YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park
The YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park offers free summer activities for children aged 5-13 in Erie, PA, focusing on outdoor pla...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park is a free day program for children aged 5-13, operating Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. The program focuses on outdoor activities, games, and crafts, utilizing local parks in Erie, PA. While the specific program does not appear to be individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA of Greater Erie, as a larger organization, is a well-established nonprofit. The website lists social media handles as @ymcaerie for Instagram and YMCAofGreaterErie for Facebook. Google reviews for the YMCA of Greater Erie generally show a positive sentiment, with a rating of 4.3 stars from over 200 reviews, often praising the facilities and variety of programs. No specific staff-to-camper ratio or background check policy for this particular program was found on the website.
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–17
- Hours: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 3102 Burton Ave, Erie, PA 16508, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Free for City of Erie residents
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park
- What ages does YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park accept?
- YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park 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 Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park cost?
- YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Free for City of Erie residents Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park's hours?
- YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park runs 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park?
- YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park 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 Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park provide lunch?
- YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Burton Park 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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