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YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA

Tandy Family YMCA

Challengers camp for older youth at Tandy Family YMCA, focusing on leadership and team-building activities.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Greater Tulsa's summer camp website loads successfully, detailing their 'Challengers' day camp program at the Tandy Family YMCA. The program is designed for children entering grades K-8, offering activities like swimming, sports, arts, and educational components. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. As a YMCA, it operates as a nonprofit organization. While the specific 'Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA' is not individually listed in the ACA directory, the YMCA as a whole is a reputable organization. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Greater Tulsa' show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. The camp emphasizes character development and provides a structured daily schedule.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 11–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 500 S Boulder Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103
  • Phone: (918) 583-9622
  • 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 Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA

What ages does YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA accept?
YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA is open to children ages 11–13. 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 Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA cost?
YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA 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 Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA's hours?
YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA 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 Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA?
YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family 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 of Greater Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA provide lunch?
YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family 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.
How does YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA compare to other traditional day camp camps in Tulsa?
YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Challengers at Tandy Family YMCA is one of 13 traditional day camp camps in Tulsa 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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