![]() Located in Kananaskis Country just a short drive outside of Calgary, Camp Chief Hector YMCA programs emphasize community and values-based education, outdoor challenge, fun, individual growth, environmental stewardship, leadership development, and service excellence. We believe that high-quality mentorship, small group experiences, time spent being physically active in natural spaces, democratic group living, and community service are key elements in the healthy growth and development of young people.Īlberta Camp Chief Hector YMCA - Exshaw, AB YMCA-YWCA Camp Thunderbird - Sooke, BCĨ00 acres of wilderness surrounding Glinz Lake in the Sooke Hills of Vancouver Island is the spectacular setting of Camp Thunderbird. Surrounded by temperate rainforest and the rocky shoreline of Howe Sound, YMCA Camp Elphinstone’s 144 acres is the ideal location for kids to learn and grow, build confidence, leadership skills, and reach their full potential. Visit the website of each camp to learn more about their programs and services.īritish Columbia YMCA Camp Elphinstone - Gibsons, BC Many of our camps also offer facility rentals, leadership development, and outdoor education programs. There’s a variety of program options for your child to choose from that will let them unplug and connect with the natural world, and more importantly, each other. Through this experience, confidence is built, independence is gained, and lives are changed. Staying overnight at camp helps immerse children and teens in a new environment much different from their daily routine. ![]() Special needs vary in range and can include autism, Asperger’s syndrome, ADD, ADHD, developmental delays, gross and fine motor delays, Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID) and genetic disorders.From coast to coast, our camps showcase the diversity of the Canadian landscape and provide perfect settings for children and teens to explore the outdoors, learn new skills, and build lifelong friendships. This one-on-one supervision is tailored to meet the individual’s needs and fully engage them in an appropriate and exciting program. ![]() If someone requires additional care (determined by the camp director), we may provide a 1:3 (at an additional $50 per day) or 1:1 ratio (at an additional $100 per day). Quest’s Camp Thunderbird typically provides one staff member for every five guests (1:5 ratio). We are not equipped for individuals who may cause physical harm to fellow guests, require feeding tubes, Foley catheters, dialysis, ventilators or have a tracheostomy. Program EligibilityĮligibility is based on present medical or behavioral concerns and our ability to ensure safe and adequate supervision for all guest needs. Stayovers allow camp guests to stay the weekend and bridge the gap between sessions. ![]() Activities vary within the program and include sports and games, archery, pool time, arts and crafts, canoeing, nature studies and more! Through choice programming, guests take ownership of their experience, allowing a schedule that best caters to desired outcomes and goals. ![]() Guests choose activities based on personal interests and preferences. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |