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YMCA of the National Capital Region

Outdoor and nature day camps, after-school program · 9 locations: Centretown (Downtown), Orléans (Place d'Orléans, Fallingbrook) and 4 more neighbourhoods

About the place

Its licensed child care centres use the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, which treats play as the main way children learn and introduces literacy, numeracy, arts and science. 1
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The YMCA says its licensed toddler program has a 1:5 ratio and its licensed preschool program a 1:8 ratio. 4 5 In after school care, a flexible group schedule suits children's ages and interests, and educators document and share each child's learning daily. 6
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Parents can follow daily routines, meals, sleep and photos in real time through the Digibot online platform. 10
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Key facts

Ages4–16 years 86
+387 90 92
Opening hours (Google)180 Argyle Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 1B7 · Monday–Thursday 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 15
+616 17 18 19 20 21
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Feesfrom $300 per week 88
Location180 Argyle Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 1B7 14 plus 8 more
Parent can leavethe group stays with staff; nothing says whether a parent may stay 86
+387 89 91

The place does not publish its class days and times.

Kindergarten and School Age Licensed Extended Day Program 86

Ages4–12 years 86
Parent can leavethe group stays with staff; nothing says whether a parent may stay 86

Leadership Programs 87

Ages12–16 years 87
Feesfrom $300 per week 88
Parent can leavethe group stays with staff; nothing says whether a parent may stay 87

Outdoor Day Camps 89

Ages4–11 years 90
Parent can leavethe group stays with staff; nothing says whether a parent may stay 89

Overnight Camps 91

Ages6–14 years 92
Parent can leavethe group stays with staff; nothing says whether a parent may stay 91

Locations and hours

YMCA of the National Capital Region

180 Argyle Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 1B7 14

Opening hours 15
+616 17 18 19 20 21
Monday–Thursday6:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday6:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Centretown (Downtown)

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YMCA of the National Capital Region

265 Centrum Blvd 1st Floor, Orléans, ON K1E 3V8 22

Opening hours 23
+624 25 26 27 28 29
Monday–Friday7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday, Sundayclosed

Orléans (Place d'Orléans, Fallingbrook)

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YMCA of the National Capital Region

345 Ravenhill Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 0J5 30

Opening hours 31
+632 33 34 35 36 37
Monday–Friday7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday, Sundayclosed

Carlingwood (McKellar Park, Woodpark)

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YMCA of the National Capital Region

180 Argyle Ave 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON K2P 0N2 38

Opening hours 39
+640 41 42 43 44 45
Monday–Friday7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
Saturday, Sundayclosed

Centretown (Downtown)

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YMCA of the National Capital Region

1642 Merivale Rd Ste 2000, Nepean, ON K2G 4A1 46

Opening hours 47
+648 49 50 51 52 53
Monday–Friday8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, Sundayclosed

Nepean (Merivale, Crestview)

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more locations: 4

YMCA of the National Capital Region

2080 Portobello Blvd., Orléans, ON K4A 4Z7 54

Opening hours 55
+656 57 58 59 60 61
Monday–Friday7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday, Sundayclosed

Orléans (Avalon, Cardinal Creek)

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YMCA of the National Capital Region

240 Centrum Blvd, Orléans, ON K1E 3V7 62

Opening hours 63
+664 65 66 67 68 69
Monday–Friday8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, Sundayclosed

Orléans (Place d'Orléans, Fallingbrook)

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YMCA of the National Capital Region

1620 Sixth Line Rd RR #1, Dunrobin, ON K0A 1T0 70

Opening hours 71
+672 73 74 75 76 77
Monday–Friday8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday, Sundayclosed

Dunrobin

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YMCA of the National Capital Region

1620 Sixth Line Rd RR #1, Dunrobin, ON K0A 1T0 78

Opening hours 79
+680 81 82 83 84 85
Monday–Friday8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday, Sundayclosed

Dunrobin

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Where these facts come from

  1. www.ymcaottawa.ca/programs-services/child-care/licensed-chi… · published by the place
    1. At the Y, we believe that play is the primary way in which children learn.
    2. That's why our dedicated Early Childhood Educators implement our acclaimed YMCA Playing to Learn™ curriculum
    3. Using play as the primary learning medium, children are introduced to literacy, numeracy, arts, science,
    4. Our Licensed Toddler program offers small group ratios of 1:5, with a maximum group size
    5. Our Licensed Preschool program offers small group ratios of 1:8, with a maximum group size
    6. work day. We offer after school care in small group ratios of 1:13 (kindergarten), and
    7. 1:15 (school age). Max class sizes are 26 and 30, respectively.
    8. A flexible group schedule caters to kids' ages and interests, and educators will document and
    9. share your child's learning progress and experiences daily. Avalon offers full-day licensed child care during
    10. The YMCA of the National Capital Region uses the Digibot platform, an online tool to
    11. help connect parents with their child care providers in real time!
    12. Get updates on daily routines such as diaper changes, meal amounts, and sleep times.
    13. Receive stories and photos showing activities that their children have participated in during the day.
    14. Kindergarten and School Age Licensed Extended Day Program (4Y -12Y)
  2. www.google.com/maps?cid=439116100569652818 · Google listing
    1. 180 Argyle Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 1B7
    2. Tuesday 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
    3. Wednesday 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
    4. Thursday 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
    5. Friday 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
    6. Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
    7. Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
    8. Monday 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
  3. www.google.com/maps?cid=582381824945520503 · Google listing
    1. 265 Centrum Blvd 1st Floor, Orléans, ON K1E 3V8
    2. Tuesday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
    3. Wednesday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
    4. Thursday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
    5. Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
    6. Saturday closed
    7. Sunday closed
    8. Monday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
  4. www.google.com/maps?cid=1983058446529656701 · Google listing
    1. 345 Ravenhill Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 0J5
    2. Tuesday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
    3. Wednesday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
    4. Thursday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
    5. Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
    6. Saturday closed
    7. Sunday closed
    8. Monday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
  5. www.google.com/maps?cid=2797933861801978993 · Google listing
    1. 180 Argyle Ave 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON K2P 0N2
    2. Tuesday 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
    3. Wednesday 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
    4. Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
    5. Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
    6. Saturday closed
    7. Sunday closed
    8. Monday 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
  6. www.google.com/maps?cid=12438327937594994267 · Google listing
    1. 1642 Merivale Rd Ste 2000, Nepean, ON K2G 4A1
    2. Tuesday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    3. Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    4. Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    5. Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    6. Saturday closed
    7. Sunday closed
    8. Monday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  7. www.google.com/maps?cid=12817669471257009503 · Google listing
    1. 2080 Portobello Blvd., Orléans, ON K4A 4Z7
    2. Tuesday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
    3. Wednesday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
    4. Thursday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
    5. Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
    6. Saturday closed
    7. Sunday closed
    8. Monday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
  8. www.google.com/maps?cid=14511140672447091334 · Google listing
    1. 240 Centrum Blvd, Orléans, ON K1E 3V7
    2. Tuesday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    3. Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    4. Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    5. Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    6. Saturday closed
    7. Sunday closed
    8. Monday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  9. www.google.com/maps?cid=10058152493693532576 · Google listing
    1. 1620 Sixth Line Rd RR #1, Dunrobin, ON K0A 1T0
    2. Tuesday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
    3. Wednesday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
    4. Thursday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
    5. Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
    6. Saturday closed
    7. Sunday closed
    8. Monday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  10. www.google.com/maps?cid=11899593275266388633 · Google listing
    1. 1620 Sixth Line Rd RR #1, Dunrobin, ON K0A 1T0
    2. Tuesday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
    3. Wednesday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
    4. Thursday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
    5. Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
    6. Saturday closed
    7. Sunday closed
    8. Monday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  11. www.ymcaottawa.ca/locations/camp-otonabee/leadership-progra… · published by the place
    1. Leadership Programs - Ages: 12Y-16Y
    2. $300 July 6 - 10
  12. www.ymcaottawa.ca/locations/camp-otonabee · published by the place
    1. YMCA Camp Otonabee Day Camps offer general programs for campers who want to participate in
    2. Ages: 4Y-11Y
    3. Overnight Camp programs are offered at YMCA Camp Otonabee for children and youth who want
    4. Ages: 6Y-14Y