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PRESS: Union and Subaru Take the Field with Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Chester, PA — August 12, 2026 — Subaru of America, Inc. and the Philadelphia Union are giving Greater Philadelphia YMCA camp kids a taste of the big leagues, as they host approximately 200 campers on Friday, August 14 at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester, PA (2485 Seaport Drive).The day begins with a 10:30 a.m.…
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PRESS: Flyers and Gritty Bring Hockey to YMCA Camps
PHILADELPHIA — July 20, 2026 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is teaming up with the Philadelphia Flyers this summer to bring the Flyers Hooked on Hockey program to campers across the region. Led by Flyers Alumni and the Flyers Community Relations team, the program delivers the excitement of street hockey directly to elementary-aged campers through…
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PRESS: Historic Pocono Camp Awarded Grant to Bring Outdoor Learning to Delaware Valley Elementary Students
Dingmans Ferry, PA — Monday, 12/01/25 — Camp Speers YMCA has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Robert H. Spitz Foundation, administered by Scranton Area Community Foundation. The grant will fund outdoor environmental education for local elementary schoolchildren onsite at the historic sleepaway camp. The Robert H. Spitz Foundation supports programs that break the cycle…
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PRESS: Subaru & Philadelphia Union Take Camden Y Kids on a Major League Adventure
Chester, PA and Camden, NJ — Friday, 08/01/25 — Subaru of America, Inc. and the Philadelphia Union are giving Camden youngsters a taste of the big leagues, as they host the Camden YMCA on Friday, August 15, in Chester, PA. This event will cap off the Camden YMCA’s popular “Adventure Camp,” where youth venture on…
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Everything You Need to Know About Overnight Camp
Sleepaway or overnight summer camps appeal to many preteens and teens, but the idea is nerve-wracking to many more. Nonetheless, they provide children with an essential opportunity to experience life beyond the comfort and confines of their homes. These camps allow kids to explore the great outdoors, make friends, and participate in fun and engaging…
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How to Prepare Your Child for Summer Camp
Summer camps make some of the most memorable childhood experiences. For many parents, the main appeal of summer camps is that they help children become independent, make new friends, and explore different interests. However, for children to enjoy all these benefits, you need to prepare them adequately for those days they'll be spending away from…
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Camp for All: Candice & Tristen
The Rocky Run YMCA serves over 500 kids each year during our summer camp season. Camp themes change each year and provide youth throughout the area with the ability to pursue their hobbies, experience new adventures, and more!Your donation to Y directly supports our Financial Assistance Program, which allows us to uplift members of our…
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Keeping Summer Camp Affordable
At the YMCA, we believe deeply in the power of the classic camp experience to set children on a path towards physical, mental, and emotional well-being for a lifetime. Studies show:Camp experiences foster independence and self-confidence for 74% of children who participate (American Camp Association)Children who attend summer camp demonstrate improved social skills and resilience…
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