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YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Island Adventure

Lake Mary

J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Island Adventure offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Lake Mary, focusing on character development and fun act...

▌ Editor's read The J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Island Adventure is a day camp program offered by the YMCA of Central Florida. The website (ymcacf.org/programs/camps/middle/familycenter/) loads successfully and details various camp options, including traditional day camp. While the specific 'Island Adventure' camp is not explicitly detailed on the main camp page, the J. Douglas Williams Family Center is listed as a location for summer camps. The YMCA of Central Florida generally has a strong reputation, with the J. Douglas Williams Family YMCA in Lake Mary having a Google rating of 4.4 stars based on 268 reviews. Reviewers often praise the facility and variety of programs. The YMCA states that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory under 'YMCA of Central Florida' or 'J. Douglas Williams YMCA'. The organization is a non-profit. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Central Florida are @ymcacf on Instagram and YMCACentralFlorida on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Island Adventure 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
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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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 - Island Adventure

What ages does YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Island Adventure accept?
YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Island Adventure 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 - Island Adventure cost?
YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Island Adventure 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 - Island Adventure's hours?
YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Island Adventure 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 - Island Adventure?
YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Island Adventure 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 - Island Adventure provide lunch?
YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Island Adventure 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 - Island Adventure compare to other traditional day camp camps in Lake Mary?
YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Island Adventure 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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