From our friends at YMCA of Columbia-Willamette:
YMCA Summer Camps: Where Kids Belong, Explore, and Thrive
This summer, let your child grow through play, friendship, and discovery at YMCA of Columbia-Willamette Camps—where every camper is welcomed, supported, and inspired.
Whether your child is a budding athlete, curious creator, nature lover, or just ready to make new friends, YMCA camps offer something for every interest—with sports, enrichment, full-day and overnight options across the Portland-Vancouver metro area, including Sherwood, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Ridgefield, and more.
💛 Belonging Through Play
At the YMCA, belonging starts with fun. Our camps are intentionally designed to help kids connect—whether it’s bonding over a team challenge, building a Lego masterpiece together, or cheering each other on at the climbing wall.
We create safe, easy opportunities for kids to make friends, try new things, and feel like they truly belong. Because when kids feel seen and supported, they grow in confidence, curiosity, and kindness.
🎨🧪🏀 Camps That Inspire Every Interest
Sports Camps: More than just games—our sports camps build technical skills, strategy, fitness, and teamwork. Through scrimmages, drills, and cooperative play, kids improve as athletes and teammates in a values-driven, inclusive space.
Enrichment Camps: From Lego Engineering to Clay Sculpture, Glee Club to Stop Motion Animation, our enrichment camps spark curiosity and creativity. Each subject is built on a focused curriculum that helps campers explore passions, build skills, and take learning to the next level.
Full-Day Camps: Need summer coverage that supports your schedule and your child’s growth? Our full-day programs combine weekly themes with hands-on activities in STEM, arts & crafts, group games, and social skill-building. It’s flexible, fun, and full of purpose.
🏕️ Camp Collins: Adventure in the Great Outdoors
For a deeper connection to nature and a true unplugged experience, YMCA Camp Collins—just 30 miles east of Portland—is the place to be.
Camp Collins offers both day and overnight camps that immerse kids in outdoor adventures: from ziplining through the trees and hiking forest trails to cozying up by the campfire with new friends.
- Overnight Camps (Grades 2–12): Campers enjoy classic summer activities plus high adventure experiences like a treetop park and rafting trips—all while building resilience and leadership.
- Day Camps (Grades 1–6): Fun-filled days of nature play, creative exploration, and meaningful connections in the woods.
- CIT Program (Grades 11–12): Teens grow into leaders through a two-week counselor-in-training experience focused on mentoring and service.
- 📍 Convenient Locations Across the Metro Area
YMCA camps are held in local schools, churches, YMCA branches, and at Camp Collins—making it easy for families to find a camp nearby in:
- Portland
- Beaverton
- Hillsboro
- Sherwood
- Vancouver
- Ridgefield, and more!
🌟 Rooted in Values
At the heart of every YMCA camp is our commitment to character development and service. Through every activity, kids learn what it means to live with respect, honesty, responsibility, love, and service—values that last long after summer ends.
✨ Ready to Register?
Spots fill quickly—explore programs and secure your child’s summer adventure today!