Here are all the things you need to know about Camp Octorara at the Octorara YMCA in Atglen, Pa. 

Just a reminder - Summer Camp will not run on Thursday, June 19 or Friday, July 4, 2025. 

Before Camp Starts

• 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.
• 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 your 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. Learn more about our summer camp weekly themes for traditional camps.

• Lunch/snacks (NO peanut or tree nut products)
• Camp appropriate shoes
• Sunscreen
• Bathing suit and towel (unless otherwise noted)
• Water bottle(s)
• Campers should leave electronic devices, money or toys at home.
• PLEASE NO PHONES!

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures

• Drop-off (and pick-up) are located at the front of the YMCA at the Elementary School building
• 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 Octorara YMCA Spark Time Today.
    
    
• Pick-up is between 4:00 and 6:00 PM (Bring a photo ID).
  • After-camp care is included at no additional cost. 
• As a reminder, visitors are not permitted on site.

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.

Last but not least! Big news! Camps Coatesville, Kennett, UMLY and West Chester have earned ACA-Accredited® Camp status from the American Camp Association, with Camps Jennersville, Lionville, Octorara, and OLY currently preparing for an accreditation visit.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions! 

Looking forward to seeing everyone this summer,

Janet Kabakjian
P: 610-593-9622, ext. 2701
E: jkabakjian@ymcagbw.org