Downtown Boise Y Kids (Ages 5-12)

Downtown Boise Y Kids (Ages 5-12)

Now Enrolling School-Age Child Care!

As Idaho’s largest child care provider, we provide thousands of children the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Our licensed Y Teachers and staff engage children in a variety of academic enrichment activities, social-emotional learning, emotion management, healthy snacks, physical activity, STEM education, art education, outdoor play, literacy development, community field trips, swimming, and more.

Our positive, safe environments will help your child make new friends, enjoy more physical activity, develop new skills, do better in school, and live with caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

As licensed childcare facility, our School-Age Child Care follows all state and city requirements and health and safety guidelines.

We believe everyone belongs at the Y. No one is turned away due to the inability to pay. We accept Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) and have financial assistance available. To learn more: [email protected] or 208 344 5502 ext. 277

Access our Child Development Parent Handbook to learn more about our philosophy, policies, and practices.

Location:

DT Boise YMCA (1050 W. State St, Boise ID 83702)

Ratios:

1 staff to 12 children.

Food Provided:

Breakfast and afternoon snack.

Site Contact:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 208-344-5502 x219

Bussing from Adams and Roosevelt Elementary (Grades K-6)

Child Development
1/19/26 - 5/22/26
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Now Enrolling Before & After School and No School Day Programs.

Your child will make new friends, enjoy more physical activity, develop new skills, do better in school, and live with caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Ages:

5-12 years

Schedule:

August 12-May 22

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

After School Hours: 3pm-6pm

No School Day Hours: 7am-6pm

Full-time and part-time schedules available

Rates:

Tuition is billed weekly.

School Year Registration Fee: $85

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL:

1 Day per Week: Member $53 | Non-Member $55

2 Day per Week: Member $82 | Non-Member $85

3 Day per Week: Member $107 | Non-Member $110

4 Day per Week: Member $126 | Non-Member $130

5 Day per Week: Member $146 | Non-Member $150

Drop-In Care: Member $63 | Non-Member $65

BEFORE SCHOOL ONLY:

1 Day per Week: Member $39 | Non-Member $40

2 Day per Week: Member $64 | Non-Member $66

3 Day per Week: Member $78 | Non-Member $80

4 Day per Week: Member $87 | Non-Member $90

5 Day per Week: Member $95 | Non-Member $98

Drop-In Care: Member $44 | Non-Member $45

AFTER SCHOOL ONLY:

1 Day per Week: Member $49 | Non-Member $50

2 Day per Week: Member $73 | Non-Member $75

3 Day per Week: Member $85 | Non-Member $88

4 Day per Week: Member $97 | Non-Member $100

5 Day per Week: Member $107 | Non-Member $110

Drop-In Care: Member $53 | Non-Member $55

School’s Out Day:

Before/After School Participant: $25

Non-Before/After School Participant: $60

Child must be a YMCA Member to receive Member Pricing.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/19/26 - 01/23/26
School Year 2025-2026
Registration
Closed on
01/14/2026
01/26/26 - 01/30/26
School Year 2025-2026
Registration
Closed on
01/21/2026
02/02/26 - 02/06/26
School Year 2025-2026
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front desk

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01/28/2026

02/09/26 - 02/13/26
School Year 2025-2026
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02/04/2026

02/16/26 - 02/20/26
School Year 2025-2026
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02/11/2026

02/23/26 - 02/27/26
School Year 2025-2026
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02/18/2026

03/02/26 - 03/06/26
School Year 2025-2026
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02/25/2026

03/09/26 - 03/13/26
School Year 2025-2026
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03/04/2026

03/16/26 - 03/20/26
School Year 2025-2026
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03/11/2026

03/23/26 - 03/27/26
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03/18/2026

03/30/26 - 04/03/26
School Year 2025-2026
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03/25/2026

04/06/26 - 04/10/26
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04/01/2026

04/13/26 - 04/17/26
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04/08/2026

04/20/26 - 04/24/26
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04/15/2026

04/27/26 - 05/01/26
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04/22/2026

05/04/26 - 05/08/26
School Year 2025-2026
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04/29/2026

05/11/26 - 05/15/26
School Year 2025-2026
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05/06/2026

05/18/26 - 05/22/26
School Year 2025-2026
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front desk

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05/13/2026

Bussing from Highlands, Longfellow and Washington Elementary (Grades K-6)

Child Development
1/19/26 - 5/22/26
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Now Enrolling Before & After School and No School Day Programs.

Your child will make new friends, enjoy more physical activity, develop new skills, do better in school, and live with caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Ages:

5-12 years

Schedule:

August 12-May 22

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

After School Hours: 3pm-6pm

No School Day Hours: 7am-6pm

Full-time and part-time schedules available

Rates:

Tuition is billed weekly.

School Year Registration Fee: $85

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL:

1 Day per Week: Member $53 | Non-Member $55

2 Day per Week: Member $82 | Non-Member $85

3 Day per Week: Member $107 | Non-Member $110

4 Day per Week: Member $126 | Non-Member $130

5 Day per Week: Member $146 | Non-Member $150

Drop-In Care: Member $63 | Non-Member $65

BEFORE SCHOOL ONLY:

1 Day per Week: Member $39 | Non-Member $40

2 Day per Week: Member $64 | Non-Member $66

3 Day per Week: Member $78 | Non-Member $80

4 Day per Week: Member $87 | Non-Member $90

5 Day per Week: Member $95 | Non-Member $98

Drop-In Care: Member $44 | Non-Member $45

AFTER SCHOOL ONLY:

1 Day per Week: Member $49 | Non-Member $50

2 Day per Week: Member $73 | Non-Member $75

3 Day per Week: Member $85 | Non-Member $88

4 Day per Week: Member $97 | Non-Member $100

5 Day per Week: Member $107 | Non-Member $110

Drop-In Care: Member $53 | Non-Member $55

School’s Out Day:

Before/After School Participant: $25

Non-Before/After School Participant: $60

Child must be a YMCA Member to receive Member Pricing.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/19/26 - 01/23/26
School Year 2025-2026
Registration
Closed on
01/14/2026
01/26/26 - 01/30/26
School Year 2025-2026
Registration
Closed on
01/21/2026
02/02/26 - 02/06/26
School Year 2025-2026
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Closes
01/28/2026
02/09/26 - 02/13/26
School Year 2025-2026
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Closes
02/04/2026
02/16/26 - 02/20/26
School Year 2025-2026
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Closes
02/11/2026
02/23/26 - 02/27/26
School Year 2025-2026
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02/18/2026
03/02/26 - 03/06/26
School Year 2025-2026
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02/25/2026
03/09/26 - 03/13/26
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03/04/2026
03/16/26 - 03/20/26
School Year 2025-2026
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03/11/2026
03/23/26 - 03/27/26
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03/18/2026
03/30/26 - 04/03/26
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03/25/2026
04/06/26 - 04/10/26
School Year 2025-2026
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04/01/2026
04/13/26 - 04/17/26
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04/08/2026
04/20/26 - 04/24/26
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04/15/2026
04/27/26 - 05/01/26
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04/22/2026
05/04/26 - 05/08/26
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04/29/2026
05/11/26 - 05/15/26
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05/06/2026
05/18/26 - 05/22/26
School Year 2025-2026
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Closes
05/13/2026

Bussing from Lowell and Whittier Elementary (Grades K-6)

Child Development
1/19/26 - 5/22/26
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Now Enrolling Before & After School and No School Day Programs.

Your child will make new friends, enjoy more physical activity, develop new skills, do better in school, and live with caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Ages:

5-12 years

Schedule:

August 12-May 22

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

After School Hours: 3pm-6pm

No School Day Hours: 7am-6pm

Full-time and part-time schedules available

Rates:

Tuition is billed weekly.

School Year Registration Fee: $85

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL:

1 Day per Week: Member $53 | Non-Member $55

2 Day per Week: Member $82 | Non-Member $85

3 Day per Week: Member $107 | Non-Member $110

4 Day per Week: Member $126 | Non-Member $130

5 Day per Week: Member $146 | Non-Member $150

Drop-In Care: Member $63 | Non-Member $65

BEFORE SCHOOL ONLY:

1 Day per Week: Member $39 | Non-Member $40

2 Day per Week: Member $64 | Non-Member $66

3 Day per Week: Member $78 | Non-Member $80

4 Day per Week: Member $87 | Non-Member $90

5 Day per Week: Member $95 | Non-Member $98

Drop-In Care: Member $44 | Non-Member $45

AFTER SCHOOL ONLY:

1 Day per Week: Member $49 | Non-Member $50

2 Day per Week: Member $73 | Non-Member $75

3 Day per Week: Member $85 | Non-Member $88

4 Day per Week: Member $97 | Non-Member $100

5 Day per Week: Member $107 | Non-Member $110

Drop-In Care: Member $53 | Non-Member $55

School’s Out Day:

Before/After School Participant: $25

Non-Before/After School Participant: $60

Child must be a YMCA Member to receive Member Pricing.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/19/26 - 01/23/26
School Year 2025-2026
Registration
Closed on
01/14/2026
01/26/26 - 01/30/26
School Year 2025-2026
Registration
Closed on
01/21/2026
02/02/26 - 02/06/26
School Year 2025-2026
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Closes
01/28/2026
02/09/26 - 02/13/26
School Year 2025-2026
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Closes
02/04/2026
02/16/26 - 02/20/26
School Year 2025-2026
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Closes
02/11/2026
02/23/26 - 02/27/26
School Year 2025-2026
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02/18/2026
03/02/26 - 03/06/26
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02/25/2026
03/09/26 - 03/13/26
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03/04/2026
03/16/26 - 03/20/26
School Year 2025-2026
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03/11/2026
03/23/26 - 03/27/26
School Year 2025-2026
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03/18/2026
03/30/26 - 04/03/26
School Year 2025-2026
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03/25/2026
04/06/26 - 04/10/26
School Year 2025-2026
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04/01/2026
04/13/26 - 04/17/26
School Year 2025-2026
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04/08/2026
04/20/26 - 04/24/26
School Year 2025-2026
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04/15/2026
04/27/26 - 05/01/26
School Year 2025-2026
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04/22/2026
05/04/26 - 05/08/26
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04/29/2026
05/11/26 - 05/15/26
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05/06/2026
05/18/26 - 05/22/26
School Year 2025-2026
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05/13/2026

School's Out Camp

Child Development
2/16/26 - 5/19/26
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School’s Out. The Y Is In.

School is out, whether it is a holiday break or a teacher in-service. The Y is in to provide a safe, supportive environment with academic enrichment activities for youth. We operate School’s Out Camp from 7am-6pm to allow parents the most flexibility to meet their needs and schedules. Breakfast snack and afternoon snack are provided. Youth bring their own lunch. Youth participating in before and/or after school program receive discounted pricing.

Location:

Downtown Boise Y Kids (First Presbyterian Church, 950 W. State St., Boise ID 83702)

Ages:

6-12 years

Hours:

7 am – 6 pm

We will be closed the following dates:

  • Monday, September 1, 2025
  • Thursday, November 27, 2025
  • Friday, November 28, 2025
  • Wednesday, December 24, 2025
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025
  • Monday, May 25, 2025

NO SCHOOL DAY RATES:

Before/After School Participant: $25 per day

Non-Before/After School Participant: $60 per day

(A participant is considered a child who is enrolled in our Before & After School Program on a weekly basis).

All fees are due at time of registration. School’s Out fees are non-refundable.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
02/16/26
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02/12/2026
03/16/26 - 03/20/26
Spring Break
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Closes
03/12/2026
05/19/26
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Closes
05/15/2026

Summer Day Camp (Ages 5-12)

Child Development, Downtown Boise YMCA
5/25/26 - 8/7/26
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No Place Like This Place.

Summer Day Camp. Registration Opens Feb 2!

 

Our Summer Day Camp is a place where kids can explore, learn, and play all summer long. Each week features engaging themes, outdoor explorations, creative projects, STEM challenges, community field trips, and opportunities to build confidence and friendships.  

Location: 

Downtown Boise Y Kids (1050 W State St, Boise 83702)

Ages:

5-12 years 

Schedule: 

May 26 – Aug 7  

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 

Summer Day Camp Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm 

Rate:                       Member    Non-Member
5 Days per week:      $243        $250
4 Days per week:      $234         $240
3 Days per week:      $205         $210
2 Days per week:      $156         $160
1 Days per week:      $98           $100

Registration Fee: $30.00 per child due at the time of registration.

  • Fees are billed 1 week prior to session start date, fees for summer will begin on May 18, 2026.
  • Vacation Credit is available for one week per summer at 50% tuition discount.
  • Schedule Changes are due 2 weeks prior to session start date.

Financial Assistance & Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) Available to All. At the Y, we believe no one is turned away due to inability to pay. As licensed childcare, we are eligible to receive ICCP for families in financial need. We also offer additional financial assistance to ensure all kids have a place at the Y.

Financial Assistance Application – return to Site or Accounting with paystubs, 1040 from tax return, no earlier than April 15, 2026. Current Financial Assistance expires May 31, 2026. Financial Assistance is capped at 30% in our system for Summer Day Camp, so up to 30% will be given at registration. We will not process FA for summer programs until April.

For more information about financial assistance and ICCP contact: [email protected]

Site Contact Information

Downtown Boise Y Kids or 208 344 5502 ext 219


Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/25/26 - 05/29/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/01/26 - 06/05/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26

Summer LIT Camp (Ages 13-15)

Child Development, Downtown Boise YMCA
5/25/26 - 8/7/26
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No Place Like This Place.

Leader In Training Camp. Registration Opens Feb 2!

 

LIT Camp (Leader in Training Camp) is a fun, hands-on leadership experience designed for teens who want to build confidence, develop life skills, and make a positive impact. Through mentorship and guided practice working with younger campers, participants will learn communication, responsibility, and active leadership.  

Location: 

Downtown Boise Y Kids (1050 W State St, Boise 83702)

Ages:

13-15 years 

Schedule: 

May 26 – Aug 7  

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 

Summer Day Camp Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm 

Ages:

13-15 years 

Schedule: 

May 26 – Aug 7  

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 

Tuition Rate (Whole Summer):

Member: $485  Non-Member: $500

Registration Fee: $30.00 per child due at the time of registration.

  • Fees are billed at time of registration.
  • Vacation Credit is available for one week per summer at 50% tuition discount.
  • Schedule Changes are due 2 weeks prior to session start date.

Financial Assistance is available.

Financial Assistance Application – return to Site or Accounting with paystubs, 1040 from tax return, no earlier than April 15, 2026. Current Financial Assistance expires May 31, 2026. Financial Assistance is capped at 30% in our system for Summer Day Camp, so up to 30% will be given at registration. We will not process FA for summer programs until April.

For more information about financial assistance and ICCP contact: [email protected]

Site Contact Information

Downtown Boise Y Kids or 208 344 5502 ext 219


Registration Information   ($30.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/2/26 8/7/26 Front Desk $ 485.00$ 500.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/25/26 - 08/07/26
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26

Summer Specialty Camp - Half Day (Ages 6-12)

Child Development, Downtown Boise YMCA
6/1/26 - 7/31/26
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No Place Like This Place.

Summer Specialty Camp. Registration Opens Feb 2!

 

Bits, Bytes, and Bots Camp is a coding and robotics camp where kids explore how computers “think,” how instructions turn into actions, and how machines follow commands. Campers will learn the basics of coding, build simple circuits, and experiment with real robots. 

Creative Kids Art Camp is a colorful, hands-on experience for young artists! Campers will explore a variety of art forms while learning new techniques and expressing their creativity. 

Critter Camp is a fun, educational experience for kids who are curious about animals and nature. Through engaging activities like games, crafts, stories, and more, campers learn about different types of animals, their habitats, behaviors, and the roles they play in the world. 

Dino Discovery Camp is an exciting, hands-on adventure for kids who love dinosaurs! Campers will step into the world of paleontology as they dig for fossils, build dino models, and learn about the amazing creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. 

Epic Eats Cooking Camp is designed for kids who already feel at home in the kitchen and are ready to elevate their skills! Campers dive into new techniques, bold recipes, and creative challenges that go beyond the basics—like making fresh pasta and other familiar favorites from scratch. 

Launch Lab STEM Camp is an action-packed camp where kids explore the exciting world of propulsion and ballistics! Campers dive into the science behind how things launch, fly, and land through fun, hands-on activities like building air powered rockets, testing catapults, and experiments.

Minecraft Camp is an exciting, educational program where kids will explore creativity, teamwork, and problem solving. Through Minecraft gameplay and themed, screen-free activities, campers will learn basic coding, digital citizenship, game strategy, and boost their creativity! 

Sculpt & Shape Art Camp is a 3D creative experience where kids bring their ideas to life through sculpture, ceramics, mixed-media, and more! Campers will move beyond flat surfaces to dive into the world of three-dimensional art through guided lessons and open-ended creation. 

Space Explorers Camp is an out-of-this-world adventure for kids who are curious about the universe! Campers will explore the solar system, learn about stars & galaxies, build rockets, discover what it takes to become an astronaut, and more!  

Sweets & Treats Cooking Camp is a delightfully fun experience where young chefs learn to whip up delicious desserts and tasty treats! From cakes to cookies to no-bake goodies, each day features hands-on cooking & baking, fun food-themed games, and creative crafts.

Location: 

Downtown Boise Y Kids (1050 W State St, Boise 83702)

Ages:

5-12 years 

Schedule: 

June 1 – July 31

Monday – Friday

AM: 8:30-12:30

PM: 12:30-4:30

Tuition:

Member: $155 Non Member $185

  • Fees are billed at time of registration.
  • Registration by session, multiple session selection available
  • AM & PM registration can be done to make a full day camp
  • Camps run 5 days per week, no part-time schedules available.

Financial Assistance is available. Does not qualify for ICCP subsidy. Families with ICCP must register for Summer Day Camp.

Financial Assistance Application – return to Site or Accounting with paystubs, 1040 from tax return, no earlier than April 15, 2026. Current Financial Assistance expires May 31, 2026. Financial Assistance is capped at 30% in our system for Summer Day Camp, so up to 30% will be given at registration. We will not process FA for summer programs until April.

For more information about financial assistance and ICCP contact: [email protected]

Site Contact Information

Downtown Boise Y Kids or 208 344 5502 ext 219


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/2/26 8/7/26 Front Desk $ 155.00$ 185.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/01/26 - 06/05/26
AM - Critter Camp (8:30-12:3)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/01/26 - 06/05/26
PM - Creative Kids Art Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
AM - Dino Discovery Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
AM - Launch Lab STEM Camp(8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
PM - Creative Kids Art Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
AM - Epic Eats Cooking Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
PM - Minecraft Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
AM - Launch Lab STEM Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
AM - Space Explorers Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
PM - Creative Kids Art Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
AM - Sweet & Treats Cooking Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
PM - Critter Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
AM - Sculpt & Shape Art Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
AM - Space Explorers Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
PM - Bits, Bytes & Bots Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
AM - Epic Eats Cooking Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
PM - Creative Kids Art Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
AM - Creative Kids Art Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
AM - Launch Lab STEM Camp(8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
PM - Bits, Bytes & Bots Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
AM - Sculpt & Shape Art Camp (8:30-12:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
PM - Dino Discovery Camp (12:30-4:30)
Registration
Closed
Opens on 02/02/26