Charles River YMCA Day Camps
Charles River YMCA (Pool Site and School Age Child Care), 863 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
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Charles River YMCA Day Camps include activities such as group games, swimming, STEM activities, and creative exploration. Campers also take part in hiking scenic trails, kayaking local waterways, go-kart racing, arcade adventures, movie theater outings, and visits to interactive museums and nature centers.
• Ages: 3–13 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday sessions, with Charles River YMCA Day Camp offering full-day (7:30am–5:00pm) and half-day (7:30am–12:30pm) options, and Charles River Voyagers Camp running 9:30am–4:00pm
• Price: Weekly Rate Ages 3–6 Half-Day: Member Early Bird $375, Non-member Early Bird $450, Member $400, Non-member $475. Weekly Rate Ages 3–6 Full-Day: Member Early Bird $425, Non-member Early Bird $500, Member $450, Non-member $525. Weekly Rate Ages 7–13 (Voyagers Camp): Member Early Bird $400, Non-member Early Bird $475, Member $410, Non-member $500.
The program offers weekly themed field trips for 7–13 year old campers, including Physical Challenge Week with hiking scenic trails and kayaking local waterways, Fun & Games Week with go-kart racing, arcade adventures, and movie theater outings, and Beach Week with days at Massachusetts coastal spots for swimming, sandcastles, and relaxation. Additional trips may include interactive museums, nature centers, and other local attractions. An Early Bird rate is available for registrations completed by the end of January, and spots are limited.
The Charles River YMCA states that its programs focus on building independence, leadership, and confidence, and that campers are encouraged to embrace the Y’s core character values. The Charles River YMCA is American Camp Association Accredited, and the camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the Local Board of Health. The camp meets 300 Standards of Health, Safety and Program Quality. The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
Last updated January 26, 2026.
• Ages: 3–13 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday sessions, with Charles River YMCA Day Camp offering full-day (7:30am–5:00pm) and half-day (7:30am–12:30pm) options, and Charles River Voyagers Camp running 9:30am–4:00pm
• Price: Weekly Rate Ages 3–6 Half-Day: Member Early Bird $375, Non-member Early Bird $450, Member $400, Non-member $475. Weekly Rate Ages 3–6 Full-Day: Member Early Bird $425, Non-member Early Bird $500, Member $450, Non-member $525. Weekly Rate Ages 7–13 (Voyagers Camp): Member Early Bird $400, Non-member Early Bird $475, Member $410, Non-member $500.
The program offers weekly themed field trips for 7–13 year old campers, including Physical Challenge Week with hiking scenic trails and kayaking local waterways, Fun & Games Week with go-kart racing, arcade adventures, and movie theater outings, and Beach Week with days at Massachusetts coastal spots for swimming, sandcastles, and relaxation. Additional trips may include interactive museums, nature centers, and other local attractions. An Early Bird rate is available for registrations completed by the end of January, and spots are limited.
The Charles River YMCA states that its programs focus on building independence, leadership, and confidence, and that campers are encouraged to embrace the Y’s core character values. The Charles River YMCA is American Camp Association Accredited, and the camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the Local Board of Health. The camp meets 300 Standards of Health, Safety and Program Quality. The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
Last updated January 26, 2026.
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