A girl attends a school break camp at Oscar Lasko YMCA in West Chester PA while her school district is closed for the day.

Schools may be closed, but the YMCA is open and ready for a day of fun for your child! 

Join the YMCA for a fun-filled day of activities including things like swimming, arts and crafts, sports and games and more! Students will also get a special sneak peek at some of our unique YMCA camp offerings such as archery tag, peddle carts, inflatables and pickleball. Activities will vary by branch and age group. Enrolled students will be contacted prior to the start of camp with more information about what to bring and what to expect.

Select Your YMCA Location

Coatesville YMCA

  • Honey Brook Elementary 
  • Coatesville Y Days

Jennersville YMCA

  • Nottingham/Oxford
  • Avon Grove Intermediate
  • Penn London
  • Jennersville Y Days

Kennett Area YMCA

  • Kennett Area Y Days
  • Hillendale Elementary
  • Unionville Elementary
  • Chadds Ford Elementary
  • Pocopson Elementary

Octorara YMCA

  • Octorara Elementary
  • Octorara Y Days

Oscar Lasko YMCA

  • Oscar Lasko Y Days

Upper Main Line YMCA

  • Upper Main Line Y Days
  • School's Out Eco-Club
  • Charlestown
  • General Wayne
  • Great Valley 5/6 Center
  • K.D. Markley
  • Sugartown

 

 

 

 

Kindergartners at YMCA Kindergarten Academy hold hands during their graduation ceremony.

Find What Works for Your Family 

The YMCA is the largest provider of licensed childcare in Chester County. Led by qualified teachers, children flourish in warm, supportive environments, as they develop the essential skills needed for success in school and life.

A family attends a family fun night event at the Brandywine YMCA indoor swimming pool.

Learn About YMCA Membership Benefits

YGBW members receive discounted rates on summer camp and youth programs, a free wellness profile and assessment, free EVOLT 360 body scan, free pop-up Fit Truk events and tuition savings at local universities. We’ve also partnered with HUSK Nutrition to offer customized, one-on-one nutritional counseling with a Registered Dietician. Covered by most health insurance plans!

Helping support the community, YMCA of Greater Brandywine collecting coats.

Babysitting & CPR Classes

Adolescents learn to be medically responsible, creative and attentive babysitters. View available babysitting classes or dive deeper and receive your certification with CPR and First Aid classes - which gives you the information and skills you need to help adults, children and infants during breathing, cardiac, and first aid emergencies.

The YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization that offers income-based membership rates and financial assistance for programs for those unable to pay the standard rates. Ask us for details. 

Equal Opportunity - Admissions and the provisions of services shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency) age or sex.