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YMCA Brandon - Culinary Adventures

YMCA Brandon · $245/week

YMCA Brandon offers a variety of summer day camps, including a Culinary Adventures camp, focusing on skill development, fun, and community engagement for chi...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA Brandon website loads successfully and details a range of summer day camps, including a Culinary Adventures camp for ages 8-12. The camp is a day program, and the organization is a nonprofit. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While specific background check language for staff was not found, the YMCA generally adheres to high safety standards. Google reviews for 'YMCA Brandon' show a 4.3-star rating from 161 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. Social media handles found are @ymcabrandon on Instagram and YMCABrandon on Facebook. The site emphasizes a commitment to a safe, fun, and inclusive environment, with clear policies on registration, cancellations, and financial assistance.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

YMCA Brandon - Culinary Adventures 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 specialty 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: Specialty
  • 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 - Culinary Adventures

What ages does YMCA Brandon - Culinary Adventures accept?
YMCA Brandon - Culinary Adventures 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 - Culinary Adventures cost?
YMCA Brandon - Culinary Adventures 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 - Culinary Adventures's hours?
YMCA Brandon - Culinary Adventures 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 - Culinary Adventures?
YMCA Brandon - Culinary Adventures 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 - Culinary Adventures provide lunch?
YMCA Brandon - Culinary Adventures 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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