Leveling Up Support for Single Parents

YMCA, Metro Esports & Along the Way: Supporting Families with Child Care, Camps and More!

Being a working parent—especially as a single parent—can feel overwhelming at times. That’s why Along the Way, Metro Esports, and the YMCA of Warminster have come together with one goal: to support you and your family this summer. Whether you need affordable summer childcare, want to explore free YMCA memberships, or are looking for camps that spark your child’s creativity and confidence, we’re here to help you make it happen.

ALONG THE WAY: Empowering Families Through Affordable Child Care

For single parents, balancing work, child care, and personal growth can feel overwhelming. That’s where Along the Way steps in—with flexible, affordable, and relationship-based childcare solutions designed specifically for families navigating work or workforce training.

This summer, Along the Way offers:

  • Help applying for Child Care Works (CCW) – Pennsylvania’s state-subsidized child care program

  • Bridge scholarships – For parents who are working but don’t yet have the paystubs needed to qualify for CCW

  • Workforce training scholarships – Low-cost child care while you attend career training

  • Tri-Share Child Care – A special program where the cost is shared between you, your employer, and a public fund.

FREE YMCA MEMBERSHIP: Keystone First Member Benefits

Did you know that if your family has Keystone First insurance, you’re eligible for a free YMCA membership?Just show your insurance card at your local branch!

This gives you:

  • Discounted rates on summer camp, sports, and after-school programs

  • Up to 75% off summer camp with financial aid (plus sibling discounts!)

  • A safe, supportive and active place for your child while you work

Please find the application for financial aid HERE.

METRO ESPORTS: A New Kind of Child Care Where Learning Meets Passion

Metro Esports delivers dynamic, hands-on programs at River Crossing YMCA Association locations, including the YMCAs of Doylestown, Warminster, and Fairless Hills, that blend gaming, STEM, and digital creativity to ignite kids’ passions and turn them into real-world career paths. Far more than just camps or weekend pastimes, these experiences serve as launchpads for learning, where children dive into:

  • Game design and coding

  • PC building and STEM exploration

  • Team-based esports and scholastic leagues

  • Digital storytelling and video production

It’s future-ready education powered by what kids already love: gaming, all within a safe, structured environment that offers single parents peace of mind and kids a place to thrive.

A Shared Mission: Support, Access, Opportunity

This partnership represents more than just a summer schedule or after-school program—it’s a united effort to:

  • Increase access to child care through public benefits and gap-bridging scholarships

  • Provide enrichment that prepares kids for futures in tech, creativity, and teamwork

  • Empower single parents to pursue work, training, and personal growth with confidence

Together, Metro Esports, the YMCA of Warminster, and Along the Way are proving that when organizations align on mission and heart, the impact is powerful—and personal.

Want to Learn More?

Let’s build a future where every parent has support

and every child has the opportunity to play, learn, and grow.

2025 CAMP LIST

YMCA Adventure Camp @ Warminster Community Park

  • Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Extended Care Available: 7:00–9:00 AM & 4:00–6:00 PM

  • Classic outdoor day camp with games, crafts, nature exploration, and themed weeks

Metro Esports Camp @ YMCA Warminster Branch

  • Camp Day: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (subject to program)

  • Kids learn game design, coding, PC building, team-based play, and more!

NinjaZone Camp @ YMCA Warminster Branch

  • Camp Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • A high-energy camp where kids build strength, agility, and confidence through obstacle courses and ninja-style movement

AquaBucks Camp @ YMCA Warminster Branch

  • Camp Day: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Water-based fun with pool time, games, and safe supervision

In need of a different camp location in Bucks, Hunterdon, Lehigh, or Northampton counties? Check out our Dozens of camp options available throughout the region:

Summer Camp in Allentown, PA

Camp Carr at Annandale NJ

Summer Camp in Bethlehem, PA

Summer Camp in Catasauqua, PA

Summer Camp in Doylestown, PA

Summer Camp in Eason, PA

Summer Camp in Fairless Hills, PA @ Cabrini

Summer Camp at Fairless Hills YMCA

Summer Camp in Flemington, NJ @ Deer Path YMCA

Summer Camp in Flemington, NJ @ Echo Hill Park

Summer Camp in Holland, PA

Summer Camp in Lambertville, NJ

Summer Camp in Walnutport, PA

Summer Camp in Macungie, PA

Summer Camp in Nazareth PA

Summer Camp in New Hope, PA

Summer Camp in Pen Argyl, PA

Summer Camp in Quakertown, PA

Summer Camp in Tewksbury, NJ


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