PA Days, Holiday & March Break Camp
Join us for a fun-filled day on your next PA Day, Holiday or March Break!
PA Day, Holiday & March Break Camps are only available for children who are currently enrolled in our Before and After School Child Care Program.
The YMCA offers full day care on Professional Development (PA) days and school break programs at select locations in Hamilton, Burlington, and Brantford. Programming is based on our YMCA Playing to Learn and A Place to Connect curriculums, so you know that your child will grow and learn to ignite their full potential while enjoying a day of fun and friendship.
PA Day programming details:
Fall 2025 PA Programs will be posted soon.
- In-house guest speakers or off-site field trips (transportation provided)
- Minimum of 30 minutes of outdoor play
- Nutritious snacks served twice daily
- Programs are open from 7:00am to 6:00 pm daily
- Cancellations received after the deadline will not be refunded
- If a parent is uncomfortable with their child attending an off-site trip, they may withdraw their child from the break program at least 72 hours before the program date and credit may be applied.
PD Day and Holiday Programs
Hamilton
Program Locations
- Chedoke School
- Queen Victoria School
Fees
- Kindergarten (3.8–5 yrs): $21.74
- School Age (6–12 yrs): $52.25
PA Day Dates
- September 19, 2025 - Registration opened August 10, 2025
- October 20, 2025 - Registration opened August 10, 2025
- November 21, 2025 - Registration opened August 10, 2025
- January 23, 2026 - Registration opens December 10, 2025
- March 6, 2026 - Registration opens December 10, 2025
- June 5, 2026 - Registration opens March 11, 2026
- June 26, 2026 - Registration opens March 11, 2026
Holiday Program Dates
- Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 (TBD)
- March Break: March 16–20, 2026 - Registration opens February 4, 2026
Burlington
Program Locations
- Frontenac
- St. Mark
- St. Christopher
Fees
- Kindergarten (3.8–5 yrs): $21.74
- School Age (6–12 yrs): $52.25
PA Day Dates
- October 10, 2025 - Registration opened August 18, 2025
- November 28, 2025 - Registration opened August 18, 2025
- January 26, 2026 - Registration opens December 10, 2025
- February 13, 2026 - Registration opens December 10, 2025
- April 24, 2026 - Registration opens December 10, 2025
- June 5, 2026 - Registration opens March 11, 2026
Holiday Program Dates
- Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 (TBD)
- March Break: March 16–20, 2026 - Registration opens February 4, 2026
Brantford
Program Locations
- St. Basil / Walter Gretzky
- Confederation
Fees
- Kindergarten (3.8–5 yrs): $19.14
- School Age (6–12 yrs): $47.40
PA Day Dates
- October 7, 2025 - Registration opened August 18, 2025
- November 14, 2025 - Registration opened August 18, 2025
- January 19, 2026 - Registration opens December 10, 2025
- April 17, 2026 - Registration opens March 11, 2026
- June 5, 2026 - Registration opens March 11, 2026
- June 26, 2026 - Registration opens March 11, 2026
Holiday Program Dates
- Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 (TBD)
- March Break: March 16–20, 2026 - Registration opens February 4, 2026
Separate registration is required for children enrolled in YMCA School Age Child Care for PA Day and Holiday Camps.
How To Apply - PA Day Programs
Please remember to pack a lunch for full day programs!
