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YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park

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The YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program offers free, supervised summer activities for children aged 6-13 at various Erie parks, including Gridle...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park is a free day camp program for children aged 6-13, operating at various parks in Erie, PA. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid. The program runs from June 17 to August 9, 2024, Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Activities include sports, games, arts and crafts, and educational components. While the specific program at Gridley Park does not have independent Google reviews, the YMCA of Greater Erie has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 133 reviews, with many positive comments about their community programs and facilities. The program is run by the YMCA, a non-profit organization. Social media handles found on the YMCA Erie website are @ymcaerie for Instagram and YMCAofGreaterErie for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park 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: 6–17
  • Hours: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 527 W 6th St, Erie, PA 16507, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Free for City of Erie residents

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park

What ages does YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park accept?
YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park cost?
YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Free for City of Erie residents Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park's hours?
YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park runs 10:30 AM - 3:30 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 Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park?
YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park 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 Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park provide lunch?
YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program at Gridley Park 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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