YMCA of Central Texas Youth Camps and Child Care Programs

YMCA of Central Texas Youth Camps and Child Care Programs offers a variety of activities including outdoor adventures, creative arts, sports, team-building, games, crafts, rock climbing, archery, swimming, arts and crafts, STEAM, Art Lab, eSports, cooking, basketball, soccer, cake decorating, gymnastics, Kreative Kids, journalism, and dancing. Campers are asked to bring a nut-free lunch and a water bottle, and a snack is provided. The program includes traditional outdoor summer camps, indoor specialty camps, overnight camps, and preschool and afterschool programs that incorporate these activities.

• Ages: 0–14 years old
• Schedule: Options include Outdoor Day Camp from 7am–6pm, Spring Break Camps with full-day and half-day options, Summer Camp from late May to mid-August, weeklong Traditional Overnight Camp from Sunday to Saturday, a two-night Half-Week Adventure overnight program, preschool and child care Monday–Friday 7am–6pm, afterschool programs from school release to 6:00pm or 6:30pm depending on district, and All Day Out programs from 7am–6pm
• Price: Spring Break Camp prices range from $150 to $250 depending on camp location

The YMCA of Central Texas Youth Camps and Child Care Programs are part of the YMCA of Central Texas, whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The organization’s history in Central Texas dates back to the 1970s, including the creation of a United Way Youth Contingency Fund in 1976 and the adoption of a metropolitan structure in 1994. The YMCA of Central Texas’ Licensed Child Care Department is the largest provider of child care in Williamson County and established its first school-based after-school program in 1989 by partnering with Round Rock ISD.

The YMCA of Central Texas states core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility as the foundation of its summer camp programs, and staff model and praise these values when they see them. The organization describes its camp culture as emphasizing accomplishment, belonging, and character, and notes that campers gain a sense of accomplishment by trying new activities, overcoming challenges, conquering fears, and learning skills. Preschool at the Y includes enrichments such as swimming, gymnastics, and soccer, an infant/toddler nursery, meals and snacks provided, newly renovated classrooms, one indoor playground, and two outdoor playgrounds.

The YMCA of Central Texas identifies itself as the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and states that it has been listening and responding to communities for nearly 160 years. It offers financial assistance for memberships so that programs and services are accessible regardless of affordability and states a commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment where all are welcome and have access to programs and services. Volunteer and staff leadership work to grow diverse representation, and branch boards recruit community leaders with time, talent, treasure, and cultural connections to help expand the YMCA mission in their areas.

Leadership for YMCA of Central Texas Youth Camps and Child Care Programs includes Brian S, Vice President, Youth Development; Rachel W and Carla A, District Executive Directors; Erik M and Zachary Y, Associate Executive Directors; Zach D, Youth Development Sr. Business Manager; Melissa C, Director of CDC – Round Rock; and Chelsey R, Interim Director CDC.

Last updated January 25, 2026.