YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Artrageous Camp
The YMCA of Greater Philadelphia's Artrageous Camp at Columbia North offers a creative day camp experience for children focusing on various art forms and tra...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Greater Philadelphia's Artrageous Camp at Columbia North is a day camp focusing on arts and traditional camp activities for children. The website, philaymca.org/camp/summer-day-camp/columbia-north, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp, including daily schedules, activities, and safety measures. The YMCA of Greater Philadelphia is a non-profit organization. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. While the specific Artrageous Camp does not have a separate Google review profile, the YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Columbia North branch has a Google rating of 4.0 stars from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about its programs and facilities. The camp offers a variety of art forms alongside swimming, sports, and field trips. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Greater Philadelphia are @philaymca on Instagram and 'philaymca' on Facebook. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–12
YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Artrageous 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 arts 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
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 8–12
- Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
- Address: 1400 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
- Cost notes: USD. Member rate: $280/week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Artrageous Camp
- What ages does YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Artrageous Camp accept?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Artrageous Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Artrageous Camp cost?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Artrageous Camp publishes $340/week for the standard session. That sits 15% below the $400 median for arts camps in Philadelphia, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD. Member rate: $280/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Artrageous Camp's hours?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Artrageous 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 Artrageous Camp?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Artrageous 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 Artrageous Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Artrageous 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.
- How does YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Artrageous Camp compare to other arts camps in Philadelphia?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia Artrageous Camp is one of 6 arts camps in Philadelphia that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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