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YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (JR)

Irving Oil Field House · $232/week

YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (JR) offers a day camp experience focused on racquet sports for junior campers in Southwestern New Brunswick.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://swnb.ymca.ca/, loads successfully and is the official site for the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick. This YMCA operates various summer camps, including the 'What's the Racquet Camp (JR)' which is a day camp program. The YMCA is a non-profit organization. The website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check, demonstrating a commitment to child safety. While specific Google reviews for 'YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (JR)' were not found, the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick generally has positive reviews, with their main Facebook page showing a 4.5-star rating from 116 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 @ymcaswnb on Instagram and YMCASWNB on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–9

YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (JR) 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 sports program.

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: Sports
  • Ages: 6–9
  • Address: 651 Westmorland Road, Saint John, NB E2J 2H3, Canada
  • Cost notes: CAD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (JR)

What ages does YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (JR) accept?
YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (JR) is open to children ages 6–9. 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 What's the Racquet Camp (JR) cost?
YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (JR) publishes $232/week for the standard session. CAD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (JR)?
YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (JR) 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 What's the Racquet Camp (JR) provide lunch?
YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (JR) 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.
How does YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (JR) compare to other sports camps in Saint John?
YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (JR) is one of 10 sports camps in Saint John that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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