Charles River YMCA Day Camp

Charles River YMCA, 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 2492

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Charles River YMCA Day Camps include activities such as group games, swimming, STEM activities, creative exploration, hiking scenic trails, kayaking local waterways, go-kart racing, arcade visits, movie theater outings, and Beach Week activities like swimming and building sandcastles. Campers in the Charles River Voyagers Camp also take part in weekly themed field trips, including Physical Challenge Week, Fun & Games Week, and Beach Week, with additional trips that may include interactive museums, nature centers, and other local attractions.

• Ages: 3–13 years old
• Schedule: Camp sessions run Monday to Friday, with Charles River YMCA Day Camp offering full-day and half-day options and Charles River Voyagers Camp running during daytime hours.
• Price: Weekly Rate 2026 - Ages 3–6 Half-Day: Member Early Bird $375, Non-member Early Bird $450, Member $400, Non-member $475. Ages 3–6 Full-Day: Member Early Bird $425, Non-member Early Bird $500, Member $450, Non-member $525. Ages 7–13 (Charles River Voyagers Camp): Member Early Bird $400, Non-member Early Bird $475, Member $410, Non-member $500.

Charles River YMCA Day Camp hours are 7:30am–5:00pm for full-day and 7:30am–12:30pm for half-day, and Charles River Voyagers Camp hours are 9:30am–4:00pm. The program states that each 2026 camp session runs from Monday to Friday, with examples such as Session 1 June 22–June 26 and Session 2 June 29–July 3. The mission statement for Charles River YMCA Day Camps describes a summer program that blends group games, swimming, STEM activities, and creative exploration, and refers to the Y’s core character values. The camps are American Camp Association accredited, state that they meet 300 Standards of Health, Safety and Program Quality, and must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the Local Board of Health. The YMCA is described as an equal opportunity employer and service provider, and families seeking financial assistance, using an EEC voucher or contract slot, or working with an outside organization for payment are instructed to email the billing contact.

Last updated January 26, 2026.

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