WELCOME TO

YMCA Camp Kennett

ADDRESS

301 E. South Street, Kennett Square
PA 19348

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WELCOME TO

YMCA Camp Kennett

PHONE

ADDRESS

301 E. South Street, Kennett Square
PA 19348

Lasting Memories, New Experiences, Best Friends, YMCA Camp!

From sports and swimming to arts and teen leadership, your child will discover a summer of exploration and fun at YMCA Camp Kennett, located at the Kennett Area YMCA Outdoor Pool in Kennett Square, PA. You'll find camps designed to engage all ages from your curious little one to your independent teen.

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.

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Kids and counselors smile at the Upper Main Line YMCA during summer camp in Chester County, Pa

Make Summer Camp Registration Easy

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!

All campers participate in weekly activities including daily swimming time, arts and crafts, field games and sports, nature or environmental education, character development and team building, community service and more.
 

For more information, please contact our camp director,  Joanna Baker 610-444-9622, ext. 2311 .
For any billing and registration questions, please contact our Summer Camp Admin 610-643-9622, ext. 2190 team!

Learn More about the Summer Camp Process

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.

 

More about Kennett Area YMCA Summer Camp

Ways to Save on Summer Camp

There are a number of ways that you can save on your YMCA camp enrollment. 

  • Use the sibling discount
  • Become a YMCA member
  • Enjoy PM spark time
  • Use a Dependent Care FSA account
  • Apply for income-based membership or financial assistance
  • Register early

Learn more about ways to save on camp registration.

Frequently Asked Questions about Summer Camp

Have questions about our Health and Safety policy or summer camp registration? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions about summer camp to learn more. 

What kind of activities do kids do at summer camp?

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.

Learn more about daily camp activities.

Camp curriculum and YMCA core values

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.

Learn more about YMCA core values.

Weekly Summer Camp Themes

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.

View camp theme descriptions.

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