YMCA Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA
The Brooks Family YMCA Summer Day Camp in Jacksonville, FL, offers a variety of activities including swimming, sports, arts, and STEM for children in a safe ...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA Summer Day Camp at the Brooks Family YMCA in Jacksonville, FL, operates as a day camp, offering activities such as swimming, sports, arts, and STEM. The camp is run by the First Coast YMCA, a non-profit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. While the specific Brooks Family YMCA location does not have a separate Google review profile for its summer camp, the First Coast YMCA has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about their youth programs. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The website provides detailed information on weekly themes, registration, and safety guidelines, emphasizing a commitment to a safe and enriching summer experience for children.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 10423 Centurion Pkwy N, Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Members: $210/week, Non-Members: $250/week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA
- What ages does YMCA Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA accept?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA cost?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA publishes $250/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA's hours?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA 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 Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA provide lunch?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA 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.
- How does YMCA Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA compare to other traditional day camp camps in Jacksonville?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Brooks Family YMCA is one of 19 traditional day camp camps in Jacksonville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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