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Learn & Play - Mini Camps

Mondays - Thursdays

Thanksgiving & Winter Break Camps

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Get ready for Fall fun in short, flexible sessions. YMCA Fall Mini Camps are designed to spark creativity, exploration, and play, perfect for families looking for engaging programs without an all-day commitment. Check back soon for registration details and weekly themes.

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Thanksgiving & Winter Break Camps
Big fun in a small package! Mini Camps give kids the chance to explore new skills, hobbies, and activities through short, exciting sessions—perfect for families who want fall fun without an all-day commitment.

Briargate YMCA

Date and Time

Nov 23rd - 25th 2026
Dec 21st - 23rd 2026
Dec 28th - 30th 2026

Mon - Thurs 1:30pm - 4pm

Age

3 - 5 years old and 6 - 10 years old

Cost

Members $75/Session

Non-Members $95/Session

FPP $56.25/Session

Address

4025 Family Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719.282.9622

YMCA At First & Main

Date and Time

Dec 21st - 23rd 2026
Dec 28th - 30th 2026

Mon - Thurs 1pm - 3:30pm

Age

Ages 3 - 10 years old

Cost

Members $75/Session

Non-Members $95/Session

FPP $56.25/Session

Address

3035 New Center Point
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
719.574.2878

Tri-Lakes YMCA

Date and Time

Nov 23rd - 25th 2026
Dec 28th - 30th 2026

Mon - Thurs 1:30pm - 4pm

Age

Ages 4 - 10 years old

Cost

Members $75/Session

Non-Members $95/Session

FPP $56.25/Session

Address

17250 Jackson Creek Parkway
Monument, CO 80132
719.481.8728

Summer Weekly Camp Themes

June 8-11 - Beach Bash - Let’s head to the beach and enjoy a week of sun, sea and sand!

June 15-18 - Messy Camp! - Ooey-gooey, creative fun with activities that celebrate messes and imagination

June 22-25 - Time Travel - Take a whirlwind journey through time with creative activities and epic discoveries.

July 6-9 - Mythical World - Brings fantasy to life with magical stories and mythical adventures.

July 13-16 - S’winter Vacation - S’winter vacation in July Camp lets kids enjoy the magic of Winter in Summer!

July 20-23 - The Great Outdoors - Explore nature, discover wildlife, and enjoy hands-on adventures

July 27-30 - Messier Camp! - So much messier than before…

June 8-11 - Messy Camp - Ooey-gooey, creative fun with hands-on activities that celebrate messes and imagination

June 15-18 - Ocean Explorers - Dive into ocean fun through playful learning, creativity, and exploration.

June 22-25 - Stellar Science - Blast off with exciting experiments and cosmic fun that spark curiosity

July 6-9 - Cook from your favorite book - A tasty adventure where favorite books inspire hands-on cooking

July 13-16 - Believe in Magic - Magical adventure filled with Disney-inspired fun

July 20-23 - Messier Camp! - So much messier than before…

June 8-11 - Welcome to Summer - Let's kick off summer with a fun-filled week of crafts, STEM, games, and friends!

June 15-18 - Cheer camp- Get ready to jump, cheer, and shine at Cheer Camp—where kids learn awesome moves & build confidence.

June 22-25 - Theatre Camp - Step into the spotlight at Theatre Camp, where kids play games, create characters, and bring stories to life.

July 6-9 - Art Camp - Art Camp is a relaxed, creative space where kids proudly make art that’s uniquely theirs. Children must be 6 years or older to attend. 

July 13-16 - Science Camp - Science Camp is all about hands-on experiments, curious minds, and exciting discoveries. 

July 20-23 - Messy Camp - Ooey-gooey creative fun with activities that celebrate messes and imagination. 

Specialty Mini Camps
New for Fall 2026, morning Specialty Mini Camps!

Description

For a safe and successful experience, we encourage participation for children who are comfortable with CPR course material and physically able to perform chest compressions. Upon successful completion, participants will receive:

  • HSI Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS) Certification
  • 2-year HSI Pediatric First Aid Certification
  • Child and Infant CPR/AED Certification
  • Activity starter manual
  • Mini first aid kit
  • CPR mask

Registration 

  • Dates & Times: Mon. November 23rd - Wed. november 25th (9:00 am – 1:30 pm)
  • Ages: 11-16
  • Cost: Members $180, Non Members $220 (No FPP or discounts allowed on certification classes)
  • Location: Briargate YMCA, 4025 Family Pl, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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Description

Learn hands-on skills, kitchen safety, and create delicious treats to take home.

Registration

  • Date & Time: Mon. november 23rd - Wed. November 25th (10:00 – 11:30 am)
  • Ages: 4-12
  • Cost: Members $55,  Non-Member $75, FPP $41.25,
  • Location: First & Main YMCA, 3035 New Center Point Colorado Springs CO 80922

 

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For more information please contact:

Briargate Y: Heidi Schulz, Association Director of Learn & Play at 719.329.7298 or hschulz@ppymca.org

Y at First & Main: Heather Hoogeboom, Learn & Play Coordinator at 719.884.8466 or hhoogeboom@ppymca.org

Tri-Lakes Y: Sophia Porreco, Learn & Play Coordinator at 719.481.8728 or sporreco@ppymca.org

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