Children at the West Chester Area YMCA during summer camp.

2026 Summer Camp at the YMCA

The classic summer camp experience kids love—reimagined for today’s families.

With locations across Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine offers camp options for a wide range of ages, abilities, and interests, including: Traditional Day Camp, Specialty Day Camp (half-day and full-day options), Bumblebee Adaptive Day Camp for children with developmental delays and disabilities, Teen Camp and more!

Children enjoy swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs, and more, plus fun weekly themes and engaging on-site experiences.

We make it easy to find a camp your child will love. 

Browse by age, interest, or location, then register in just a few clicks:

2026 Summer Camp Finder

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NEW for 2026: Traditional Campers will enjoy off-site field trips during Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, with enriching in-house experiences during Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11—bringing variety, adventure, and flexibility all summer long.

 

 

 

Registration Made Easy

We’ve made it simple to plan your child’s summer and register with confidence. Use the tools below to compare options, find the right fit, and get answers fast—so you can register in just a few clicks.

Summer Camp Planners - View all camp options at a single location in an easy-to-read PDF grid. Compare weeks, ages, camp types - all at a glance - to build your summer schedule.

Summer Camp Finder - Our interactive camp finder lets you search by week, location, age or interest - making it easy to discover the camps that best match your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions - Get quick answers about registration, discounts, schedules and more! 

Why Families Choose YMCA Summer Camp

ACA-accredited camps focused on safety and quality

Trained, caring staff who support every child

Inclusive programs for all abilities

A balance of fun, learning, and confidence-building experiences

At the YMCA, camp is more than summer fun — it’s where kids grow, make friends, and build confidence.

Eight YMCA Summer Camps Across Chester County

Camp Coatesville

Located in Coatesville, Pa.

Camp Jennersville

Located in West Grove, Pa.

Camp Kennett

Located in Kennett Square, Pa.

Camp Lionville

Located at Church Farm School in Exton, Pa.

Camp Octorara

Located in Atglen, Pa.

Camp OLY

Located in West Chester Borough.

Camp UMLY

Located in Berwyn, Pa.

Camp West Chester

Located in West Chester, Pa.

Questions About Camp?

Here are a few quick answers to help you get started. For everything else, visit our full FAQ page or sign up for emails to stay informed throughout the camp season.

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Our Summer Camp Finder and Camp Planner tools make it easy to explore camps by age, interest, week, and location—helping families compare options and register quickly.

YMCA summer camps are available at nine locations across Chester County for children ages 3–15, depending on the camp program.

Summer Camp Planners
View all camp options at a single YMCA location in easy-to-read grids. Compare weeks, ages, and camp types at a glance to build your summer schedule.

Summer Camp Finder
Our interactive camp finder lets you search by week, age, location, or interest—making it easy to discover the camps that best match your child’s needs.

Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers about registration, pricing, early bird discounts, schedules, and more—all in one place.

Additionally, the YMCA offers Bumblebee Adaptive Day Camp - an adaptive camp designed for children with developmental or intellectual disabilities. 

While Summer Camp is open to everyone, YMCA members receive reduced camp rates, helping families save while enjoying more of what the Y has to offer.

Membership provides:

  • Lower weekly camp rates
  • Access to YMCA programs and facilities all year
  • A trusted community focused on youth development and healthy living

There are several ways families can save on summer camp at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, including Early Bird pricing, member discounts, sibling discounts, and financial assistance.

Early Bird Pricing - Early Bird pricing offers 10% off weekly camp rates when you register by the Early Bird deadline. This savings is applied automatically during online registration for qualified camp sessions.

Member Discounts - Summer camp is open to both members and non-members, but YMCA members receive discounted rates, which can result in significant savings over multiple weeks.

Sibling Discounts - Sibling discounts are available for families enrolling more than one child in camp. Details are available on the Ways to Save page and during the registration process.

Financial Assistance - The YMCA of Greater Brandywine offers income-based financial assistance to qualifying families. Assistance may cover a portion of camp fees depending on need. To apply for income-based membership or financial assistance, families can complete the YMCA of Greater Brandywine financial assistance application online or in person. Assistance decisions are based on household income and circumstances, and award amounts vary.

2026 Summer Camp Open Houses

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Parent Summer Camp Open House

Join us for an exciting and interactive Summer Camp Open House to learn how the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s summer camps can create unforgettable experiences for your child.
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Upper Main Line YMCA
Mar 7
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Summer Camp

Parent Summer Camp Open House

Join us for an exciting and interactive Summer Camp Open House to learn how the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s summer camps can create unforgettable experiences for your child.
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Kennett Area YMCA
Mar 13
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Summer Camp

Parent Summer Camp Open House

Join us for an exciting and interactive Summer Camp Open House to learn how the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s summer camps can create unforgettable experiences for your child.
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Octorara YMCA & Program Center
Mar 13
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Summer Camp

Parent Summer Camp Open House

Join us for an exciting and interactive Summer Camp Open House to learn how the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s summer camps can create unforgettable experiences for your child.
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Lionville Community YMCA
Mar 13
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Summer Camp

Parent Summer Camp Open House

Join us for an exciting and interactive Summer Camp Open House to learn how the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s summer camps can create unforgettable experiences for your child.
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Oscar Lasko YMCA & Childcare Center
Mar 14
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Summer Camp

Parent Summer Camp Open House

Join us for an exciting and interactive Summer Camp Open House to learn how the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s summer camps can create unforgettable experiences for your child.
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Coatesville YMCA
Mar 18
A Summer camp counselor smiles while posing with campers at the Coatesville YMCA Summer Camp in Coatesville PA.

Contact Us

During the camp season, if you need to make changes or update your summer camp registration, please complete our registration change form.

Complete the sibling discount request form if you have two or more children enrolling in the same week(s) of camp.

For billing and registration questions, contact your Camp Director.