YMCA Cape Breton Summer Day Camp - Frank Rudderham Family YMCA
YMCA Cape Breton Summer Day Camp offers a variety of themed weeks for children aged 5-12, focusing on active play, learning, and community engagement.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA Cape Breton Summer Day Camp, located at the Frank Rudderham Family YMCA, offers day camp programs for children aged 5-12. The camp website details various themed weeks such as 'Mad Scientist,' 'Sports Mania,' and 'Art Attack,' indicating a diverse program. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, it emphasizes a commitment to safety and fun. The Frank Rudderham Family YMCA has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 104 reviews, with many positive comments highlighting the facility and programs. The camp is operated by the YMCA, a well-known non-profit organization. No ACA accreditation was found, which is common for Canadian camps. Social media handles include @ymcacapebreton on Instagram and YMCACapeBreton on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 4–7
YMCA Cape Breton Summer Day Camp - Frank Rudderham Family YMCA 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 4–7
- Address: 399 Charlotte St, Sydney, NS B1P 1E2, Canada
- Phone: (902) 562-9622
- Cost notes: CAD 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Cape Breton Summer Day Camp - Frank Rudderham Family YMCA
- What ages does YMCA Cape Breton Summer Day Camp - Frank Rudderham Family YMCA accept?
- YMCA Cape Breton Summer Day Camp - Frank Rudderham Family YMCA is open to children ages 4–7. 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 Cape Breton Summer Day Camp - Frank Rudderham Family YMCA cost?
- YMCA Cape Breton Summer Day Camp - Frank Rudderham Family YMCA doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs YMCA Cape Breton Summer Day Camp - Frank Rudderham Family YMCA?
- YMCA Cape Breton Summer Day Camp - Frank Rudderham Family YMCA 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 Cape Breton Summer Day Camp - Frank Rudderham Family YMCA provide lunch?
- YMCA Cape Breton Summer Day Camp - Frank Rudderham Family YMCA 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.
Planning guides
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