YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini Camp
YMCA Camp Lakewood offers traditional overnight camp experiences for youth, including a Mini Camp option, focusing on outdoor activities, personal growth, an...
▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp Lakewood is an ACA-accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to high standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp website mentions that all staff undergo extensive training, including background checks, and are certified in CPR and First Aid. Google reviews for YMCA Camp Lakewood show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 500+ reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children and the variety of activities offered. The camp is owned and operated by the Greater St. Louis YMCA, a non-profit organization. They offer various programs, including a Mini Camp for younger campers, and emphasize outdoor activities, skill development, and fostering independence. Social media handles found on the site include @gwrymca for Instagram and YMCACampLakewood for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–7
YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. arts content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 6–7
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 13528 State Hwy AA, Potosi, MO 63664, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Session rate is $599. A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required. Financial assistance is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini Camp
- What ages does YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini Camp accept?
- YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini Camp is open to children ages 6–7. 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 Camp Lakewood Mini Camp cost?
- YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini Camp publishes $1,048/week for the standard session. USD. Session rate is $599. A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required. Financial assistance is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini Camp's hours?
- YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini Camp accredited?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini Camp 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 Camp Lakewood Mini Camp?
- YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini 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 YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini 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.
Planning guides
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