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    Youth Day Camp

    ABOUT YOUTH DAY CAMP SUMMER MADE SIMPLE

    YMCA Youth Day Camp gives kids a safe, fun place to belong all summer long. They’re close to home, with there are no extra fees. Flexible weekly registration and convenient hours make it easy for working families.

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    PROGRAMS SIGN UP NOW

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    Blue Valley

    Several locations in the Blue Valley School District.

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    Lansing

    Location in the lansing School District.

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    Lee’s Summit

    Includes summer school before and after care and summer day camp starting for residents of the Lee’s Summit School District.

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    North Kansas City

    Central location at the North Kansas City YMCA.

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    Piper

    Location in the Piper School District.

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    Platte County

    Options include before and after summer school care and summer day camp at multiple locations.

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    Shawnee Mission

    Locations include three youth summer day camps and one preschool day camp.

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    Spring Hill

    Location in the Spring Hill School District.

    WHY YOUTH DAY CAMP PLAY GROW BELONG

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    Designed for Kids

    Weekly fun blends movement, learning, creativity, leadership, and friendships in small age groups for ages 5 to 12.

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    Easy for Families

    Choose any location, register by the week, and enjoy no extra fees including field trips and activities.

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    Convenient and Values Based

    Open Monday through Friday with early drop off and 6 p.m. pickup, plus adventures and core values daily.

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    Every gift to the Y stays right here in Kansas City, helping neighbors access swim lessons, safe spaces for kids, and programs that strengthen healthy living for all. When you give, you open the door for everyone to play, grow, and belong, no matter their circumstances.

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