YMCA Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA
The Grove City YMCA Summer Day Camp offers weekly themed activities, swimming, field trips, and character development for children entering grades K-8.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA Summer Day Camp at Grove City YMCA is a day camp for children entering grades K-8, offering weekly themed activities, swimming, field trips, and a focus on character development. The camp is part of the YMCA of Central Ohio, a non-profit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. While the specific Grove City location does not have a dedicated Google review page, the YMCA of Central Ohio has a 4.2-star rating from 1,000+ reviews. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Central Ohio are @ymcacbus on Instagram and YMCAColumbus on Facebook. The program emphasizes a safe, fun, and enriching environment with a clear schedule of activities.
Who thrives here Ages 6–11
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–11
- Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
- Address: 3600 Discovery Dr., Grove City, OH 43123, USA
- Cost notes: YMCA member pricing: $257/week. Non-member pricing: $289/week. Short weeks (3 and 5) are $231 for non-members and $206 for members.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA
- What ages does YMCA Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA accept?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA cost?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA publishes $289/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA's hours?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA runs 8:00 am-4:00 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 Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA 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 Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA provide lunch?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Grove City YMCA 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.
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