Registration for Summer 2026 is now open!
YMCA Camp Kresge’s day camp is a great opportunity for children ages 5-16 to get outdoors, learn valuable skills, and make new friends.
-Day Camp sessions are offered weekly, Monday through Friday, from June 8 through August 14. The camp day is from 9:00am-4:30pm.
-Specialty Day Camp programs: Counselor-in-Training, Jr. Lifeguard, Fishing Camp, and Teen College Tour Week.
-Deposit: Day Camp sessions are booked on a weekly format, with member rates starting at $270 per week and nonmember rates at $280 per week. A $50 deposit is due at registration to save your spot (nonrefundable & nontrransferable).
-Activities include archery, arts & crafts, boating, climbing tower, high & low ropes courses, nature & STEM classes, team building, swimming/aqua park, and specialties like archery tag, mountain biking, digglers, photography, sailing, riflery, and more!
-Daily transportation on a camp bus is available from pre-determined bus stops, including locations in Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Pittston, Drums, Mountain Top, and White Haven. Pick up times vary by location.
Parent Information & Frequent Asked Questions
2026 Day Camp Parent Handbook (coming soon!)
Questions about camp? Please contact Mike Kirkpatrick, Day Camp and Outdoor Education Director
E: [email protected]
P: (570) 443-2267
2026 Day Camp Rates - Weekly
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Member Rate $270
Weekly fee includes staff-led activities, hot lunch, and daily transportation from designated bus stops
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Non-member Rate $280
Weekly fee includes staff-led activities, hot lunch, and daily transportation from designated bus stops
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Trip Week Additional Fee $35
Additional fee applied to Day Camp Week 9 (Aug. 3-7), when campers attend field trips each day of the week
2026 Day Camp Themes
Friday- Wear your favorite country’s colors!
Friday- Dress up to pick your side
Take a journey through time!
Friday- Wear red, white, and blue
Friday- Our famous ‘Cardboard Regatta’ competition!
Friday- Dress up from your favorite movie!
A week long competition to win the camp for your color!
Larger-than-life sized board games!
Monday- wear blue
Tuesday- wear purple/maroon
Wednesday- wear green
Thursday- wear red/orange
Friday- wear blue
Friday- The Great Camp Kresge Talent Show!
Specialty Day Camp Programs
For campers ages 8-16, YMCA Camp Kresge offers several specialty camp programs. These specialty camps have the same daily structure as the traditional Day Camp, meaning transportation, camp hours, and lunch are the same. Campers will participate in activities and lessons that allow for skill development and progression. They may also take a field trip off-site, depending on the specialty camp program.
-The camp day is 9:00am-4:30pm, with the specialty camp lasting one week (Monday through Friday).
Counselor-in-Training (ages 13-16): Transition from camper to leader in Camp Kresge’s Day Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. This program focuses on leadership development, teamwork, and responsibility. CITs gain valuable hands-on experience by assisting senior counselors, helping to lead activities for younger campers, and participating in workshops on safety, childcare, and program planning. It’s the perfect first step for those aspiring to become future camp staff.
Week 2: June 15-19
Week 4: June 29-July 3
Week 6: July 13-17
Week 9 (Trip Week): August 3-7
Fishing Camp (ages 9-16): Join us for the inaugural YMCA Camp Kresge Fishing Camp. This weeklong, educational and competitive experience is designed to instruct campers of all skill levels, from beginner casting to advanced angling and fly fishing techniques.
Week 6: July 13-17
Jr. Lifeguard Camp (ages 12-16): Build confidence, strength, and life-saving skills in Camp Kresge’s Junior Lifeguard program. Designed for strong swimmers, this program introduces participants to the fundamentals of lifeguarding. Jr. Guards will focus on prevention strategies, victim recognition, basic rescue techniques, and teamwork. The program also includes an introduction to First Aid/CPR and builds swimming endurance, providing an excellent foundation for future lifeguard certification.
Week 5: July 6-10
MySky Elite Basketball Camp (ages 8-16): Day & Overnight Camp options!* Spend the morning learning new skills with our phenomenal WBY coaches, then rejoin traditional camp later in the day for fun activities like swimming & rock climbing.
Date TBD
*The MySky Elite Basketball Camp has a Day or Overnight Camp option. Campers for the day program will participate daily from 9am-4:30pm. Campers for the overnight program will stay at camp through the week, staying over with the traditional Overnight Camp program.
2026 Specialty Day Camp Rates - Weekly
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Member Rate $280
Weekly fee includes staff-led activities, hot lunch, and daily transportation from designated bus stops
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Non-member Rate $290
Weekly fee includes staff-led activities, hot lunch, and daily transportation from designated bus stops
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MySky Elite Member Rate- Day Camp $295
Weekly fee includes staff-led activities, hot lunch, and daily transportation from designated stops
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MySky Elite Non-member Rate- Day Camp $305
Weekly fee includes staff-led activities, hot lunch, and daily transportation from designated stops
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MySky Elite Rate- Overnight Camp $825
For campers participating in the MySky Elite Basketball Camp and staying overnight at camp for the week
Day Camp Stayover Nights
A great opportunity for Day Campers to test out Overnight Camp for one night! These stayover nights are available only to campers registered for the same week of Day Camp.
Stayover nights are offered on the Thursdays of Weeks 2, 3, 4, and 6 of Day Camp 2026
Spaces are limited. Registration will open two weeks prior to the stayover night. Register by contacting Mike at [email protected] or by calling our office at 570-443-2267.
Day Camp Scholarships
Families can request financial assistance for summer programs by completing and returning the 2025 Scholarship Application. Please submit this form along with the camp registration form. As soon as a discount amount is determined, Camp Kresge will reach out directly with the scholarship offer.
Please note: incomplete applications cannot be processed. Submit all necessary documentation in order for your application to be processed in a timely manner.
For more scholarship information-
P) 570-443-2267
E) [email protected]
Countdown to Day Camp 2026!
Its never too early to sign up!