Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp
Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp offers a variety of programs for children aged 2-15, focusing on Jewish values, sports, arts, and outdoor activities.
▌ Editor's read The Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp website (ymywha.com) loads successfully and provides extensive information about their summer camp programs. The camp is part of the YM-YWHA, indicating a religious affiliation (Jewish Community Center). They offer day camp programs for various age groups, including Mini Camp (2-4 years), Junior Camp (5-7 years), Senior Camp (8-10 years), and Teen Camp (11-15 years), with specialized activities like sports, arts, and STEM. The website details staff qualifications, mentioning experienced and certified instructors for specialized programs, and a low camper-to-staff ratio for younger campers, though a specific overall ratio is not published. Google reviews for 'YM-YWHA' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 127 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of activities and caring staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @ymywha on Instagram and ymywha on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 3–14
Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 3–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 5400 Westbury Ave, Montreal, QC H3W 2W8, Canada
- Phone: (514) 737-6551
- Cost notes: CAD. Member discounts available. Financial assistance may be available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp
- What ages does Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp accept?
- Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp is open to children ages 3–14. 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 Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp cost?
- Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp publishes $450/week for the standard session. CAD. Member discounts available. Financial assistance may be available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp's hours?
- Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp?
- Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp provide lunch?
- Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day 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 Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Montreal?
- Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA JCC Day Camp is one of 11 traditional day camp camps in Montreal 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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