Camps

YMCA of Cape Breton's Day Camp

The YMCA of Cape Breton offers Day Camps at the Canadian Coast Guard College in Westmount.  The Camps will run weekly from the end of June to the end of August for 9 weeks.  The Camps are for children ages 5 to 12 and must have attended either pre-school or school.  The cost is $100 per week per child and $20 per day per child.  If there is more than one child in the family who will be attending for the week, the second child will receive a 10% discount.  There will be an additional fee of $1.00 for those using the bus services.  Campers will enjoy a variety of activities that combine fun and skill improvement.  These activities are designed to provide a challenge for every camper regardless of age or ability.  Campers must provide their lunch each day.  Payment is due upon registration.  Click here for the 2009 Day Camp Registration Form. 

Transportation:
Bus services are provided from both the YMCA on Charlotte St. and from the Superstore in Sydney River.  Your child's name must be on the daily sign in form for that day before entering the bus.  The bus departs from the YMCA at 8:30am, therefore children must be dropped off at the YMCA no later than 8:20am.  Counsellors will be at the YMCA, Superstore, and the Coast Guard College at 8:15am.  Children cannot be dropped off prior to this time.  They can be picked up at the YMCA between 4:30 and 4:45.

YMCA of Cape Breton's Camp Barrachois - OVERNIGHT CAMP

The YMCA of Cape Breton offers a one-week overnight residential camp for children aged 6-12 at Camp Barrachois in July each summer.  In a warm family-like atmosphere, campers will spend their days enjoying a variety of land and water activities.  Fun and skill improvement with activities is carefully combined to provide the right amount of challenge for every camper regardless of age or ability.

  • The camp fee is $295.00 per child, which includes transportation to and from camp, meals, Learn to Swim sessions, and other special activities.
  • Additional child discounts and financial aid are available.
  • Campbers will share a cabin with 7 other children of similar age and 2 counselors.

Children will experience the fun of camp with:
- YMCA Learn to Swim programs
- Sports
- Games
- Arts and Crafts
- Campfire
- Outdoor adventures
- Daily swimming
- And much more!

Camp Staff:
YMCA Camp staff are a committed group of responsible young people with the ability to be leaders, friends, teachers, and role models to all of our campers.  All staff will undergo a pre-camp training session.

How to Register:
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.  Participants may register by mail or fax.  Registration fees are payable by cheque, cash, money order or credit card.  Payment is due upon registration.  Click here to download your copy of the 2009 Camp Registration form.

Scholarship:
We turn no one away at the YMCA.  Through the All Access program, we make it possible for children and youth to attend Camp Barrachois or Day Camps regardless of their ability to pay.  Our generous donors to the Strong Kids Campaign make it possible for the YMCA to offer All Access programs and services.  See the registration form for more details on the All Access program.

Strong Kids:
If you would like to make it possible for a child to attend camp, donations at all levels are gratefully appreciated.  Donations of $295.00 will cover the registration fee or a $200.00 donation will provide camp supplies and sleeping bags for those who need them.

Refund Policy:
There will be a 20% administration fee on balances owing for all refunds on programs in progress without a thorough medical certificate.  All credit notes will apply to programs only.  All credit notes and refunds will be given out on a prorated basis.  All requests must be made with a signed refund request form and will not be taken over the phone.  Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing.

The YMCA of Cape Breton offers a one-week overnight residential camp for children aged 6-12 at Camp Barrachois in July each summer.  In a warm family-like atmosphere, campers will spend their days enjoying a variety of land and water activities.  Fun and skill improvement with activities is carefully combined to provide the right amount of challenge for every camper regardless of age or ability.

  • The camp fee is $295.00 per child, which includes transportation to and from camp, meals, Learn to Swim sessions, and other special activities.
  • Additional child discounts and financial aid are available.
  • Campbers will share a cabin with 7 other children of similar age and 2 counselors.

Children will experience the fun of camp with:
- YMCA Learn to Swim programs
- Sports
- Games
- Arts and Crafts
- Campfire
- Outdoor adventures
- Daily swimming
- And much more!

Camp Staff:
YMCA Camp staff are a committed group of responsible young people with the ability to be leaders, friends, teachers, and role models to all of our campers.  All staff will undergo a pre-camp training session.

How to Register:
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.  Participants may register by mail or fax.  Registration fees are payable by cheque, cash, money order or credit card.  Payment is due upon registration.  Click here to download your copy of the 2009 Camp Registration form.