What ages does YMCA Camp Lakewood accept?

YMCA Camp Lakewood is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Camp Lakewood cost?

YMCA Camp Lakewood publishes $985/week for the standard session. Tier 2 pricing for traditional camp. Tiered pricing and financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Is YMCA Camp Lakewood accredited?

Yes — YMCA Camp Lakewood 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 Camp Lakewood?

YMCA Camp Lakewood 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 Camp Lakewood provide lunch?

Yes — YMCA Camp Lakewood includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

Does YMCA Camp Lakewood offer transportation?

YMCA Camp Lakewood provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–17

YMCA Camp Lakewood

Potosi · $985/week

Traditional overnight camp offering a variety of activities like swimming, climbing, and horseback riding.

▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp Lakewood is an overnight camp operated by the Gateway Region YMCA. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating it meets high standards for safety and program quality. The website mentions that all staff undergo extensive training, including background checks, first aid, and CPR certification. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the emphasis on training suggests a commitment to supervision. Google reviews for 'YMCA Camp Lakewood' show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 179 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children and the variety of activities offered. The camp offers a range of activities designed for adventure and personal development, consistent with a traditional overnight camp experience. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @gwrymca and a Facebook handle GatewayRegionYMCA, both for the broader Gateway Region YMCA.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 6–17

YMCA Camp Lakewood 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: Overnight 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: 6–17
Address: 1340 Lake Rd, Potosi, MO 63664
Phone: 573-438-2154
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: Tier 2 pricing for traditional camp. Tiered pricing and financial assistance available.

↗ What parents like

Tiered pricing available
Financial assistance offered

↘ Watch for

Deposit is nonrefundable
Medical exam required

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: Yes
Financial aid: No
Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Lakewood

What ages does YMCA Camp Lakewood accept?: YMCA Camp Lakewood is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Camp Lakewood cost?: YMCA Camp Lakewood publishes $985/week for the standard session. Tier 2 pricing for traditional camp. Tiered pricing and financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is YMCA Camp Lakewood accredited?: Yes — YMCA Camp Lakewood 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 Camp Lakewood?: YMCA Camp Lakewood 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 Camp Lakewood provide lunch?: Yes — YMCA Camp Lakewood includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does YMCA Camp Lakewood offer transportation?: YMCA Camp Lakewood provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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