Summer Camps
The Carlisle Family YMCA offers a huge variety of summer programs for ages 5-16. Whether you’re looking for a day camp, a mini overnight camp, a full overnight resident camp experience, a leadership experience for your teen or a volunteer experience for your young adult, we’ve got you covered. Youth need ongoing enrichment opportunities during the summer to learn, grow and reach their full potential. Our summer camps energetic staff and structured programs provide a perfect backdrop of fun, friendship, activities and healthy play that encourages children to develop in their own unique way and fosters a desire for learning that they’ll carry into the coming school year.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a one time registration fee of $30 for each participant due starting March 1 at the time of registration.
Camp Thompson Resident Camp
Camp Thompson is located in Gardners, PA and has been operated by the Carlisle Family YMCA for more than 100 years. Camp Thompson is nestled in the pines of Pine Grove Furance State Park and the Michaux State Forest. We are located between both Laurel and Fuller lakes, and a mile away from the halfway point of the Appalachian Trail. Our camp offers four week-long programs for campers ages 7-14. With activities like: Archery Tag, Blow Dart Guns, Paddleboards, Arts & Crafts, Low Ropes Initiative Park, Swimming, Outdoor Living Skills, Sling Shots, Hiking\Overnights, Canoeing, Nature, Archery, Large Group Games, Alpine Tower, Tubing, Guitar, Kayaking, Mountain Boarding, Color Wars, And Much More!
SUMMER 2026 DATES
June 15-19, 2026 for ages 10-14 yrs old. See page 10 of the brochure for details.
- July 5-10
- July 12-17
- July 19-24
- July 26-July 31
PRICING
- Member Fee: $365 / week
- Non-Member Fee: $415 / week
- Location: Camp Thompson (800 Pine Grove Road, Gardners PA 17324)
- Schedule: Drop off: 4pm on Sunday; Pick up: before 7pm on Friday
Back the Extra week of camp, for older campers Monday thru Friday
June 15-19, 2026 for ages 10-14 yrs old. See page 10 of the brochure for details.
Click here to get information on what to bring, bunk 1, and parent newsletters
Registration Information ($30.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| Priority Picking Members Only | 2/14/26 | 2/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 365.00 | - |
| Priority Picking Opens for Non Members | 2/21/26 | 2/28/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 365.00 | $ 415.00 |
| Carlisle Family YMCA Member Rate | 3/1/26 | 3/14/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 365.00 | - |
| Non-Member Rate | 3/15/26 | 8/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 365.00 | $ 415.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Minimum Deposit | ||
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06/15/26 - 06/19/26
Boys 10-14 Only Session-
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13 / 25 Available | $ 150.00 |
Register Closes 06/08/2026 |
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06/15/26 - 06/19/26
Girls 10-14 Only session
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13 / 25 Available | $ 150.00 |
Register Closes 06/08/2026 |
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07/05/26 - 07/10/26
Boy session
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16 / 33 Available | $ 150.00 |
Register Closes 06/28/2026 |
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07/05/26 - 07/10/26
Girl Session
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20 / 33 Available | $ 150.00 |
Register Closes 06/28/2026 |
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07/12/26 - 07/17/26
Boy session
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25 / 33 Available | $ 150.00 |
Register Closes 07/05/2026 |
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07/12/26 - 07/17/26
Girl Session
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19 / 33 Available | $ 150.00 |
Register Closes 07/05/2026 |
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07/19/26 - 07/24/26
Boy session
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29 / 33 Available | $ 150.00 |
Register Closes 07/12/2026 |
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07/19/26 - 07/24/26
Girl Session
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10 / 33 Available | $ 150.00 |
Register Closes 07/12/2026 |
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07/26/26 - 07/31/26
Boy session
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22 / 33 Available | $ 150.00 |
Register Closes 07/19/2026 |
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07/26/26 - 07/31/26
Girl Session
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19 / 33 Available | $ 150.00 |
Register Closes 07/19/2026 |
My First Overnight
My First Overnight is an exciting opportunity for parents who have an adventurous 6- to 9-year-old camper. This camp experience is geared towards helping our younger campers make the transition from day camps to resident camps. During the three-day camp experience there will be two staff available at all times for each group. The program will be focused on making the campers as comfortable and confident as possible while providing fun and interactive games and activities. During the week we will be giving the campers on a fun-filled tour of all Camp Thompson has to offer. Campers/Parents are encouraged to send emails during their stay to be printed out like ‘mail’ through our bunk1 system.
- Ages: 6-9 years old
- Member Fee: $150
- Non-Member Fee: $175
- Location: Camp Thompson (800 Pine Grove Rd. Gardners Pa 17324)
- Sessions: June 8-10 2026
- Schedule: Monday Drop off: 9-10am; Wednesday Pick up: 12-1pm
Registration Information ($30.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| February Priority Special Member Rate | 2/14/26 | 2/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | - |
| Registration open for Everyone | 2/21/26 | 6/1/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 150.00 | $ 175.00 |