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YMCA of Greater San Antonio - Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College

YMCA summer day camp at Northwest Vista College in San Antonio for ages 5-13.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of Greater San Antonio's summer day camps page, which lists multiple locations, including Northwest Vista College. The YMCA is a known non-profit organization, indicating its ownership type. The website clearly states that 'All YMCA staff are background checked and trained in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention,' confirming the presence of background check language. The program type is explicitly 'summer day camps.' Social media handles for Instagram (@ymcasatx) and Facebook (YMCASATX) are easily found on the main YMCA of Greater San Antonio website. There is no specific mention of ACA accreditation for the individual camp locations on the website, nor is a direct search for 'YMCA of Greater San Antonio' or 'Northwest Vista College' in the ACA directory yielding a result. The website does not provide information on the founder, years of operation for this specific camp, or staff-to-camper ratios. State or provincial license numbers are not listed on the camp's webpage.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

YMCA of Greater San Antonio - Northwest Vista College 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 community/rec center program.

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: 5–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3535 N Ellison Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251
  • Phone: (210) 924-2277
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA of Greater San Antonio - Northwest Vista College

What ages does YMCA of Greater San Antonio - Northwest Vista College accept?
YMCA of Greater San Antonio - Northwest Vista College is open to children ages 5–13. 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 San Antonio - Northwest Vista College cost?
YMCA of Greater San Antonio - Northwest Vista College doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are YMCA of Greater San Antonio - Northwest Vista College's hours?
YMCA of Greater San Antonio - Northwest Vista College 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 San Antonio - Northwest Vista College?
YMCA of Greater San Antonio - Northwest Vista College 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 San Antonio - Northwest Vista College provide lunch?
YMCA of Greater San Antonio - Northwest Vista College 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 San Antonio - Northwest Vista College compare to other community/rec center camps in San Antonio?
YMCA of Greater San Antonio - Northwest Vista College is one of 30 community/rec center camps in San Antonio 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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