YMCA Day Camp in Niagara offers extended hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to support working families. Core camp programming runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with supervised early drop-off and late pick-up available at each camp location.
Yes. A limited number of spaces are available through the Helping Hands program, which provides additional 1:1 support for children who require extra assistance in camp. Families must register for “Helping Hands Intake” when registration opens to be added to the waitlist. The Integration Team will contact families if space becomes available. Placement is not guaranteed.
YMCA Day Camp programs are offered for children ages 5–14, depending on the camp type and location. Children must meet the age requirement by the first day of camp and be registered in the appropriate age group. Within camps, children are grouped with peers of similar ages to support developmentally appropriate activities and strong peer relationships. YMCA Kinder Care, offered at YMCA Child Care Centres across Niagara, is available for [...]
YMCA Day Camp programs are offered Monday to Friday, with variations by program type and location. Please review the specific session dates listed for your community. Camp is not offered at some sites on statutory holidays. In these cases, camp fees are prorated.
Programs at outdoor park locations operate fully outdoors. Pavilion shelters are available in the event of rain, and activities are modified with additional breaks during extreme heat. During extreme weather conditions, programs may be relocated, cancelled, or hours adjusted at the discretion of the YMCA. Parents will be informed as necessary. In the event of snow-related closures, updates are communicated through the YMCA website.
YMCA Day Camp is offered in West Niagara, St. Catharines, Welland, Niagara Falls, and Port Colborne at local schools, public parks, and YMCA Health, Fitness and Aquatic Centres. Locations are subject to change based on site availability with school and community partners. In order to provide a quality camp experience, a session may be cancelled due to low registration. Campers will be offered an alternative location, refund, or credit.
Registration for YMCA Day Camp in Niagara opens on specific dates for Winter Break, March Break, and Summer Day Camp. Once registration opens, families can register online through our website using the CampBrain platform. When registration is finalized you can find the date on the respective camp pages: Winter Break Camp March Break Camp Summer Day Camp