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Y Swim (9–12 years) - Jamie Platz Family YMCA

Jamie Platz Family YMCA

Y Swim at Jamie Platz 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) - Jamie Platz Family YMCA' under their aquatic programs. The YMCA is a known non-profit organization, indicating a non-profit ownership type. The program is described as a camp, and given the nature of swimming lessons, it is classified as a day program. Social media handles for YMCA of Northern Alberta were found on their website, including Instagram (@ymcanab) and Facebook (ymcanab). There is no specific information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies directly on the camp's program page. The website does not provide details on the founding year of this specific program or the overall years of operation for the Jamie Platz Family YMCA itself, though the YMCA as an organization has a long history.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Y Swim (9–12 years) - Jamie Platz 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: 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 (9–12 years) - Jamie Platz Family YMCA

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