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▌ Specialty · Ages 6–7

YMCA Camp Heritage Traditional Explorers Camp

YMCA Day Camp Heritage

Traditional camp activities for grades 1-2 at YMCA Camp Heritage.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of the North's camp search page, where 'Heritage Traditional Explorers Camp: entering gr 1-2' is listed as a day camp at YMCA Day Camp Heritage. The YMCA of the North is a nonprofit organization. While specific Google reviews for this particular camp were not readily available, the YMCA of the North generally receives positive feedback, with the main YMCA of the North Google profile showing a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising their programs and facilities. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and are certified in CPR and First Aid, indicating a strong focus on safety. The camp program emphasizes traditional camp activities and outdoor exploration for young campers. ACA accreditation status for this specific camp could not be determined from the provided information or the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–7

YMCA Camp Heritage Traditional Explorers Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. specialty content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: Specialty
  • Ages: 6–7
  • Address: 26000 SE 20th St, Sammamish, WA 98075
  • Phone: 206-382-5000
  • 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 Camp Heritage Traditional Explorers Camp

What ages does YMCA Camp Heritage Traditional Explorers Camp accept?
YMCA Camp Heritage Traditional Explorers Camp is open to children ages 6–7. 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 Camp Heritage Traditional Explorers Camp cost?
YMCA Camp Heritage Traditional Explorers Camp 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.
Who runs YMCA Camp Heritage Traditional Explorers Camp?
YMCA Camp Heritage Traditional Explorers 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 Camp Heritage Traditional Explorers Camp provide lunch?
YMCA Camp Heritage Traditional Explorers 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 Camp Heritage Traditional Explorers Camp compare to other specialty camps in Sammamish?
YMCA Camp Heritage Traditional Explorers Camp is one of 8 specialty camps in Sammamish 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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