Welcome to YMCA Day Camps 2012!
A tradition of growing, learning, and belonging since 1890.
Our camping heritage makes YMCA Day Camps a trustworthy, solid, and dependable choice. Meeting new friends, learning new skills, and enjoying fun-filled days in a caring, supervised environment is what YMCA Day Camps is all about.
2012 Day Camp brochure will be available in March.
Contact Us
Day Camp Administrative Office
905-317-4929
79 James Street South
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 2Z1
HamBurl_Daycamps@ymca.ca
YMCA Branches
Flamborough Family YMCA: 905-690-3555
Hamilton Downtown YMCA: 905-529-7102
Brantford Family YMCA: 519-752-6568
Ron Edwards YMCA: 905-632-5000
Les Chater YMCA: 905-667-1515
Why YMCA Day Camps?
Here's what our 2011 campers' parents have to say:
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84% agree that YMCA Day Camps are convenient and reliable
- 76% who registered in 2010 intended on returning to YMCA Day Camps in 2012
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81% of children felt included in the camp community
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81% of families choose YMCA Day Camps because they are fun for their children
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88% of families felt that bussing and transportation was convenient and reliable
The benefits of YMCA Day Camp
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Opportunity for growth in spirit, mind and body
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Wide variety of fun activities
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Emphasis on fun, physical activity, learning and social development
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Safe and caring environment
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Skills development
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Increased confidence
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Trained, quality staff
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Strengthened friendships
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Opportunity to learn from play
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Age/ability appropriate activities
Why will you send your child to YMCA Day Camps next year?
Parent and camper feedback from 2011 Parent Satisfaction Survey.
“He enjoyed camp and it lets him meet new kids and try new things.”
“Good value for the money and my son had a great week and he has already asked to return.”
“My daughter is able to experience things she has not before. And she is able to make friends and create memories for a lifetime!”
“The camp leaders make my child feel special.”
“My son has a great time there, it’s great for his self esteem and it is a great life skill.”
“The staff are fantastic!”
“Your staff are great. The counselors called before my children attended to introduce themselves and to remind me what the kids needed for camp. I think the customer service is fantastic. I felt so much better this summer knowing my kids are happy at camp and I don't spend my time at work worrying about them.”
“Camp is a place where you can make a lot of friends.”
~ Mya, 8 year old, Camp Chippewa
“I really like archery because you get to shoot with a bow and arrow and canoeing because you get to be on the water.”
~Serena,8 year old, Camp Chippewa
“I like archery and canoeing and making new friends. I feel safe here. The counselors are nice.”
~ Luke, 10 years old, Camp Chippewa
“It’s fun because we get to play sports and go swimming.”
~ Chris, 9 years old, Tansley Woods Day Camp
“I love singing songs.”
~ Avree, 7 years old, Brantford Day Camps
“I send my grandkids and they really enjoy it! We have been Y members for years and I love supporting it! The kids love being in the water and they are becoming much better swimmers from being at camps. We really like the staff and all they do!”
~ Anonymous Grandparent of 7 and 9 year old campers
“My kids come home at the end of the day completely cared for and super happy. I have sent my kids to another camp last year and my kids weren’t taken very good care of, and it made me worry everyday. At Chippewa, I had no worries sending my kids because they are always looked after. My kids love camp and I’d definitely send them back!”
~ Parent of Campers from Camp Chippewa
“My daughter loves it! She has made a ton of friends and she is super excited to come back every week! Camp is an amazing experience. I still remember it so clearly. I made so many friends, tried awesome new activities and I’ll always remember my time there. I’m so happy Kailie gets to have the same experiences as me!”
~ Parent of 7 year old camper
"It's so great to know that my son is having a great time in a safe and fun environment while I am away at work! It's his first year and he will definitely return! Thank you YMCA and Camp Chippewa!"
~ Mom of 9 year old YMCA camper
"I like coming to camp because you can experience new things that you don't experience on a regular day."
~ Becky, 10 year old camper
Interested in working for YMCA Day Camps?
Day Camp applications for summer 2012 will be accepted starting December 2011.
See how and when to apply here.
Looking for Preschool or School Age Child Care during the school-year?
- Go to the webpage for YMCA Child Care
- See the Hamilton PA Day Program Schedule with information to register
- See the Burlington PA Day Program Schedule with infromation to register
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