YMCA Day Camps
2025 Summer Camp registration is now open!
YMCA Day Camps
The YMCA Day Camps are exciting environments for campers to meet new friends and participate in a variety of fun-filled activities. Parents will see their children build confidence and learn skills that will last a lifetime. Camps include swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips within our community.
Holiday Day Camp
Summer Day Camps
Summer Day Camps
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John W. Lindsay YMCA (5640 Sackville St, Halifax)
Community YMCA (2269 Gottingen St, Halifax)
NSCC Akerley Campus (21 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth)
Rockingham United Church (12 Flamingo Drive, Halifax)
PD Days at the Y
March Break Day Camps
The YMCA March Break Day Camps are exciting environments for campers to meet new friends and participate in a variety of fun-filled activities. Parents will see their children build confidence and learn skills that will last a lifetime. Camps include daily swimming and field trips within our community.
Gift of Camp
Help Kids shine bright this summer
For many kids, camp is not an option. Many families in HRM need help through subsidization to give their kids a safe place to learn and grow through the summer. When you give the gift of camp, you give a camper a better appreciation for the natural world, their community, and best of all – themselves.
The Gift of Camp campaign, a collaboration among 11 YMCA Associations, aims to send 1,300 children across Atlantic Canada to camp this summer.
Click here to give kids a chance to shine bright this summer!
Child Protection Information
For Child Protection, everyone entering our YMCA must scan their membership card at the welcome desk, or sign in with our welcome desk team with a Government-issued photo ID.
Sign-in/out policy:
- At the beginning of the class, participants 12 years old and under must check in with the instructor with an adult (16 yrs+).
- At the end of the class, participants 12 years old and under must check out by the same adult.
Parents who are not in the water can observe lessons from the pool-level windows or from the Great Hall. Videography and photography are not permitted to ensure our member’s privacy.
Admission Policy
- 13 years and up can access the facility without adult supervision.
- 9 – 12 years can access the facility with an adult/guardian in the building (adult/guardian must be at least 16 years of age).
- 13 years and up can access the cardio and strength conditioning levels without adult supervision
- 9-13 years can access the cardio and strength conditioning levels with adult/guardian supervision at all times
- Aquatic Centre: 9 – 12 years must be accompanied in the water by a parent/guardian (adult/guardian must be at least 16 years of age) if they require a PFD or are unsuccessful in completing a swim test.
- For all successful swim test completions, adults/guardians must remain in the facility, and 8 years and under must have a parent in the pool with them.
Community YMCA – Cancellation & Refund Policy for Registered Programs
At the Community Y, we understand that plans can change, and we strive to be as flexible and accommodating as possible while ensuring the sustainability of our programs.
Below is our cancellation and refund policy for registered programs, including but not limited to:
• Kids in the Kitchen
• Skills and Drills Programs
• Panthers Basketball
• Babysitting Programs
Cancellation & Refund Guidelines
1. Cancellations Made 14 Days or More Before the Program Start Date:
• A full refund or credit will be provided, minus any administrative fees if applicable.
• Credits can be applied toward future programs if preferred.
2. Cancellations Made Within 14 Days of the Program Start Date:
• Unfortunately, refunds will not be available for cancellations made within this period.
• Exceptions may be considered for medical or compassionate reasons, with appropriate documentation.
3. Cancellations After the Program Has Started:
• No refunds will be issued once the program has begun.
• In special circumstances (e.g., illness, injury, or other unforeseen hardships), we encourage participants to reach out, and we will explore possible options such as program credits.
Our Commitment to You
We know that sometimes unexpected things happen, and we want to support our community members as best we can. While we have this policy in place to ensure our programs run smoothly, we encourage open communication. If you have any concerns or need to discuss your situation, please reach out—we’re happy to help in any way we can.
Thank you for being part of the Community Y! We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us continue to offer quality programs for all.
Questions? Please reach out to Brianna Cromwell, Director of the Community Y, at [email protected]
