Southwest Y Camps, run by the YMCA of Central New York at the Southwest Community Center in Syracuse, is a summer day camp for school-age children. Its 'Camp on Campus' program lets campers choose activities such as arts and crafts, ecology, and rec games, with specialty options like coding, cooking, yoga, tennis, and gaming. Financial assistance and inclusion programs are available.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 AM Child Watch PlusRegister → | Jan 2 – Dec 31, 2026 | 0–11 | Varies | Active |
| 2026 PM Child Watch Plus4:30pm – 7:30pmRegister → | Jan 2 – Dec 31, 2026 | 0–12 | $30.00 | Active |
Member: $30.00 | Youth: $30.00
Classes
| Class | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individualized Tutoring: SAT/ACT/APRegister → | Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 | — | Varies | Active |
| Individualized Tutoring: All Subjects K-12+Register → | Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 | — | Varies | Active |
Member: $40.00 | Youth: $40.00 | Non-Member: $65.00
Member: $35.00 | Youth: $35.00 | Non-Member: $60.00
Before & after school care
| Program | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 - Southwest YMCA - PM | Southwest Cherry Rd After SchoolMon/Tue/Wed/Thu/FriRegister → | Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 | 6–11 | $360 – $465/mo | Active |
| 2026-27 - Southwest YMCA - AM | Southwest Cherry Rd Before SchoolMon/Tue/Wed/Thu/FriRegister → | Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 | 6–11 | $290 – $395/mo | Active |
| 2026-27 - Southwest YMCA - AM | Southwest Walberta Before SchoolMon/Tue/Wed/Thu/FriRegister → | Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 | 4–7 | $290 – $395/mo | Active |
Member: $360.00/month | Non-Member: $465.00/month | Youth: $465.00/month | Registration Fee: $25.00
Member: $290.00/month | Non-Member: $395.00/month | Youth: $395.00/month | Registration Fee: $25.00
The practical details
- Daily hours
- 9:00am–4:00pm
- Ages
- Ages 0–15 · Grades K–4
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- YMCA of Central New York · YMCA
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact YMCA of Central New York directly before you register or pay.
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Accreditations & licensing
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★★★★★Joe BuczakowskiFriendly and warm atmosphere and great amenities for everyone. Fitness and sports areas, group activites, multiple pools for laps, therapy, and fun activities. Learning and interactive offerings beyond fitness, like art and music.
★★★★★Kiymir Bullockmy go to YMCA great runs great track and gym aswell
★★★★★Heather HendersonThis was my first time at this branch of the Y (I was in the area because I was giving someone a ride to class at OCC). It was pretty quiet the day I was there, very clean and very pleasant atmosphere. I felt welcomed by the person at the front desk who gave me guidance on finding what I needed. I would definitely go back if I was in the area again!
★Sarah RossOne of the filthiest places around. This place is just a dumpster for members cash to support the community. It’s a great thing to support the community and youth programs, but it’s also great to be transparent and honest. They don’t keep up their facilities or clean them. Equipment is old, rusted out, and everything is covered in dust. From the air vents, speakers, etc. Bikes are so old they don’t even have speedometer so you can see your rmp’s etc. Whoever is taking a paycheck for cleaning this place should be ashamed. To have this sign up saying welcoming to all- it’s just an insult- who would think a dirty dusty gym from 1980 is welcoming? Then they email me asking for donations. For what? Mismanaged employees? What a disgrace. I have to pay for two family memberships, one for myself at a different gym with working equipment- and one for kids so they can be in the programs. Paying $100/mo for a family membership and I can’t even workout here. YMCA used to be for all now it’s just for kids.
★★★★★N NThe Southwest YMCA, located in the SRC arena on the Onondaga Community College campus, is an excellent place to exercise. Although lacking a pool, they do have a six-lane, 1/8-mile indoor track, basketball courts, and well equipped rooms of exercise equipment and weights. They also offer free classes including weight training for seniors. The membership fee is reasonable and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The manager, Abdul, has wonderful people skills, and does an excellent job keeping everything running smoothly. I've had memberships at gyms all my adult life, so I've seen quite a few. This facility is the cleanest I've ever experienced.