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YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers

YMCA Brandon · $245/week

YMCA Brandon's Crafty Campers offers a day camp experience focused on arts and crafts for children aged 5-12, promoting creativity and social development.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers program is a day camp for children aged 5-12, focusing on arts and crafts activities. The camp website confirms that all staff undergo criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The YMCA Brandon has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars based on 104 reviews, with many positive comments about the facility and programs. The camp is offered by a non-profit organization, the YMCA, which has a long-standing reputation for community programs. The website lists specific weekly themes and activities, including swimming, outdoor play, and various craft projects. Social media handles for Instagram (@ymcabdn) and Facebook (YMCABrandon) are prominently displayed on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers 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 arts 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: Arts
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 231 8th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 3X2, Canada
  • Phone: (204) 727-5456
  • Cost notes: 245 CAD for non-members, 230 CAD for members.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers

What ages does YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers accept?
YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers is open to children ages 8–12. 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 YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers cost?
YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers publishes $245/week for the standard session. 245 CAD for non-members, 230 CAD for members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers's hours?
YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers runs 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers?
YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers 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 YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers provide lunch?
YMCA Brandon - Crafty Campers 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.

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