YMCA of Central Texas Youth Camps and Afterschool Programs
Round Rock YMCA, 1812 N. Mays St., Round Rock, TX 78664
About
YMCA of Central Texas Youth Camps and Afterschool Programs offers activities such as games, crafts, outdoor adventures, creative arts, sports, team-building, and swimming. Campers and participants can also take part in rock wall climbing, using a water slide and zoom flume, gymnastics, soccer, basketball, art projects, dancing, journalism, cake decorating, cooking, eSports, and programs like Kreative Kids. Some camps and programs include access to the Sky Trail ropes and climbing adventure course, which features platforms, bridges, and balance elements.
• Ages: 0–14 years old
• Schedule: Summer camps run from May 26th to August 17th with camp hours typically 7am–6pm, and traditional overnight camp is a weeklong Sunday-to-Saturday session with an optional two-night Half-Week Adventure; preschool, afterschool, and All Day Out programs generally operate on weekdays with hours tied to school release times and closing between 6:00pm and 6:30pm.
The YMCA of Central Texas offers Outdoor Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Adventure Academy indoor full-day camps, and Specialty Camps that can change week to week and are also available during spring break or holiday breaks. Half-Day Specialty Camps include options such as Art Lab, eSports, Cooking, Basketball, Soccer, Cake Decorating, Gymnastics, and Kreative Kids. Preschool at the Y includes enrichments such as swimming, gymnastics, and soccer, along with an infant/toddler nursery, meals and snacks provided, newly renovated classrooms, one indoor playground, and two outdoor playgrounds.
The organization states that its camps emphasize accomplishment, belonging, and character, with core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility. The YMCA of Central Texas Licensed Child Care Department is described as the largest provider of child care in Williamson County and as part of the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA conducts regular sex offender screenings on all members, participants, and guests, and participants on the Sky Trail wear full-body harnesses connected to a continuous belay system.
The mission of the YMCA of Central Texas is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA of Central Texas Licensed Child Care Department began developing in the 1970s, with milestones including a United Way Youth Contingency Fund in 1976, donated building space in 1987, and the adoption of a metropolitan structure in 1994. The Y established its first school-based afterschool program in 1989 by partnering with Round Rock ISD and later expanded programs to Taylor in 1998.
The Afterschool leadership team includes Brian S, Vice President, Youth Development; Rachel W, District Executive Director; Carla A, District Executive Director; Erik M, Associate Executive Director; Zachary Y, Associate Executive Director; and Zach D, Youth Development Sr. Business Manager. Preschool at the Y leadership includes Melissa C, Director of CDC – Round Rock, and Chelsey R, Interim Director CDC.
The YMCA of Central Texas partners with school districts and community businesses for Afterschool programs and works side-by-side with neighbors to make sure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Ys across the U.S. are described as playing an integral role in strengthening the leadership and youth programs of the Y around the world. The YMCA of Central Texas provides financial assistance for memberships to make programs and services accessible to all, regardless of affordability.
Parent and camper feedback includes comments such as Isabella, a four-year camper, saying she likes to do activities like the rock wall all summer and enjoys seeing old friends and making new ones, and Riley sharing that camp is what they look forward to every year and a place to make new friends. Another camper notes enjoying going down the water slide and zoom flume and describes having a great summer.
Last updated July 21, 2026.
• Ages: 0–14 years old
• Schedule: Summer camps run from May 26th to August 17th with camp hours typically 7am–6pm, and traditional overnight camp is a weeklong Sunday-to-Saturday session with an optional two-night Half-Week Adventure; preschool, afterschool, and All Day Out programs generally operate on weekdays with hours tied to school release times and closing between 6:00pm and 6:30pm.
The YMCA of Central Texas offers Outdoor Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Adventure Academy indoor full-day camps, and Specialty Camps that can change week to week and are also available during spring break or holiday breaks. Half-Day Specialty Camps include options such as Art Lab, eSports, Cooking, Basketball, Soccer, Cake Decorating, Gymnastics, and Kreative Kids. Preschool at the Y includes enrichments such as swimming, gymnastics, and soccer, along with an infant/toddler nursery, meals and snacks provided, newly renovated classrooms, one indoor playground, and two outdoor playgrounds.
The organization states that its camps emphasize accomplishment, belonging, and character, with core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility. The YMCA of Central Texas Licensed Child Care Department is described as the largest provider of child care in Williamson County and as part of the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA conducts regular sex offender screenings on all members, participants, and guests, and participants on the Sky Trail wear full-body harnesses connected to a continuous belay system.
The mission of the YMCA of Central Texas is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA of Central Texas Licensed Child Care Department began developing in the 1970s, with milestones including a United Way Youth Contingency Fund in 1976, donated building space in 1987, and the adoption of a metropolitan structure in 1994. The Y established its first school-based afterschool program in 1989 by partnering with Round Rock ISD and later expanded programs to Taylor in 1998.
The Afterschool leadership team includes Brian S, Vice President, Youth Development; Rachel W, District Executive Director; Carla A, District Executive Director; Erik M, Associate Executive Director; Zachary Y, Associate Executive Director; and Zach D, Youth Development Sr. Business Manager. Preschool at the Y leadership includes Melissa C, Director of CDC – Round Rock, and Chelsey R, Interim Director CDC.
The YMCA of Central Texas partners with school districts and community businesses for Afterschool programs and works side-by-side with neighbors to make sure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Ys across the U.S. are described as playing an integral role in strengthening the leadership and youth programs of the Y around the world. The YMCA of Central Texas provides financial assistance for memberships to make programs and services accessible to all, regardless of affordability.
Parent and camper feedback includes comments such as Isabella, a four-year camper, saying she likes to do activities like the rock wall all summer and enjoys seeing old friends and making new ones, and Riley sharing that camp is what they look forward to every year and a place to make new friends. Another camper notes enjoying going down the water slide and zoom flume and describes having a great summer.
Last updated July 21, 2026.
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