YMCA Summer Day Camp - River City Science Academy
The First Coast YMCA offers a traditional summer day camp at River City Science Academy, focusing on weekly themes, character development, and engaging activ...
▌ Editor's read The First Coast YMCA Summer Day Camp at River City Science Academy is a day camp program. The website indicates that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The First Coast YMCA has a Google rating of 4.4 stars based on 1,000 reviews, with many reviewers praising the variety of activities and positive staff interactions. The camp emphasizes weekly themes, character development, and a safe environment. While the YMCA is a reputable organization, specific accreditation for this particular camp location was not found on the ACA website. The camp is part of the broader First Coast YMCA offerings, which is a non-profit organization.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
YMCA Summer Day Camp - River City Science Academy 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: 10911 Old St. Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Members: $190/week, Non-Members: $225/week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Summer Day Camp - River City Science Academy
- What ages does YMCA Summer Day Camp - River City Science Academy accept?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - River City Science Academy 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 - River City Science Academy cost?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - River City Science Academy publishes $225/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 - River City Science Academy's hours?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - River City Science Academy 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 - River City Science Academy?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - River City Science Academy 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 - River City Science Academy provide lunch?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - River City Science Academy 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 - River City Science Academy compare to other traditional day camp camps in Jacksonville?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - River City Science Academy 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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