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 summer camp.

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.

WELCOME TO

YMCA Camp West Chester

ADDRESS

605 Airport Road, West Chester
PA 19380

PHONE

610-431-9622

WELCOME TO

YMCA Camp West Chester

PHONE

610-431-9622

ADDRESS

605 Airport Road, West Chester
PA 19380

YMCA Camp West Chester

Name: YMCA Camp West Chester
Address: 605 Airport Road, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Telephone: 610-431-9622

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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 West Chester located at the West Chester Area YMCA in West Chester, PA. You'll find camps designed to engage all ages from your curious little one to your independent teen.

Fun activities at Camp West Chester include daily swimming, gaga pit and arts and crafts. BONUS: Campers can enjoy the new Hammock Village installed in 2021.

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

Make Summer Camp Registration Easy

Camp Finder helps you explore the wide variety of camps at YMCA Camp West Chester.

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, Mahdi Alston 610-431-9622, ext. 2201 .
For any billing and registration questions, please contact our Summer Camp Admin 610-643-9622, ext. 2190 team!

Summer Camp - Kids make smores during YMCA summer camp at the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn, PA

Day Camps

Kindergarten - 8th Grade

YMCA Day Campers enjoy a wide variety of activities including arts & crafts, field games, sports, theme activities and daily free swim.

A girl participates in arts and crafts at an art camp at the YMCA in Chester County

Weekly Camp Themes

Our campers will experience tons of fun during this summer's theme weeks. Themes include things such as Color Wars, Road Trippin', Pirates' Week and so much more.

A girl enjoys swimming lessons in the indoor swimming pool and practices her kicks while using a kick board.

Camp Add Ons

Need to drop off prior to 8:45 AM? Register for AM Spark Time and add care from 7 - 9 AM to your camp day.

PM Spark Time (4 - 6 PM) is free with camp registration!

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 West Chester Area YMCA Camp

Parent Resources

2024 Camp West Chester Planner (PDF)

Parent Handbook

Updated for 2024!

FAQs