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Give your child the YMCA experience!


Day Camps 2011 – Ages 2-17 years

The YMCAs of Québec day camps offer fun-filled activities that are both physically and intellectually stimulating. At the Y, we don’t just care for your children; we get them active and provide them with an experience they will not find anywhere else.

The Y has long been known for its child development and youth programs. Our activities are designed with the needs and interests of each age group in mind, and our counsellors are all specially trained.

  • Exceptional sports and recreation facilities
  • Safe environment
  • First-rate counsellors that are friendly and kind
  • Excellent counsellor/camper ratios

Swimming lessons for everyone

Aquatic activities are at the heart of the YMCA day camps’ programming. Children take swimming lessons three or four times a week from certified instructors, and receive a progress report at the end of each week. And because children love the water so much, we also go for the sheer pleasure of splashing and laughing!

Activities to suit everyone's needs

Our day camps offer children a dynamic and enriching environment that allows them to fuel their passions and try new activities!

Whether it is individual or team sports, science-based activities, arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, or cooperative games, there is much to explore at the Y. Often, we invite program specialists to come lend us a hand. Aspiring artists, budding scientists, and sports buffs will all feel right at home.

In all of our camps, at least one day a week is spent on an outing or taking part in a special activity.

Furthermore, certain Y centres offer specialized camps: language camp, tennis, sports, and counsellor-in-training. (Details below)

You want to share in the YMCA experience? Parents welcome!

All Y camps have scheduled times where parents can come and share in the camp experience with their child.

For a map of all our locations, click here.

Early bird discount***: Register before April 1st, 2011 and benefit from a special rate. Save 5% on the fees for each week registered!

Cartierville
Y centre



Contact: 514 313-1047

Day camp: 5* to 12 years

Dates: June 27 to August 26
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rate: $173/week
Child care services: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ($4.05) & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ($5.40)
Registration form

Downtown
Y centre

Day camp: 5* to 12 years

Dates: June 27 to August 26
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rate: $173/week
Child care services: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ($2.70) & 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ($2.70)
Contact: 514 849-8393, ext. 777
Registration form

Language camp in partnership with the International Language School: 9 to 12 years and 13 to 17 years

Dates: June 27 to July 15, July 18 to August 5
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rate: $990/3-week camp session
Contact: 514 849-8393, ext. 709 or info@ymcalangues.com

The camp's activities are held at the Collège de Montréal, 1931 Sherbrooke Street West except for the last 2 weeks (August 15 to 26)
Registration form
Brochure

Du Parc
Y centre


Contact: 514 271-9622

Day camp: 5* to 13 years

Dates: June 27 to August 26
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rate: $167/week
Child care services: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ($4.05) & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ($5.40)
Registration form

Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Y centre


Contact: 514 255-4651

Day camp: 5* to 12 years

Dates: June 27 to August 26
Schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rate: $133/week
Child care services: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. ($2.70) & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ($5.40)
Registration form

Counsellor-in-training: 15 to 17 years

Dates: July 18 to 29 (apprenticeship included)
Schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rate: $165/2-week camp

Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Y centre


Contact: 514 486-7315

Pre-school camp: 2 to 5 years

Dates: June 27 to August 26
Schedule: 1/2 day - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rate: $107/week
Registration form

Day camp: 5* to 12 years

Explorers: 12 to 13 years

Dates: June 27 to August 26
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rate: $170/week
Child care services: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ($2.70) & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ($5.40)
Registration form

Tennis camp: 8 to 12 years

Dates: June 27 to July 29
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rate: $193/week
Child care services: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ($2.70) & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ($5.40)
Registration form

West Island
Y centre

Pre-school camp: 3 to 5 years

Dates: July 4 to August 26
Schedule: 1/2 day - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rate: $107/week
Contact: 514 630-9622, ext. 5224
Registration form

Day camp: 5* to 12 years

Dates: June 27 to August 26
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rate: $173/week
Child care services: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ($4.05) & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ($5.40)
Contact: 514 630-9622, ext. 5265
Registration form

Sports camp: 9 to 12 years

Dates: July 4 to August 19
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rate: $173/week
Child care services: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ($2.70) & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ($5.40)
Registration form

Explorers: 12-17 years

Dates: June 27 to August 19
Rate: $178/week
Contact: 514 630-9622, ext. 5211
Registration form

Pointe-Saint-Charles
Y centre


Contact: 514-935-4711

Day camp: 5* to 12 years

Dates: June 27 to August 26
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Child care services: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Registration form

Teen camp: 13** to 17 years

Dates: June 27 to August 26
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration form

Saint-Laurent
Y centre


Contact: 514 747-9801

Pre-school camp: 3 to 5 years

Dates: June 27 to August 26
Schedule: 1/2 day - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rate: $107/week
For children aged 5* to 12, see the Cartierville Y centre.
Registration form

Westmount
Y centre


Contact: 514 931-8046

Pre-school camp: 2½ to 5 years

Dates: June 27 to August 26
Schedule: 1/2 day - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rate: $107/week
Registration form

Day camp: 5* to 12 years

Explorers: 13 - 15 years

Dates: June 27 to August 26
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rate: $173/week
Child care services: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ($4.05) & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ($5.40)
Registration form

Counsellor-in-Training: 15 - 17 years

Dates: June 27 to July 15, July 18 to August 5, August 8 to August 26
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rate: $249/3-week camp session

Children 2 to 5 years

1/2 day - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
A morning of fun! Activities: swimming, exploration, arts and crafts, music, indoor and outdoor games. Parents provide snack and lunch for their children.

For teens

Explorers

(For West Island Y centre, please see Leaders-in-training program below.)
The Explorers form a unique group that benefits from camp programming in the morning. In the afternoon, the participants head off to discover the city as part of our "Destinations for exploration" program. The campers actively participate in the planning of their activities and events.

Leaders-in-training

This program is geared to foster personal growth by having fun, meeting new friends and staying active. Summer outings, interactive workshops, and hands-on experiences encourage the development of self-confidence, leadership qualities and communication skills.

Counsellor-in-training

Our counsellor-in-training program prepares teens for the challenges and the rewards of working with children. Participants acquire skills and experience that will help them become the dynamic leaders of tomorrow. Applicants will be interviewed prior to admission.

Teen camp for youth 13 to 17 years

A camp with a variety of activities and outings, projects and special events, sports, swimming, camping, water slides, and much more! Contact the centre for more details.

Child care services

Child care services are available at all centres, except for the preschool day camps and some of the teen programs, at an additional cost.

Discounts (cannot be combined)

  • 15% discount for Y Family membership holders.
  • 10% discount applied to the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th child from the same family.
  • 5% discount*** on the fees for each week registered before April 1st, 2011.

Registration fee
A $15 fee per week registered is required at the time of registration. This amount will be deducted from the total amount owed. Please note that in the event of a cancellation, the reservation fee will not be reimbursed.

Special needs
Our day camps aim to integrate children with special needs. The need and eligibility for a shadow will be determined according to specific criteria. For more information on the registration process, please contact the manager of the day camp.

The YMCAs of Québec day camps are for everyone thanks to the Access for All policy.

*Kindergarten must be completed.
**Youth 12 years of age are welcome to participate provided they have completed Grade 7.
***Must be registered a minimum of 2 weeks in order to benefit from the discount.