Summer Camp transportation options.
Before and After Care provides your camper with supervised activities prior to and following the end of the program day.
Register for Day Camp Gathering Pines
Summer 2027
Please check back for 2027 day camp offerings.
Registration for 2027 Day Camp Gathering Pines opens Wednesday, January 13 at 7:00 a.m.*
*Registration open date and time subject to change.
Summer Camp Hours
Camp Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Camp Drop Off: 9 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Camp Pick Up: 3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Children are ready for camp if they are fully toilet trained, able to stay safely with their camp group, and can participate in activities without additional 1:1 support. If your child has complex medical or behavioral needs, please submit the Accommodation Request Form before registering.
Friend Requests: We do our best to honor one friend request per camper when submitted at registration. Both campers must be enrolled in the same program and be within two years of age. Requests are not guaranteed.
Early Childhood
Little Seeds Day Camp (Full Day)
Pre-K
At Little Seeds, preschoolers thrive in outdoor play, nurturing their independence, social skills, and a love for nature. Our camp ensures a low staff-to-child ratio, with counselors expertly trained to meet the unique needs of young campers.
Wee Backpackers
Kindergarten
WeeBee Backpackers allow Kindergarteners to thrive in outdoor play, nurturing their independence, social skills, and a love for nature.
Four Day WeeBee Backpacker Sampler Camp
Kindergarten
The WeeBee Backpackers Sampler is a “try-it-out” week where our youngest campers can taste all the fun of camp, without signing up for all five days.
Choose Your Adventure
(Grades 1–9)
Campers in grades 1-9 will have the opportunity to choose between one of five core adventures (Aquatics, Horses, Nature & Science, Arts & Imagination, Adventure Sports or Sports of All Sorts.) This ensures each camper gets the most out of their camp experience. It will also allow us to focus on delivering high-quality, focused experiences that cater to the interests and wellness of each camper.
Nature & Science
Nature & Science camps give campers the opportunity to play outdoors while developing curiosity for the natural world and a lifelong relationship with nature.
GIZMOS & GADGETS Emphasis | Grades 1-6 (NEW!)
Get ready to build, create, and experiment! Campers explore the world of science and engineering through hands-on projects, creative inventions, simple machines, building challenges, and exciting experiments. From designing their own creations to discovering how things work, they'll put their imagination and problem-solving skills to the test.
SURVIVAL Emphasis | Grades 4-9
Adventure awaits as campers learn real-world outdoor skills like shelter building, water filtration, navigation, first aid and basic wilderness safety. Through hands-on challenges and team activities, they discover how science helps us survive and thrive in the great outdoors.
DETECTIVES Emphasis | Grades 1-6 (NEW!)
Put your detective skills to the test! Campers become junior investigators as they explore clues, solve mysteries, crack codes, investigate fingerprints, and uncover hidden secrets. Through hands-on experiments, puzzles, and team challenges, they'll use observation, critical thinking, and scientific discovery to solve the case.
Arts & Imagination
Arts & Imagination camps spark creativity through diverse artistic experiences that ignite imagination, foster creative world-building, and instill confidence, while nurturing a lifelong appreciation for art and self-expression.
THEATER Emphasis | Grades 1–6 (NEW!)
Take the stage and let your imagination shine! Campers explore the world of theater through acting, storytelling, character development, costumes, and creative expression. Through fun games, group activities, and rehearsals, they'll build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills as they work together to bring a story to life in their very own end-of-week performance.
CRAFTS Empasis | Grades 1–6
Get creative and let your imagination run wild! Campers explore a variety of art mediums, materials, and creative techniques through hands-on projects and artistic challenges. From painting and drawing to sculpture, crafts, and mixed-media creations, they'll experiment with new ways to express themselves, develop artistic skills, and bring their ideas to life.
CONTENT CREATORS Emphasis | Grades 6–9 (NEW!)
See camp through a new lens! Campers learn the basics of photography and videography while exploring creative ways to capture the excitement of camp. Through hands-on practice, they'll develop skills in composition, camera techniques, storytelling, and video creation while documenting camp activities and adventures. Their photos and videos may even be featured on Camp Gathering Pines' social media, giving them a chance to share the fun and tell the story of camp!
Adventure Sports
Grades 1–9
Adventure sports camps give campers the opportunity to try new outdoor activities that inspire lifelong recreation.
Campers will experience at least 10 different age-appropriate outdoor sports! Examples may include climbing, archery, geocaching, swimming, boating and more!
Horse
Grades 1–9
Horse camps cultivate a profound bond between campers and horses, nurturing confidence, responsibility, and a lifelong passion for equestrian pursuits. Horse campers will have the opportunity to learn a LOT, but Horse Camp is NOT an equivalent to low ratio and comprehensive, Horseback Riding Lessons. Please also note that horse experiences are also adapted during high heat and inclement weather. Learn more here.
Aquatics
Grades 1–9
Aquatic camps inspire a lifelong love for water activities while promoting safety, skill development, and environmental stewardship.
Campers will experience LOTS of swimming and aquatic fun that includes boating, kayaking and more!
Sports of All Sorts
Grades 1–3 (NEW!)
Get moving, try new sports, and have a blast! Campers explore a variety of team sports and recreational games, including soccer, flag football, basketball, ultimate frisbee, and more. Through fun games, friendly competition, and team challenges, they'll develop fundamental athletic skills, build confidence, practice teamwork, and discover the joy of playing together.
Four Day Sampler Camp
Grades 1–6
Try it all! The Day Camp Sampler offers a mix of classic camp activities so campers can explore, play, and find their favorites throughout the shortened week.
Camp Extravaganza
Camp Extravaganza allows campers to experience many of camps’ greatest activities, all in one week! It also features activities that are exclusive to these extravaganza sessions. Camp Extravaganza is ONLY offered during the first week of camp, 4th of July holiday, and at the end of summer!
Kickoff Extravaganza | Grades 1–9
4th of July Extravaganza | Grades 1–9
Bigfoot Extravaganza | Grades 1–6
Impact Extravaganza (NEW!) | Grades 1–6
Leadership Development
Leadership Development Program (LDP)
Grades 9-12 (NEW!)
Take the next step in your leadership journey! Through an application and approval process, selected Teen Leaders begin with an engaging week of camp activities, leadership development, learning, and service. In their second week, they'll partner with an experienced camp counselor mentor as a co-leader, gaining hands-on experience and making a positive impact on younger campers. After successfully completing the two-week program, Teen Leaders are invited to continue volunteering at camp, building their skills, confidence, and connections while making a lasting difference in the lives of others.
Note: With the introduction of the new Leadership Development Program (LDP), the Junior Counselor and Leader in Training (LIT) programs are being retired.
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Financial Assistance
The YMCA offers need-based financial assistance to help people access the programs that are important to them.
Special Accommodations
We are committed to improving access to our programs and spaces for all.