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Testimonials

"My son has learned a great deal over the past 2 years at camp. I can't think of a better way for him to meet new friends and gain great experience. I have a great deal of comfort when he is at day camp."

"I feel it would give the girls a chance to grow, understand more about themselves and other people, meet new friends and share memories. I also feel the staff are positive role models for young children to look up to and be proud of. We as a family have a very low income. My husband is on disability and without YMCA assistance we could not afford for our children to be part of summer camp."

YMCA Day Camp provides a safe environment in which campers can create wonderful memories and lasting friendships. It's a place where new and challenging adventures are undertaken with guidance and encouragement.

YMCA Day Camp Survey of Residents in
Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, and Welland

The YMCA of Niagara is in the process of examining the delivery of summer day camp services to children and youth 5-12 years of age. As part of this process, a telephone survey will be undertaken in Niagara Falls, St. Catharines and Welland over the next few weeks to obtain the opinions of residents concerning summer day camp services for their children.

The survey is being undertaken by LeisurePlan International Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in planning and market research within the recreation, fitness and culture fields in Ontario.

Adult residents will be interviewed over the telephone regarding their children’s present and future participation in summer day camps and potential future use of YMCA summer day camps. The survey will be of a randomly selected (each resident is equally likely to be contacted), statistically valid and representative sample of adults with children and youth 5-12 years of age in their household in Niagara Falls, St. Catharines and Welland.

Each interview will take approximately ten minutes to complete. If you are one of the randomly selected residents contacted to participate in the survey, please take the time to respond. Your responses and those of the others contacted as part of the survey will assist in the planning and provision of services by the YMCA of Niagara. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential.

The YMCA of Niagara has been serving Niagara for 149 years. One of the leading charities in Niagara, the YMCA serves over 45,500 people in 100 sites across Niagara offering Child Care, Youth Action programs for teens, Day Camp, Membership Services, Employment Services and more.

If residents would like more information they can contact either of the following:

YMCA of Niagara: Brian Bratt, General Manager Community and Day Camp 905-934-9622
LeisurePlan International Inc.: John A. Stevenson, Project Director, 416-703-8670

Winter Holiday Camp

Holiday Camp will run December 22 and 23 and December 29, 30 and 31 for children aged 3 to 12 years. Camps will be offered at the Walker, Niagara Centre, Niagara Falls and Fort Erie YMCA branches. Please visit your local branch or watch on line for the registration forms.

We Build Strong Kids

At the YMCA we build strong kids - strong in confidence and the character - building values that help them grow into responsible and caring youth and adults.

The YMCA of Niagara offers safe and fun activities supervised by qualified, responsible and enthusiastic staff. We recognize the tremendous effect a good camping experience has on the development of a young child, and carefully select each staff member for their interest and experience with children.

At YMCA Day Camps we strive to offer the highest quality children and youth program possible. We appreciate your feedback on our annual satisfaction survey and your daily comments throughout the summer season.

YMCA Day Camps Provide

  • a wide variety of fun activities
  • choice of camp locations
  • emphasis on fun, physical activity, learning and social development
  • safe and caring environments
  • small groups of campers to enhance personal growth and better supervision
  • programs that promote YMCA core values of health, responsibility, respect, caring, honesty and inclusiveness.

YMCA Staff

  • are trained in first aid and emergency procedures to ensure the safety of campers
  • plan activities that foster self-confidence and self esteem
  • lead activities that are age and ability appropriate
  • recognize each child's individuality
  • know how to manage groups of campers so everyone gets involved
  • have demonstrated a sincere desire to work with children and youth
  • are positive role models.

The YMCA of Niagara is a charity, open to all, providing leadership and opportunities for people and their community to grow in spirit, mind and body.
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