About
YMCA Buffalo Niagara Summer Camps offers Young Explorers, Day Camp, Sports Camp, STEM Camp, Teen Camp, Leaders-In-Training, Counselors-In-Training, and Overnight Camps. Young Explorers is a day camp with an indoor-based program and breakfast and lunch provided at some locations. Day Camp offers a full day of activities, Sports Camp focuses on building sports skills in a non-competitive setting, and STEM Camp is a hands-on program where campers become creators, scientists, and adventurers.
Programs
- Young Explorers — Designed for current UPK students and campers entering UPK in Fall 2026 (Turning 4 by 12/1/2026) · $290–$348 per week · Day camp; indoor-based camp program; breakfast and lunch provided at some locations.
- Day Camp — Campers currently in Grades K-5 · $290–$348 per week · Traditional Day Camp experience with a full day of activities.
- Sports Camp — Campers currently in grades 3-6 · Each week focuses on building the skills needed for different sports in a non-competitive setting.
- STEM Camp — Campers currently in Grades 1-6 · $290–$348 per week · A hands-on adventure where campers become creators, scientists, and adventurers.
- Teen Camp — Campers currently in grades 6-9 · $290–$348 per week · Designed for teens that still want to enjoy just Day Camp activities.
- Leaders-In-Training — Campers currently in grades 6 & 7 · $290–$348 per week · An energizing experience where teens build confidence, practice real leadership, and discover their own voice.
- Counselors-In-Training — Campers currently in grades 8 & up · $175–$210 per week · A hands-on experience where teens learn leadership and camp-counseling skills while gaining confidence and still enjoying all the best parts of camp.
- Overnight Camps — Camp Kenan | Camp Weona
At a glance
- Ages: 4–16 years old
- Price range: $175–$348 per week
- General schedule: Day camps operate from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Camp Eggert, Camp Kenan, and Camp Tahigwa run weekly from June 29 - August 28. Como Park Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary run weekly from June 29 - August 21. Lewiston-Porter runs weekly from June 29 - August 14. William-Emslie runs weekly from June 29 - September 4.
About the provider
YMCA Buffalo Niagara was founded in 1852. It is a charitable, community-based organization committed to providing programs designed to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The YMCA is supported by membership dues and program fees, community fundraising, the YMCA Turkey Trot, grants, and annual earnings from its Endowment Fund, and each year it allocates $1.6 million to ensure equitable access for all in the community.
YMCA members receive lower rates on summer camp. Not a member? Click here to join today. Campers must meet height and weight requirements in order to fully utilize Rock Wall and Zipline.
Last updated September 8, 2026.
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