2024 Dates:

FIRST SESSION: June 23 – July 5
SECOND SESSION: July 7 – July 19

For assistance or more info, please contact galen@ymaarts.org or fill out our Info Request Form.

2024 Tuition Information


2024 Tuition: $2145 ($400 deposit due at sign-up)

Please read our 2024 tuition Statement

With your all inclusive tuition, campers receive a room in the Willamette University dorms, three hearty meals a day from the Willamette University cafeteria, six or more hours of dedicated arts instruction a day, plus the opportunity to be part of a community that has existed for over fifty years.

Registrations prior to May 5 will require a $400 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit. Tuition must be paid in full by May 5, 2024. If registering after May 5, the full balance is due at the time of registration. If payments are not received by the date due, there is a $75 late fee and YMA holds the right to cancel the registration.

Please register as early as possible. Students will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. YMA's most popular programs may fill up well in advance of camp.

Additional fees: A $50 supplies fee will be added for students enrolled in Visual Arts & Photography. Credit card payments will have an additional 3% card processing fee. This does not apply to debit or prepaid cards.

Installment Plans

Monthly installment plans will be available for the remaining balance after the initial $400 deposit. Info is available when you register, or by contacting us at 503-281-9528 ext. 2 or kate@ymaarts.org.

Financial Aid

YMA welcomes families needing assistance to apply for financial aid. You will fill out your financial aid form when you register. No deposit is required if you are applying for financial aid. The financial aid committee will meet monthly and will assess applications on a rolling basis. For more information our financial aid process and requirements, click here.

Please note: we receive more requests for aid than we have available and cannot always fully fund all requests. Please make plans now to apply for additional scholarships or sponsorships to offset the different in requested aid and awarded aid.

Discounts

YMA offers a number of discounts that will be automatically applied when you register. Please note that discounts may not be combined. One discount per camper. The best discount will be applied. If you have issues with your discount applying to your tuition, contact us at 503-281-9528 ext. 1 or galen@ymaarts.org.

  • Sibling discount

    • If you have more than one child attending YMA, each additional camper will receive a $200 discount (Example, 2 campers = $200 family discount. 3 campers = $400 family discount).

  • Sibling and two Session discounts cannot be combined. The best available discount will be applied to your tuition.