Registration & Billing
To ensure camper safety and quality supervision, we adhere to all Texas Health and Human Services (THHS) and Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) licensing standards at all times:
School-Age Camps (THHS Licensed):
On-Site: 1 staff to 15 children
Field Trips & Swimming: 1 staff to 10 children
Pre-K Camps:
All Activities: 1 staff to 10 children
TDSHS Licensed Camps:
All Activities: 1 staff to 10 children
Camp Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Extended Care: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Express Drop-Off: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Express Pick-Up: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Upon arrival, please call the camp phone and a team member will greet you at the camp entrance.
Arrive by 8:30 AM so campers are ready to begin daily activities.
If arriving after 8:30 AM, please call the camp phone.
Late pick-up fees of $2 per minute, per child, apply after closing.
Allow up to 10 minutes for pick-up processing.
Have a valid photo ID ready for verification.
Ensure all authorized pick-up individuals are listed in advance.
YMCA Afterschool programs are conveniently located at your child’s school, no bussing involved! The districts and campuses we serve are listed HERE.
Once you’ve confirmed that our Afterschool program is available at your school, you can register to reserve your spot on our roster! Don't delay as spaces fill quickly.
If you have any questions, contact our Customer Support Team and/or the Program Director over your district. You can find both of these contacts on the territory pages HERE.
Afterschool care is offered daily in alignment with each school district’s calendar. Programs operate from school dismissal until 6:30 p.m. Closing times may vary in select districts and can be found on the appropriate territory information page HERE.
Programming
Children should arrive with a labeled backpack containing a water bottle, lunch (if needed), sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, a change of clothes, a towel, swimwear, and a plastic bag for wet items.
Please do not send your child with electronics (such as cell phones or iPads), toys, money, or other non-essential personal items.
Items brought outside of the approved list are strongly discouraged, as the camp is not responsible for items that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
Our Lost and Found is located in the check-in area and clearly labeled.
Items that remain unclaimed will be donated to charity on the Tuesday of the following week. To help prevent lost items, please label all belongings with your child’s name.
Who Day Camp Programs Are For
The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Day Camp programs serve children from ages 4 to 12, depending on the specific site.
Paying for Day Camp Programs
Payments are drafted on the Wednesday before the week(s) of care you’re registered for.
YMCA members receive a discounted rate on Day Camp programs, while non-members pay the standard rate. Exact fees vary by location, but becoming a member can help families save on weekly costs and enjoy access to additional YMCA benefits and programs.
Please note: to receive the discounted member rate, your child(ren) must be active YMCA members. Adult-only memberships do not qualify for discounts on youth programs. You will need a membership that includes dependents. Additionally, your child must maintain an active membership during the weeks they are registered under the member pricing.
Yes! You can register for Summer Day Camp on a week-by-week basis, giving you the flexibility to choose only the weeks your child will attend.
Yes, they are! Here are the instructions to pull your tax statement from your YMCA account!
- Once logged in, click on the Invoices tab
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and you can change the date range for what you are in need of. The current default date range is the 2025 calendar year.
- Click the Print button to either email it to yourself or print the statement. Clicking the “Print” option also allows you to save the document as a PDF.
- The tax ID number will be at the bottom of the document that is pulled using these instructions.
Yes, as a non-profit organization, we offer financial assistance to ensure weekly fees are not a barrier for families in need of our care. Visit our website here to learn more about the application process and next steps.
Our childcare programming does not offer a military or first responder discount. However, YMCA memberships do qualify for a military discount, and having a membership reduces the weekly rate for our Afterschool care. Visit your local YMCA to learn more about membership benefits for the whole family!
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