Our Newest Summer Camp in the Heart of Newtown Township
River Crossing YMCA, in partnership with Bucks County Community College, offers an exciting new summer camp experience in Newtown, PA! Combining the YMCA's experience in working with children and creating engaging experiences through sports, arts, teamwork and fun with the incredible indoor and outdoor spaces of Bucks County Community College, this camp has everything kids need for an unforgettable summer.
Designed for children ages 5–12, campers will enjoy a variety of activities including sports, arts, STEM, music and more, all while making new friends, building confidence and creating lasting summer memories!
Newtown Summer Camp
At a Glance
Camp Season & Ages
June 21–August 6, 2027
Ages: 5 to 12 years
Camp Hours
Full day: 9 AM–4 PM
Half day: 9 AM–12 PM or 12:30–3:30 PM
Extended care: 4–6 PM
Flexible Schedules
Choose three or five days per week, with full- or half-day options. Curbside drop-off and pickup for added convenience.
AM Drop-off: 8:30-9;15 PM
PM Pickup: 3:30-4:15 PM
Financial Assistance
YMCA Financial assistance is available to help make camp accessible to more families.
New at Camp This Year!
New ways to support campers and families this summer.
✓ New, Amazing Location
Our beloved Holland Summer Camp location just got an upgrade, a 12 minute, 5+ mile ride from our previous location!
✓ Indoor Gymnasium and Classroom Spaces
Air Conditioning and air conditioned specialty rooms
✓ NEW! Specialty and Sports Programs
Art camps, sports camps, STEM Camps and more available AM and PM
Our Commitment to Child Safety
A Safe Place to Learn, Grow & Belong
Your child's safety is our priority. Our Summer Camp programs provide a supportive, engaging environment where children can learn, build friendships and feel a sense of belonging.
River Crossing YMCA is proud to be Praesidium Accredited, demonstrating our commitment to comprehensive abuse prevention practices and creating safe environments for the children in our care.
- Comprehensive abuse prevention practices
- Strong policies and procedures designed to protect children
- Ongoing commitment to maintaining safety standards
Learn about Praesidium Accreditation
What Makes YMCA Camp in Newtown So Unique?
2027 Weekly Themes
June 7-11, 3...2...1...Summer!
June 14-18, Survivior: Jungle Edition
June 21-25, Rise of Heroes
June 28- July 2, Global Adventure
July 5-9, Magical Missions
July 12-16, Color Craze
July 19-23, Let's Get Groovin'
July 26-30, Camp Kindness
August 2-6, The Greatest Camp Show
August 9-13, Beach Bash
August 16-20, The Golden Summer Games
August 23-27, Summerween
+ Weekly Pizza Friday
2027 Summer Membership Savings
Purchase a Y SUMMER MEMBERSHIP and receive member pricing for camp and programs at ALL of our locations! Membership runs Jun 1-Aug 31.
Youth $99
Teen $142
Family 1 $327
Family 2 $366
Online Summer Membership Purchase Begins January 5, 2027
Wednesday Dress Up + Friday Events
Campers add extra excitement to the week with Dress Up Tuesdays, showing their spirit with fun themed outfits, and Fridays filled with special events, games and challenges that wrap up the week with laughter and lasting memories.
Preschool Camp at Newtown Child Care
Have younger children? Growing Up Wild for children age 3-5 is available at the nearby Newtown Child Care Center.
Parent Information Sessions
Convenient online meetings for camp families to meet camp staff and ask questions.
2027 Parent Information Dates & Links Coming Soon
Camp Family App
Families stay connected and informed with our complimentary camp app, offering push alerts, news, events, photos and important updates all in one convenient place. Download links:
How to Register for Summer Camp
Step 1: Register
Online Registration
- Click "REGISTER" to be taken to the Daxko registration page for camp.
- Login to your account or create an online login. Important: If you already have an account, please log into that youth, teen or family account. Do not create a new account.
- Please note that families registering for ELRC must register in-person at the branch
- Need support? Please call our Call Center (215) 999-9622 or visit the Welcome Center of the branch closest to your home.
- Select your Camps
- Click to select the program(s) of your choice.
- Continue to register for all desired programs for the summer.
- When registering for multiple camps, fully complete your first camp registration to save your registration answers to your account. You may then register again for multiple camps in the same transaction with your default registration answers already completed.
Register at your Branch
Camp registration is also available in-person at any of our branch. Find your Branch
Step 2: Complete Camp Forms
Registration Packet. Complete and print the registration packet and submit to the branch within three (3) days of registration. (Packets MUST be received prior to the camper starting camp)
Child Health Forms. Print and have Child Health Form filled in by doctor. The form is required the Wednesday prior to your campers first day at camp. Email your child’s health assessment to your camp email address. You can find your camp email address on our your camp webpage under "contact"
