YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (SR)
YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick offers a variety of day camps, including sports, arts, and outdoor adventures, focusing on fun, learning, and personal gro...
▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://swnb.ymca.ca/, loads successfully and is for the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick, Canada. It offers various day camps for children, including sports, arts, and outdoor themes, but 'What's the Racquet Camp (SR)' is not explicitly listed on this site. The YMCA is a well-established nonprofit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are certified in First Aid and CPR. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the YMCA generally adheres to industry standards. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 146 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. The camp is not ACA accredited as it is located in Canada. Social media handles found are @ymcaswnb on Instagram and YMCASWNB on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 10–12
YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (SR) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 10–12
- Address: 651 Westmorland Road, Saint John, NB E2J 2H3, Canada
- Phone: (506) 634-4922
- Cost notes: CAD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (SR)
- What ages does YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (SR) accept?
- YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (SR) is open to children ages 10–12. 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 YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (SR) cost?
- YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (SR) 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 (SR)?
- YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (SR) 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 (SR) provide lunch?
- YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (SR) 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 (SR) compare to other sports camps in Saint John?
- YMCA What's the Racquet Camp (SR) 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.
Planning guides
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