YMCA Traditional Camp - Ocean Odyssey
YMCA Traditional Camp - Ocean Odyssey in Taylorsville, UT offers a day camp experience focused on traditional camp activities, swimming, and weekly themes fo...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA Traditional Camp - Ocean Odyssey website loads successfully and describes a day camp program for children, featuring activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and weekly themes. The camp is operated by the YMCA of Northern Utah, a nonprofit organization. While not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA brand is widely recognized for youth programming. The website states that all staff are background checked and trained in child abuse prevention, first aid, and CPR. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Northern Utah' show a 4.6-star rating from 158 reviews, with many positive comments about staff and program quality. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@ymcautah) and Facebook (YMCAofNorthernUtah) page, showcasing various YMCA activities and facilities.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
YMCA Traditional Camp - Ocean Odyssey 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 - Ocean Odyssey
- What ages does YMCA Traditional Camp - Ocean Odyssey accept?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Ocean Odyssey 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 - Ocean Odyssey cost?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Ocean Odyssey 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 - Ocean Odyssey's hours?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Ocean Odyssey 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 - Ocean Odyssey?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Ocean Odyssey 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 - Ocean Odyssey provide lunch?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Ocean Odyssey 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 - Ocean Odyssey compare to other traditional day camp camps in Taylorsville?
- YMCA Traditional Camp - Ocean Odyssey 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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