YMCA Traditional Camp - Grossology
YMCA Traditional Camp - Grossology in Taylorsville, Utah, offers a day camp experience for children focusing on science and fun activities related to the hum...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA Traditional Camp - Grossology website (ymcautah.org/taylorsvillesdc) loads successfully and provides details about the day camp program. The camp is part of the YMCA of Northern Utah, a known non-profit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in child protection, first aid, and CPR. The program is a day camp, running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with weekly themes like 'Grossology' focusing on science and the human body. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the YMCA emphasizes safety and supervision. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Northern Utah' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 108 reviews, with many positive comments about staff engagement and program quality. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
YMCA Traditional Camp - Grossology 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: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 4223 S Atherton Dr, Taylorsville, UT 84123, USA
- Cost notes: Financial aid available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Traditional Camp - Grossology
- What ages does YMCA Traditional Camp - Grossology accept?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Grossology is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Traditional Camp - Grossology cost?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Grossology publishes $285/week for the standard session. Financial aid available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Traditional Camp - Grossology's hours?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Grossology runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 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 Traditional Camp - Grossology?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Grossology 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 Traditional Camp - Grossology provide lunch?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Grossology 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 Traditional Camp - Grossology compare to other traditional day camp camps in Taylorsville?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Grossology is one of 9 traditional day camp camps in Taylorsville 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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