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Getting to Day Camp Gathering Pines

Summer Transportation Options

Please note: bus transportation options are not available for Adventure Days that take place during the non-summer school release days.

Bus Times: Bus schedules are approximate and subject to change. Bus times will be published on a weekly basis. They will be available online and will be emailed out the Friday before.

For your camper's safety... 

Whoever is picking up the camper must have a photo ID and be listed on the Authorized Pick-Up section of the registration form. 

If you wish to make a change to your bus registration, please contact Customer Service. If you are hoping to make a change less than a week before your child's week at camp begins, please email Gathering.Pines@ymcamn.org. 

Summer Bus Stop Schedules

Please check back for Summer 2026 schedules.

Summer Bus Stop Locations

Please check back for Summer 2026 locations.

Summer Before & After Care Locations

Please check back for Summer 2026 locations.

Pick Up Requirements 

The safety of your child is the number one priority at the YMCA. 

  • Whoever is picking up the participant must have a photo ID and be listed on the Authorized Pick-Up section of the registration form. We will only release children to individuals listed as authorized to pick up. 
  • Changes or additions to authorized individuals must be made before noon on the day of the change. Please contact Customer Service to make these changes.  If you are hoping to make a change during your child’s week at camp, please email Gathering.Pines@ymcamn.org. 
  • You will be asked to sign your children on and off the bus. To expedite this process, we ask you to be ready and wait so buses can remain on schedule.

Bus Rules

  • Participants must remain in their seats. 
  • All participants should check on and off the bus with the Bus Captain. 
  • No eating or drinking (except water) on the bus. 
  • All participants must sit on a seat and face forward. (No lap sitting and no one in the aisle.) 
  • All body parts and belongings are to remain inside the bus at all times. 
  • Hands remain to yourself. 
  • No fighting or screaming. 
  • Let a staff member know if something is wrong right away. 
  • The emergency exits should be used only during an emergency. 
  • Please participate in bus games and songs. 
  • If a child’s behavior does not meet these standards, parents will be notified; seating arrangements may be made and if problems persist riding privileges may be revoked.