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YMCA at Lincoln Park Summer Day Camp

Lincoln Park · $230/week

The YMCA at Lincoln Park Summer Day Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Milwaukee, focusing on outdoor activities, swimming, and ch...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA at Lincoln Park Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and provides details on their day camp program. The camp is operated by the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, a non-profit organization. While the specific Lincoln Park location isn't individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA as a whole often adheres to high standards. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention, first aid, and CPR. The program is a day camp, running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and includes activities like swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. Google reviews for the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the facilities and staff engagement. The camp offers financial assistance, making it accessible to a wider range of families.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–17

YMCA at Lincoln Park Summer Day 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 traditional day camp 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 4–17
  • Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
  • Address: 1301 W. Hampton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209, USA
  • Cost notes: Contact for pricing. Financial aid available. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA at Lincoln Park Summer Day Camp

What ages does YMCA at Lincoln Park Summer Day Camp accept?
YMCA at Lincoln Park Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 4–17. 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 at Lincoln Park Summer Day Camp cost?
YMCA at Lincoln Park Summer Day Camp publishes $230/week for the standard session. Contact for pricing. Financial aid available. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA at Lincoln Park Summer Day Camp's hours?
YMCA at Lincoln Park Summer Day 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 at Lincoln Park Summer Day Camp?
YMCA at Lincoln Park Summer Day 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 at Lincoln Park Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
YMCA at Lincoln Park Summer Day 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 at Lincoln Park Summer Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Milwaukee?
YMCA at Lincoln Park Summer Day Camp is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Milwaukee 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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