Day Camp
The Denver YMCA offers summer day camps across multiple locations, providing a variety of activities focused on youth development, healthy living, and social...
▌ Editor's read The Denver YMCA operates summer day camps across various locations in the Denver metro area, including Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Denver, Englewood, Golden, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, Littleton, Lone Tree, and Westminster. The program is designed for children aged 5-17, with activities such as swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, and the YMCA is a known nonprofit organization. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the organization emphasizes a commitment to safety and quality programming. Google reviews for the Denver YMCA generally show high ratings, with the main Denver YMCA branch having a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and friendly staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited in the ACA directory.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Address: 2525 S Dayton Way, Denver, CO 80231
- Phone: (303) 861-8300
- Cost notes: Pricing varies by location and membership status. Refer to individual branch registration for details.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Day Camp
- What ages does Day Camp accept?
- Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Day Camp cost?
- Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing varies by location and membership status. Refer to individual branch registration for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Day Camp?
- Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Day Camp provide lunch?
- Day Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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