YMCA Camp Clay
Private
YMCA Camp Clay, a branch of the YMCA of Van Wert County, runs ten weeks of themed summer day camps for youth ages 6-14 built around character, skill and relationship building. The outdoor site west of Van Wert also features an aqua park with inflatable water attractions, canoes, kayaks and a water zip line. Campers enroll by the week.
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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 YMCA Camp Clay directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Cāssi MiracleWe had a blast there as a family! Big enough for everyone to find something fun, small enough to keep track of everyone! Life jackets provided if you don't have them! Coolers allowed in!! We packed up a lunch and stayed all day! Clean, well kept, friendly workers definitely a hidden gem for sure!!!! Plus it's only 5 bucks a person?!? (As of Aug 2023) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
★★★★Bryatt SmithIt’s a nice place to go for a day. Kids definitely had fun and the pond was pretty warm on a day that really wasn’t that warm out. Unfortunately, there are no ladders or ropes to get on a lot of the inflatables which makes it very difficult to get on. The “blast bag” (think of the blob from the movie “heavyweights) was almost entirely flat which made it impossible to launch anybody off of. The slide and trampoline was super hard to get up on since there wasn’t any ladder. The “rockit” inflatable had a missing handle which made it hard to get on one side. Lastly, the zip line wasn’t even open and you had to ask the life guards to go “open” it. Which the kid just made sure the line was tight and that was it. Once all the kids went, about 30 minutes, he had to get back to the concession stand to play on his phone some more. Overall, the kids had fun. Just seems like they may need to update a few of the things. In all honesty, probably would give a 3.5/5 stars.
★★★★★Desdemona DuncanVery clean, well kept place to swim. I suggest bringing your own life jacket as they can run out. Also sand toys for the kids since there is a small beach. The splash pad was a great place for adults and kids a like to cool off. Loved paddle boarding...had never done it before! Kayaks, canoe, pedal boat all for you to use. Small concession stand but we brought a cooler with lunch, snacks and drinks. Outstanding, we will definitely be back!!
★★★★★Amanda KemerlyGreat place to take the kids for the day! It's a treated pond. They have a zip line, lots of inflatables to play on, a splash pad, swing set, and concession stand. There is a bathroom with 2 stalls and no changing room so have your suit on before you come! Also it's very rocky no sand anywhere. Everyone must wear a life jacket here to swim.
★★★★★Jeanette PnacekWe had our company picnic hear. All kinds of things to do for all age groups. My 2 year old loved the splash pad and kiddy area and our 11 year old loved the water activities for bigger kids.