YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer Camp
The YMCA of Greater Philadelphia's Temple University Ambler Summer Camp offers a traditional day camp experience...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing a traditional day camp program for children. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. While specific Google reviews for this particular Ambler location's camp program were not readily available, the YMCA of Greater Philadelphia generally holds a strong reputation. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention, first aid, and CPR. The camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and educational components. The YMCA is a nonprofit organization, and social media handles for the broader YMCA of Greater Philadelphia are @philaymca on Instagram and 'philaymca' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 3–17
YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 3–17
- Hours: varies by program
- Address: 580 Meetinghouse Rd, Ambler, PA 19002
- Phone: (215) 608-5823
- Cost notes: Pricing not available on website.
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- Variety of activities
- Multiple locations
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- Pricing not available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer Camp
- What ages does YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer Camp accept?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer Camp is open to children ages 3–17. 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 Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer Camp cost?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing not available on website. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer Camp's hours?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer Camp runs varies by program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer Camp accredited?
- Yes — YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer 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 of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer Camp?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer 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 of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA of Greater Philadelphia - Temple University Ambler Summer 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.
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