Y Swim (6–9 years) - Jamie Platz Family YMCA
Y Swim at Jamie Platz Family YMCA offers aquatic day camps for children aged 6-9, focusing on swimming and water safety.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of Northern Alberta's camp page, specifically mentioning 'Y Swim (6–9 years) - Jamie Platz Family YMCA' as an aquatic day camp option. The YMCA is a known non-profit organization. While the specific page doesn't detail staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, the broader YMCA organization typically adheres to established safety standards. The camp is categorized as a day camp. Social media handles for YMCA of Northern Alberta were found on their website, including Instagram (@ymcanab) and Facebook (YMCANAB). No specific ACA accreditation information for this particular camp was found on the website, nor were provincial license numbers explicitly stated on the camp page.
Who thrives here Ages 6–9
Y Swim (6–9 years) - Jamie Platz 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
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 6–9
- Address: 7121 178 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 5T9, Canada
- 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) - Jamie Platz Family YMCA
- What ages does Y Swim (6–9 years) - Jamie Platz Family YMCA accept?
- Y Swim (6–9 years) - Jamie Platz 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) - Jamie Platz Family YMCA cost?
- Y Swim (6–9 years) - Jamie Platz 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) - Jamie Platz Family YMCA?
- Y Swim (6–9 years) - Jamie Platz 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) - Jamie Platz Family YMCA provide lunch?
- Y Swim (6–9 years) - Jamie Platz 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) - Jamie Platz Family YMCA compare to other aquatic camps in Edmonton?
- Y Swim (6–9 years) - Jamie Platz 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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