YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Basketball Camp
The YMCA of Greater Philadelphia offers a summer day camp at Boyertown Middle School West, focusing on a variety of activities including sports, arts, and STEM.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Greater Philadelphia operates a summer day camp at Boyertown Middle School West, offering a variety of activities beyond just basketball, including arts, STEM, and outdoor play. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. While the specific Boyertown camp location does not have individual Google reviews, the YMCA of Greater Philadelphia has a 4.2-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The program is a day camp, and the YMCA is a non-profit organization. Social media handles found are @philaymca on Instagram and philaymca on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 6–9
YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Basketball 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 sports 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: Sports
- Ages: 6–9
- Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
- Address: 380 S Madison St, Boyertown, PA 19512
- Cost notes: USD. Member rate: $305/week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Basketball Camp
- What ages does YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Basketball Camp accept?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Basketball Camp is open to children ages 6–9. 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 Basketball Camp cost?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Basketball Camp publishes $350/week for the standard session. USD. Member rate: $305/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Basketball Camp's hours?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Basketball 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 Basketball Camp?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Basketball 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 Basketball Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Basketball 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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Camps near here
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- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Boyertown Middle School West Summer Camp · Boyertown Middle School West · Ages 3–17
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Explorers · Boyertown Middle School West · Ages 8–9 · $330/week
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Artrageous Camp · Boyertown Middle School West · Ages 10–14 · $350/week