YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas offers Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary, providing a summer day camp experience focused on fun, learning, and personal growt...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas website (ymcadallas.org/daycamp) loads successfully and provides information on their day camp programs, including Camp Doodlebug. While specific details for Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary are part of the broader YMCA day camp offerings, the site confirms that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is a non-profit organization. The website does not list specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas' show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, indicating a generally positive public perception of the organization. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @ymcadallas on Instagram and YMCADallas on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 4–5
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. community/rec center programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 4–5
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 3700 Pleasant Run Rd, Irving, TX 75038, USA
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary
- What ages does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary accept?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary is open to children ages 4–5. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary cost?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary's hours?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary provide lunch?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary compare to other community/rec center camps in Irving?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Doodlebug at Townsell Elementary is one of 8 community/rec center camps in Irving that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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