YMCA Camp Eggert - Day Camp
YMCA Camp Eggert offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Orchard Park, focusing on outdoor activities, character development, and community ...
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10
YMCA Camp Eggert - Day Camp 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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–10
- Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
- Address: S3636 Eggert Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127
- Phone: (716) 671-0800
- Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Eggert - Day Camp
- What ages does YMCA Camp Eggert - Day Camp accept?
- YMCA Camp Eggert - Day Camp is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Eggert - Day Camp cost?
- YMCA Camp Eggert - Day Camp publishes $290/week for the standard session. YMCA member/non-member pricing Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Camp Eggert - Day Camp's hours?
- YMCA Camp Eggert - Day Camp runs 7:00am-6:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA Camp Eggert - Day Camp?
- YMCA Camp Eggert - 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 Camp Eggert - Day Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Eggert - 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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