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YMCA Wanakita

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   Haliburton, Ontario, Canada
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About Us

YMCA Wanakita is a Branch of the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington and is committed to serving and involving all communities in the Hamilton/Burlington, Brant, Wentworth, Halton, Haldimond/Norfolk and Niagara Peninsula Regions. We also welcome participants from across Ontario, Canada and around the world.

Our Mission - The YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington is a charitable organization helping people achieve personal growth in spirit, mind and body through participation and service to the community.

Our Vision - Creating healthy communities in which individuals and families have opportunities to reach their potential.

Other Branches - The Burlington Ron Edwards Family YMCA • The Flamborough Family YMCA • The Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA • Career Development and Learning • YMCA Wanakita • Family and Children Services • Association Services • Burlington/Hamilton Wentworth Day Camps.

Camp Type:  Residential  Day  Family
Year Established: 1953
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 7 to 16 years old
Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk
Religious Affiliation:
Camp Owner(s): YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington
Camp Director(s): Andy Gruppe
Nearest Large City: Toronto
Off Season Rental: Yes
Accreditations ?
OCA YMCA
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Leadership
Traditional Camps: YMCA Camps

Special Accommodations:
Food Allergies,
Art Activities:
  •  Acting
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Drawing and Painting
  •  Music
  •  Other Arts
  •  Performing Arts
  •  Theater
  •  Visual Arts

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Archery
  •  Baseball and Softball
  •  Basketball
  •  Cycling
  •  Fitness
  •  Swimming
  •  Volleyball
  •  Water Sports
  •  Windsurfing

Adventure Activities:
  •  Assorted Adventures
  •  Backpacking
  •  Canoeing
  •  Environmental
  •  Hiking
  •  Kayaking
  •  Mountain Biking
  •  Orienteering
  •  Rock Climbing
  •  Ropes Course
  •  Sailing
  •  Wilderness

Academic Activities:
  •  Leadership

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  International Exchange
  •  Talent Show
  •  Team Building
  •  Wood Working


Additional Activities:
Sailing, Canoe Tripping, Archery, Ropes Courses, Guitar

2009 Residential Kids Camp Dates

 

Period A

·          Sun June 28th – Sat July 11th

Period A1

·        Sun June 28th – Sat July 4th 

Period A2

·        Sun July 5th – Sat July 11th 

Period B

·        Sun July 12th – Sat July 25th

Period C

·        Sun July 26th – Sat Aug 8th

Period D

·          Sun Aug 9th – Sat Aug 22nd

Period D1

·        Sun Aug 9th – Sat Aug15 th

Period D2

·        Sun Aug 16th – Sat Aug 22nd

 

Prices for Residential Kids Camp

*all prices listed include the 8% tax

 

·        One Week Junior – $675

·        One week Intermediate – $675

·        Two Week Junior – $1286.20

·        Two Week Intermediate – $1286.20

·        Two Week Senior Traditional – $1350.00

·        Two Week Senior Tripper – $1377.00

·        First Year S.C Leader Program - $2462.40

·        Second Year S.C Leader Program – $2359.80

 

 

2009 Family Camp Dates

 

Week 1

·        Sat June 28th – Friday July 4th

Week 2

·        Sun July 5th – Fri July 11th

Week 3

·        Sun July 12th – Sat July 17th

Week 4

·        Sun July 19th – Sat July 25th

Week 5

·        Sun July 26th – Sat Aug 1st

Week 6

·        Sun August 2nd  – Sat August 8th

Week 7

·        Sun August 9th  – Sat August 15th

Week 8

·        Sun August 16th  – Sat August 22nd 

Week 9

·        Sun August 15th  – Sat August 29th

 

 

Prices for Family Camp

*all prices listed include the 8% tax

 

·        Adults                          =  $565.83

·        Children (10 -16)         =  $390.83

·        Children(3-6)               =  $350.00

·        Children under 3           =  Free