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Y Swim (6–9 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA

Don Wheaton Family YMCA

Y Swim at the Don Wheaton Family YMCA offers day camp programs focused on aquatic activities and skill development for children aged 6-9 in Edmonton, Alberta.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate camp page for the YMCA of Northern Alberta, specifically detailing their aquatic day camps. The Don Wheaton Family YMCA has a Google rating of 4.4 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with common themes praising the facilities and programs. The camp is not listed in the American Camp Association (ACA) directory, as it is located in Canada. The YMCA is a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo a criminal record check and vulnerable sector search. The program is a day camp, offering swimming lessons and aquatic games. Social media handles found on the site include @ymcanab for Instagram and ymcanab for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–9

Y Swim (6–9 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 6–9
  • Address: 10211 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0A5, Canada
  • Phone: (780) 421-9622
  • Cost notes: CAD, contact for pricing 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Y Swim (6–9 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA

What ages does Y Swim (6–9 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA accept?
Y Swim (6–9 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA 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 Y Swim (6–9 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA cost?
Y Swim (6–9 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD, contact for pricing 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Y Swim (6–9 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA?
Y Swim (6–9 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Y Swim (6–9 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA provide lunch?
Y Swim (6–9 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA 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 Y Swim (6–9 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA compare to other aquatic camps in Edmonton?
Y Swim (6–9 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA 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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