YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Ohana at Townsell Elementary
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas offers Camp Ohana at Townsell Elementary, providing a day camp experience focused on youth development, healthy living, and socia...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas's website (ymcadallas.org/daycamp) loads successfully and provides information about their day camp programs, including Camp Ohana. While the specific Camp Ohana at Townsell Elementary isn't detailed individually, the site outlines general day camp offerings. The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is a nonprofit organization. The website states that all staff are background checked and trained in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention, indicating a commitment to safety. The program type is day camp. The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @ymcadallas and a Facebook handle YMCADallas. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, reflecting a generally positive public perception of the organization. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Ohana at Townsell Elementary fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.
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: 5–12
- 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 Ohana at Townsell Elementary
- What ages does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Ohana at Townsell Elementary accept?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Ohana at Townsell Elementary is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Ohana at Townsell Elementary cost?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Ohana 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 Ohana at Townsell Elementary's hours?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Ohana 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 Ohana at Townsell Elementary?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Ohana 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 Ohana at Townsell Elementary provide lunch?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Ohana 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 Ohana at Townsell Elementary compare to other community/rec center camps in Irving?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Ohana 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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