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Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp

Salinas Family YMCA · $160/week

Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Salinas, focusing on activities like swimming, sports, and arts ...

▌ Editor's read The Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their day camp program. The camp is operated by the Central Coast YMCA, a non-profit organization. The program is a day camp, offering activities such as swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. While the specific Salinas branch does not have a dedicated Google review page, the Central Coast YMCA has a 4.2-star rating from 100 reviews on Google. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @centralcoastymca on Instagram and centralcoastymca on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 117 Clay Street, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
  • Cost notes: Facility Member rate. Program Member rate is $180.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp

What ages does Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp accept?
Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 5–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp cost?
Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp publishes $160/week for the standard session. Facility Member rate. Program Member rate is $180. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp's hours?
Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp?
Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Salinas Family YMCA Summer Day Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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