YMCA Camp Kennett
301 E. South Street, Kennett Square
PA 19348
YMCA Camp Kennett
From unforgettable adventures to a foundation of safety, expert staff, and meaningful values—everything you want in a camp is right here at YMCA of Greater Brandywine.
Welcome to YMCA Camp Kennett— where every day is an adventure! From splashing in the pool to creating masterpieces in arts and crafts, campers dive into a summer filled with discovery, friendship, and fun. Located at the Kennett Area YMCA located in Kennett Square, Pa, our camps offer something for everyone — whether you’ve got a curious explorer, an energetic athlete, or a teen ready to lead. Kids enjoy daily swimming, the gaga pit, nature trails, open sports fields, creative arts, field trips, in house experiences and so much more. At Camp Kennett, every day brings a new reason to smile!
Fun activities at Camp Kennett include daily swimming, four square, pedal carts and arts and crafts. Set along the East Branch Red Clay Creek, campers will also be able to enjoy basketball courts, playgrounds and a gaga pit.
Camp Finder can help you explore the wide variety of camps at YMCA Camp Kennett.
PRO TIP: You can choose a specialty half-day camp and then add Specialty Sidekick Camp to make it full-day care!
For more information, please contact our camp director,
Kurt Rodriguez Whalen
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Kindergarten - 8th Grade
YMCA Day Campers enjoy a wide variety of activities including arts & crafts, field games, sports, theme activities and daily free swim.
Is your camper ready to have a blast and make a splash?
Need to drop off prior to 8:45 AM? Register for AM Spark Time and add care from 7 AM - 9 AM to your camp day.
PM Spark Time (4 - 6 PM) is free with camp registration!
All your YMCA summer camp questions answered.
Learn more about what to bring to summer camp, what pick-up and drop-off procedures are like and more.
Change or update your registration by completing our registration change form.
Complete the sibling discount form if you have two or more children enrolling in the same week(s) of camp.
There are a number of ways that you can save on your YMCA camp enrollment.
Have questions about our Health and Safety policy or summer camp registration? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions about summer camp to learn more.
The camp programs include but are not limited to: gym and field games, sports, drama, swimming, arts & crafts, cooking, music, outdoor living, science and nature, STEM, academic enrichment activities.
What makes YMCA camps better than others in our community? Other than the fact that the YMCA of Greater Brandywine camps are for everyone, each camp finds ways to incorporate the Y’s core values of caring (red), honesty (blue), respect (yellow) and responsibility (green) into each day.
Are you ready for an amazing camp experience?
Weekly themes help keep camp exciting and fun. Each week throughout the summer, campers will enjoy special activities and adventures correlating to the theme.
