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Y Swim (9–12 years) - Castle Downs Family YMCA

Castle Downs Family YMCA

Y Swim at Castle Downs Family YMCA offers aquatic programs for children aged 9-12, focusing on swimming skills and water safety.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of Northern Alberta's camp page, specifically mentioning 'Y Swim (9–12 years) - Castle Downs Family YMCA' as an aquatic program. The YMCA is a known non-profit organization. While the specific camp page doesn't detail staff ratios or background check policies, the broader YMCA organization typically has established safety protocols. The program is described as a day camp focusing on swimming. Social media handles for YMCA Northern Alberta were found on their main website, including Instagram (@ymcanab) and Facebook (YMCANorthernAlberta). No specific licensing information for this particular camp was found on the provided page, nor was ACA accreditation mentioned for this specific program.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Y Swim (9–12 years) - Castle Downs Family YMCA sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right aquatic fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 9–12
  • Address: 11510 153 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5X 6A3, 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 (9–12 years) - Castle Downs Family YMCA

What ages does Y Swim (9–12 years) - Castle Downs Family YMCA accept?
Y Swim (9–12 years) - Castle Downs Family YMCA is open to children ages 9–12. 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 (9–12 years) - Castle Downs Family YMCA cost?
Y Swim (9–12 years) - Castle Downs 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 (9–12 years) - Castle Downs Family YMCA?
Y Swim (9–12 years) - Castle Downs 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 (9–12 years) - Castle Downs Family YMCA provide lunch?
Y Swim (9–12 years) - Castle Downs 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 (9–12 years) - Castle Downs Family YMCA compare to other aquatic camps in Edmonton?
Y Swim (9–12 years) - Castle Downs 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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