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YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After

Windermere

YMCA of Central Florida offers a traditional day camp at Bay Lake Elementary, providing themed activities, field...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Central Florida operates a traditional day camp at Bay Lake Elementary, part of a larger network of YMCA camps. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, indicating compliance with over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. While specific Google reviews for the Bay Lake Elementary location are not readily available, the YMCA of Central Florida generally holds a strong reputation, with their main Google profile showing a 4.4-star rating from over 2,000 reviews. The camp program includes themed weeks, swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips, focusing on character development. The program is designed for elementary-aged children, offering a structured and engaging summer experience.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After 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
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 7:30 AM– 5:00 PM
  • Address: 12005 Silverlake Park Dr, Windermere, FL 34786, USA
  • Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Runs 7:30 AM– 5:00 PM, 9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 1 to Aug 7.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 1 – 5, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 2 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 3 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 4 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 6 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 7 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 8 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 9 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 10 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week

↗ What parents like

  • Themed weekly activities
  • Focus on character development

↘ Watch for

  • Pricing not available

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After

What ages does YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After accept?
YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After is open to children ages 5–11. 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 - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After cost?
YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After 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 - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After's hours?
YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After runs 7:30 AM– 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After accredited?
Yes — YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After?
YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After 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 - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After provide lunch?
YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After 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 - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After compare to other traditional day camp camps in Windermere?
YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Campily Ever After is one of 11 traditional day camp camps in Windermere 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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