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YMCA Basketball Camp

Various YMCA locations · $255/week

The YMCA Basketball Camp in Winnipeg offers day camp programs focused on basketball skills development for children and youth at various YMCA locations.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Winnipeg's website (ywinnipeg.ca/daycamps) loads successfully and details various day camp programs, including a Basketball Camp. The camp is offered at multiple YMCA locations, such as the Downtown, South, and West Portage branches. The YMCA is a non-profit organization. The website states that all staff are subject to criminal record and child abuse registry checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the site emphasizes trained and caring staff. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Winnipeg' generally show a rating of 4.0 stars or higher across various locations, with hundreds of reviews, often praising the facilities and program variety. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which is expected for a Canadian camp, and no provincial licensing information is readily available on the site. The camp's social media handles are @ymcawinnipeg on Instagram and YMCAWinnipeg on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–15

YMCA Basketball Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. sports programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Sports
  • Ages: 9–15
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (full day) or 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (half day)
  • Address: 301 Vaughan St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2N7, Canada
  • Phone: (204) 774-4536
  • Cost notes: 255 CAD for non-members (225 CAD for members) for full-day camp. 150 CAD for non-members (125 CAD for members) for half-day camp.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA Basketball Camp

What ages does YMCA Basketball Camp accept?
YMCA Basketball Camp is open to children ages 9–15. 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 Basketball Camp cost?
YMCA Basketball Camp publishes $255/week for the standard session. 255 CAD for non-members (225 CAD for members) for full-day camp. 150 CAD for non-members (125 CAD for members) for half-day camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Basketball Camp's hours?
YMCA Basketball Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (full day) or 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (half day). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA Basketball Camp?
YMCA Basketball Camp 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 Basketball Camp provide lunch?
YMCA Basketball Camp 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 YMCA Basketball Camp compare to other sports camps in Winnipeg?
YMCA Basketball Camp is one of 12 sports camps in Winnipeg 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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