Here are all the things you need to know about Camp Coatesville at the Coatesville YMCA in Coatesville, Pa.
Before Camp Starts
- EPACT Information MUST be completed prior to the first day of camp.
- Emergency contact information and health forms must be completed or updated. You should have received an invitation to ePACT, our HIPPA-compliant system.
- Check-In & Check-Out is easier this year. Learn how to access your epact QR code via Apple and Android devices.
- Need to make changes or update your registration? Complete the registration change form.
- Complete the sibling discount form if you have two or more children enrolling in the same week(s) of camp.
- Review summer camp Frequently Asked Questions and the Summer Camp Parent Handbook (English and Spanish)
- Make note of billing and summer camp contacts at the bottom of this blog post.
- Not sure which weeks you've child(ren) is registered for?
- Log into your YMCA account and select the “View Family Member’s Schedule” hyperlink on the right-hand side. Select the name of the child and the Camp/Childcare schedule details to view a weekly layout.
- If you are on a mobile device, you'll need to expand the Family section in order to see "View Family Member's Schedule".
- Review what to bring to summer camp and the drop-off and pick-up procedures below.
What to Bring to Camp
- Campers should bring the items listed in a bag or backpack and all items should be labeled with their name.
- Snacks (no peanut or tree nut products)
- Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
- Please pack breakfast and lunch for the first week, June 10- June 14. Our breakfast and lunch program will start on June 17 and run through August 23.
- Please pack breakfast and lunch for the first week, June 10- June 14. Our breakfast and lunch program will start on June 17 and run through August 23.
- Camp-appropriate shoes, preferably sneakers. Flip flops/sandals are good for pool time, however, sneakers should be worn when outside. Please no crocs unless using at the pool area.
- A book for reading
- Sunscreen must be spray-on sunscreen as we can not apply sunscreen to children.
- Bathing suit and towel
- Water bottle(s)
- Extra Change of Clothes
- Campers should leave electronic devices, money and toys at home.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
- Drop-off begins at 8:45 AM.
- Drop off between 7:00 and 8:45 AM (Spark Time) is an extra charge of $25/week/camper.
- Register for Coatesville YMCA Spark Time Today.
- Drop off between 7:00 and 8:45 AM (Spark Time) is an extra charge of $25/week/camper.
- Upon arrival at the Coatesville YMCA:
- Please follow the summer camp drop-off and pick-up signs.
- Drop-off will be done curbside at the pool entrance with parents and guardians remaining in their cars.
- Your child will then be escorted to the campsite by our staff.
- Please follow the summer camp drop-off and pick-up signs.
- Pick-up is between 4:00 and 6:00 PM at the trading post (Bring a photo ID EVERYDAY).
- After-camp care is included at no additional cost.
General Reminders
- No visitors are allowed on the camp property this year.
- Only bring the items listed above, please label EVERYTHING.
- Please refrain from bringing any extra personal items.
- Bring a photo ID everyday for pick up
- On rainy days we may move pickup or drop-off. We will communicate any changes as early as possible and post signs as needed.
COOL DOWN this SUMMER with KONA ICE!
Our summer camp team is partnering with KONA ICE this summer and each week, the KONA truck will be at summer camp. We ask that you please prepay with the corresponding weekly links below for your child. During the purchase process, please select your campers' group name (Explorers, Teen Trek, etc) and add your campers' name.
You can also Pay It Forward for other campers! If you added a Pay It Forward Kona, please enter “NA” in the Camper Name line.
Camp Week | KONA Truck Date | Purchase Link |
Week 1 | Thursday, June 20, 2024 | Purchase |
Week 2 | Thursday, June 27, 2024 | Purchase |
Week 3 | Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | Purchase |
Week 4 | Thursday, July 11, 2024 | Purchase |
Week 5 | Thursday, July 18, 2024 | Purchase |
Week 7 | Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Purchase |
Week 8 | Thursday, August 8, 2024 | Purchase |
Week 9 | Thursday, August 15, 2024 | Purchase |
Week 10 | Thursday, August 22, 2024 | Purchase |
Health and Safety
Our highest priority is always protecting the health and safety of your children, our staff and our members. Our talented team continually works to ensure the safest experience possible, while ensuring children still have every opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.Reminder: Emergency contact information and health forms must be completed - or updated - prior to the first day of camp. You should have received an invitation to ePACT, our HIPPA-compliant system. If you did not receive this invitation, please contact our Camp Admin team at campadmin@ymcagbw.org.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions!
Looking forward to seeing everyone this summer,
Coatesville YMCA Camp Contacts
- Krystle Brown, Camp Director, klbrown@ymcagbw.org, 610-380-9622 ext. 2411
- Billing & Registration Contact, Camp Administration Team at campadmin@ymcagbw.org