YMCA of Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps
YMCA of Honolulu's Camp Erdman offers weekly overnight summer camps for youth in Hawaii, focusing on outdoor...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Honolulu's Camp Erdman website loads successfully and provides information about their summer weekly overnight camps. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a safer environment for campers. As a YMCA program, it operates under a nonprofit ownership structure. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Honolulu - Camp Erdman' show a rating of 4.5 stars based on 222 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children and the variety of activities offered. The camp offers a traditional overnight program with activities like archery, high ropes, and ocean sports. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @ymcahonolulu and a Facebook page 'YMCAofHonolulu'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
YMCA of Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–17
- Hours: Overnight
- Address: 69-385 Farrington Hwy, Waialua, HI 96791, USA
- Phone: (808) 637-4615
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Standard rate is $830. Kama'aina rate is $788.50. Active Military rate is $772.
↗ What parents like
- Beachfront location
- Variety of activities
↘ Watch for
- Out-of-state rate is higher
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about YMCA of Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps
- What ages does YMCA of Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps accept?
- YMCA of Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps cost?
- YMCA of Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps publishes $830/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA of Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps's hours?
- YMCA of Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is YMCA of Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps accredited?
- Yes — YMCA of Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps 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 Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps?
- YMCA of Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps 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 Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps provide lunch?
- Yes — YMCA of Honolulu - Camp Erdman Summer Weekly Overnight Camps includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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