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YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington / Brantford

Helping Hands Day Camp Programs

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Record #: HAM5941 Last Modified: 12 Jun 2013 Last Full Update: 11 Jun 2013
Special Information
Public Bulletin
This program operates only at specific times of the year. Check with the organization for current information about dates of operation!
Contact Information
Address & Map
79 James St S
Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z1
 
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Major IntersectionJames St S and Main St W
Mailing Addressc/o Day Camps Programs 
79 James St S 
Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z1
Office PhoneHelping Hands 905-317-4907
Fax905-317-4917
E-Mailchristina_wood@ymca.ca
Websitewww.ymcahbb.ca
Primary ContactChristina Wood, Special Needs/Behaviour Management Specialist; Email: christina_wood@ymca.ca
Service Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionThe YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford along with Reach for the Rainbow is pleased to offer summer experiences for children with special needs through the Helping Hands program. Available at all YMCA Day Camp sites in Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford, Helping Hands is a program for children who need extra support (physical or developmental) to participate in YMCA camps. Offers 1:1 support from trained staff while being integrated into the group. Through this support, campers can be included in all aspects of camp while addressing the unique needs of their disability. Each child can participate for a maximum of 2 weeks.
DatesCamps operates during July, August * Call for details
Areas ServedBrantford ; Burlington ; Hamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 4 year(s) - 13 year(s)
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (2) BARTON ; (3) CANNON ; (4) BAYFRONT ; (6) ABERDEEN ; (7) LOCKE ; (8) YORK ; (9) ROCK GARDENS ; (20) A-LINE ; (21) UPPER KENILWORTH ; (22) UPPER OTTAWA ; (23) UPPER GAGE ; (24) UPPER SHERMAN ; (25) UPPER WENTWORTH ; (26) UPPER WELLINGTON ; (27) UPPER JAMES ; (33) SANATORIUM ; (35) COLLEGE ; (51) UNIVERSITY
FeesProgram ; Call for details * YMCA & City of Hamilton financial assistance is available * Fee assistance available.
LanguagesEnglish
Indexing
Service CategoriesAttendant Services for People with Physical Disabilities ~ Therapeutic Camps ~ Children and Youth with Disabilities
SubjectsBehavioural disorders ; Camps ; Children ; Day camps ; Developmental disabilities ; Disabilities ; Financial assistance ; Physical disabilities ; Recreation ; School age children ; Youth
Local SubjectsOut of school programs ; Special needs