The YMCA is a charitable association dedicated to the development of people in spirit, mind and body as well as the improvement of local, national and international communities. In partnership with the CDA, Elphinstone hosts a unique program where children with diabetes learn the importance of physical and emotional fitness as well as learning about living and growing up with diabetes.
Campers participate in all aspects of summer camp.
A medical team as well as dietitians round out the support staff for this successful program. Campers with Special Needs YMCA Camps run a unique integrated program that allows children with physical, mental or developmental special needs to be a part of the regular summer camp program. Spring Break Camp Day and residential camp programs will be offered at Camp Elphinstone during Spring Break. English as a Second Language Summer Camp During the month of August, Camp Elphinstone will offer English tutorial lessons. Taught by BC Teachers and promoted through the Richmond School Board, children will receive approximately 15 hours of English Language instruction and participate in summer camp activities for the rest of the day.