YMCA Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures
YMCA Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures offers a day camp experience in Taylorsville, Utah, focusing on traditional camp activities with an Arctic theme fo...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures is a day camp located in Taylorsville, Utah, for children aged 5-12. The website (ymcautah.org/taylorsvillesdc) loads correctly and provides detailed information about the camp, including daily schedules, weekly themes, and registration details. The camp is operated by the YMCA of Northern Utah, a non-profit organization. While the specific 'Arctic Adventures' camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA as an organization often adheres to high standards. The website states that 'All YMCA staff are background checked and trained in CPR, First Aid, and AED,' indicating a commitment to safety. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Northern Utah' show a 4.4-star rating from 153 reviews, with many positive comments about staff and program quality. The camp offers a variety of activities including arts & crafts, sports, swimming, and field trips, with a different theme each week. Social media handles found are @ymcautah on Instagram and YMCAofNorthernUtah on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
YMCA Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures 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 traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 4223 S Atherton Dr, Taylorsville, UT 84123, USA
- Cost notes: Prorated for 4-day week. Financial aid available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures
- What ages does YMCA Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures accept?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures cost?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures publishes $228/week for the standard session. Prorated for 4-day week. Financial aid available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures's hours?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 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 Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures 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 Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures provide lunch?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures 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 Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures compare to other traditional day camp camps in Taylorsville?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Arctic Adventures is one of 9 traditional day camp camps in Taylorsville 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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