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A Summer of Fun in Northern Dauphin County
Spend your summer staying active, making friends, and enjoying the outdoors! The Northern Dauphin County YMCA seeks to nurture the potential of every child attending our Summer Day Camp to make their summer the best one yet! Our programs are based on the four core values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. You can expect weekly themes, new field trips, and swimming EVERY DAY!
2026 Registration Dates
January 19-23, 2026
Registration opens for Summer Camp 2025 participants, current SACC participants, and CCIS families.
REGISTRATION PAUSE: January 24-February 1, 2026
Feburary 2-6, 2026
Registration opens for all YMCA Members.
REGISTRATION PAUSE: February 7-15, 2026
February 16, 2026 until spots are full
Registration opens for all community members.
2026 Camp Info
Camp Dates
Camp will run at two sites from Monday, June 1 through Friday, August 21, 2026. That’s 12 weeks of camp awesomeness!
Age Requirements
Please see the age requirements for each individual camp location.
Field Trip Locations
| Camp Week | Field Trip Date | Field Trip Location |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 – 6/1-6/5 | Wednesday, 6/3 | Knoebels* |
| Week 2 – 6/8-6/12 | Thursday, 6/11 | Millersburg Pool |
| Week 3 – 6/15-6/19 | Tuesday, 6/16 | Harrisburg Senators Baseball |
| Week 4 – 6/22-6/26 | Thursday, 6/25 | Keystone Kidspace |
| Week 5 – 6/29-7/2 | Wednesday, 7/1 | Heritage Creek Farm |
| Week 6 – 7/6-7/10 | Thursday, 7/9 | Gamut Theatre |
| Week 7 – 7/13-7/17 | Thursday, 7/16 | Little Buffalo State Park |
| Week 8 – 7/20-7/24 | Thursday, 7/23 | Laser Landing |
| Week 9 – 7/27-7/31 | Thursday, 7/30 | Olympic Skating Center |
| Week 10 – 8/3-8/7 | Thursday, 8/6 | Oakes Museum |
| Week 11 – 8/10-8/14 | Thursday, 8/13 | End of Summer Bash |
* The Knoebels field trip requires an additional $10 field trip fee due at time of registration.
2026 Camp Sites
Northern Dauphin County YMCA
Camp Location:
Northern Dauphin County YMCA
500 N Church Street, Elizabethville, PA 17023
Age Requirement:
NDCY Camp is available for campers entering 1st-7th grade for the 2026/27 School Year.
Hours of Operation:
- 7:00am until 6:00pm
- Pre-care is available from 6:00-7:00am for an additional $25 per week
Camp Fees:
- YMCA Member: $205 per week
- Community Guest: $235 per week
Deposits of $25 per week is required at the time of registration as well as a $25 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:
YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax
Camp Location:
YMCA Child Development Center at Halifax
300 Market Street, Halifax, PA 17032
Age Requirement:
Halifax Camp is available for campers entering 1st-6th grade for the 2026/27 School Year.
Hours of Operation:
- 7:00am-6:00pm
- Pre-care is available from 6am until 7am for an additional $25 per week
Camp Fees:
- YMCA Member: $205 per week
- Community Guest: $235 per week
Discount Rate: $10 per week if PAID IN FULL for 6 or more week before May 23, 2025. Deposits of $25 per week is required at the time of registration as well as a $25 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.
