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Welcome to Summer Camp at Friendship ☀️
Friendship YMCA Camp provides supervised activities in which children can have fun, make friends, and learn new skills. Our program is based on the four core values of the Y: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Camp at the Friendship YMCA is an awesome way to introduce your kids to ultimate summer fun! Kids will regularly swim and go on field trips.
2026 Registration Dates
February 23-27, 2026
Registration opens for Summer Camp 2025 participants, current SACC participants, and CCIS families.
REGISTRATION PAUSE: February 28-March 8, 2026
March 9-13, 2026
Registration opens for all YMCA Members.
REGISTRATION PAUSE: March 14-22, 2026
March 23, 2026 until spots are full
Registration opens for all community members.
2026 Camp Info
Hershey & Friendship Camp Dates
Camp at these locations will operate from Monday, June 8 through Friday, August 14, 2026. That’s 10 full weeks of camp awesomeness!
Mountain View Camp Dates
Camp at this location will operate from Monday, June 15 through Friday, August 14, 2026. That’s 9 full weeks of camp awesomeness!
Age Requirements
All Friendship YMCA Summer Day Camps are for students entering 1st grade in the 2026-27 school year through age 12.
Field Trip Locations
| Camp Week | Theme | Field Trip Location |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 – 6/8-6/12 | All About Me | Camp visit by Harrisburg Senators organization |
| Week 2 – 6/15-6/19 | Under The Sea | Bowling |
| Week 3 – 6/22-6/26 | Detective | Hershey Gardens |
| Week 4 – 6/29-7/2 | Party In The USA | Camp visits by local Fire/Police and Caitlin’s Smiles |
| Week 5 – 7/6-7/10 | Camping Under The Stars | Camp Hebron |
| Week 6 – 7/13-7/17 | Safari Land | Lake Tobias |
| Week 7 – 7/20-7/24 | Galaxy | Laserdome |
| Week 8 – 7/27-7/31 | Spirit | Go ‘N Bananas |
| Week 9 – 8/3-8/7 | Movie Production | Lancaster Science Factory |
| Week 10 – 8/10-8/14 | Super Hero | Camp visit by Critter Connections |
2026 Camp Sites
Friendship YMCA 🔴CAMP IS FULL🔴
Camp Location:
Friendship YMCA
5000 Commons Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Hours of Operation:
- 7:00am until 6:00pm
Camp Fees:
- YMCA Member: $265 per week
- Community Guest: $335 per week
Deposits of $50 per week is required at the time of registration as well as a $50 registration fee per child.
Child Care Works (CCW) Subsidized Child Care Program is accepted and Harrisburg Area YMCA Financial Assistance is available based on need. If you would like to purchase a youth or family membership to the YMCA to receive the lower monthly rate, you can find membership information HERE.
Enrollment Packets:
Hershey Elementary School 🟡SPACE IS LIMITED🟡
Camp Location:
Hershey Elementary School – Derry Township School District
450 Homestead Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
Hours of Operation:
- 7:00am until 6:00pm
Camp Fees:
- YMCA Member: $265 per week
- Community Guest: $335 per week
Deposits of $50 per week is required at the time of registration as well as a $50 registration fee per child.
Child Care Works (CCW) Subsidized Child Care Program is accepted and Harrisburg Area YMCA Financial Assistance is available based on need. If you would like to purchase a youth or family membership to the YMCA to receive the lower monthly rate, you can find membership information HERE.
Enrollment Packets:
Mountain View Elementary School
Camp Location:
Mountain View Elementary School – Central Dauphin School District
400 Gibbel Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Hours of Operation:
- 7:00am until 6:00pm
Camp Fees:
- YMCA Member: $265 per week
- Community Guest: $335 per week
Deposits of $50 per week is required at the time of registration as well as a $50 registration fee per child.
Child Care Works (CCW) Subsidized Child Care Program is accepted and Harrisburg Area YMCA Financial Assistance is available based on need. If you would like to purchase a youth or family membership to the YMCA to receive the lower monthly rate, you can find membership information HERE.
