Here are all the things you need to know about Camp OLY (ah-lee) at the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in West Chester, 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 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.
  • Mobile device users: 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.  
  
  

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

Travel Information for Traditional Camp

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 (close-toed, close-heeled shoes - no Crocs or slides)
• Sunscreen
• Bathing suit and towel (unless otherwise noted)
• Additional clothing (shirt, shorts, socks, etc.)
• Water bottle(s)
• Campers should leave electronic devices, money or toys at home.
• PLEASE NO PHONES!

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 Counselors in Training program will continue with the schedule of Field trips Tuesday-Friday.
  • Specialty camps, gymnastics and ninja, sports camps and BumbleBee camps will NOT participate in field trips.
    

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. 

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures

Drop Off

• SPARK Time Drop-off is between 7:00 and 8:45 AM
  •  SPARK Time is an extra charge of $25/week/camper
  • Register for the Oscar Lasko YMCA Spark Time today
• Regular Drop-off begins at 8:45 AM
  • The bus to the Coatesville YMCA will depart From the Oscar Lasko YMCA at approximately 9:30 AM.
  • Drop off and pick up will be done curbside with parents and guardians remaining in their cars. When you arrive in the drop-off lane, on Walnut Street at the double doors, a staff member will have you sign-in your child for camp. Your child will then be escorted to the campsite by our staff.

Pickup

• After-camp care is included at no additional cost.
• Pickup is between 4:00 and 6:00 PM.
• Pickup location will be at the same double doors on Walnut Street.
• Always bring a photo ID to afternoon pickup.
• Pickup beyond 6:00 PM may result in additional fees.
  
  

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 before 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,

Christian Christopher
Camp Director

Traditional & Sports Camps
Christian Christopher
610-696-9622, ext. 2805
cchristopher@ymcagbw.org

Megan Wingert Hartman
610-696-9622, ext. 2821
mhartman@ymcagbw.org

Gymnastics & Ninja Camps
Autumn Golden
610-696-9622, ext. 2824
agolden@ymcagbw.org

Megan Wingert Hartman
610-696-9622, ext. 2821
mhartman@ymcagbw.org