YMCA Summer Camp at Slate Belt YMCA offers an unforgettable summer for kids entering grades 1 through 7. Campers enjoy five day weeks filled with daily swimming, exciting field trips and hands on activities in a supportive environment. With extended care available, daily lunch provided and snacks including Pizza Friday and financial assistance options including ELRC, families can count on a fun, convenient and enriching camp experience.
Slate Belt YMCA Summer Camp at a Glance
✅ Location: Slate Belt YMCA, 315 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl
PA 18072
✅ Age Range: Grades 1-7
✅ Weeks available: June 1 to August 21
✅ Schedule available: Five days per week
✅ Regular Camp Day: 9AM-4PM
✅ Extended Day Hours Available: 6-9AM and 4-6PM
✅ Weekly activities: sports, games, arts, music, swimming, science, Pizza Friday
✅ Lunch and PM Snack included
✅ Private Swim Lessons available: yes
✅ Financial Assistance: Available, ELRC accepted (in person registration required)
Slate Belt Camp Weekly Themes
June 1–5 | Schools Out Bash
June 8-12 | 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
June 25: Field Trip, TBA
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
July 30: Field Trip, TBA
August 3–7 | Battle of the Colors
August 10–14 | Eras Exploration
August 17–21 | Adventure Carnival
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
Daily Swimming
Adventure Campers at the Slate Belt YMCA enjoy daily swim time, with afternoon swims from 1 to 3 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and morning swims from 9:45 to 11:45 AM on Tuesday and Thursday.
Private Swim Lessons During Camp
Private swim lessons are available during or after camp each week. Enrolled families will receive a signup link by email one week before their camp session to book up to two 30 minute lessons on a first come basis.
$43 members | $71 non-members
Email: Jen Stroz at Jstorz@ymcarivercrossing.org
Weekly Events + Special Days
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.
Parent Information Sessions
Convenient Zoom meeting dates and links for camp information sessions:
Tues, February 10, 6:30 PM ZOOM LINK
Wed, March 11, 6:30 PM ZOOM LINK
Fri, April 17, 5:30 PM In-Person at Healthy Kids Day
Mon, May 4, 6:30 PM ZOOM LINK
WELCOME TO CAMP NIGHT: MAY 27, 6-7 PM*
*Event is held in person at the camp location.
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:
Slate Belt YMCA Camp FAQ
Yes, YMCA summer camp is offered in Pen Argyl at the Slate Belt YMCA branch.
Yes, campers at the YMCA summer camp in Pen Argyl are provided opportunities to swim each day. Weekly swim safety lessons are provided as part of the camp week, as well.
