YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week
The YMCA of Central Florida offers a variety of themed day camps for elementary-aged children, focusing on engaging...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Central Florida's elementary day camp program, including the 'Sense-ational Week' at Bay Lake Elementary, is ACA accredited, with accreditation valid through 2024. The organization holds Florida state license number C05OR0208. The website emphasizes that all staff are background-checked and trained in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Central Florida' generally show a high rating, averaging around 4.5 stars from thousands of reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and caring staff. The program is a day camp, offering various themed weeks for elementary school children, and is operated by a nonprofit organization. Social media handles include @ymcacf on Instagram and ymcacf on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week 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
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–11
- Hours: 7:30 AM– 5:00 PM
- Address: 12005 Silverlake Park Dr, Windermere, FL 34786, USA
- Phone: (407) 351-9417
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. A one-time, non-refundable $25.00 registration fee per child for summer camp participation.
Runs 7:30 AM– 5:00 PM, 9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 1 to Aug 7.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 1 – 5, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 2 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 3 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 4 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 6 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 7 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 8 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 9 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 10 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week
↗ What parents like
- Themed weeks
- Focus on character development
↘ Watch for
- No weekend camps
- Limited information on pricing
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week
- What ages does YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week accept?
- YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week 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 - Sense-ational Week cost?
- YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational 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. A one-time, non-refundable $25.00 registration fee per child for summer camp participation. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week's hours?
- YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week 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.
- Is YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week accredited?
- Yes — YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week?
- YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational 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 - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week provide lunch?
- YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational 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.
- Does YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week offer extended care?
- Yes — YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- How does YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week compare to other traditional day camp camps in Windermere?
- YMCA of Central Florida - Bay Lake Elementary - Sense-ational Week 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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