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YMCA Camp Reed

YMCA Camp Reed · $690/week · ★ 4.7 (76 reviews)

YMCA Camp Reed offers traditional overnight summer camp experiences for youth aged 7-17, focusing on outdoor adventure, personal growth, and community building.

▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp Reed's website, ymcainw.org/camp-reed/, loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry-recognized standards for health, safety, and program quality. The website states that Camp Reed has been operating since 1914, highlighting its extensive history in youth camping. The camp offers overnight programs for campers aged 7-17, with activities like swimming, climbing, archery, and arts and crafts. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid. Google reviews for YMCA Camp Reed show a strong average rating of 4.8 stars from 182 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children and the caring staff. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @ymcacampreed and a Facebook page YMCACampReed, both actively showcasing camp life.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1121914+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

YMCA Camp Reed 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 adventure 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
112 (1914 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1126 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201
  • Cost notes: USD. $150 non-refundable deposit. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Reed

What ages does YMCA Camp Reed accept?
YMCA Camp Reed is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Camp Reed cost?
YMCA Camp Reed publishes $690/week for the standard session. USD. $150 non-refundable deposit. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Camp Reed's hours?
YMCA Camp Reed runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is YMCA Camp Reed accredited?
Yes — YMCA Camp Reed is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1914 years. 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 Camp Reed?
YMCA Camp Reed is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1914 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA Camp Reed provide lunch?
YMCA Camp Reed 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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