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YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Dance Camp

Ambler YMCA · $460/week

The Ambler YMCA Dance Camp offers a full-day program for children entering grades 1-8, focusing on various dance styles, creative movement, and a weekly perf...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Dance Camp in Ambler is a day camp for children entering grades 1-8, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with extended care options. The camp focuses on dance education, creative movement, and a weekly performance. The website states that all staff are background checked and trained in child abuse prevention, CPR, and First Aid. The YMCA of Greater Philadelphia has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars based on 1,000+ reviews for its main profile, with many positive comments about its programs and facilities. The camp is operated by the YMCA, a well-known nonprofit organization. While the specific Ambler Dance Camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA brand generally adheres to high standards for youth programming. The program details indicate a structured day with a clear curriculum and performance goals.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–5

YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Dance Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. dance 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
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Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 4–5
  • Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
  • Address: 1325 McKean Rd, Ambler, PA 19002
  • Cost notes: USD. Member rate: $385/week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Dance Camp

What ages does YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Dance Camp accept?
YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Dance Camp 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 of Greater Philadelphia Dance Camp cost?
YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Dance Camp publishes $460/week for the standard session. USD. Member rate: $385/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Dance Camp's hours?
YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Dance 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 of Greater Philadelphia Dance Camp?
YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Dance 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 Greater Philadelphia Dance Camp provide lunch?
YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Dance 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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