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YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA

Lake Mary

The J. Douglas Williams YMCA offers a day camp for middle schoolers in Lake Mary, Florida, focusing on a 'Explore the USA' theme with weekly activities and f...

▌ Editor's read The J. Douglas Williams YMCA offers a 'Explore the USA' themed day camp for middle schoolers, with weekly activities and field trips. The YMCA of Central Florida, as a whole, has a Google rating of 4.5 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facilities and programs. The website mentions that all staff undergo extensive training and background checks, ensuring a safe environment. While the specific J. Douglas Williams YMCA camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA organization is a reputable non-profit. The camp is a day program, running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and is part of the larger YMCA of Central Florida network. Social media handles for the broader organization are @ymcacfl on Instagram and YMCACentralFlorida on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

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

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 665 Longwood Lake Mary Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA
  • 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 Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA

What ages does YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA accept?
YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA cost?
YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA 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 Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA's hours?
YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 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 of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA?
YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA 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 Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA provide lunch?
YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA 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 of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA compare to other traditional day camp camps in Lake Mary?
YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Explore the USA is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Lake Mary 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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