Where Every Day Sparks a New Adventure - YMCA Camp Octorara!
Welcome to YMCA Camp Octorara— 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 Octorara YMCA, located in Atglen, 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 Octorara, every day brings a new reason to smile!
Fun activities at Camp Octorara include Friday swimming, gaga pit, playgrounds and arts and crafts.
NEW FOR 2026! We're taking Field Trips with our Traditional Campers during weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10! In House experiences will be on campus weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11.
Take a Tour of Camp Octorara
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,
YMCA Summer Camp in Atglen, Pa
Preschool Summer Camps
Ages 3 - 5
Our caring and experienced staff will provide fun and stimulating experiences through hands-on activities including crafts, stories, songs, games swimming and much more!
Day Camps
Kindergarten – 6th Grade
YMCA day campers enjoy a wide variety of activities including arts & rafts, field games, sports, theme activities and daily free swim.
Camp Add-Ons
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!
Looking for a fun, safe, and affordable summer camp in Atglen, PA?
The Octorara YMCA Summer Camp, part of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, gives kids the chance to explore, grow, and make lifelong memories — all right here in Chester County.
Our Octorara Summer Camps combine outdoor adventure, hands-on learning, and the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to help every child thrive.
Make Summer Camp Registration Easy
Camp Finder can help you explore the wide variety of camps at YMCA Camp Octorara.
PRO TIP: You can choose a specialty half-day camp and then add Specialty Sidekick Camp to make it full-day care!
Downloadable Camp Resources
We understand how valuable your time is. That’s why we’ve made it easy — download our Octorara Summer Camp Planner and Summer Camp Family Handbook to explore programs, schedules, and details whenever it fits your day.
Frequently Asked Summer Camp Questions
Communication and parental involvement is essential for a positive camp experience. We look forward to serving your family during the summer!
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.
More About Summer Camps at the Octorara YMCA
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
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.
Learn more about daily camp 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.
- View camp theme descriptions.