At the Y, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience camp. Thanks to the generous support of donors and various fundraising initiatives year-round, we are able to provide financial assistance for families who otherwise could not afford the experience for their children.
Please note: the application for Y Camps Financial Assistance must be submitted to your CampBrain profile or to the camp office.
How to apply for Y Financial Assistance
- Go to our CampBrain registration portal
- Create your CampBrain account or use your 2024 log in credentials.
- Create camper profiles for each of the campers you’d like to register.
- Complete all person forms and medical forms for each camper.
- Register for the camps of your choosing and complete the checkout process.
- Pay the deposit. Deposits for camps range from $65 to $75 depending on the camp program.
- In the Camper Paperwork section, read through the financial assistance document that is linked in the description.
- Upload all required paperwork as one document in the Camper Paperwork section of CampBrain.
If you would like to book a virtual appointment to review your financial assistance application, please email us at day.camps@ymcaottawa.ca.
Alternatively, you can email your application and supporting documents to our camp team. For more information, please email us at day.camps@ymcaottawa.ca or call us at 613-832-1234.
If you are a Y Member (i.e. you pay a monthly membership fee for use of the gym/pool), you are eligible for a 10% discount. Include this information on your financial assistance form or email us at day.camps@ymcaottawa.ca for your discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once we receive your completed application form and required documents, we calculate your camp discounts based on a review of your household income.
No. Everyone must pay some portion of the camp fee. At a minimum you will be responsible for paying for 25% of the total camp fees. The remainder will be calculated based on your total household income.
Up to two weeks of camp can be partially funded through the Y Camps Financial Assistance Program.
Yes, payment plan options are available during the checkout process via the CampBrain portal.