Explore, Create, Discover
Summer day and specialty camps is a place for kids to thrive. Going beyond typical summer day care, specially crafted activities promote exploration, friendship, leadership, and learning that result in increased confidence, well-being, and connection to the community.
Registration for 2026 Summer Day & Specialty Camps is Now Open!
June 1 - July 31, 2026
- Ages: Kids who are in or completed Kindergarten to grade 5 (for teens in or completed grades 6-11, see Summer Programs for Teens)
- Options that include overnight camp at Camp Erdman are for kids who are in or completed grades 1-5
- Days and times: 7am to 5:30pm (8:30am to 4:30pm for Camp Erdman Day Camp), Monday through Friday
- YMCA locations: Camp Erdman Y, Kaimuki-Waialae Y, Kalihi Y, Leeward Y, Mililani-West Oahu Y, Nu‘uanu Y, and Windward Y
- What’s included: Playing outdoors, arts & crafts, weekly field trips, and learning about Hawaiiana, health, nutrition, mental health resilience, and more. Swim time in our heated pools is included at locations with pools (Kalihi Y campers will be transported twice a week to Nu’uanu Y for pool time).
- Lunch: Day campers at our Kalihi and Leeward YMCA Summer Day Camp sites, which have been designated as USDA lunch program sites, will receive free lunches. However, they must fill out this USDA form and turn it in by the first day of camp. Campers at Camp Erdman will also receive a free lunch. For all other Summer Day Camp sites, campers must bring their own daily lunch.
- Community sites: Nu‘uanu Congregational Church
- What’s included: Time to play, plus fun and enriching experiences that cover Hawaiiana, fitness, nutrition, and academics.
Financial aid is available for individuals earning less annually than $65,000 per household and families of four earning less than $110,000 per household. Use our calculator to determine your potential amount.
Interested in registering for a multi-week package? A $50 deposit holds your Day Camp spot with the full balance due two weeks before the start of your program.
YMCA locations
- Weekly rate: $285 members and $317 non-members
- June package rate (4 weeks): $1,016 members and $1,140 non-members
- Payment plan available with full payment completed by May 2026
- July package rate (5 weeks): $1,270 members and $1,425 non-members
- Payment plan available with full payment completed by May 2026
- Summer package rate (9 weeks): $2,286 members and $2,565 non-members
- Payment plan available with full payment completed by May 2026
- Summer package rate (8 weeks) with 1 week at Camp Erdman: $2,693 members and $3,107 non-members
- Payment plan available with full payment completed by May 2026
- Mililani Only: Summer package rate (9 weeks) with 1 Overnight Weekend at Camp Erdman: $2,402 members and $2,710 non-members
- Payment plan available with full payment completed by May 2026
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your registration for Summer Day Camp or Camp Erdman programs, submit an online request or contact our Service Center at 808-678-4296.
Requests for a program cancellation on or before April 30, 2026, will receive a full refund, including your deposit. Starting May 1, 2026, there will be a $50 service fee per child and transaction applied to your family’s account as a credit which can be used for any YMCA programs and services. The remainder of the balance will be refunded. Refund requests will only be processed for program weeks that have not yet started.
Camp Erdman Y
- 9 Week Package
- 8 Week Package + 1 Week at Camp Erdman Overnight Resident Camp (Females)
- 8 Week Package + 1 Week at Camp Erdman Overnight Resident Camp (Males)
- 4 Week Package
- 5 Week Package
- Weekly Options
Kaimuki-Waialae Y
- 9 Week Package
- 8 Week Package + 1 Week at Camp Erdman Overnight Resident Camp (Females)
- 8 Week Package + 1 Week at Camp Erdman Overnight Resident Camp (Males)
- 4 Week Package
- 5 Week Package
- Weekly Options
Kalihi Y
- 9 Week Package
- 8 Week Package + 1 Week at Camp Erdman Overnight Resident Camp (Females)
- 8 Week Package + 1 Week at Camp Erdman Overnight Resident Camp (Males)
- 4 Week Package
- 5 Week Package
- Weekly Options
Leeward Y
Mililani-West Oahu Y
- 9 Week Package with Overnight at Camp Erdman
- Weekly Options (For Grades K-2)
- Weekly Options (For Grades 3-5)
Nu‘uanu Y
- 9 Week Package
- 8 Week Package + 1 Week at Camp Erdman Overnight Resident Camp (Females)
- 8 Week Package + 1 Week at Camp Erdman Overnight Resident Camp (Males)
- 4 Week Package
- 5 Week Package
- Weekly Options
Windward Y
- 9 Week Package
- 8 Week Package + 1 Week at Camp Erdman Overnight Resident Camp (Females)
- 8 Week Package + 1 Week at Camp Erdman Overnight Resident Camp (Males)
- 4 Week Package
- 5 Week Package
- Weekly Options
Nu‘uanu Congregational Church
YMCA Parent Handbook for Children & Youth Programs: Please download and review the parent handbook which provides information for a successful camp experience.
Free USDA Provided Lunches: Day campers at our Kalihi and Leeward Summer Day Camp sites, which have been designated as USDA lunch program sites, will receive free lunches. However, campers must fill out this USDA form and turn it in by the first day of camp.
Weekly Parent Surveys: Each week of Summer Day Camp is different—with new themes, activities, and field trips—so we ask families to complete a short survey at the end of each camp week. Your feedback helps us improve and adjust as the summer unfolds.
Summer Day Camp Newsletters: These will be available for each Day Camp site by Thursday before that camp week starts. The newsletters will also be distributed and posted at your camper's site.
| Week 1: June 1-5 | Coming Soon |
| Week 2: June 8-12 | Coming Soon |
| Week 3: June 15-19 | Coming Soon |
| Week 4: June 22-26 | Coming Soon |
| Week 5: June 29 - July 2 | Coming Soon |
| Week 6: July 6-10 | Coming Soon |
| Week 7: July 13-17 | Coming Soon |
| Week 8: July 20-24 | Coming Soon |
| Week 9: July 27-31 | Coming Soon |
Specialty and enrichment camps offer unique opportunities for kids to explore their interests and passions. These programs can be registered as standalone options or added to your child’s Summer Day Camp experience and we'll escort your child to and from their specialty camp, ensuring a seamless experience.
More Details Coming Soon
More Details Coming Soon
| Session 1 | June 1-5 |
| Session 2 | June 8-12 |
| Session 3 | June 15-19 |
| Session 4 | June 22-26 |
| Session 5 | June 29 - July 2 No program on July 3 - Independence Day Observed |
| Session 6 | July 6-10 |
| Session 7 | July 13-17 |
| Session 8 | July 20-24 |
| Session 9 | July 27-31 |
Note: There is no Day Camp on July 3rd.
The YMCA of Honolulu is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the following sites:
- Kalihi YMCA (June 1-July 31 - No program on July 3) Serving time:12:00pm
- Leeward YMCA (June 1-July 31 - No program on July 3) Serving time:12:00pm
* Location schedules are subject to change. Hot lunch meals will be provided at the following YMCA summer program sites, Monday through Friday, during the dates and times noted, except when the program is closed in observance of State and Federal Holidays, including the Fourth of July.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Some day camp locations offer the option to add intensive swim lessons to the summer camp experience. Registration will begin in May.