The application can be found here on our Summer Day Camp page, along with registration paperwork. All fields on this form MUST be completed in full and be accurate.
If needed, there will be an option to add multiple children to your application.

Please note, this link will not be visible until Monday, February 17th at 7am. 

This link will take you to an online form with the following entry fields:

• Guardian Name
• Guardian Phone
• Guardian Email
• Membership Type/Status
• Authorization for deposit charge and scheduled payments
• Camper Name
• Camper Grade (in fall 2025)
• Camper Weeks Attending
   

It is important to note that applicants with active Family Memberships will take priority for camp registration. Youth Membership or Non-Member applicants will be added to the waitlist.

Submitting the application does not guarantee a spot in camp or all the weeks you requested. Camper weeks will be filled based on the timestamp of when the form is completed and submitted.

Please note: As a State Licensed Summer Day Camp, we are limited to a certain number of camper spots. If your form is incomplete or contains errors (e.g., incorrect grade for the fall or missing camper weeks), you may not be assigned to the requested weeks, regardless of when your application is submitted.

For us to complete your camper(s) registration the billing method on file MUST be up to date.

If your application is successfully processed, you can expect to hear from us by end of the day, Wednesday February 19th. We will confirm your camper weeks, provide next steps, and share what to expect moving forward.

Please be patient as we will have to process through a significant number of applications. 
 

We will use the billing method on file for your Y membership to process a $20 deposit per week, per camper.  This deposit is not an additional fee; it will be applied toward your camper's weekly camp fees. If you have multiple billing methods linked to your membership, the one you wish to use for Summer Camp MUST be identified in the application. Please verify the last 4 numbers on your CC or account and the card type.

Our team will contact you by the end of the day on Wednesday, February 19th to confirm the weeks your camper is registered for. You’ll then have 10 days to let us know if you would like to be added to the waitlist for any requested weeks your camper was not able to be registered for, or if you would like to unenroll from Summer Camp and receive a refund. After 10 days, deposits are non-refundable.

If you choose to be added to the waitlist for the weeks that are full and a spot becomes available, a Y staff member will contact you as soon as possible.

You will only be charged a deposit for weeks your camper is successfully enrolled in.

If you are notified your camper(s) are registered for our Summer Day Camp, please be sure to complete and submit the required registration packet prior to May 1st. The packet includes the following documents:

Waivers and Permissions Form

• Grand Traverse Bay YMCA official registration, release, and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement
• Participation Waiver
• Field Trip Agreement
• Sunscreen and Bug Spray Agreement
• Day Camp Guidebook Acknowledgement

Financial Policies Form

• Membership Status Policy
• Cancellation Policy
• Non-Sufficient Funds Policy
• Late Pickup Policy

Health Appraisal - does not need to be completed by a physician.

Child Information Card

Please note: If the completed packet is not received completed by the deadline, your camper may lose their reserved camp weeks.
 

South Y Day Camp  

Montessori Day Camp  

Our team will contact you by the end of the day on Wednesday, February 19th to confirm if your camper is registered.

Yes, your $20 deposit fee and weekly payments will be charged automatically using the billing method you identified in your application. If you have multiple billing methods on file, you’ll need to confirm the one you want to use in the application.

If you’re applying for financial assistance, please submit your paperwork as soon as possible. The process typically takes about a month. Forms can be completed in person or online at the links below. If you already receive financial assistance for your membership, please note that Summer Camp financial assistance requires a separate application. 

Membership FA

Summer Camp FA

You’ll only need to complete one form per family. The application includes multiple sections where you can add each child’s information.

Our team will contact you by the end of the day on Wednesday, February 19th to confirm the weeks your camper is registered for. You’ll then have 10 days to let us know if you would like to be added to the waitlist for requested weeks your camper was not able to be registered for, or if you would like to unenroll from Summer Camp and receive a refund. After 10 days, deposits are non-refundable.

If you choose to be added to the waitlist for the weeks that are full and a spot becomes available, a Y staff member will contact you as soon as possible.

You will only be charged a deposit for weeks your camper is successfully enrolled in.

If you’d like to update or use a billing method not on file, please stop by our front desk or call us at (231) 933-9622. You’ll also confirm your billing method in the application.

Yes, scheduled payments are required so we can focus on keeping your camper safe and engaged. Payments will be automatically deducted from your confirmed billing method the Wednesday prior to each camp week.

Absolutely! If you’d like to pay for the full summer upfront, contact Thomas Graber (thomas@gtbayymca.org) or Cailin Miller (cailin@gtbayymca.org), and they’ll be happy to assist you.

We’ll have staff available to assist you on application day. Please feel free to reach out for support if needed.