Summer Day Camp
Summer Starts Here at the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta!
Get ready for a summer full of adventure, discovery, and nonstop fun! With nine convenient locations across the CSRA, our YMCA Day Camps run May through August and are designed to keep your child engaged, active, and smiling all summer long.
From building friendships to trying new activities, every camper finds something to love. Our Traditional Day Camps are packed with weekly themes, outdoor games, water days, character-building moments, and plenty of hands-on fun.
Want to take it up a notch? Specialty Camps offer exciting, deep-dive experiences tailored to your child’s unique interests—from science and art to sports and beyond.
At the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta, your child won’t just have a great summer—they’ll make memories and friendships that last a lifetime.
Important information:
- Camp rates are weekly rates
- Full payments must be made the Monday prior to the week camp starts.
- Photo IDs are required everyday at pickup.
- Financial Assistance is available for those in need. Financial Assistance Application
- Sibling discounts are available.
- Weekly deposit is required and is non-refundable.
- 2 week written notice for cancellations are required.
- View the Parent Handbook here.
Burke Day Camp (Ages 5-12)
Camp Location:
Burke County Family YMCA
50 Olympic Drive
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Camp drop off will be 7am to 9am.
DROP OFF AFTER 9AM IS ONLY ALLOWED WITH A DOCTOR’S NOTE.
We understand mornings can be hectic, though our cut off time is to ensure that we have the appropriate number of staff to campers. Pick up will be between the hours of 4pm to 6pm. You may arrange an early pick-up in advance with camp staff.
Lunch and a snack are provided. Campers are allowed to bring their own sack lunch and snack. Please no food that requires refrigeration or heating.
Campers will need to wear weather appropriate clothing and closed toed athletic shoes.
Campers will need to bring a bookbag with a towel, swimsuit, spray on sunscreen, water shoes, water bottle and a change of clothes. Please label all items with your child’s name.
There is a $10 non-refundable deposit that must be paid during signup for every week of camp per camper. The deposit will be credited towards the week’s fee.
Photo IDs are required everyday at pickup.
We will close Summer Camp early at 4 pm on July 3rd for the fireworks next door
If you want to apply for financial assistance you will need to come in and complete the forms. You can still register online for camp.
The balance of camp will automatically be deducted 4 days before camp session starts. All payment is due no later than noon on Friday.
** Cancellations must be made in writing 14 days prior to the start date of camp.
**Non-attendance does not entitle a refund*
Registration Information ($25.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
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| Members Exclusive | 1/1/27 | 1/31/27 @ 09:00 PM |
Front Desk | $ 120.00 | $ 120.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 2/1/27 | 7/20/27 @ 09:00 PM |
Front Desk | $ 120.00 | $ 120.00 | $ 150.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | ||
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05/24/27 - 05/28/27
New Friends, New Adventures
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$ 10.00 |
Registration Closed Opens on 01/01/27 |
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06/01/27 - 06/04/27
Under the Sea - Tu,We,Th,Fr
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$ 10.00 |
Registration Closed Opens on 01/01/27 |
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06/07/27 - 06/11/27
Soda Shop
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$ 10.00 |
Registration Closed Opens on 01/01/27 |
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06/14/27 - 06/18/27
Summer Crafting
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$ 10.00 |
Registration Closed Opens on 01/01/27 |
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06/21/27 - 06/25/27
County Fair
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$ 10.00 |
Registration Closed Opens on 01/01/27 |
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06/28/27 - 07/02/27
Decades Week
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$ 10.00 |
Registration Closed Opens on 01/01/27 |
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07/05/27 - 07/09/27
Out on the Farm
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$ 10.00 |
Registration Closed Opens on 01/01/27 |
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07/12/27 - 07/16/27
Game Day
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$ 10.00 |
Registration Closed Opens on 01/01/27 |
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07/19/27 - 07/23/27
The Great Frontier
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$ 10.00 |
Registration Closed Opens on 01/01/27 |
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07/26/27 - 07/30/27
Rewind
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$ 10.00 |
Registration Closed Opens on 01/01/27 |
Camp Lakeside - Day camp ages 6 to 12
Enjoy a week of Day Camp outdoor adventures! Includes swimming, archery, kayaking, zipline, climbing wall, low ropes challenge course, disc golf, water games, STEM Arts & Crafts, and character building (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring, and faith).
Day Camp Dates:
Session 1-May 31st to June 4th “Welcome to the County Fair”
Session 2-June 14th to June 18th w/ Camp IVEY “Out on the Farm”
Session 3-July 19th to July 23rd “Decades Week”
DROP OFF
For the safety of staff and campers, campers may not be dropped off earlier than 7:00AM. Drop-off locations and times are as follows:
- Wilson Family YMCA: 7–8 a.m. (Back entrance, Clubhouse side door near the tile mosaic at Katie’s Pool)
- Steiner Branch Family YMCA: 7:45–8 a.m. (Look for the YMCA bus in the parking lot). This is a parking lot drop-off and pick-up only!
- Camp Lakeside: 7–9 a.m.
Campers must be dropped off and picked up at the location selected at registration. *Campers being dropped off at Wilson or Steiner will ride the YMCA bus to Camp Lakeside. The Wilson bus will leave promptly at 8:10 AM and the Steiner bus leaves promptly at 8 AM. If your camper misses the bus and you drive them directly to Camp Lakeside, please notify Y staff at check-in so your camper can be added to the appropriate bus list for the afternoon return trip.
PICK -UP
Pick-up times vary by location:
- Camp Lakeside: 4–6 p.m.
- Wilson Family YMCA: 4–6 p.m.
- Steiner Branch Family YMCA: 4:30–4:45 p.m. This a parking lot only pick-up.
Please follow these pick-up procedures:
- A photo ID is required to pick up your camper.
- Parents/guardians must sign their camper in and out with YMCA staff each day.
- Campers must be dropped off and picked up at the location selected during registration. Locations cannot be changed throughout the week.
- Only individuals authorized on the camper’s Health History Form may pick up the camper.
- Campers must be picked up by 6 p.m. (4:45 pm for Steiner YMCA parking lot pick-up) to avoid a late fee.
DIRECTIONS/CONTACT INFO
From Washington Road
Head northwest on Washington Road (towards
Lincolnton/Clarks Hill Lake)
Continue straight on GA104/Hwy 47
Turn left after crossing the Little River Bridge on
Trulock Rd.
Follow the Y signs to the camp property (GPS is
not exact.)
From Augusta I-20
Take Exit 183 Appling/Harlem
Take Highway 221/Ray Owens Road North
Continue straight to Hwy 47 (Augusta Highway)
and turn left on to Hwy 47
Continue onto Hwy 47 towards Lincolnton.
Turn left after crossing the Little River Bridge on
Trulock Rd.
Follow the Y signs to the camp property (GPS is
not exact.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Camp - Early Bird | 11/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 225.00 | $ 275.00 | $ 300.00 |
| Day Camp | 1/1/27 | 7/23/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 250.00 | $ 300.00 | $ 325.00 |
Thomson Splash Camp
Campers will enjoy daily swimming, 30-minutes group lessons, arts and crafts, sports and character development activities. Camp activities will run from 9 am – 4 pm. Early drop-off at 7:00 am and late pick-up by 6:00 pm are available at no additional cost.
Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are provided. Campers are allowed to bring their own sack lunch and snack. Please no food that requires refrigeration or heating. No outside food is allowed. Campers will need to wear weather appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes. Campers will need to bring a book bag with a towel, swimsuit, spray on sunscreen, pool shoes, and a change of clothes. Please label all items with your child’s name.
The camp will be held at Thomson Family YMCA, 521 W Hill Street, Thomson, GA 30824 with drop off (7-9 am) and pickup (4-6 pm) at the front entrance of the building. Photo IDs are required every day at pickup
Registration Information ($25.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/5/26 | 7/30/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | $ 190.00 | $ 190.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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05/24/27 - 05/28/27
Getting to Know You
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Register | |
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05/31/27 - 06/04/27
Under the Sea
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Register | |
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06/07/27 - 06/11/27
Soda Shop/Ice Cream Parlor
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Register | |
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06/14/27 - 06/18/27
Summer Crafting
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Register | |
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06/21/27 - 06/25/27
County Fair
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Register | |
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06/28/27 - 07/02/27
Decades Week
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Register | |
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07/05/27 - 07/09/27
Out on the Farm
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Register | |
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07/12/27 - 07/16/27
Game Day
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Register | |
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07/19/27 - 07/23/27
The Great Frontier
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Register | |
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07/26/27 - 07/30/27
Spirit Week
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Register |
Thomson Traditional Summer Day Camp
Campers will enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, games, sports, and character development activities. Camp activities will run from 9 am – 4 pm. Early drop-off at 7:00 am and late pickup by 6:00 pm are available at no additional cost.
Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are provided. Campers are allowed to bring their own sack lunch and snack. Please no food that requires refrigeration or heating. Campers will need to wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. Campers will need to bring a book bag with a towel, swimsuit, spray-on sunscreen, pool shoes, and a change of clothes. Please label all items with your child’s name.
The camp will be held at the old Pine Street School, 614 Martin Luther King Jr St, Thomson, GA 30824 with drop off (7-9 am) and pickup (4-6 pm). Photo ID is required for pickup.
** $10 Non- refundable deposit must be paid for every week of camp per camper. The deposit will be credited towards that week’s fees once the child has attended.
** Cancellations must be done in writing 7 days prior to the camp start date. Camp fees will be drafted for any cancellations after the camp start date.
** Non- attendance does not entitle a refund
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | ||
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05/24/27 - 05/28/27
Getting to Know You
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$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed |
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06/01/27 - 06/04/27
Under the Sea
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$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed |
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06/07/27 - 06/11/27
Soda Shop/Ice Cream Parlor
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$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed |
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06/14/27 - 06/18/27
Summer Crafting
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$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed |
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06/21/27 - 06/25/27
County Fair
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$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed |
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06/28/27 - 07/02/27
Decades Week
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$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed |
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07/06/27 - 07/09/27
Out on the Farm
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$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed |
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07/12/27 - 07/16/27
Game Day
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$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed |
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07/19/27 - 07/23/27
The Great Frontier
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$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed |
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07/26/27 - 07/30/27
Spirit Week
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$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed |