Kennett Area YMCA Summer Camp

Prepare for YMCA Camp Kennett

May 6, 2024

Here are all the things you need to know about Camp Kennett at the Kennett Area YMCA Outdoor Pool Complex in Kennett Square, 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.
    If you need assistance, please contact our Camp Admin team at campadmin@ymcagbw.org.

  • 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.

  • Lunch/snacks (no peanut or tree nut products
  • Camp-appropriate shoes (sneakers are preferred)
  • Sunscreen 
  • Bathing suit and towel (unless otherwise noted) 
  • Water bottle(s) 
  • PLEASE NO PHONES!

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 Kennett Area YMCA Spark Time Today.
  • Camp Drop off will be done curbside at the Camp Kennet's back parking lot (271 E. South Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348) with parents and guardians remaining in their cars.
  • Camp Pick Up will be done differently this year. Parents and guardians will park at the camps back parking lot (271 E. South Street, Kennett Square, PA, 19348) and walk up to the staff under our trading post to pick up their campers.

  • Pick-up is between 4:00 and 6:00 PM (Bring a photo ID EVERYDAY).
    • After-camp care is included at no additional cost. 

  • As a reminder, visitors are not permitted on site.

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 Friday, June 21, 2024 Purchase
Week 2 Friday, June 28, 2024 Purchase
Week 3 Friday, July 5, 2024 Purchase 
Week 4 Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Purchase
Week 5 Friday, July 19, 2024 Purchase
Week 7 Friday, August 2, 2024 Purchase
Week 8 Friday, August 9, 2024 Purchase
Week 9 Friday, August 16, 2024 Purchase
Week 10 Friday, August 23, 2024 Purchase

 

Health and Safety at Camp

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. 

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 us if you have any questions! 

Looking forward to seeing everyone this summer,

JoJo Baker
Camp Director
610-444-9622, ext. 2311

jbaker@ymcagbw.org
 

Topics: Kennett Area YMCA

Joanna Baker

Written by Joanna Baker