YMCA of South Florida - Traditional Camp - Melted Wonderland
The YMCA of South Florida offers traditional day camps with weekly themes like 'Melted Wonderland' focusing on fun, friendship, and personal growth for child...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of South Florida's website loads successfully and details their summer camp offerings, including traditional day camps with weekly themes such as 'Melted Wonderland.' The organization is a non-profit, and the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, drug screenings, and fingerprinting. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the site emphasizes a commitment to safety and quality programming. The YMCA of South Florida has a strong online presence, with a Google rating of 4.5 stars based on 1,400 reviews for its main branch, indicating general community satisfaction. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for Instagram (@ymcasouthflorida) and Facebook (YMCASouthFlorida) are easily found on the website.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
YMCA of South Florida - Traditional Camp - Melted Wonderland sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–17
- Hours: 7 AM - 6 PM
- Address: 400 SE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- Phone: (954) 334-9622
- Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of South Florida - Traditional Camp - Melted Wonderland
- What ages does YMCA of South Florida - Traditional Camp - Melted Wonderland accept?
- YMCA of South Florida - Traditional Camp - Melted Wonderland is open to children ages 5–17. 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 YMCA of South Florida - Traditional Camp - Melted Wonderland cost?
- YMCA of South Florida - Traditional Camp - Melted Wonderland doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. YMCA member/non-member pricing 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA of South Florida - Traditional Camp - Melted Wonderland's hours?
- YMCA of South Florida - Traditional Camp - Melted Wonderland runs 7 AM - 6 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA of South Florida - Traditional Camp - Melted Wonderland?
- YMCA of South Florida - Traditional Camp - Melted Wonderland 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 YMCA of South Florida - Traditional Camp - Melted Wonderland provide lunch?
- YMCA of South Florida - Traditional Camp - Melted Wonderland 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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