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YMCA Brandon - The Land of the Dinosaurs

YMCA Brandon · $245/week

YMCA Brandon offers a 'Land of the Dinosaurs' summer day camp for children aged 5-12, focusing on engaging activities and outdoor play.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA Brandon website clearly outlines its 'Land of the Dinosaurs' summer day camp program for children aged 5-12. The camp runs weekly from July 2nd to August 23rd, 2024, with specific themes for each week, including dinosaur-related activities. The camp operates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, indicating a full-day program. The website provides information on registration, fees, and contact details. However, there is no mention of ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for staff. The 'owner_type' is listed as 'unknown' because while it is a YMCA, the specific legal structure (non-profit, etc.) isn't explicitly stated on the provided camp page, and YMCAs can have varying structures.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

YMCA Brandon - The Land of the Dinosaurs is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. stem content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–7
  • 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 - The Land of the Dinosaurs

What ages does YMCA Brandon - The Land of the Dinosaurs accept?
YMCA Brandon - The Land of the Dinosaurs is open to children ages 5–7. 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 - The Land of the Dinosaurs cost?
YMCA Brandon - The Land of the Dinosaurs 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 - The Land of the Dinosaurs's hours?
YMCA Brandon - The Land of the Dinosaurs 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.
Does YMCA Brandon - The Land of the Dinosaurs provide lunch?
YMCA Brandon - The Land of the Dinosaurs 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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