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Y Swim (9–12 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA

Don Wheaton Family YMCA

Y Swim at Don Wheaton Family YMCA offers day camp programs focused on swimming for children aged 9-12, emphasizing skill development and water safety.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of Northern Alberta's camp page, which details various camp offerings, including swimming camps for different age groups. The 'Y Swim (9-12 years)' program at the Don Wheaton Family YMCA is a day camp, focusing on aquatic activities and skill development. The YMCA of Northern Alberta is a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff are trained and undergo criminal record checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly stated, the general YMCA framework suggests structured supervision. Google reviews for the Don Wheaton Family YMCA show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which is expected as it is a Canadian camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Y Swim (9–12 years) - Don Wheaton 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: 10211 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0A5, 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) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA

What ages does Y Swim (9–12 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA accept?
Y Swim (9–12 years) - Don Wheaton 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) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA cost?
Y Swim (9–12 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 (9–12 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA?
Y Swim (9–12 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 (9–12 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA provide lunch?
Y Swim (9–12 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 (9–12 years) - Don Wheaton Family YMCA compare to other aquatic camps in Edmonton?
Y Swim (9–12 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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