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YMCA day camps inspire kids ages 5-12 (must have completed kindergarten) to learn and play together. With new exciting themes every week, your kids will try new activities and experiences, and simply enjoy being themselves all summer long.
Donelson-Hermitage At a Glance
- Ages: 5-12 (must have completed kindergarten)
- Camp Dates: May 28-August 2 (no camp on July 4)
- Cost: $180 per week for Y members, $210 for non-members
- Camp Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free Swim Instruction: We offer free water safety instruction to all day camp participants who don’t pass our YMCA Swim Test. Learn More
- View Weekly Themes Schedule
- The majority of the day is spent outdoors.
- Campers have access to a large tent providing shade for small-group time, water breaks and rest.
- Campers swim in our pool most days.
- Weather permitting, campers enjoy other features, such the Youth Activity Center, fields and gym, based on the day's curriculum
Effective Summer 2024, our cancellation policy has expanded to include that participants will be responsible for the following charges:
- Two weeks or more notice before the session: $25 non-refundable deposit
- 7-14 days notice before the session: 50% of the remaining balance plus the $25 non-refundable deposit
- Less than 7 days notice before the session: 100% of the remaining balance plus the $25 non-refundable deposit
- The $25 deposit is also non-transferable at any time
Weekly Themes
Approximately two to three hours each day is focused on our weekly theme, while the remainder is filled with swimming and small-group activities.
Dates for Donelson-Hermitage weekly themes are as follows:
May 28-31: Summer Celebration
June 3-7: Animal Adventures
June 10-14: Around the World
June 17-21: Nature Explorers
June 24-28: Inventors Camp
July 1-3, 5: Holidaze
July 8-12: Operation Imagination
July 15-19: Ocean Odyssey
July 22-26: Summer Splash
July 29-August 2: Olympics
Dates for Donelson-Hermitage weekly themes are as follows:
May 28-31: Summer Celebration
June 3-7: Animal Adventures
June 10-14: Around the World
June 17-21: Nature Explorers
June 24-28: Inventors Camp
July 1-3, 5: Holidaze
July 8-12: Operation Imagination
July 15-19: Ocean Odyssey
July 22-26: Summer Splash
July 29-August 2: Olympics
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YMCA Day Camps inspire kids to learn and play together, try new activities and experiences, and simply enjoy being themselves all summer long.