YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington / Brantford
Site: Burlington - Day Camp Locations
Service: Day Camp Programs
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN5094 | Last Full Update: 15 May 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Day camp general inquiries 905-317-4929 |
| Fax | 905-317-4917 |
| hamburl.daycamps@ymcahbb.ca | |
| Website | https://www.ymcahbb.ca/Programs/Categories/Camps/Day-Camps |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ymcahamiltonburlingtonbrantford Instagram: www.instagram.com/ymcahbb/ Twitter: twitter.com/ymcahbb |
| Primary Contact | Jordan Bowker, Manager of Day Camp; Phone: 905-317-4926; Email: jordan.bowker@ymcahbb.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Alternate Executive | Christina Martin, Senior Regional Manager, YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford |
| Funding | United Way ; Fees - membership |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | The YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington / Brantford offers a variety of camps during the summer: Stepping Stones: (4-5 yrs) held at Tansley Woods Community Center and Ron Edwards Family YMCA * provides a nice introduction to camp * 1:8 ratio of staff:children Kidventure Camp: (6-13 yrs) held at Tansley Woods and Central Arena * a weekly indoor/outdoor, theme-based camp that encourages campers to explore their imagination * each week a guest speaker presents a special programme based on the theme of the week Sports Camp: (6-13 yrs) a weekly indoor/outdoor camp held at Tansley Woods Community Centre and Central Arena that introduces campers to a variety of sports The following camps are operated at Christie Lake Conservation Area (includes free busing from the Burlington area): Camp Chippewa: (6-13 yrs) a weekly camp with opportunity daily for swimming and outdoor games * children participate in canoeing, archery and crafts twice per week Eco-Explorers (discovery project wilderness): (8-11 yrs) a weekly camp where campers will learn about the environment through activities and wilderness games * activities include canoeing, swimming, archery and crafts Canoe & Kayak Skills: (8-13 yrs) a one-week camp that emphasizes canoe skills * also includes swimming, field games, archery and crafts Camp Fundamentals: (10-13 yrs) a weekly camp that lets campers give input into the program and are taught basic camping principles * campers have a sleep-out on Thursdays and prepare dinner over an open fire with assistance from their counsellor Leader-in-Training: (14 & 15 yrs) teaches teens more about themselves, their role in the community and how to work with children * Level 1 (two weeks) is prerequisite for Level 2 (two weeks) * Level 3 (four weeks) is also available for those who successfully completed both LIT 1 and 2 levels * levels allow teens to finish their 40 volunteer hour requirement for high school |
| Hours | Office 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Brant County ; Burlington ; Hamilton (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 4 year(s) - 15 year(s) |
| Application | Online registration available here |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - and participant options |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Ron Edwards YMCA * Tansley Woods Community Centre * Central Arena * Christie Lake Conservation Area * map provided for geocoding purposes only to locate services in and around Burlington ON. Map does not point to camp locations. |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | c/o Day Camping Department 79 James St S Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z1 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - one-to-one support available |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Sports / Recreation |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Camps ; Recreation for Children / Families ; Youth Recreation Resources |
| Service Categories | Day Camps ~ Youth |
