Our YMCA Bethlehem Summer Camp offers a dynamic and fun indoor/outdoor camp experience designed to foster teamwork, friendship, and personal growth. Campers enjoy sports, arts, science, swimming, and more, along with exciting perks like Pizza Fridays, daily meals, and field trips.
Bethlehem Camp at a Glance
✅ Location: 430 East Broad Street, Bethlehem PA
✅ Age Range: Grades 1-6
✅ Weeks available: June 9 to August 21
✅ Schedules available: Five days per week
✅ Regular Camp Day: 9AM-4PM
✅ Extended Day Hours Available: 6:30-9AM and 4-6PM
✅ Breakfast included: Yes, with AM extended care
✅ Lunch included: Yes,
✅ Weekly activities: sports, games, art and music, swimming, science, Pizza Friday
✅ Swimming: Yes, everyday
✅ Private Swim Lessons: Yes, add on available
✅ Financial Assistance: Available
✅ ELRC accepted: Yes, must apply in financial assistance
Weekly Themes at Bethlehem YMCA Camp
June 9–12 | Passport Around the World
June 15–19 | Journey to the Wild West
June 22–26 | The Great Outdoors
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 27–30 | Legendary Heroes
August 3–7 | Battle of the Colors
August 10–14 | Eras Exploration
August 17–21 | Adventure Carnival
August 24–27 | Gold Medal Summer
Daily Swimming
Adventure Camp offers scheduled swim times throughout the week, with swimming on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 to 3:30 pm and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:45 am, with designated time for each age group.
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 $60
Teen $95
Family 1 $239
Family 2 $277
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: jstorz@ymcarivercrossing.org
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.
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:
Unbeatable Reasons to Choose Bethlehem YMCA Summer Camp
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 Friday
for full day campers
Age-appropriate curriculum
that encourages learning, exploration and fun
Field Trips
included
Bethlehem YMCA Camp FAQ
Yes, we offer summer camp in Bethlehem, PA at our Bethlehem YMCA branch at 430 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Yes, Bethlehem YMCA campers enjoy swimming 3X per week.
