The sessions will be able to accommodate about 500 individuals, and camps will run from June 15-Aug. 7 for children ages 4-12. Camps are held from 7:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and will cost $195 per week, according to a news release by YMCA of Austin. Residents who are interested can sign up here.
Camps will be taking safety precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19, including limiting classes to 10 individuals, enforcing social distancing and requiring staff to wear masks and gloves. Children who are 7 years old or over will also be required to wear a mask when indoors, and temperatures will be taken as children arrive to camp.
In South Austin, camps will be offered at the following four school locations:
- Galindo Elementary School, 3800 S. Second St., Austin
- Joslin Elementary School, 4500 Menchaca Road, Austin
- Baranoff Elementary School, 12009 Buckingham Gate Road, Austin,
- Patton Elementary School, 6001 Westcreek Drive, Austin
- Buda Elementary School, 1060 Old San Antonio Road, Buda
- YMCA Camp Moody, 1220 Old San Antonio Road, Buda
- Negley Elementary School, 5940 McNaughton, Kyle
- Science Hall Elementary School, 1510 Bebee Road, Kyle