YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC
Traditional day camp offering a variety of activities including swimming, sports, and arts and crafts.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City offers summer day camps, including one at their Downtown OKC location, for children aged 5-12. The program runs from May 28 to August 2, 2024, with weekly themes and activities like swimming, sports, and arts & crafts. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 1,000 reviews, with many reviewers praising the variety of activities and the positive impact on their children. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. As a non-profit organization, the YMCA focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, providing a structured environment for campers.
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC 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: 5–13
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 500 N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
- Phone: (405) 235-8557
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC
- What ages does YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC accept?
- YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC cost?
- YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC's hours?
- YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 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 Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC?
- YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC 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 Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC provide lunch?
- YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC 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 Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC compare to other traditional day camp camps in Oklahoma City?
- YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Oklahoma City 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.
Planning guides
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