Camp Thompson by Carlisle Family YMCA
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800 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA 17324
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About Camp Thompson by Carlisle Family YMCA
About Camp Thompson by Carlisle Family YMCA
Adventure, friendship, and growth in the great outdoors
Philosophy: Camp Thompson gives kids a true camp adventure—with tons of outdoor fun, caring staff, and a tradition nearly 100 years strong. Your child will try new things, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, supportive setting. The camp’s ACA accreditation and YMCA values mean you can trust the experience and supervision. Kids come home happy, tired, and full of stories—what more could you want?
Philosophy: Camp Thompson gives kids a true camp adventure—with tons of outdoor fun, caring staff, and a tradition nearly 100 years strong. Your child will try new things, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, supportive setting. The camp’s ACA accreditation and YMCA values mean you can trust the experience and supervision. Kids come home happy, tired, and full of stories—what more could you want?
Philosophy: Camp Thompson gives kids a true camp adventure—with tons of outdoor fun, caring staff, and a tradition nearly 100 years strong. Your child will try new things, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, supportive setting. The camp’s ACA accreditation and YMCA values mean you can trust the experience and supervision. Kids come home happy, tired, and full of stories—what more could you want?
Ages:
5
-
16
years old
Pricing:
**No daily rate; weekly only.**\n*Estimated daily cost: $29.40 (members), $36.40 (non-members)*
/day
**$147 (members), $182 (non-members)**
/week
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp Thompson gives kids a true camp adventure—with tons of outdoor fun, caring staff, and a tradition nearly 100 years strong. Your child will try new things, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, supportive setting. The camp’s ACA accreditation and YMCA values mean you can trust the experience and supervision. Kids come home happy, tired, and full of stories—what more could you want?
Camp Thompson gives kids a true camp adventure—with tons of outdoor fun, caring staff, and a tradition nearly 100 years strong. Your child will try new things, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, supportive setting. The camp’s ACA accreditation and YMCA values mean you can trust the experience and supervision. Kids come home happy, tired, and full of stories—what more could you want?
Camp Thompson gives kids a true camp adventure—with tons of outdoor fun, caring staff, and a tradition nearly 100 years strong. Your child will try new things, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, supportive setting. The camp’s ACA accreditation and YMCA values mean you can trust the experience and supervision. Kids come home happy, tired, and full of stories—what more could you want?
Boys & girls aged 5-16•Mon–Fri from 7:45AM–5PM•25/day & 100/week
Weekly camp fee: $147 (members), $182 (non-members)
One-time registration: $30 per camper
Deposit: $50/week due at registration
Early Bird Discount: $40/week off if you sign up by Feb 28
Extended care: Early drop-off/late pick-up available for $5 each per day
Financial assistance: Available for qualifying families
No refunds on registration fee
No sibling discounts or prorated weeks. You select the weeks you want, and pay for the full week regardless of attendance.
Weekly camp fee: $147 (members), $182 (non-members)
One-time registration: $30 per camper
Deposit: $50/week due at registration
Early Bird Discount: $40/week off if you sign up by Feb 28
Extended care: Early drop-off/late pick-up available for $5 each per day
Financial assistance: Available for qualifying families
No refunds on registration fee
No sibling discounts or prorated weeks. You select the weeks you want, and pay for the full week regardless of attendance.
Weekly camp fee: $147 (members), $182 (non-members)
One-time registration: $30 per camper
Deposit: $50/week due at registration
Early Bird Discount: $40/week off if you sign up by Feb 28
Extended care: Early drop-off/late pick-up available for $5 each per day
Financial assistance: Available for qualifying families
No refunds on registration fee
No sibling discounts or prorated weeks. You select the weeks you want, and pay for the full week regardless of attendance.
Activities & amenities
Activities & amenities
Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:
Swimming
Archery
Canoeing
Hiking
Outdoor-Living-Skills
Low-Ropes-Course
Arts-and-Crafts
Sports
Tubing
Nature-Exploration
Leadership-Training
Mountain-Boarding
Alpine-Tower
Color-Wars
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Team-Games
Guitar
Sling-Shots
Overnight-Hikes
Blow-Dart-Guns
Science-Experiments
Field-Trips
Drama-Activities
Group-Singing
Camp Thompson gives kids a true camp adventure—with tons of outdoor fun, caring staff, and a tradition nearly 100 years strong. Your child will try new things, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, supportive setting. The camp’s ACA accreditation and YMCA values mean you can trust the experience and supervision. Kids come home happy, tired, and full of stories—what more could you want?
Camp Thompson gives kids a true camp adventure—with tons of outdoor fun, caring staff, and a tradition nearly 100 years strong. Your child will try new things, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, supportive setting. The camp’s ACA accreditation and YMCA values mean you can trust the experience and supervision. Kids come home happy, tired, and full of stories—what more could you want?
Camp Thompson gives kids a true camp adventure—with tons of outdoor fun, caring staff, and a tradition nearly 100 years strong. Your child will try new things, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, supportive setting. The camp’s ACA accreditation and YMCA values mean you can trust the experience and supervision. Kids come home happy, tired, and full of stories—what more could you want?
Birthdays:
No
What people are saying
4.8
My child loved the activities and caring staff!
Location
800 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA 17324
Additional info
Additional info
Campers are dropped off at the Carlisle YMCA and bused to Camp Thompson. There’s a special “My First Overnight” option for younger kids, and daily photos are shared with families. The camp is nestled in Pine Grove Furnace State Park, surrounded by nature and adventure.
Campers are dropped off at the Carlisle YMCA and bused to Camp Thompson. There’s a special “My First Overnight” option for younger kids, and daily photos are shared with families. The camp is nestled in Pine Grove Furnace State Park, surrounded by nature and adventure.
Campers are dropped off at the Carlisle YMCA and bused to Camp Thompson. There’s a special “My First Overnight” option for younger kids, and daily photos are shared with families. The camp is nestled in Pine Grove Furnace State Park, surrounded by nature and adventure.
Health & safety
Health & safety
Affiliations: YMCA, ACA, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Special needs
Special needs
Camp Thompson gives kids a true camp adventure—with tons of outdoor fun, caring staff, and a tradition nearly 100 years strong. Your child will try new things, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, supportive setting. The camp’s ACA accreditation and YMCA values mean you can trust the experience and supervision. Kids come home happy, tired, and full of stories—what more could you want?
Camp Thompson gives kids a true camp adventure—with tons of outdoor fun, caring staff, and a tradition nearly 100 years strong. Your child will try new things, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, supportive setting. The camp’s ACA accreditation and YMCA values mean you can trust the experience and supervision. Kids come home happy, tired, and full of stories—what more could you want?
Camp Thompson gives kids a true camp adventure—with tons of outdoor fun, caring staff, and a tradition nearly 100 years strong. Your child will try new things, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, supportive setting. The camp’s ACA accreditation and YMCA values mean you can trust the experience and supervision. Kids come home happy, tired, and full of stories—what more could you want?
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