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Adventure Around Every Corner at YMCA Summer Camp

YMCA Summer Camps offer adventure and friendships for kids ages 5-15

By YMCA Summer Camps February 22, 2024

YMCA day camps offer a variety of options to keep your young ones engaged during their months off. Traditional camp, sports camp, arts camp... and so much more. A summer of fun awaits at the Y!

From sports and swimming to arts and teen leadership, your child will discover a summer of exploration and fun at YMCA Camps. Fun activities include swimming, gaga pit, pedal carts, STEM, animals, gaming, slingshots, inflatables, archery tag, canoeing and arts and crafts, and more!

Check out our eight surprising summer adventures at various YMCA locations up and down the Main Line! 

Pickleball Camp
Your camper can learn the nation’s fastest-growing sport this summer – while also enjoying traditional camp games, activities and swimming.
Offered in three locations – Camp Jennersville, Camp Kennett and Camp UMLY in Berwyn

Farm Camp 
Campers aren’t the only kids hanging around at Camp UMLY! You guessed it – there will be goats and other farm friends this summer.
Offered at Camp UMLY in Berwyn

ESPORTS Camp 
Stay cool in the state-of-the art Esports Lab. Campers will have fun while making friends and building communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Offered at Oscar Lasko YMCA in West Chester

Teen Trek
It’s all fun and field trips at the Y’s Teen Trek camp. Your camper will visit amusement parks, escape rooms, parks and more. Yes, please! 

Adaptive Camp
Camp Bumblebee is an Adaptive Camp designed for children with disabilities.
Offered in three locations – Camp Brandywine, Camp Jennersville and Camp UMLY in Berwyn

Ninja Camp
Yes, you heard it correctly. Ninja camp! Campers face challenging obstacles and learn safe tricks in the Ninja Studio.
Offered at the Oscar Lasko YMCA in West Chester 

Summer Stage 
Your camper can get their theater fix on the stage or behind it with Summer Stage, Technical Theater, Theatrical Makeup and more.
Offered at Camp Jennersville and Camp UMLY in Berwyn

Lifeguard Camp 
Avid swimmers will love to learn lifeguard skills, including aquatic safety and lifesaving techniques while being mentored by experienced aquatic staff. 


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PLUS – You’re invited to meet the YMCA camp leadership team at an open house. VIEW DATES 

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