities that promote mental well-being are also included. Age-appropriate activities include managing tough situations, exploring what makes them feel certain emotions, building their communication toolboxes, and how that is all connected to feeling and being their best selves.

• Literacy: Youth develop their vocabulary and comprehension through reading, writing, drawing, and storytelling. Activities include using our library of books, having guest readers and storytellers, and providing opportunities for youth to create their own stories - all designed to build lifelong learners and strengthen their confidence in and out of the classroom.

• Social Emotional Learning: Now, more than ever, it’s critical we help youth connect, build lasting friendships, and grow their confidence to be their best self. Y programs are a safe space to explore their individual needs, wants, and dreams and how that compliments others in the group and community. Y staff will facilitate age-appropriate activities that develop healthy identities, understand and manage their emotions, show empathy, and have the confidence to make responsible choices.

• Understanding Diverse Cultures: This year’s summer programs will elevate the uniquely diverse communities we live in. Activities will promote individual awareness and exploration of each youth’s own culture and the value they bring.

Summer Day Camp Dates & Weekly Themes

• Week 1 (May 30 - June 2; Camp Erdman’s Day Camp starts May 29): Blast Off Into Summer!
  Welcome to the start of a summer full of fun, new friends, and adventure. We'll explore the Y's Core Values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and diversity through engaging "get to know me" activities.
• Week 2 (June 5-9): Ooey Gooey Science
  Put on your lab coats for our "day camp laboratory" of chemistry experiments, myth-busting testing, and exploring science facts vs. fiction theories.
• Week 3 (June 12-16): Water World
  What takes up over two thirds of our planet's surface and is essential to life? Water! Let's dive in and learn about the water cycle from evaporation to collection, along with some fun water-based activities.
• Week 4 (June 19-23): Going Green
  Let's go green and take care of our environment!  We'll create art out of recycled materials, terrariums out of recycled soda bottles, give new life to old crayons, and more!
• Week 5 (June 26-30): Culture Remix
  We're taking a "trip" around the world to explore and learn about different countries and their culture through music, games, and language.
• Week 6 (July 3-7; No program July 4): Community Week
  "What is a community? How does it work? What is my role?" are questions we'll answer as we learn more about the communities that support us and live in.
• Week 7 (July 10-14): Y-Lympics
  Color Your World Games: Color Teams will challenge each other in a fun variety of games and activities to see who has what it takes to raise their color flag.
• Week 8 (July 17-21): Dance the Decades, Y's Kids Got Talent
  The YMCA dance, Running Man, Gangham, Da Dab, Toostsee Roll,  and MORE!. We'll keep campers on their feet as we listen to the sounds of the  70's, 80's, 90's, 00's.
• Week 9 (July 24-28): What's cooking at the Y
  Who will be the the next Y junior chef?  We'll be creating and tasting our favorite treats. Just bring your appetite!
• Week 10 (July 31 - August 4): Aloha Summer!
  While we'll say aloha to all our camp friends, we'll spend the week playing our favorite games and reminiscing about the good times we had.

Summer Day Camp Packages & Rates

Summer Day Camp Registration Links

1. Be sure to look for the value-added 10-week and 5-week Day Camp packages and even better, the 10-week Summer Day Camp & Overnight Camp Package.

2. Spots are filling fast, register early. If a spot is filled, please try another nearby Y location or add your name to the waitlist. We may be adding additional locations and capacity.

• Kaimuki-Waialae [If filled, consider registering for Kalihi Y, Nu'uanu Y, or Nu'uanu Congregational Church]
  
• Kalihi
• Leeward
• Mililani [If filled, consider registering for nearby Leeward Y]
  
• Nu'uanu [If filled, consider registering for nearby Kalihi Y or Nu'uanu Congregational Church]
  
• Windward
• Camp Erdman [If filled, consider registering for Leeward Y]
  
• Nu’uanu Congregational Church

Day Camp Optional Add-Ons (Select Y Day Camp locations only)

Intensive Swim Lessons Add On to Summer Day Camp

• Ages: Completed K - 7th Grade
• Nu'uanu Branch Dates: Monday-Friday; Session 1: 6/5-6/16 (no class on June 14), Session 2: 6/19-6/30, Session 3: 7/3-7/14 (no class on July 4), Session 4: 7/17-7/28
• Nu'uanu Branch Times: 1:50pm-2:20pm or 2:30pm-3:00pm (depending on the child's swim level)
• Rate: Varies by session. Qualifies for Financial Aid and Family Member discount. No multi-week discounts.
• Windward Branch Dates: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; Session 1: May 30-June 16, Session 2: June 20-July 7, and Session 3: July 11-July 28.
  
• Windward Branch Times: 1:15pm-1:45pm and 1:45pm-2:15pm
• Rate: Varies by session. Qualifies for Financial Aid and Y Family Member discount. No multi-week discounts.

Prerequisite: Registration in Branch Day Camp Program in the same week or session. The progressive swim program has six levels designed to help children grow personally and develop strokes and safety skills. Emphasis is on endurance, personal safety, skill development, and lifesaving techniques. YMCA Summer and Aquatic staff will work together to ensure your child is transitioned safely and prepared to enjoy their lessons. Please pack on each swim day: towel, swim clothes, extra change of clothes, slippers, bag for wet clothes, and goggles (optional).

Intensive Swim Lessons Registration Links

• Leeward
• Nu'uanu
• Windward

Ages: Completed K – 5th Grade
Dates: Varies by School
Times: Varies by School
Locations: See current list of school sites below, but keep checking back as we continue to add more! Must be enrolled in the School's Summer School program.

Our before- and after- summer school program provides the perfect combination of safe and enriching care before school and after school homework, reading time along with arts and crafts, sports, and music and dance activities.

The YMCA will provide Before and After- City and County Summer Fun care at select sites.

Please register by Friday, May 26. If assistance is needed, please call our Service Center at 808-678-4296.

• Ages: Completed 7 to 11 Grade
• Dates: May 30 - August 4, Monday through Friday
• Times: Choose from a half-day morning (7 am - 12:30 pm) or afternoon (12 pm - 5:30 pm) shift.
  
• Locations: Summer Day Camp Programs at Kaimuki-Waialae Y, Kalihi Y, Leeward Y, Mililani, Nu'uanu Y, Nu'uanu Congregational Church, and Windward Y
• Cost/Application Process: $100 [Financial Aid available]. Acceptance is by application only, limited spaces available. Click here to apply and choose your Y location and either an AM or PM shift. [Please see details for application processing below.]

Optional Optional Weekend Events for Junior Leaders

All Junior Leaders will also be invited to attend optional weekend events throughout the summer. Events will be $10 per person, and overnight camps $50 per person. Events and camps include:

Application Process for Teen Junior Leader Program

1. Click here to apply - choose your Y Location and either the AM or PM Shift.
2. Applicants will be contacted to go through an interview and require your parent/guardian's signature.
   
3. Once on board, Junior Leaders will be scheduled to complete online and in-person training on child abuse prevention and youth program coaching from our YMCA team. Most trainings will be scheduled during the month of May, on weekends, Friday through Sunday. Training schedules will be emailed to all Junior Leaders.
   

Our Campers make great friendships that last a lifetime, and become more independent through quality time spent in our great outdoors with caring role models focused on character development. Campers choose from skill-progressive activities like archery, swimming, hiking, visual and performing arts. Evening activities for our overnight campers include campfires, skits, field games, and, of course, s’mores!

Families can experience the magic camp at our Family Weekend Getaways. This all-inclusive stay-cation includes meals, activities and lodging and is the perfect break to bond as a family and have fun!

For details and registration click on the links below.

• Mini Overnight Camp
• Weekly Overnight Camp 
• 1 Week and 2 Week Overnight Teen Camps
• Weekend Family Camps
• Yurt “Cabin” Beach Side Rental

Locations: Kaimuki-Waialae, Leeward, Mililani, Nu’uanu & Windward

We offer a wide selection of parent & infant, toddler, school age, teen, and adult swim lessons that build strong and confident swimmers. CDC-guided safety procedures are in place to ensure swim lessons are safe, fun, and progressive. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register today.

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Camp Erdman Day Camp includes a free daily hot lunch. The YMCA will continue to apply for free hot lunches through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program for other day camp sites. This is not guaranteed. Families will be notified through the confirmation packet prior to the start of the program.

There is a charge of $5.00 for each 5-minute increment of care, that will be assessed for parents/guardians arriving after the pick-up window (e.g. pick up between 1-5 minutes late will result in $5.00, 6-10 minutes late will result in $10.00, etc.). Please have your exact amount of payment available as our staff do not have access to change, or the charge will be added to your electronic fund transfer account.

Proof of age is required for all out of state and international children being registered. A current Tuberculosis clearance by a licensed physician will be required at the time of registration. Download a clearance form below or inquire at the Y branch if further information is needed.

• TB Clearance - English
• TB Clearance - Chinese
• TB Clearance - Korean
• TB Clearance - Japanese

Need help navigating our online registration site? Download the guides below for help with commonly asked questions:

• How do I log in?
• How do I register for a program online?
  
• How do I pay my balance online?
• How do I update my child’s authorized pick up list?

For additional assistance, please contact our Service Center at 808-678-4296, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.