Did you know that kids ages 5 to 10 spend an average of up to six hours on screen media daily? Our camps and nature programs help kids to unplug and explore the outdoors through a wide variety of fun and engaging activities.
Disconnect to Reconnect
Whether you're looking to explore the outdoors or simply to try something new, the YMCA offers a wide variety of summer camps and programs across Chester County.
Camp & Outdoor Offerings
Summer Camp
The quintessential summer camp experience – Children enjoy swimming, field games, arts & crafts, songs and more – plus fun weekly themes and in-house experiences.
Nature Programs
At the Y, we build environmental literacy through top-notch nature and STEM programming for all ages.
STEM Programs
Our Education and STEM programs offer an early introduction to a wide variety of concepts and teach science, technology, engineering, math, sign language and more through creative play, setting a foundation for being successful in school and in life.
Earth Service Corps
Through service projects, field trips, and outdoor adventures, our students become strong, confident, and responsible environmental leaders
Events at the Y
We know that finding a balance between activities, work, school, family and friends can be a challenge. We're here to help with a variety of fun and healthy programs that motivate adults, seniors, teens, parents, kids to stay interested and inspired.
Membership at the Y
YGBW members receive discounted rates on summer camp and youth programs, a free wellness profile and assessment, free EVOLT 360 body scan, free pop-up Fit Truk events, tuition savings at local universities and so much more! PLUS: family-friendly group exercise classes are available!
Youth Sports
The YMCA works to keep fun in the game. Our youth sports programs focus on building strong skills so kids can play at any level, but more importantly, we help kids learn teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship— skills that will help them reach new heights throughout their lives.
Programs at the Y
Whether you're looking to start a new hobby, jump back into a past love or meet up with some friends, the Y has everything you are looking for, all in one place.
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine provides three different types of programs because we know that everyone isn't looking for the same thing. We provide monthly, academy and team programs.