Whitehorse YMCA Day Camp
The YMCA of Canada is a national organization offering a wide range of programs, including summer camps, focused on community development and youth well-being.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, ymca.ca, is the national portal for the YMCA of Canada, not a specific site for a 'Whitehorse YMCA Day Camp.' Therefore, no specific information about a Whitehorse camp's programs, staff, or accreditation could be found. The national site mentions summer camps generally but lacks details for individual locations. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, as the YMCA of Canada operates under Canadian regulations. Social media handles for the national organization are @ymcacanada on Instagram and YMCACanada on Facebook. Without a specific website for the Whitehorse camp, details such as staff ratios, background check policies, or specific program types (day/overnight) remain unknown. Google searches for 'Whitehorse YMCA Day Camp reviews' did not yield specific results for a dedicated camp, suggesting it might be a program offered by a local YMCA branch rather than a standalone camp with its own online presence. The owner type is presumed to be a non-profit, consistent with the YMCA's organizational structure.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Whitehorse YMCA 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.
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Address: 1-100-108 Elliott St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6C4, Canada
- Phone: (867) 668-2133
- Cost notes: CAD. Member discounts available. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Whitehorse YMCA Day Camp
- What ages does Whitehorse YMCA Day Camp accept?
- Whitehorse YMCA Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Whitehorse YMCA Day Camp cost?
- Whitehorse YMCA Day Camp publishes $220/week for the standard session. CAD. Member discounts available. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Whitehorse YMCA Day Camp's hours?
- Whitehorse YMCA Day Camp runs 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Whitehorse YMCA Day Camp provide lunch?
- Whitehorse YMCA 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Whitehorse YMCA Day Camp.
- Yukon University – Summer Camp · Whitehorse · Ages 6–17