Get ready for a summer packed with adventure, laughter and unforgettable memories at our Quakertown camps. Set on a spacious campus in the heart of the borough, our classic indoor and outdoor camp experience gives kids the freedom to explore, make friends and try something new every week through engaging activities like sports, games, arts, music, swimming, science and more, all in a fun, supportive YMCA environment built around teamwork, caring and confidence.
Quakertown Summer Camp at a Glance
✅ Location: 401 Fairview Avenue, Quakertown PA
✅ Age Range: Age 3 - entering grades 10
✅ Weeks available: June 15 to August 27
✅ Weekly schedules available: Five or three full days
✅ Regular Camp Day: 9AM-4PM
✅ Extended Day Hours Available: 6:30-9AM and 4-6PM
✅ CIT Camp: Yes, for campers entering grades 8-10
✅ Ability Camp for special needs: Yes, application process
✅ Weekly activities: sports, games, art and music, swimming, science, Pizza Thursday
✅ Private Swm lessons available: Yes
✅ Curbsite Drop off and Pickup: Yes
✅ Transportation to/from Palisades Middle School (weeks 2–9)
✅ Pizza Thursdays included
✅ Field Trips offered: Yes
✅ Financial Assistance: Available
✅ ELRC Accepted: Yes, for adventure camp (must register in-person)
Weekly Themes at Quakertown Summer Camp
June 15–19 | Journey to the Wild West
June 22–26 | The Great Outdoors
June 26: Field Trip Lehigh Valley Zoo
June 29–July 3 | Star-Spangled 4th
July 6–10 | Science Shenanigans
July 13–17 | Sports Mania
July 15: Let Your Colors Shine Field Day trip
July 20–24 | Seasons Alive!
July 24: Field Trip Movies & Bowling
July 27–30 | Legendary Heroes
August 3–7 | Battle of the Colors
August 10–14 | Eras Exploration
August 17–21 | Adventure Carnival
August 24–28 | Gold Medal Summer
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 $99
Teen $134
Family 1 $350
Family 2 $315
Daily Swimming
Campers at Quakertown YMCA enjoy daily swim time, with morning swims for Cubs, Tigers and older Eagles and afternoon swims for Jr. Adventure, Wolves, Lions, younger Eagles, Specialty, Sports and Gymnastics camps.
Ability Camp for Kids with Special Needs
Ability Camp is a supportive camp within a camp designed for children who need smaller group ratios to thrive. Our counselors provide individualized physical, emotional, behavioral and cognitive support, helping each camper safely participate and succeed in both indoor and outdoor activities.
Tuesday Dress Up + Friday Events
Campers add extra excitement to the week with Dress Up Tuesdays, showing their spirit with fun themed outfits, and Fridays filled with special events, games and challenges that wrap up the week with laughter and lasting memories.
Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
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. CITs will interview with Camp Leadership in late spring.
Schedule an Interview at quakertowncamp@ymcarivercrossing.org
Free Busing To & From Palisades Middle School
Available weeks June 11-August 14, 8:30AM and 4:15PM at Palisades Middle School
Space is limited
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 two (30-minute) private swim lessons per week on a first-come, first-served basis.
$43 members | $71 non-members
Email Jen Storz at jstorz@ymcarivercrossing.org
Sports Camps
Quakertown Summer Camp offers action packed sports camps including Sports Frenzy, Sports & Splash, Olympic Sports, Flag Football, Basketball, Floor Hockey and Soccer in flexible 3 day and 5 full day options, plus Ultimate Backyard Games available as a five day full camp experience.
Gymnastics + Tumbling Camps
Quakertown Summer Camp features high energy gymnastics camps including Gymnastics, Gymnastics Team, Cheer & Tumble and Obstacle Ninja, offered in both 3 day and 5 full day formats for campers of all skill levels.
Art, Dance Crafts, Building & STEM
Quakertown Summer Camp offers a wide variety of specialty camps including art, classic crafts, messy art, paper art, pop art, mixed arts, dance, comics and cartoon creation, building, Y STEM, Camp Chefs cooking and Aqua Bucks Swim Camp, available in 3 day and 5 full day formats for creative and curious campers.
Adventure and Junior Adventure Camp
Adventure Camp for grades 1–6 offers an active, hands-on summer where campers build friendships and confidence through sports, creative arts, science and outdoor play. Campers are grouped by grade to enjoy age-appropriate activities that promote teamwork, sportsmanship and fun every day.
Junior Adventure Camp for ages 3–5 is a playful introduction to camp life with a gentle, age-appropriate mix of arts and crafts, science, sports and physical play. Designed for our youngest campers, the program supports social skills, coordination and creativity in a nurturing environment.
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:
Why Camp Bucks in Quakertown
Flexible scheduling
with weekly full-day and extended care options
Safeguards based on CDC guidelines
for the health and safety of all children
Weekly themes
Including activities and special events
Pizza Thursday
for full day campers
Specialty & Sports Camps
dance, sports, art and more
Age-appropriate curriculum
that encourages learning, exploration and fun
Field Trip
options available
Quakertown YMCA Camp FAQ
Yes, River Crossing YMCA operates summer camp for children of all ages at the Quakertown branch located at 401 Fairview Avenue in Quakertown.
Yes, children swim indoors five days a week at the Quakertown YMCA Summer Camp.
