Camp on the Lake | About Us | YMCA Summer Camp | Waterfront Summer Camp

At YMCA Camp on the Lake (COTL), we believe that magic happens when children explore the world around them, make new friends, and learn that "I can" is much more powerful than "I can't." YMCA Camp on the Lake is a premier camp environment created just for kids. At COL children learn life skills, develop self-esteem, and gain a sense of independence and community. Whether they are playing, exploring nature or conquering new heights, they are creating memories that will last a lifetime.

What makes COTL especially unique is its location and ability to provide your child with a myriad of outdoor adventures that are usually exclusive to over-night camps. Your camper will enjoy activities such as water sports, archery, horseback riding and many more...all close to home!

At the YMCA, we’ve been providing genuine camping experiences for 125 years, combining the values you expect from the YMCA with the adventure and innovation that kids count on today. We also understand kids. We know that young campers must feel comfortable and have a peer social connection to enjoy the camp experience. That’s why our “Taste of Adventure” program is designed to encourage summer-long social connections so that kids are free to enjoy the camp experience. For older campers it’s all about their interests and freedom of choice. Our “Camper’s-choice” program allows them to design their own camp experience and nurture their interests.

Mission and Values

The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We accomplish our mission through programs that build character, and we build character by teaching and demonstrating positive values. Our values embrace the universal truths inherent in relationships with others: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Caring.

Safety First

Camp on the Lake, as well as all YMCA camps, are licensed by the State of Texas.
Our staff attends more than 30 hours of training, including the following topics: child development, program activities, supervision practices and policies, child abuse awareness and behavior guidance.
We are able to make reasonable accommodations for campers with special needs.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’s Risk Management Team conducts weekly audits and site visits to ensure that every site is operated according to the standards set forth by our mission, values, and most importantly, the expectations of the parents whose children we’re serving.

Camp Rates

Coppell Family YMCA
146 Town Center Blvd.
Coppell, TX 75019
972-393-5121

Weekly Camp fee: $255
YMCA Member discounted fee: $205
A deposit of $50 per week is due at registration.
Pick-up and drop-off at the branch.

Cross Timbers Family YMCA
2021 Cross Timbers Road
Flower Mound, TX 75028
972-539-9622

Weekly Camp fee: $235
YMCA Member discounted fee: $190
A deposit of $50 per week is due at registration
Pick-up and drop-off is at Camp on the Lake only.

Frisco Family YMCA
2401 Internet Blvd., Ste 100
Frisco, Texas 75034
(972) 335-3222

Weekly Camp fee: $255
YMCA Member discounted fee: $205
A deposit of $50 per week is due at registration.
Pick-up and drop-off Purefoy Elementary.

Purefoy Elementary School
118800 Teel Parkway,
Frisco, TX 75034

Park Cities Family YMCA
6000 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75205
214-526-7293

Weekly Camp fee: $255
YMCA Member discounted fee: $205
A deposit of $50 per week is due at registration.
Pick-up and drop-off at the branch.

Russell Creek Family YMCA
3300 McDermott Plano, Tx 75025
(214) 705-9459

Weekly Camp fee: $255
YMCA Member discounted fee: $205
A deposit of $50 per week is due at registration
Pick-up and drop-off is at the branch.

Town North Family YMCA
4332 Northhaven Road
Dallas, TX 75229
214-357-8434

Weekly Camp fee: $255
YMCA Member discounted fee: $205
A deposit of $50 per week is due at registration.
Pick-up and drop-off at the branch.

Did you know that YMCA members receive discounts on YMCA camps? Contact your local branch for more information on how to join.

Financial Assistance

The YMCA is dedicated to offering fun and affordable programs for families. However, we understand the strain that financial demands can put on working families. That’s why through the generous donations of the community, the YMCA offers financial assistance for families in need. Assistance is awarded based on individual need and the ability of the YMCA to fund the subsidy.

For more information or to apply, please visit the Welcome Center at one of the six branches offering the YMCA Camp on the Lake program. Click here to download the application.

Transportation & Pick-up / Drop-off

The YMCA provides transportation to and from Camp on the Lake at the following YMCA locations: Coppell Family YMCA, Frisco Family YMCA, Park Cities Family YMCA, Russell Creek Family YMCA and Town North Family YMCA. For families leaving in the Lewisville/Flower Mound area, the drop-off and pick-up location is at camp, conveniently located directly off of I-35 going South.

For Coppell, Frisco, Park Cities, Russell Creek and Town North extended care is available at an additional cost to accommodate families that require an earlier drop-off or late pick-up. Separate registration is required for pre/post care at our YMCAs that provide transportation.

Buses will leave for Camp on the Lake, depending on the branch, 8:15 - 8:30am and arrive back at the branches between 5:00 - 5:15 pm. All buses are fully air-conditioned and are designed to be a fun and safe extension of the camp experience.

For Cross Timbers YMCA, the pick-up and drop-off is at YMCA Camp on the Lake. There is no pick-up or drop-off at Cross Timbers YMCA. Pre-Camp activities will run from 8:00 to 9:00am. All campers should arrive by 9:00am. Post-Camp extended pick-up time will be from 4:30 to 5:30pm.