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Summer Playground Program Exeter Township
Welcome to the YMCA of Reading and Berks County Playground Program – where fun meets growth! Our program is designed to provide a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for children who have completed Kindergarten, through Age 12. With a commitment to nurturing physical, social, and cognitive development, we offer a dynamic mix of activities to keep your child active and inspired.
5 REASONS WHY CHILDREN SHOULD EXPERIENCE YMCA PLAYGROUND
- Play and Learn: Our playground program is a vibrant space for play and exploration. Children have the opportunity to engage in age-appropriate activities that foster creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Physical Fitness: We believe in the importance of staying active! Our program incorporates a variety of sports, games, and physical activities to promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Educational Enrichment: Learning is a continuous journey, even during playtime. Our program includes activities that stimulate cognitive development, encourage curiosity, and enhance academic skills in a fun and enjoyable way.
- Supervised and Trained Staff: Your child’s safety is our top priority. Our program is led by dedicated and trained staff members who create a supportive and nurturing environment for all participants.
- Inclusive and Diverse: We celebrate diversity and inclusion. Our program welcomes children from all backgrounds and abilities, creating a community where everyone feels valued and respected.
PLAYGROUND PROGRAM GOALS
- To provide a memorable, educational, enjoyable, and enriching experience for youth.
- To help children grow mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually.
- To help children develop good character.
- To help children gain an appreciation of outdoor activities.
- To help our staff develop and refine leadership skills.
CLARIFICATION OF GOALS
The above goals align with the goal of the YMCA: to help people reach their full potential in spirit, mind, and body. We teach children to develop and maintain physical fitness, to grow in faith, and to interact with others in a healthy manner. In addition, everyone in our camp exemplifies good character through positive interactions.
At our playground programs, children learn to develop a strong rapport with their counselors and their peers. Our programs create enriching experiences that a child will remember for a lifetime.
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Age Group: Completion of Kindergarten through Age 12
- Days: Monday-Friday
- Times: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Playground Fees: $108 per week for Residents or $864 for the summer; ** $778 if paid in full prior to camp start
Farming Ridge Park- ** Registration Discount **-Full Pay Option for Full Summer Registration
Exeter YMCA Summer Camp Information
Location: W 48th Street Reading PA 19606
Phone Number: 6103784732
Program Staff: Jessica Miller, Childcare Director | [email protected]
You can register online or by completing all paperwork in the 2025 Summer Camp Catalog parent packet and emailing it directly to Jessica Miller at [email protected] or mailing it to our facility.
Eligibility:
All paperwork must be completed and returned at least one day before your child attends. If there are any incomplete sections/pages, we cannot accept your registration and may delay your child’s start date. We will accept registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Your child must have completed kindergarten to be eligible to register for summer camp in accordance with the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Hours:
Monday – Friday | 9 AM – 2 PM
Farming Ridge Park Resident- Weekly Payment Option
Exeter YMCA Summer Camp Information
Location: W 48th Street Reading PA 19606
Phone Number: 6103784732
Program Staff: Jessica Miller, Childcare Director | [email protected]
You can register online or by completing all paperwork in the 2025 Summer Camp Catalog parent packet and emailing it directly to Jessica Miller at [email protected] or mailing it to our facility.
Eligibility:
All paperwork must be completed and returned at least one day before your child attends. If there are any incomplete sections/pages, we cannot accept your registration and may delay your child’s start date. We will accept registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Your child must have completed kindergarten to be eligible to register for summer camp in accordance with the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Hours:
Monday – Friday | 9 AM – 2 PM
Registration Information
Lorane Hollow Park- ** Registration DISCOUNT ** Full Pay Option for Full Summer Registration
Exeter YMCA Summer Camp Information
Location: W 48th Street Reading PA 19606
Phone Number: 6103784732
Program Staff: Jessica Miller, Childcare Director | [email protected]
You can register online or by completing all paperwork in the 2025 Summer Camp Catalog parent packet and emailing it directly to Jessica Miller at [email protected] or mailing it to our facility.
Eligibility:
All paperwork must be completed and returned at least one day before your child attends. If there are any incomplete sections/pages, we cannot accept your registration and may delay your child’s start date. We will accept registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Your child must have completed kindergarten to be eligible to register for summer camp in accordance with the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Hours:
Monday – Friday | 9 AM – 2 PM
Registration Information
Lorane Hollow Park- Resident- Weekly Payment Option
Exeter YMCA Summer Camp Information
Location: W 48th Street Reading PA 19606
Phone Number: 6103784732
Program Staff: Jessica Miller, Childcare Director | [email protected]
You can register online or by completing all paperwork in the 2025 Summer Camp Catalog parent packet and emailing it directly to Jessica Miller at [email protected] or mailing it to our facility.
Eligibility:
All paperwork must be completed and returned at least one day before your child attends. If there are any incomplete sections/pages, we cannot accept your registration and may delay your child’s start date. We will accept registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Your child must have completed kindergarten to be eligible to register for summer camp in accordance with the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Hours:
Monday – Friday | 9 AM – 2 PM
Registration Information