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YWCA Hamilton

Children and Youth Services, Ottawa Street Branch, Day Camp Programs

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Record #: HAM6100 Last Modified: 06 May 2013 Last Full Update: 28 Jun 2012
Important Information
Public Bulletin
This program operates only at specific times of the year. Check with the organization for current information about dates of operation!
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
52 Ottawa St N
Hamilton, ON L8H 3Y7
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton East
Major IntersectionOttawa St N and Main St E
WardWard 4
Office Phone905-522-9922
Fax905-545-7470
E-Mailinfo@ywcahamilton.org
Websitewww.ywcahamilton.org
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (1A) KING ; (10) B-LINE ; (41) MOHAWK
Contact Information
Primary ContactAshley Mikitzel, Supervisor of Girls and Youth Programs
Primary ExecutiveDenise Doyle, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-522-9922 ext 101
Description & Services
DescriptionMarch Break Camp, PA Day Camp, Summer Camp and Winter Break Camp programs are available at this location. 
 
SUMMER CAMP: 
 
Kinder Camp (Ages 3-5 years) 
Preschoolers will participate in circle time, sports creative activites, songs, games, water play and nearby outdoor adventures 
 
ACTIVE Kid Camp (Ages 5-12 years) 
Certified counselors will lead campers in a variety of sports, co-operative games, arts, crafts and a daily swim * Weekly themes * Field trips 
 
Girls Camp (Ages 9-13 years)  
Week long camp is all about girl power * Girls learn what it takes to be strong, confident and an effective leader * Learn about body image, healthy relationships and self-esteem * Swimming included  
 
Trained staff to support children with special needs * Camp can accommodate one child per session/per week * Call for details  
 
Training Opportunities:  
 
Red Cross Babysitter Training (Ages 10+)  
All the basics are covered - child behaviour, problem solving, dealing with emergencies and First Aid 
 
Leader in Training Course (Ages 13-16 years) 
Learn communication skills, behaviour management tactics and how to plan activities * LIT Certificate awarded after completion of course and 80 volunteer hours  
 
March Break, PA DAY, Winter Break Camps for ages 5-12 years. Call for details.
HoursAll Camps Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * Extended Care 7:30 am-9 am, 4 pm-5:30 pm
DatesMarch Break Camp operates one week in March * Summer Camp operates daily, weekly and two-week sessions from July until Labour Day * PA Day Camp, Winter Break Camp * Call for details * Leaders in Training program is offered for a few days in June * Red Cross Babysitting Course * Call for further details on all programs
Areas ServedHaldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Norfolk County
EligibilityAges: 3 year(s) - 16 year(s) 
 
Each program has a specific age range for service * See description
FeesMembership ; Program - Call for details of camps and extended care; Financial assistance available
LanguagesEnglish
Child Care Specific - Service Details
Child Care HeadingsCamps (Full List - all Camps) ; Camps: Financial Assistance ; Camps: March Break ; Camps: Professional Activity Days ; Camps: Special Needs ; Camps: Summer ; Camps: Winter Break ; Out of School Programs
Other Details
Service CategoriesBabysitting Instruction ; Day Camps ; First Aid Instruction ; Leadership Development ~ Adolescents ; Special Interest Camps ~ Acting Instruction ; Special Interest Camps ~ Soccer ; Therapeutic Camps ~ Children and Youth with Disabilities ; Youth Enrichment Programs
Alternate Name (Internal use only)Womens ; Young Women's Christian Association
AccessibilityFully Accessible