At the Capital District YMCA, we deliver camp programs in a safe, welcoming environment. Kids who attend our camps enjoy a variety of fun activities. Specifically, day campers enjoy activities involving arts and crafts, sports, swimming, group projects, and creative play. With the guidance of our highly skilled counselors, kids develop positive social skills to help them in school and in life.  Day camp programs vary by location.  Click here to choose your day camp location.

YMCA Staff are Expert and Engaging

You can depend on our staff to ensure that all camp activities are well supervised and safe. We conduct interviews, and complete background checks and intensive staff training.  Camp staff are selected on the basis of their experience, education, sensitivity, and enthusiasm. 

Character Development

The YMCA of the USA has identified caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility as the four core values of character
development.  Camp program activities focus on teaching these values through arts and crafts, sports, circle games, group projects, creative play, and other fun activities. Campers learn to develop positive social skills that help prepare
them to be productive citizens in our community.

Camp Nassau

Located in Guilderland, NY, just off Route 155, Camp Nassau is a unique day camp location where kids can explore the outdoors and participate in activity specific week-long camps including, art camp, cheerleading camp, discoveries camp, drama camp, sports camp and more. In addition to our specific camps, we have been offering a traditional day camp experience to Capital District children for over 55 years through our Camp FUNshine.

This year, you can offer your child a unique day camp experience by sending them to Camp Nassau. We have convenient bus routes to pickup and and drop-off your child. Find out more about Camp Nassau online at www.CDYMCA.org, by phone 518.456.3634 or at one of our open houses; April 25th, 1 to 3pm, May 15th, 10am to Noon, or June 2nd, 5:30 to 7:30pm.  View Camp Nassau's Camp Guide.

Camp Chingachgook on Lake George

On the banks of Lake George, one of the most pristine lakes in the world, you’ll discover the perfect place for recreation, education, relaxation and rejuvenation. With a dedicated, topnotch staff and modern yet rustic facilities, Camp Chingachgook is a destination for outdoor experiences that will last a lifetime.

During the summer, we offer co-ed, overnight summer camp for children ages 7-15, and a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for 16 year olds. We also offer an exciting hiking program, a day camp for children ages 5-10, and a variety of adventure trip programs for children beginning with 11 year olds.

If you’re looking for a fun, safe, one-of-a-kind overnight camp experience for your
children, Camp Chingachgook is the place to be.   You can also enjoy resident camp at our sister facility Camp Wa Wa Segowea in the Berkshires.