Here are all the things you need to know about Camp Jennersville at the Jennersville YMCA in West Grove, Pa. 

Big News! All YMCA of Greater Brandywine summer camps have earned ACA-Accredited® Camp status from the American Camp Association!

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 backpack and all items should be labeled with their name.

• A ready-to-eat lunch, one that does not require refrigeration or heating, and utensils if needed. (NO peanut or tree nut products)
• Two snacks for breaks. Yum!
• Camp-appropriate shoes (sneakers or sturdy, closed-toe sandals)
• Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! (aerosol sunscreen is preferred)
• Bathing suit, towel, and water shoes. We swim EVERY day!
• Water bottle(s)

Reminder: Campers should leave electronic devices, money or toys at home.

In-house experiences at summer camp will take place once a week, starting Week 1 and ending Week 10. On these days we will NOT swim, however, we may partake in water activities! Please dress appropriately. The theme of the experience is located on the camp calendar!

NEW IN 2026

• All traditional campers will go off site to visit exciting field trips throughout Chester County during Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10! Entry fees for these trips are included in your cost of camp.
  
• On our odd numbered weeks, Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 we will feature in-house experiences—special shows, activities, or guests brought right to camp—to create those “WOW!” moments campers talk about all year long.
  
  • Traditional camp includes - Explorers, Pathfinders, Trailblazers, and Rangers.  
  • Our Teen Trek program will continue with the schedule of Field trips Tuesday-Friday.
  • Specialty camps, sports camps and BumbleBee camps will NOT participate in field trips.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
All Camps

• When you arrive in the drop-off lane, camp staff will meet you to assist in signing in your child.  Your child will then be escorted to wash their hands and join their camp group.
• Drop off carline will run from 8:45 - 9:15 AM and pick up will run from 3:30 - 6:00 PM.
• If you will be dropping your child off after 9:15 AM or picking up before 3:30 PM, your drop-off/pick-up may be delayed. 
  
  
• Drop off between 7:00 and 8:45 AM (Spark Time) is an extra charge of $25/week/camper.
  
  • Register for Jennersville YMCA Spark Time Today.
    
    
• You will need to bring a photo ID EVERYDAY.
  
  

Make sure to take a peek at our weekly themes so your camper can be ready for the fun! 

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.

 Purchase all 10 Weeks of KONA ICE for Summer Camp Today. 

Health & 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 if you have any questions!

Jennersville YMCA Camp Contacts

Eugene Ramos
Camp and Sports Director
eramos@ymcagbw.org

Kirstan Dolinger
Senior Program Director
610-869-9622, ext. 2548
kdolinger@ymcagbw.org

• Billing & Registration Contact, Camp Administration Team at campadmin@ymcagbw.org.