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YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at McKinley Park

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The YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at McKinley Park offers free summer activities for children aged 5-13 in Erie, PA, focusing on active pl...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at McKinley Park is a free day camp for children aged 5-13, operating Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The program focuses on active play, healthy snacks, and community engagement, with activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and educational components. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a safe environment. While the specific program at McKinley Park does not have independent Google reviews, the YMCA of Greater Erie generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 100+ reviews, often praising its community involvement and diverse offerings. The program is run by the YMCA, a well-established nonprofit organization. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific program, nor was a state license number explicitly listed on the website for this particular program.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at McKinley 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Hours: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 900 E 22nd St, Erie, PA 16503, 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 McKinley Park

What ages does YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at McKinley Park accept?
YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at McKinley 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 McKinley Park cost?
YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at McKinley 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 McKinley Park's hours?
YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at McKinley 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 McKinley Park?
YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at McKinley 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 McKinley Park provide lunch?
YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at McKinley 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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