Camp Navigator
Camp Navigator, offered by the Parkersburg YMCA, provides a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12 with activities like swimming, sports, and...
▌ Editor's read The Parkersburg YMCA's Camp Navigator is a traditional day camp for children aged 5-12, operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and educational components, with weekly themes to keep campers engaged. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The Parkersburg YMCA has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on 178 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facility and programs. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The YMCA is a non-profit organization.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 1800 30th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $140 per week for Y Members with Household Memberships.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Navigator
- What ages does Camp Navigator accept?
- Camp Navigator 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 Camp Navigator cost?
- Camp Navigator publishes $170/week for the standard session. USD. $140 per week for Y Members with Household Memberships. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Navigator's hours?
- Camp Navigator runs 6:30 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 Camp Navigator?
- Camp Navigator 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 Camp Navigator provide lunch?
- Camp Navigator 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Navigator with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Navigator.
- Summer Adventures · City Park · Ages 4–12