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Variety

Cooper Koo Family YMCA · $300/week

YMCA of Greater Toronto offers diverse summer day camps across various locations, focusing on active play, skill development, and fostering a sense of belong...

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Who thrives here Ages 9–13

Variety 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: 9–13
  • Hours: 09:00:00 - 16:00:00
  • Address: 461 Cherry Street, Toronto, ON M5A 1H1, Canada

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Variety

What ages does Variety accept?
Variety is open to children ages 9–13. 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 Variety cost?
Variety publishes $300/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Variety's hours?
Variety runs 09:00:00 - 16:00:00. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Variety?
Variety 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 Variety provide lunch?
Variety 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 Variety compare to other specialty camps in Toronto?
Variety is one of 6 specialty camps in Toronto 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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