YMCA Summer Day Camp - Chester Family YMCA
Traditional day camp at Chester Family YMCA offering a variety of activities for youth.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA Summer Day Camp at the Chester Family YMCA is part of the YMCA of Greater Richmond's offerings, providing a traditional day camp experience. The website emphasizes a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, with activities like swimming, sports, arts, and outdoor play. The YMCA of Greater Richmond has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive environment and variety of activities. The site explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and are certified in CPR and First Aid. Financial assistance is available, demonstrating a commitment to accessibility. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, indicating it is not ACA accredited. The program is a day camp, and the YMCA is a well-established nonprofit organization.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–15
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Chester Family YMCA 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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–15
- Address: 3011 W Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23831, USA
- Phone: (804) 748-9622
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Summer Day Camp - Chester Family YMCA
- What ages does YMCA Summer Day Camp - Chester Family YMCA accept?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Chester Family YMCA is open to children ages 5–15. 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 Summer Day Camp - Chester Family YMCA cost?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Chester Family YMCA publishes $196/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs YMCA Summer Day Camp - Chester Family YMCA?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Chester 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 Summer Day Camp - Chester Family YMCA provide lunch?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Chester 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.
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