Camp & Child Care
Summer Day Camp & Licensed Childcare at Your YMCA
We believe all kids deserve a strong start and a safe place to grow. As licensed childcare providers, parents trust the Grand Traverse Bay Y’s childcare programs to support and nurture their children from infancy to adulthood. We offer Child Watch free to members, summer day camp, year-round licensed childcare and more!
Daycare
Enroll at the Child Development Center
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Child Development Center offers year-round licensed daycare in Traverse City, Michigan. Dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, we believe it is our responsibility to create a safe, healthy, and positive environment where your child can grow and thrive.
Our program serves children as young as three weeks through five years of age. We have dedicated classrooms for infants, toddlers, and pre-K learners.
Summer Day Camp
One of our most popular programs, we offer a variety of summer day camps for students in the 5-county region.
Our traditional day camps offer theme-based enrichment, group games, sports and fitness activities, hands-on experiments, arts and crafts, and swimming. Your child will belong to an age-appropriate group that will help foster team building, friendship, and a sense of belonging.
Our summer day camp has two Traverse City locations.
- South Y Day Camp: At our South Y Day Camp, you’ll find all the programs you know and love: K-Camp for Kindergarten, Traditional, Sports, Art, Science & Nature, and Leaders Club (grades 7-9).
- Montessori Day Camp: At TCAPS Montessori on Franke Road, we’ve created an engaging camp experience specially designed for children entering K-2.
Both locations share the same commitment to accessibility while offering unique programming to meet your family’s needs.
Child Watch and Date Night
Work Out with Help from Child Watch
We know how difficult it can be to prioritize your health and wellness on busy nights and weekends. Bring your kids to the Y and check them into Child Watch.
This complimentary member benefit welcomes children from 6 weeks through 7 years old. While you work out (for up to two hours, depending on the child’s age), your child will take part in games, crafts, and activities that reflect the YMCA’s core values.
Schedule Your Next Date Night
On the second Friday of each month, our caring, qualified Y staff host “date night” at the YMCA. From 5 to 8 pm, our team leads games and activities for students ages 5-12. The program allows children to connect with their peers and make new friends in a safe environment while allowing parents a rare evening off to grab a bite to eat, run errands, or catch up on laundry! Cherished by parents and kids alike, our date night program is the most enjoyable and affordable way for parents to enjoy a kid-free evening.
Get Your Child Involved at the YMCA
Child care is just the beginning. We have age-appropriate programming to help your child find enrichment activities they can be passionate about through adolescence, into adulthood. Help your child stay active, build confidence, and make friends at the YMCA. Learn more about Youth Sports and Programs.