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YMCA of the North DayCroix Junior Explorer Traditional Day Camp

YMCA Day Camp DayCroix

Traditional day camp for young explorers entering grades K-1 at the DayCroix YMCA, offering various activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of the North's camp registration portal, specifically showing DayCroix Junior Explorer Traditional Day Camp for K-1. The YMCA of the North is a nonprofit organization. While this specific camp's ACA accreditation status is not listed, the YMCA of the North generally emphasizes safety, stating on its website that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'YMCA Day Camp DayCroix' indicate a rating of 4.6 stars based on 104 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and caring staff. The camp offers a traditional day camp experience with activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and outdoor games. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of the North are @ymcanorth on Instagram and YMCANorth on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–6

YMCA of the North DayCroix Junior Explorer Traditional Day Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. specialty content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–6
  • Address: 2100 Orleans St W, Stillwater, MN 55082
  • Phone: 651-439-2151
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA of the North DayCroix Junior Explorer Traditional Day Camp

What ages does YMCA of the North DayCroix Junior Explorer Traditional Day Camp accept?
YMCA of the North DayCroix Junior Explorer Traditional Day Camp is open to children ages 5–6. 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 the North DayCroix Junior Explorer Traditional Day Camp cost?
YMCA of the North DayCroix Junior Explorer Traditional Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs YMCA of the North DayCroix Junior Explorer Traditional Day Camp?
YMCA of the North DayCroix Junior Explorer Traditional Day Camp 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 the North DayCroix Junior Explorer Traditional Day Camp provide lunch?
YMCA of the North DayCroix Junior Explorer Traditional Day Camp 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.

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