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YMCA Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate

Springfield · $285/week

YMCA Small Fry Programs offer a traditional day camp experience for young children in Springfield, MA, focusing on fun, learning, and physical activity.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Springfield YMCA's Summer Day Program FAQ page, which details information relevant to the Small Fry Programs. The camp is a day program, run by the YMCA, a known nonprofit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and that a nurse is on-site daily, indicating a focus on safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the FAQ addresses health and safety protocols. The Springfield YMCA has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars based on 267 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @springfieldy for Instagram and 'springfieldy' for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–5

YMCA Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 4–5
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Address: 150 Bridge Street, Springfield, MA 01115
  • Cost notes: Non-Member Rate

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate

What ages does YMCA Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate accept?
YMCA Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate is open to children ages 4–5. 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 Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate cost?
YMCA Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate publishes $285/week for the standard session. Non-Member Rate Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate's hours?
YMCA Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate runs 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate?
YMCA Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate 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 Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate provide lunch?
YMCA Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate 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 Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate compare to other traditional day camp camps in Springfield?
YMCA Small Fry Programs - Non-Member Rate is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Springfield 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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