The YMCA of Timmins Camps provides children, teens and young adults with the opportunity to connect and engage with nature and each other in ways that build confidence, improve social skills, and foster independence and leadership – all while having fun. In addition to customized programming, all the YMCA of Timmins Camps share a focus on healthy, active living. For many Canadians, time spent at the YMCA of Timmins Camp is a treasured childhood memory, an experience that had a positive and lasting impact on their lives. We excel at providing young people with the opportunities to have fun and develop lifelong skills while realizing the best in themselves and others. As Canada’s largest Camp provider, we work with parents and community partners locally and notionally to offer outstanding life development experiences for more then 125,000 children each year. The YMCA of Timmins offers March Break, Summer Camp; Christmas Camp.
Summer Camp
Timmins Family YMCA Summer Day Camps are the perfect place for kids to be kids. We have many exciting and adventurous activities planned. Campers will enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, outdoor play and much more. Field trips, special guests and special theme days are also part of your child’s camp experience. We are proud of our high quality program that will encourage children to develop spirit, mind and body. Parents and guardians can go to work feeling comfortable that their child is safe and having fun during their summer vacation.
Registration for Summer Camp 2023 will open April 3, 2023.
Below you will find Registration forms for Summer Camp 2023. Please note there are two different forms. If you are a current client (registered in one of our before & after programs) you will fill out the Current Client Registration Form. If you are not currently registered in a before & after school program you must fill out the Public Summer Camp Registration Form.
Due to staffing shortages and not being able to secure a second location, we will only be running camp from our Poplar location.
You will be able to register for 1 full week at a time. If you would like part-time care you may request 2-3 days per week. This will allow us to match the other days you don’t need with another families needs. We will not be accepting 1 day a week or 4 days a week options. We will give priority to those requesting a full week.
Once registration is complete please email it to [email protected] OR [email protected]; When we’ve received the registration you will get a response saying so. Please allow us 2-3 weeks to process the registration and send out confirmation emails.
If you have a child who is in a specialized program or requires additional support during school hours you must apply by April 14th. Sending in a registration does not guarantee a space; we must first ensure we have the proper staff and supports in place to provide the best care for your child.
Cancellations must be made in writing with an email 4 weeks prior to the date you are cancelling.
Our Summer Camp 2023 Field Trip schedule will be finalized by the beginning of May.
Summer Camp Brochure 2023
Summer Camp Registration – Current Clients
Summer Camp Registration – General Public
COST: $45/day
$40/day for children aged 6 and under due to the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) benefit.
Register for a full week at a time. Part-time spaces per week may be available 2-3 days per week on request to match with another family.Confirmed Locations:
Timmins YMCA- 376 Poplar Ave, Timmins
Summer Camp Hours
We operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Programming begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise specified.Summer Camp Descriptions
Scampers – Outgoing JK & SK
Trail Blazers – Outgoing Grade 1, 2
Mavericks – Outgoing Grades 3, 4 & 5VALUE BEADS
At YMCA Day Camp, value beads play an important role as a sign of character and personal achievement. As an important form of recognition, beads at camp promote positive behavior, and are worn as a constant reminder of what we value as a camp community. Throughout the week, beads are awarded to individuals for demonstrating YMCA core values and achieving success in specific programs areas:
Value Beads: Value Beads are awarded for demonstrating and adopting the six YMCA core values: Respect (Red): Recognizing and protecting the inherent worth of every person, including oneself. Health (Blue): Being committed to physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual development. Honesty (Purple): Demonstrating integrity and trustworthiness. Inclusiveness (Yellow): Appreciating diversity. Striving to be open to all. Seeking to understand differences and find common ground. Caring (Green): Acting with compassion and concern for the well-being of others. Responsibility (Orange): Being dependable and accountable for choices, actions and commitments. Earning Beads At the beginning of the week, as part of opening circle on the first day, each campers will receive a necklace or bracelet with a white bead representing friendship. Throughout the week, camper will be presented with opportunities to earn beads. This can be achieved through participation in each program area and by demonstrating each of the six core values. Beads are awarded at the end of the everyday as part of closing circle. click here to download a Bead Tracking Chart.
March Break Camp
Registration For March Break Camp opens Monday February 13th 2023 at 9:00 a.m!
Registration for this years March Break Camp you will be able to download the registration package, complete it, then email it back.Once registration has been approved you will receive an email confirming your child’s spot.Cost of camp will be $40/day. All payments must be received prior to your child attending day camp and cancellations must be received two weeks prior to the start of March Break CampAs we navigate through these uncertain times, we ask for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns please contact [email protected]If the child you are signing up for camp is currently enrolled in one of our Before and After School programs please fill out this registration:
Current Clients – March Break Camp RegistrationIf the child you are signing up for camp is NOT currently enrolled in Before and After school care please fill out this registration:
General Public-March Break Camp RegistrationChristmas Camp
Registration for Christmas Camp opens Monday November 28, 2022!
Complete the full registration with the days that your child requires care.
Completing the registration process will not confirm your child’s spot in day camp, ALL CHILDREN WILL BE ADDED TO A WAIT LIST.
Once we have confirmed the number of camp spots we have available we will contact you by email to confirm your child’s spot.
All cancellations must be received two weeks prior to the date you are cancelling.
Registration packages can be emailed to [email protected] OR [email protected]
A reminder that on December 26, 27 2022 & January 2, 2023 we will be closed to allow everyone to spend time with their families for the holidays.
COST:
DATES: December 28, 29, 30 2022 & January 3, 4, 5 & 6 2023.
Our centres will be closed December 26, 27 & January 2.Calendar:Calendar 2022-2023
Location: Poplar only
MobYle
Partners for Play! Let’s Put Play in Your Day!
MobYle is a fun and free organized physical activity program to be implemented in parks throughout each ward in Timmins. Through fun and challenging games and activities run by our MobYle staff, children visiting selected parks will have a chance to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a safe and structured way.
YMCA MobYle is a program made possible by the cooperative effort of the YMCA of Timmins, the City of Timmins and the Porcupine Health Unit. During the months of July and August, our MobYle team will be visiting selected parks in Timmins (see our schedule for locations).
It is our belief that parks are a hub for physical activity and healthy social interaction but are often not utilized to their full potential. Children are becoming increasingly less physically active and need to become more motivated to live a physically active lifestyle. Through the MobYle program we hope to provide an active living solution to the children in our community and raise awareness about the benefits of living a healthy, active lifestyle. By taking part in the YMCA’s MobYle program, children can learn to live healthy through active living.
Check out our 2021 MobYle Schedule!
Follow our MobYle crew on facebook : YMCA of Timmins MobYle -Facebook Page
Below are a list of links to maps showing the locations that the MobYle program will frequent this summer:
COST: FREE Program.
DATES: July -August 2021
Schedule:
We’d like to thank Canadian Tire and the Jumpstart Relief Fund for providing us with the means to support this program and our various other youth programs.
For more information on YMCA of Northeastern Ontario programs and services, please click here.