The Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn runs Camp Discovery, a day-long YMCA summer day camp for children ages 4 to 13. Campers start with physical movement and sports, then rotate through STEM experiments, musical and creative activities, the Adventure Zone and daily swimming, with breakfast often sourced from the branch's rooftop garden. Campers are grouped by age: Skippers (4-6) at a 1:5 counselor ratio using the small pool and requiring full potty training, Sailors (7-10) doing scavenger hunts, acting and basic cooking, and Captains (11-13) with a phone-free challenge and a leadership club. Run by the nonprofit YMCA of Metro North, the camp accepts state Child Care Circuit child care vouchers, offers financial assistance, and is licensed by the local Board of Health under Massachusetts DPH regulations.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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