YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week
The J. Douglas Williams YMCA offers a 'Inventors Week' day camp for middle schoolers, focusing on STEM activities and fostering creativity within a safe, sup...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the J. Douglas Williams YMCA Family Center's middle school camp page, which lists 'Inventors Week' as one of their themed day camps. The YMCA of Central Florida is a non-profit organization. The website states that all staff undergo extensive training, including CPR, First Aid, and background checks, emphasizing a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the general YMCA framework suggests supervised environments. The camp is a day camp, running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Google reviews for 'J. Douglas Williams YMCA' show a rating of 4.5 stars from 1,029 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, including youth activities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, so its accreditation status is unknown.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 11–14
YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 11–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 665 Longwood Lake Mary Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA
- Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week
- What ages does YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week accept?
- YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week is open to children ages 11–14. 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 YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week cost?
- YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. YMCA member/non-member pricing 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week's hours?
- YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week?
- YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week 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 YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week provide lunch?
- YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare YMCA of Central Florida - J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Inventors Week with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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