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2026 Summer Camp Information will be updated in February 2026.

Please check back for enrollment dates.

Summer day camp provides youth with an opportunity to enjoy summer outdoors with friends.  At YMCA camp, we focus on building a sense of achievement – trying new things, building relationships and a community where everyone belongs.

Please note that 5 year olds must have completed Kindergarten as of the end of the 2025-2026 school year to participate in Camp Discovery, Camp Friendship, Camp Forge, Camp Spirit, Camp STEAM or Camp Unity.

Camp Unity Tots serves children ages 3-5.

We look forward to seeing your child at camp this summer!

***Registration Fee is Non-refundable***

 


Camp Discovery

Shrewsbury Branch
6/8/26 - 8/14/26
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Summer 2026

Camp Discovery Information will be released on February 2nd 2026.

Please reach out to Emma Brockwell [email protected] to be added to our email list!

While you wait, follow our Facebook for updates and to see what we’ve been up to.

https://www.facebook.com/SouthernYMCACampDiscovery

We can’t wait to see you this summer!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration opens March 2nd for Members and current SACC families.

Registration opens March 16th for the rest of the community.

Registration fee: $30 per one child or $50 per family (one or more children).

Email Emma Brockwell at [email protected]

OR

Visit The W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA in Shrewsbury


Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit Special Rate
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
W1 - Unbe-weevil-ble! (Bugs)
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/26
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
W2 - Bill Nye Fan Club (Science)
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/26
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
W3 - Spooky Summer! (Halloween)
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/26
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
W4 - Over the Moon (Space)
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/26
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
W5 - Party like it's 1999! (90's)
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/26
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
W6 - Suit Up! (Superheroes)
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/26
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
W7 - Jingle Shells (Christmas in July)
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/26
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
W8 - Under the Sea
 $ 30.00 + $25.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/26
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
W9 - Going Bananas!
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/26
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
W10 - Fuzzy Feelings (Inside Out)
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/26

Camp Forge

Spring Grove Branch
6/8/26 - 8/14/26
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SUMMER 2026

Camp Forge information will be released on February 1, 2026.

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration opens February 23rd for Members and current SACC families.

Registration opens March 2nd for the rest of the community.

Registration Fee: $30 per one child or $50 per family (more than 1 child)

 

E-Mail: Megan Slothour at [email protected]


Registration Information   ($30.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/23/26 8/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 210.00$ 230.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
WK 1: Buggin' Out
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/2026
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
WK 2: Around the World
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/2026
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
WK 3: Soak Up the Fun
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/2026
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
WK 4: U.S. Heritage
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/2026
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
WK 5: Recycling Rangers
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/2026
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
WK 6: Boundless Adventures
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/2026
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
WK 7: Down to a Science
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/2026
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
WK 8: Make a Splash!
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/2026
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
WK 9: Welcome to Hollywood
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/2026
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
WK 10: Survivor: Inside Out
 $ 30.00 Registration
Closed
Opens on 03/02/2026

Camp Friendship

Lampeter Strasburg Branch
6/8/26 - 8/14/26
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Join us for another summer at our Lampeter-Strasburg Camp Friendship. Our summer camp will run for 10 weeks of fun in the sun for campers age 5 (who have completed kindergarten) up through age 13. Campers will participate in a host of activities such as: swimming, arts and crafts, sports, field trips, team building games, and so much more!

If the program asks you to pay for the whole summer at the time of registration, please call the YMCA to register for camp. We will be able to schedule the payments to come out weekly throughout the summer. 

Prices are as follows:
Registration/Activity Fee- $75
Member- $200/week
Non-Member- $250/week
Registration will open on February 1st, and each week will close the Friday prior to the start of that week.
Registration Documents:

Registration Information   ($75.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/1/26 8/2/26 Online / Front Desk $ 200.00$ 250.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
Adventure Awaits
 93 / 100 Available Register  
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
Eco-Explorers
 98 / 100 Available Register  
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Time Travelers
 95 / 100 Available Register  
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
Wild Waters
 98 / 100 Available Register  
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Detective Mystery
 95 / 100 Available Register  
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
Extraordinary Excursions
 95 / 100 Available Register  
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Color Wars
 97 / 100 Available Register  
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
Sports Mania
 96 / 100 Available Register  
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Top Chef Kids
 97 / 100 Available Register  
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
Emotional Endings
 96 / 100 Available Register  

Camp Friendship - Counselor In Training

Lampeter Strasburg Branch
6/8/26 - 8/14/26
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This program is designed to train teenagers ages 14-17 who have an interest in being Summer Camp Counselors after they turn 18 years old. This training program will focus on topics such as: Group Control, Enthusiasm, Team Building, Safety, Leadership, Impression, Character and Child Development.

 

Our counselors in training (CITs) will be working with our current counselors to create a safe and positive environment for our campers. During this program, our staff will still be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of your child.

 

**This is NOT a paid position! CITs will need to register weekly just as campers do, but space is limited!

 

Prices are as follows:
– Registration/Activity Fee- $75
– Member- $80/week
– Non-Member- $100/week
Registration will open on February 1st, and each week will close the Friday prior to the start of that week.
Please reach out to Derek Kovach at [email protected] if you have any questions prior to registration.

Registration Information   ($75.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/1/26 8/2/26 Online / Front Desk $ 80.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
Adventure Awaits
 8 / 8 Available Register  
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
Eco-Explorers
 8 / 8 Available Register  
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Time Travelers
 8 / 8 Available Register  
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
Wild Waters
 8 / 8 Available Register  
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Detective Mystery
 8 / 8 Available Register  
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
Extraordinary Excursions
 8 / 8 Available Register  
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Color Wars
 8 / 8 Available Register  
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
Sports Mania
 8 / 8 Available Register  
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Top Chef Kids
 8 / 8 Available Register  
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
Emotional Endings
 8 / 8 Available Register  

Camp Friendship - Part Time

Lampeter Strasburg Branch
6/8/26 - 8/14/26
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Join us for another summer at our Lampeter-Strasburg Camp Friendship. Our summer camp will run for 10 weeks of fun in the sun for campers age 5 (who have completed kindergarten) up through age 13. Campers will participate in a host of activities such as: swimming, arts and crafts, sports, field trips, team building games, and so much more!

The Part-Time option is only available for YMCA members. You must have an active YMCA membership as of May 1st to qualify for part-time.

Part Time campers attend Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. You may not pick and choose what 3 days you will attend.
Prices are as follows:
Registration/Activity Fee- $75
Member- $125/week
If the program asks you to pay for the whole summer at the time of registration, please call the YMCA to register for camp. We will be able to schedule the payments to come out weekly throughout the summer. 
Registration will open on February 1st, and each week will close the Friday prior to the start of that week.
Registration Documents:

Registration Information   ($75.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/1/26 8/2/26 Online / Front Desk $ 125.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
Adventure Awaits
 18 / 20 Available Register  
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
Eco-Explorers
 16 / 20 Available Register  
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Time Travelers
 14 / 20 Available Register  
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
Wild Waters
 15 / 20 Available Register  
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Detective Mystery
 15 / 20 Available Register  
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
Extraordinary Excursions
 16 / 20 Available Register  
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Color Wars
 17 / 20 Available Register  
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
Sports Mania
 16 / 20 Available Register  
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Top Chef Kids
 16 / 20 Available Register  
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
Emotional Endings
 16 / 20 Available Register  

Camp Spirit - Bob Hoffman (Dover) YMCA

Dover Branch, York Branch
6/8/26 - 8/14/26
VIEW

Summer 2026

Please reach out to Jennifer Hockensmith at [email protected] to be added to our email list!

Camp Handbook

We can’t wait to see you this summer!

REGISTERATION INFORMATION

Registration opens January 26 for Household Members and campers that attended in 2025.

Registration opens February 1 to the community.

Registration fee: $30 per one child or $50 per family (one or more children).

Extended Care is available at:

 Camp Spirit from 6:00am – 9:00 am and 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Bob Hoffman Dover YMCA from 6:30am – 8:00am and 4:00pm – 5:30 pm

Transportation will be available from the Dover YMCA to Camp Spirit.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
Register  
Closes
05/25/2026
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
Register  
Closes
06/01/2026
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Register  
Closes
06/08/2026
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
Register  
Closes
06/15/2026
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Register  
Closes
06/22/2026
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
Register  
Closes
06/29/2026
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Register  
Closes
07/06/2026
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
Register  
Closes
07/13/2026
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Register  
Closes
07/20/2026
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
Register  
Closes
07/27/2026

Camp Spirit - Camp Spirit

Dover Branch, York Branch
6/8/26 - 8/14/26
VIEW

Summer 2026

Please reach out to Jennifer Hockensmith at [email protected] to be added to our email list!

Camp Handbook

We can’t wait to see you this summer!

REGISTERATION INFORMATION

Registration opens January 26 for Household Members and campers that attended in 2025.

Registration opens February 1 to the community.

Registration fee: $30 per one child or $50 per family (one or more children).

Extended Care is available at:

 Camp Spirit from 6:00am – 9:00 am and 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Bob Hoffman Dover YMCA from 6:30am – 8:00am and 4:00pm – 5:30 pm

Transportation will be available from the Dover YMCA to Camp Spirit.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
Register  
Closes
05/25/2026
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
Register  
Closes
06/01/2026
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Register  
Closes
06/08/2026
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
Register  
Closes
06/15/2026
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Register  
Closes
06/22/2026
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
Register  
Closes
06/29/2026
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Register  
Closes
07/06/2026
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
Register  
Closes
07/13/2026
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Register  
Closes
07/20/2026
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
Register  
Closes
07/27/2026

Camp STEAM

York Branch
6/8/26 - 8/7/26
VIEW

Registration Information   ($30.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/1/26 7/31/26 Front Desk $ 165.00$ 165.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
Mission to Mars
 Register at
front desk

Closes
05/25/2026
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
Inventors & Innovators
 Register at
front desk

Closes
06/01/2026
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Tech Explorers
 Register at
front desk

Closes
06/08/2026
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
Nature's Lab
 Register at
front desk

Closes
06/15/2026
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Engineering Olympics
 Register at
front desk

Closes
06/22/2026
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
Food Science & Farm Tech
 Register at
front desk

Closes
06/29/2026
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Art in Action
 Register at
front desk

Closes
07/06/2026
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
Junior Forensic Investigators
 Register at
front desk

Closes
07/13/2026
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Future Cities
 Register at
front desk

Closes
07/20/2026

Camp Unity

Lancaster Branch
6/1/26 - 8/7/26
VIEW
Welcome to Camp Unity at the YMCA of the Roses!
    This Summer we are excited to announce that our theme will be Emotions at Work! This summer our campers will learn the ins and outs of their emotions and ways to work with them. In addition, we will partake in field trips that will support our weekly themes and our understandings of emotions. Our Summer day camp provides youth with an opportunity to enjoy summer with friends! At YMCA Camp Unity, we focus on building a sense of achievement through trying new things, building relationships, and providing a community where everyone belongs.
Important Information!
  • Camp runs June 1st, 2026, until August 7th, 2026.
  • Hours will be from 7:00am – 5:30pm, Monday through Friday
  • Due to the holiday, we will be closed June 19th, 2026

Please note that 5-year-olds must have completed Kindergarten as of the end of the 2025-2026 school year to participate in Camp Unity.

Camp Unity Tots serves children ages 3-5.


Registration Information   ($75.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/1/26 7/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 200.00$ 225.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available		 Special Rate
06/01/26 - 06/05/26
Joyful Beginnings! - 7:00 am
 53 / 55 Available Register  
Closes
05/28/2026
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
Fearless Explorers - 7:00 am
 53 / 55 Available Register  
Closes
06/04/2026
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
Riding the Waves of Sadness - 7:00 am
 53 / 55 Available $160 - $180 Register  
Closes
06/11/2026
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Angry Volcanos - 7:00 am
 53 / 55 Available Register  
Closes
06/18/2026
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
Disgust Detectives - 7:00 am
 52 / 55 Available Register  
Closes
06/25/2026
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
The Power of Surprise! - 7:00 am
 52 / 55 Available Register  
Closes
07/02/2026
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
When Emotions Work Together - 7:00 am
 53 / 55 Available Register  
Closes
07/09/2026
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Listening to My Body's Clues - 7:00 am
 52 / 55 Available Register  
Closes
07/16/2026
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
Creative Currents - 7:00 am
 52 / 55 Available Register  
Closes
07/23/2026
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
My Emotional Toolkit - 7:00 am
 53 / 55 Available Register  
Closes
07/30/2026

Summer Camp Tots

Lancaster Branch
6/1/26 - 8/7/26
VIEW

Registration Information   ($75.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/1/26 7/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 210.00$ 245.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/01/26 - 06/05/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 7:00 am - 5:12 pm
 38 / 38 Available Register  
Closes
05/28/2026
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 7:00 am - 5:12 pm
 38 / 38 Available Register  
Closes
06/04/2026
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 7:00 am - 5:12 pm
 37 / 38 Available Register  
Closes
06/11/2026
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 7:00 am - 5:12 pm
 37 / 38 Available Register  
Closes
06/18/2026
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 7:00 am - 5:12 pm
 37 / 38 Available Register  
Closes
06/25/2026
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 7:00 am - 5:12 pm
 37 / 38 Available Register  
Closes
07/02/2026
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 7:00 am - 5:12 pm
 37 / 38 Available Register  
Closes
07/09/2026
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 7:00 am - 5:12 pm
 37 / 38 Available Register  
Closes
07/16/2026
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 7:00 am - 5:12 pm
 37 / 38 Available Register  
Closes
07/23/2026
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 7:00 am - 5:12 pm
 37 / 38 Available Register  
Closes
07/30/2026