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YMCA of Greater Erie Summer Camps

Erie Parks and Recreation

YMCA of Greater Erie offers free summer day camps at various Erie Parks and Recreation locations, focusing on outdoor activities, games, and learning.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Greater Erie offers free summer day camps in partnership with Erie Parks and Recreation, operating at various park locations including Burton Park, Frontier Park, and McClelland Park. The program runs Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM, providing supervised activities like games, crafts, and outdoor play. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff, it emphasizes a commitment to youth development. The YMCA of Greater Erie has a Google review rating of 4.5 stars based on 1,000+ reviews for its main branch, with many reviews praising its community involvement and facilities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found on the site include @ymcaerie for Instagram and YMCAofGreaterErie for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–17

YMCA of Greater Erie Summer Camps 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 3–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 31 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16501, USA
  • Phone: (814) 452-3261
  • Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA of Greater Erie Summer Camps

What ages does YMCA of Greater Erie Summer Camps accept?
YMCA of Greater Erie Summer Camps 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 Erie Summer Camps cost?
YMCA of Greater Erie Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are YMCA of Greater Erie Summer Camps's hours?
YMCA of Greater Erie Summer Camps runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 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 of Greater Erie Summer Camps?
YMCA of Greater Erie Summer Camps 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 Erie Summer Camps provide lunch?
YMCA of Greater Erie Summer Camps 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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