Kelowna Family Y Day Camp
Kelowna Family Y Day Camp offers a variety of themed day camps for children aged 5-12, focusing on fun, learning, and physical activity within a safe environ...
▌ Editor's read The website https://www.gv.ymca.ca/day-camps loads successfully and details the Kelowna Family Y Day Camp programs. The camp is operated by the YMCA of Okanagan, a non-profit organization. They offer day camps for children aged 5-12 with various themes like 'Superheroes' and 'Mad Scientist'. The site mentions that all staff are trained and undergo criminal record checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the YMCA's general reputation suggests adherence to industry standards. The YMCA of Okanagan has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 208 reviews. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which is expected as it is a Canadian camp. Social media handles found are @gv.ymca on Instagram and gv.ymca on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Kelowna Family Y 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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 375 Hartman Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 2M9, Canada
- Cost notes: CAD. Member discounts available. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Kelowna Family Y Day Camp
- What ages does Kelowna Family Y Day Camp accept?
- Kelowna Family Y 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 Kelowna Family Y Day Camp cost?
- Kelowna Family Y Day Camp publishes $240/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 Kelowna Family Y Day Camp's hours?
- Kelowna Family Y 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 Kelowna Family Y Day Camp?
- Kelowna Family Y Day Camp 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 Kelowna Family Y Day Camp provide lunch?
- Kelowna Family Y 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.
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