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YMCA Brandon - Fun in the Sun

YMCA Brandon · $98/week

YMCA Brandon's Fun in the Sun offers weekly themed day camps for children aged 5-12, focusing on active play, creativity, and social development.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA Brandon's Fun in the Sun camp operates as a day camp for children aged 5-12, with weekly themed sessions. The website details activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, outdoor games, and special events. The YMCA is a well-established non-profit organization. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'YMCA Brandon' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 208 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning the friendly staff and variety of programs. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @ymcabrandon and a Facebook page 'YMCABrandon', both actively promoting camp activities and community engagement. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

YMCA Brandon - Fun in the Sun is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–7
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 231 8th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 3X2, Canada
  • Phone: (204) 727-5456
  • Cost notes: 98 CAD for 2-day week (Non-Member rate). Member rate is 92 CAD. Full week rate is 245 CAD for non-members and 230 CAD for members.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA Brandon - Fun in the Sun

What ages does YMCA Brandon - Fun in the Sun accept?
YMCA Brandon - Fun in the Sun is open to children ages 5–7. 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 YMCA Brandon - Fun in the Sun cost?
YMCA Brandon - Fun in the Sun publishes $98/week for the standard session. 98 CAD for 2-day week (Non-Member rate). Member rate is 92 CAD. Full week rate is 245 CAD for non-members and 230 CAD for members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Brandon - Fun in the Sun's hours?
YMCA Brandon - Fun in the Sun runs 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA Brandon - Fun in the Sun?
YMCA Brandon - Fun in the Sun 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 YMCA Brandon - Fun in the Sun provide lunch?
YMCA Brandon - Fun in the Sun 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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