YMCA Silver Spring

Give your child a summer full of discovery, friendship, and fun at YMCA DC Summer Camps!

Our camps provide safe, welcoming spaces where young people can learn new skills, stay active, and connect with caring staff and peers.

🎨🏀🌳 Whether your camper loves sports, arts, STEM, or outdoor play, there’s something for everyone.

Check out all of summer camp options, and grab a spot before they’re filled!

ymcadc.org/programs/camps/day-camp

Healthy Kids Day is this Saturday, April 18th, will we see you there? Join us for family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families, and a healthy start to the summer season ahead. Come enjoy carnival style games, healthy snacks and so much more!
Parents can also learn about summer camp offerings, childcare, and programs that help kids stay healthy all summer, and all year long!

Check out our schedule and RSVP here: www.ymcadc.org/healthykidsday

Emancipation Day. Today’s anniversary reminds us that freedom is not just a moment in history—it’s a commitment to carry forward daily.

In 1853, nearly a decades before the city’s official emancipation, Anthony Bowen founded the world’s first African American YMCA.

In the spirit of Anthony Bowen, the Y continues to serve as a place that helps everyone achieve their goals and become the best version of themselves.

Learn more at www.ymcadc.org/emancipation