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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1193 | Last Modified: 24 Feb 2021 | Last Full Update: 21 Dec 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | YMCA YWCA |
| Office Phone | 519-824-5150 |
| Fax | 519-824-4729 |
| contact@guelphy.org | |
| Website | www.guelphy.org |
| Primary Contact | Melissa Haynes, Supervisor of Youth, Preschool, Day Camp Programs and Outreach |
| Site Location | Guelph-South |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hanlon Expy (Hwy 6) and Downey Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Summer Day Camps provide children with the opportunity to learn valuable life skills, make new friends and discover interests. Staff are trained in leadership, safety, emergency procedures, and possess current certification in First Aid, CPR and Healthy Child Development. Camps are located at the Y and Guelph Lake (Camp Conestogo). Themed weeks offer programs in sports, science, and the arts with traditional camp experiences such as water activities, arts and crafts, nature walks, camp songs and active outdoor play School Break Programs: PD Adventure Day Camp, Holiday Adventure Day Camp, March Break Day Camp Junior and Senior Kindergarten Camps: PD Day Camp, Holiday Day Camp, March Break Day Camp, Summer Day Camp Leaders in Training (LIT): life skills training, practical training and hands on experience in a day camp program; LIT - Refresher Course: two-day program |
| Hours | Office hours Mon-Fri 5 am-11 pm, Sat-Sun 7 am-8 pm, holiday hours 9 am-3 pm * Summer Day Camps, PA Day and School Break Camps Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm * Extended Care 7 am-8:30 am, and/or 5 pm-6 pm (available at Woodland Glen and Trinity United Church) * Junior and Senior Kindergarten Camps Mon-Fri 7 am- 6 pm (available at Woodland Glen, Kensington, Jean Little and Harris Mill - Rockwood) |
| Areas Served | Guelph |
| Eligibility | Summer Day Camps: children 6-12 years School Break Programs: children 6-12 years Junior and Senior Kindergarten Camps: children 4-5 years Leaders in Training (LIT): youth 13-17 years |
| Application | Registration for all summer camps begins March Break - call for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program ; Subsidized campers must register in person at the YMCA-YWCA * Fee assistance available for program fees ; assistance is provided by Wellington County Children's Early Years Division. |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Day Camps ; Leadership Development ~ Adolescents |
