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Does your camp have swimming?
Yes, and the YMCA has one of the top aquatics programs in the region. At YMCA Capital View, our campers enjoy recreational swimming at local pools.
Does your camp provide scholarships or accept DHS (Department of Human Services) vouchers?
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington does provide scholarships for all of its camps. To apply for a camp scholarship, please visit or call the front desk staff for an application. YMCA Capital View Day Camp also accepts DHS vouchers. To qualify, you must be a D.C. resident. For more information on DHS voucher eligibility, please call the D.C. Department of Childcare Development at 202-727-0284.
How can I register for YMCA Camp?
You can register for any of our day camp sessions online at www.ymcadc.org. You may also call us at 202-889-0643.
What do YMCA Capital View Day Camps offer?
We have a wide variety of fun activities for children from traditional camp, to sports and cheerleading specialty camps.
What information will I need to provide for my child in addition to the registration form?
Before a child attends camp, you need to provide a copy of his/her birth certificate, immunization forms and health and dental records.
What is the location and hours of your day camp?
All children must be at camp by 9:00 am. The Camp hours are from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We also provide extended hours from 7:00 am-9:00 am and 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm for an additional fee. We are located at 2118 Ridgecrest Court, SE in Washington, D.C.
What methods of payment do you accept?
By simply completing an EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer), we can draft the camp fees directly from your account. We also accept major credit cards and a personal check. We do not accept cash.
What should my child bring to camp every day?
Each camper should bring a bathing suit, a towel, sun screen, and bottled water. All campers should wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes. YMCA Capital View DOES provide lunch, however parents should provide lunch for children with allergies or special dietary needs.
Where can I get more information about YMCA Day Camps?
For more information about all of our YMCA day camps and residential camp, please visit www.ymcadc.org. You may also call us at 202-889-0643 for more information about what makes our camps extra special.
Will campers go on field trips and is there an additional fee?
Yes, campers will go on field trips and you will be notified in advance of all field trips. Field trip costs will range from $5 to $20.