Our outdoor summer camp offers weekly sessions for a wide range of ages and interests. Families can mix and match programs to build a flexible summer schedule, with 5-day full-day, 3-day full-day, and half-day options, so campers try something new every week. Programs include Adventure Camp (grades K-7), Jr. Adventure Camp (ages 3-4), Counselor in Training (grades 8-10), Ability Camps for youth and teens, and specialty and sports camps such as Esports Camp and Empower U for girls. Teen Travel Camp (grades 6-8) features daily trips Monday through Thursday, and Pizza Fridays are a camper favorite.
Campers enjoy the new RCY Sports Center, indoor pools, and two gaga courts. Safety comes first: our camp is Praesidium accredited, all staff are background checked, and staff are American Red Cross CPR, AED, and Oxygen certified.
Doylestown Summer Camp
At a Glance
Camp Season & Ages
June 14–August 26, 2027
Ages: 3 years old through entering 10th grade, to age 21 (ability camp)
Teen Travel Camp: June 22–August 7
Camp Hours
Full day: 9 AM–4 PM
Half day: 9 AM–12 PM or 12:30–3:30 PM
Extended care: 7–9 AM and 4–6 PM
Flexible Schedules
Choose three or five days per week, with full- or half-day options. Curbside drop-off and pickup for added convenience.
AM Drop-off: 8:30-9;15 PM
PM Pickup: 3:30-4:15 PM

Our Commitment to Child Safety
A Safe Place to Learn, Grow & Belong
Your child's safety is our priority. Our Summer Camp programs provide a supportive, engaging environment where children can learn, build friendships and feel a sense of belonging.
River Crossing YMCA is proud to be Praesidium Accredited, demonstrating our commitment to comprehensive abuse prevention practices and creating safe environments for the children in our care.
- Comprehensive abuse prevention practices
- Strong policies and procedures designed to protect children
- Ongoing commitment to maintaining safety standards
Learn about Praesidium Accreditation
Summer Camp Highlights
Adventure Camp
Campers are grouped by grade to encourage skill-building as well as teamwork, sportsmanship, camaraderie and friendship. Campers will participate in a variety of activities each day, which may include PE, Art, Music, Science and more. Campers are grouped in the following categories, based on the grade they are entering in the fall:
- Junior Adventure, age 3-4 years (modified curriculum)
- Otters, rising kindergartners
- Cubs 1st grade
- Wolves 2nd grade
- Tigers 3rd grade
- Lions 4-5th grade
- Eagles 6-7th grade
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programs
For rising 8th-10th graders: The Counselor in Training (CIT) program helps teens grow as positive role models, working with staff and young campers to develop leadership and responsibility.
New CITs will interview with Camp Leadership in late spring.
Teen Travel Camp
Travel Camp is designed for pre-teens and teens to enjoy adventures with friends while visiting local theme parks, arcades and indoor fun centers. Camp runs Monday through Thursday, with drop-off and pick-up times varying by destination, generally between 8:45 and 9 AM for drop-off and by 4 PM for pick-up unless otherwise noted. Details for each trip are communicated via newsletter and app.
Ability Camp and Leaders-in-Training
Grades K-Age 21 | Available for campers who need smaller ratios for safety and success.
Sports Camps
Grades K-7 | Sports Camp is the perfect camp for the child who wants a little bit of everything when it comes to sports and enrichment. Campers will enjoy participating in a wide array of sports and activities to keep their bodies and minds active.
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Gymnastics
- Kids Triathlon
- Nerf Camp
- Flag Football
- Obstacle Ninja
- Skate and Scooter
- Soccer
- Sports Frenzy
- Volleyball
Specialty Camps
Specialty Camp is the perfect camp for the child who loves to participate in creative activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, dance and more.
- Aqua Bucks Swim Camp
- Archery
- Campers Create (art)L
- Camp Chefs
- Dance
- Empower U
- Future Builders
- Jewlery Making
- Kids Yoga
- Y Stem
Esports Camp + Tech Camps
Grades 3-7 | Metro Esports and the YMCA present Esports & Tech Summer Camps,
blending gaming with education to enhance teamwork, creativity and problem-solving. Campers explore their favorite games while learning design, development and business,
guided by experts through hands-on activities and competitions.
Daily Swimming
Kids swim indoors every day at Doylestown YMCA!
Schedule:
AM: Frogs, Cubs, Lions
PM: Eagles, Tigers, Otters, Wolves
Private Swim Lessons During Camp
Private swim lessons will be offered during or after camp each week this summer. Enrolled families will receive signup links on Mondays via email (one week before their registered camp week) to book up to three (30-minute) private swim lessons per week on a first-come, first-served basis.
$43 members | $71 non-members
Email: Jen Storz, jstorz@ymcarivercrossing.org
2027 Weekly Themes
June 7-11, 3...2...1...Summer!
June 14-18, Survivior: Jungle Edition
June 21-25, Rise of Heroes
June 28- July 2, Global Adventure
July 5-9, Magical Missions
July 12-16, Color Craze
July 19-23, Let's Get Groovin'
July 26-30, Camp Kindness
August 2-6, The Greatest Camp Show
August 9-13, Beach Bash
August 16-20, The Golden Summer Games
August 23-27, Summerween
+ Weekly Pizza Friday
BCON Meals Available for Camp (add on available)
BCON is good food, made easy. Located in the lobby at Doylestown YMCA, families have the opportunity to order lunch for their children during summer camp.
Stay tuned for ordering details and instructions.
Preschool Summer Camp for Kids Age 3-5
Summer camp is available at Doylestown YMCA for kids age 3 to 5, too!
New Age Breakdown for more one-on-one experiences!
Ages 3-4 | Jr Adventure Camp at Doylestown YMCA
Age 5, Rising Kindergartners | Otters at Doylestown YMCA
Growing Up Wild at New Britain Child Care Center
Summer camp for ages 3 to 5, offering a season of exploration and discovery through our Preschool Summer Enrichment Program with active, hands-on learning and play.
Summer Membership Savings
Purchase a Y SUMMER MEMBERSHIP and receive member pricing for camp and programs at ALL of our locations! Membership runs Jun 1-Aug 31.
Youth $124
Teen $156
Family 1 $439
Family 2 $493
Camp Family App
Families stay connected and informed with our complimentary camp app, offering push alerts, news, events, photos and important updates all in one convenient place. Download links:
Parent Information Sessions
Convenient Zoom meeting dates and links for camp families to meet camp staff and ask questions:
​2026 Parent Information Sessions have ended. 2027 dates will be published here in late December 2026.
How to Register for Summer Camp
There are two convenient ways to register for summer camp:
Register Online
Click "REGISTER" to be taken to the Daxko registration page for camp.
• Login to your account or create an online login. Important: If you already have an account, please
log into that youth, teen or family account. Do not create a new account.
• Please note that families registering for ELRC must register in-person at the branch
• Need support? Please call our Call Center (215) 999-9622 or visit the Welcome Center of the branch closest to your home.
Select your Camps
- Click to select the program(s) of your choice.
- Continue to register for all desired programs for the summer.
- When registering for multiple camps, fully complete your first camp registration to save your registration answers to your account. You may then register again for multiple camps in the same transaction with your default registration answers already completed.
Forms
DHS Licensed Camp Locations (ELRC)
Lehigh Valley: Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Nazareth, Pen Argyl at Slate Belt
Bucks County: Quakertown, Cabrini in Fairless Hills, Whitehall
Complete and print the registration packet and submit to the branch within three (3) days of registration. (Packets MUST be received prior to the camper starting camp)
Child Health Forms - All other branches
Print and have Child Health Form filled in by doctor. The form is required the Wednesday prior to your campers first day at camp. Email your child’s health assessment to your camp email address. You can find your camp email address on our your camp webpage under "contact"
Doylestown YMCA Camp Descriptions
GRADES K-7 | Get ready for a summer filled with exploration, discovery and fun! In Adventure Camp, campers are grouped by grade to build friendships and develop confidence through a wide range of age-appropriate activities. Each day brings something new, from sports and team challenges to creative arts, music, science experiments and outdoor play.
Register Adventure Camp Register Extended Care
Our campers learn through doing, developing teamwork, sportsmanship and camaraderie along the way. Groups are thoughtfully designed to encourage growth and connection within similar age ranges. Groups are determined by which grade your child is entering in the 2026-2027 school year:
• Cubs: Kindergarten–1st Grade
• Wolves: 2nd Grade
• Tigers: 3rd Grade
• Lions: 4th–5th Grade
• Eagles: 6th–7th Grade
Each group follows a balanced schedule of activities designed to engage both mind and body, helping campers gain new skills, build confidence and make lasting memories.
JUNIOR ADVENTURE CAMP
AGES 3-5
Our littlest adventurers, affectionately known as FROGS, enjoy a fun-filled introduction to camp life with a program designed just for them. Jr. Adventure Camp follows a modified version of our Adventure Camp curriculum with hands-on activities in science, arts and crafts, sports and physical play.
Campers build coordination, creativity and social skills through a variety of engaging experiences that promote both fine and gross motor development. Each day offers a safe, nurturing environment where young campers can grow, explore and make friends.
Campers must be at least 3 years old and fully potty trained prior
to attending.
Grades K-7 | Specialty Camp is the perfect camp for the child who loves to participate in creative activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, dance and more.
AQUA BUCKS SWIM CAMP
Bring your swimsuit and a smile as we spend the week developing our skills in the water. Campers will work with our swim instructors on techniques while building confidence in themselves.
CAMP CHEFS
Campers will create mouth-watering dishes while learning the basics of cooking. Each child will leave with a recipe book containing the creations made that week.
DANCE
Learn routines in hip-hop, ballet and modern dance. The week will conclude with a performance on Friday at 3 PM.
EMPOWER U!
A week-long camp to strengthen the self-esteem of girls grades 7th-10th. Campers will participate in a variety of fun uplifting workshops along with daily fitness activities. The cost of Empower U Camp is covered by one of our generous donors and space is limited.
FUTURE BUILDERS
A variety of inventive projects will be created throughout the week to allow campers to practice their engineering and design skill. Campers will transform ordinary objects such as cardboard, craft sticks, legos and duct tape while overseeing their own construction projects and discovering the world of design and development.
JEWELRY MAKING
Campers will learn to design and create their own wearable art using different materials.
KIDS YOGA
Campers will learn different yoga poses and play games to help with balance, strength, and flexibility.
Y STEM
Join us for an action-packed STEM camp where fun and learning collide! Through hands-on experiments and creative challenges, campers will dive into the world of science, technology, engineering and math. Kids will unleash their creativity and teamwork skills, all while discovering the wonders of STEM. Get ready for a summer of exploration, innovation and endless excitement!
Grades K-7 | Sports Camp is the perfect camp for the child who wants a little bit of everything when it comes to sports and enrichment. Campers will enjoy participating in a wide array of sports and activities to keep their bodies and minds active.
BASKETBALL
Players are divided into teams by age and participate in different skill stations each day. Stations help develop dribbling, shooting, passing and defensive skills. Players take part in game play each day.
CHEERLEADING
Campers will be introduced to the fundamentals of cheerleading, including chants, motion, tumbling, stunting and jumps while learning routines and cheers. The week concludes with a Cheer performance on Friday at 11 AM.
CROSS COUNTRY
Master the fundamentals of running, while strengthening race techniques and learn proper mechanics. The week concludes with a timed race Friday morning.
GYMNASTICS
This camp will serve as an introduction to skills on the Gym Kids Circuit and will progress to more independent and complex tumbling skills. This camp is the perfect way to see if your child may have an interest in gymnastics.
KIDS TRI TRAINING CAMP
Spend the week learning the basics of a triathlon, including swimming, running, and biking. Participants will enhance their skills and build confidence in each discipline. The camp will conclude with a time trial to showcase individual progress. Make the experience even more rewarding by signing up for the Kid Tri in Doylestown on Sunday, August 9, 2026!
NERF CAMP
The fun never ends at NERF camp. Join us for an action-packed week! Campers will build teamwork, problem-solving, sportsmanship and put strategy into practice through NERF tag, challenges and scenarios. The Y provides space, obstacles, supervision and FUN! NERF blasters, darts, equipment and safety goggles are included.
FLAG FOOTBALL
Players are divided into teams by age and participate in four skill stations each day. Stations help develop passing, route running and defensive skills. Players compete each day in games and learn to call their own plays as the week progresses. The week concludes with the Y Super Bowl. Please note NFL Flag jersey and belts are not included this summer.
OBSTACLE NINJA
Run through an obstacle course like a warrior! Train with strength and conditioning exercises, daily challenges, and ninja courses.
SKATE & SCOOTER
Campers will spend the week learning basics including safety, repairs, tricks and terminology. Safety equipment and board/scooters are required.
SOCCER
Players are divided into teams by age and participate in different skill stations each day. Stations help develop passing and defensive techniques. Shin guards recommended.
SPORTS FRENZY
Sports Frenzy gives campers the opportunity to try and learn about new sports and recess games while promoting skill development, self-confidence, movement, teamwork, sportsmanship and FUN!
VOLLEYBALL
Athletes will be introduced to and enhance fundamental skills like serving, passing, hitting, and setting through a combination of drills, games, and competitions.
Campers entering grades 6-8 | Is your camper looking for an adventure this summer? Our Travel Camp is a great opportunity for pre-teens and teens looking to have fun with their friends while visiting local theme parks, arcades and indoor fun centers.
LUNCH & SNACKS
Campers will be responsible for providing or purchasing their own lunch or snacks unless provided as part of the travel adventure trip. We recommend always bringing a water bottle. Information about each day and what to bring will be provided in the week before camp begins in the camp Newsletter/Hotsheet.
SCHEDULE
Camp operates Monday-Thursday. Drop-off and pick-up times will vary each day based on the trip destination. We will provide a schedule of all trip departure and return times in the camp Newsletter/Hotsheets that are sent out the week before camp starts.
In general, we ask that campers are dropped off at camp between 8:45-9 AM and that they are picked up by 4 PM unless stated otherwise in the Newsletter/Hotsheet.
Week 1: June 22-26
Monday- Lucky Strike
Tuesday- TopGolf
Wednesday- HangDog
Thursday- Six Flags Great Adventure (8:30 AM-7 PM)
Week 2: July 6-10
Monday- Movies
Tuesday- IronPigs Baseball Game
Wednesday- Dave & Busters
Thursday- Dorney Park (8 AM-7 PM)
Week 3: July 20-24
Monday- TopGolf
Tuesday- FunPlex
Wednesday- Ultrazone Laser Tag
Thursday- Six Flags Great Adventure (8:30 AM-7 PM)
Week 4: August 3-7
Monday- Dave & Busters
Tuesday- TreeTrails Adventure
Wednesday- Trenton Thunder Baseball Game
Thursday- Hershey Park (8:30 AM-9 PM)
Grades 3-7 | Metro Esports and the YMCA present Esports & Tech Summer Camps, blending gaming with education to enhance teamwork, creativity and problem-solving. Campers explore their favorite games while learning design, development and business, guided by experts through hands-on activities and competitions.
Esports Camp webpage Register Esports Camps
ESPORTS GAMING
AM CAMP ONLY (9 AM-12 PM)
This half-day program is perfect for gamers of all skill levels, from beginners to aspiring pros! Campers will face exciting challenges, engage in team-based activities and guided free play across a variety of their favorite games. Each day also offers structured competitions and tournaments for the featured games of the week. This camp offers short daily lessons and a curriculum that combines teamwork, leadership, game mechanics, sports psychology and best practices for healthy gaming. Our dedicated staff, top-tier gaming equipment and an immersive curriculum ensure an unparalleled experience. Parents love the Gaming & Esports Camp for its seamless integration of skill development, personal growth and the campers’ love for gaming.
LEVEL UP! TECH CAMP
PM CAMP ONLY (12:30-3:30 PM)
This camp invites young game enthusiasts to dive deep into the world of game creation, media, and tech skills. This isn’t your typical S.T.E.A.M. camp—each week focuses on a unique theme in the game and tech industry, from coding and computer-building to game design in some of today’s most popular platforms, like Roblox, Minecraft, and Unreal Engine. Kids won’t just play games; they’ll learn to build, design, and even create content around them! Through a mix of hands-on activities, creative projects, and teamwork, campers will gain valuable tech skills, explore potential career paths, and make lasting connections. Be sure to check out each week’s theme description to see what exciting new skills await your camper this summer! Whether they’re aspiring game developers, content creators, or tech enthusiasts, this camp is designed to help every young gamer turn their passion into a skill.
Frequently Asked Questions about Doylestown YMCA Summer Camp
Yes, we offer summer camp at several locations in the Doylestown area, including at our Doylestown branch and in Warminster Community Park. We also offer summer camp options for preschoolers at our nearby New Britain Child Care Center and New Hope-Solebury Child Care Center.
Yes, Adventure campers swim in one of our two indoor pools during summer camp at our Doylestown branch.
Yes, we offer summer camp options for children and teens of all abilities.