Aqua Explorers (6-9 years) - Jun 15-19
Aqua Explorers is a day camp for 6-9 year olds offered by the YMCA of Northern Alberta, focusing on aquatic activities and outdoor play.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of Northern Alberta's camp programs page, confirming the camp's existence and its affiliation with the YMCA. The specific 'Aqua Explorers' camp for 6-9 year olds is listed with dates and a weekly cost of $260. The program description indicates a focus on aquatic activities, swimming, water games, and outdoor play. The YMCA of Northern Alberta's Facebook page is active, showcasing various community programs and events, but specific details about staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this particular camp are not readily available on the provided page. The camp is clearly a day camp, as it is listed under 'Day Camps' on the YMCA's website.
Who thrives here Ages 6–9
Aqua Explorers (6-9 years) - Jun 15-19 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 aquatic program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 6–9
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Address: 11510 153 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5X 6A3, Canada
- Cost notes: CAD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Aqua Explorers (6-9 years) - Jun 15-19
- What ages does Aqua Explorers (6-9 years) - Jun 15-19 accept?
- Aqua Explorers (6-9 years) - Jun 15-19 is open to children ages 6–9. 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 Aqua Explorers (6-9 years) - Jun 15-19 cost?
- Aqua Explorers (6-9 years) - Jun 15-19 publishes $260/week for the standard session. CAD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Aqua Explorers (6-9 years) - Jun 15-19's hours?
- Aqua Explorers (6-9 years) - Jun 15-19 runs 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Aqua Explorers (6-9 years) - Jun 15-19 provide lunch?
- Aqua Explorers (6-9 years) - Jun 15-19 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 Aqua Explorers (6-9 years) - Jun 15-19 compare to other aquatic camps in Edmonton?
- Aqua Explorers (6-9 years) - Jun 15-19 is one of 16 aquatic camps in Edmonton 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.
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