Youth Programs and Summer Camps at YMCA of Greater Brandywine – Kennett Area YMCA
Kennett Area YMCA, 101 Race St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
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Youth Programs and Summer Camps at YMCA of Greater Brandywine – Kennett Area YMCA include summer camp, childcare, before and after school enrichment, and a Montessori Preschool. The program also offers swimming lessons, a swim team, aquatic exercise, dance programs, STEM, arts and humanities, environmental education, babysitting classes, and CPR and First Aid classes. Families can also find adult and youth sports, group exercise classes, pickleball clinics, parent’s night out, adaptive programs for those with special needs, older adult fitness classes, personal and small group training, and Silver Sneaker classes.
• Schedule: Activity options vary by program and can be explored using the YMCA’s Activity Finder tool.
• Price: Financial assistance totaling $2.8M is available across the YMCA of Greater Brandywine to support access to programs.
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine states its mission as: “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy mind, body and spirit for all.” The YMCA of Greater Brandywine reports that more than 18,700 youth participate annually in youth development programs and that more than 111,700 individuals are served across Chester County and King of Prussia, PA. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has been named a Top Workplace 2026 by The Philadelphia Inquirer. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine notes that it serves the community in and surrounding Chester County, PA, and that it offers ways to contribute such as volunteering as a youth sports coach, reading books to preschool children, or helping others improve their health. The organization states that in a diverse world it is stronger when it is inclusive, when its doors are open to all, and when everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. The leadership team at this branch includes Membership Director Mary Brannan. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine traces its roots to the broader YMCA history, noting that the first YMCA in America opened in 1851 and that the Coatesville YMCA opened its doors on February 27, 1894, and it celebrates the 175th anniversary of the first YMCA in America. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine also offers a Free 7-Day Trial membership, a Virtual YMCA branch listed as EVERYWHERE, USA, the YGBW Fit Truk serving YMCA members and the broader community, and a ForeverWell program for active older adult members ages 55 and older.
Last updated July 10, 2026.
• Schedule: Activity options vary by program and can be explored using the YMCA’s Activity Finder tool.
• Price: Financial assistance totaling $2.8M is available across the YMCA of Greater Brandywine to support access to programs.
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine states its mission as: “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy mind, body and spirit for all.” The YMCA of Greater Brandywine reports that more than 18,700 youth participate annually in youth development programs and that more than 111,700 individuals are served across Chester County and King of Prussia, PA. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has been named a Top Workplace 2026 by The Philadelphia Inquirer. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine notes that it serves the community in and surrounding Chester County, PA, and that it offers ways to contribute such as volunteering as a youth sports coach, reading books to preschool children, or helping others improve their health. The organization states that in a diverse world it is stronger when it is inclusive, when its doors are open to all, and when everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. The leadership team at this branch includes Membership Director Mary Brannan. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine traces its roots to the broader YMCA history, noting that the first YMCA in America opened in 1851 and that the Coatesville YMCA opened its doors on February 27, 1894, and it celebrates the 175th anniversary of the first YMCA in America. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine also offers a Free 7-Day Trial membership, a Virtual YMCA branch listed as EVERYWHERE, USA, the YGBW Fit Truk serving YMCA members and the broader community, and a ForeverWell program for active older adult members ages 55 and older.
Last updated July 10, 2026.
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