YMCA Buffalo Niagara Summer Camps

YMCA Buffalo Niagara Summer Camps are part of YMCA Buffalo Niagara, a charitable, community-based organization. The camps operate within a larger association that includes five wellness centers, two overnight camps, and over 40 child care locations in Western New York. YMCA Buffalo Niagara identifies its focus areas as Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

YMCA Buffalo Niagara was founded in 1852 and is the second-oldest YMCA in the United States, as well as one of the oldest institutions in Western New York. The organization states that it is committed to providing programs designed to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit social services organization. As a nonprofit, it is supported by membership dues and program fees, community fundraising, the YMCA Turkey Trot, grants, and annual earnings from its Endowment Fund. Each year, YMCA Buffalo Niagara allocates $1.6 million to support equitable access for people in the community. The organization states that it welcomes people of all ages and from all backgrounds.

Last updated May 30, 2026.