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YMCA of Greater San Antonio Outdoor Camp

Mays Family YMCA at Potranco · $182/week

YMCA of Greater San Antonio offers summer day camps with various themes, including outdoor adventures, sports, and traditional camp activities, focusing on y...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Greater San Antonio offers summer day camps, including an 'Outdoor Camp' as part of their broader offerings. The website clearly states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios for the outdoor camp are not explicitly listed, the general camp information emphasizes a focus on youth development and character building. The camp is run by the YMCA, a well-known non-profit organization with a long history of youth programming. ACA accreditation status for this specific camp was not found on the provided URL. The camp appears to be a day camp, with no mention of overnight options.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Outdoor Camp 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 outdoors/nature 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: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 8440 Barshop Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78216
  • Phone: (210) 340-9622
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA of Greater San Antonio Outdoor Camp

What ages does YMCA of Greater San Antonio Outdoor Camp accept?
YMCA of Greater San Antonio Outdoor Camp 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 Outdoor Camp cost?
YMCA of Greater San Antonio Outdoor Camp publishes $182/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA of Greater San Antonio Outdoor Camp's hours?
YMCA of Greater San Antonio Outdoor Camp 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 Outdoor Camp?
YMCA of Greater San Antonio Outdoor 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 San Antonio Outdoor Camp provide lunch?
YMCA of Greater San Antonio Outdoor 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 San Antonio Outdoor Camp compare to other outdoors/nature camps in San Antonio?
YMCA of Greater San Antonio Outdoor Camp is one of 6 outdoors/nature 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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