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YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW!

Windermere

The YMCA of Central Florida offers a traditional day camp at Bay Lake Elementary, providing a variety of activities for elementary-aged children in a structu...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Central Florida operates a day camp at Bay Lake Elementary, part of its broader elementary camp program. The website, ymcacf.org/programs/camps/elementary/, loads successfully and details various camp activities including sports, arts, and educational components. The YMCA of Central Florida is a non-profit organization. While the specific Bay Lake Elementary camp is not individually listed on the ACA website, the YMCA of Central Florida as an organization is a recognized entity. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Central Florida' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about staff engagement and program variety. The camp offers financial assistance to families. Social media handles found on the site are @ymcacf for Instagram and ymcacf for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW! fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 7:30 AM– 5:00 PM
  • Address: 12005 Silverlake Park Dr, Windermere, FL 34786, 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 - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW!

What ages does YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW! accept?
YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW! is open to children ages 5–11. 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 - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW! cost?
YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW! 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 - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW!'s hours?
YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW! runs 7:30 AM– 5:00 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 - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW!?
YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW! 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 - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW! provide lunch?
YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW! 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.
How does YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW! compare to other traditional day camp camps in Windermere?
YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Red, White and WOW! is one of 11 traditional day camp camps in Windermere that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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