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YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Wissahickon Middle School Summer Camp

Wissahickon Middle School

The YMCA of Greater Philadelphia offers a summer day camp at Wissahickon Middle School in Ambler, providing a variety of activities for children in a safe an...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Greater Philadelphia's Wissahickon Middle School Summer Camp is a day camp located in Ambler, PA. The camp is part of the broader YMCA of Greater Philadelphia network, a non-profit organization. The website emphasizes safety, stating that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. While specific Google reviews for this particular camp location were not readily available, the YMCA of Greater Philadelphia generally holds a strong reputation. The camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and educational components. The website provides details on registration, financial assistance, and health and safety guidelines. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific camp location, nor was a state license number explicitly listed on the camp's webpage.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–17

YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Wissahickon Middle School Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 3–17
  • Hours: varies by program
  • Address: 500 Houston Rd, Ambler, PA 19002
  • Cost notes: USD. See individual programs for pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Wissahickon Middle School Summer Camp

What ages does YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Wissahickon Middle School Summer Camp accept?
YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Wissahickon Middle School Summer Camp is open to children ages 3–17. 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 of Greater Philadelphia - Wissahickon Middle School Summer Camp cost?
YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Wissahickon Middle School Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual programs for pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Wissahickon Middle School Summer Camp's hours?
YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Wissahickon Middle School Summer Camp runs varies by program. 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 - Wissahickon Middle School Summer Camp?
YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Wissahickon Middle School Summer 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 - Wissahickon Middle School Summer Camp provide lunch?
YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Wissahickon Middle School Summer 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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