We are a community of people working together and providing over 85,000 connections to Y programs and services across southwestern New Brunswick. We believe in helping children, youth, adults, seniors and families reach their full potential. We are a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of our community.
The Glenn Carpenter Centre is the perfect outdoor oasis in the middle of the city. Campers will enjoy specialty outdoor activities, such as hiking and biking, as well as water activities, such as swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and a water trampoline on the beautiful Ashburn Lake.
After School Program: NEW 6000 square foot outdoor Education Centre.
Children will spend most of their days outdoors enjoying a fun and educational outdoor environment.
Bussing will be available from M. Gerald Teed School and Millidgeville North School once complete.
Please note: The new building will not be ready for operations until Fall/Winter of 2024. A temporary location will start in September to serve families attending Millidgeville North School needing care. We will also begin accepting names for children attending M. Gerald Teed School when our new permanent location opens.
For more information or to register, please contact us at gcc@saintjohny.ca
*Pending License Approval
Summer Day Camp
During the summer months, the Glenn Carpenter Centre is buzzing with activity from our popular day camps. Here, youth escape to connect with nature in the great outdoors and enjoy canoeing, paddleboarding, water trampoline, swimming, hiking, recreational sports, and so much more.
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Rental
Opportunities
Looking for a stunning event venue? The Glenn Carpenter Centre offers rentals year round, just 10 minutes from Uptown. Due to ongoing construction, rentals will not be available in 2024. We’ll review rental availability for 2025 next year.
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Schedule
Want to view our up to date schedule at the Glenn Carpenter Centre? Click the link to learn more!
Learn MoreA Day in the Life of YMCA Leadership Camp
Devin Manning, Glenn Carpenter Centre Alumni / 2018-2019 Assistant Director, YMCA Camp Glenburn
Biking, Hiking, Canoeing and Kayaking – these are just a few of the many outdoor activities campers at the Glenn Carpenter Centre get to experience. This extraordinary site is located on the pristine Ashburn Lake and it’s home to a unique leadership development camp where participants aged 12+ experience workshops and adventures geared toward honing their skills.
By shadowing various camp staff, leadership campers get a taste of all the possibilities camp offers and a glimpse into the opportunities awaiting them down the road. Shadowing experiences include assisting in camp-wide games, mentoring younger campers through multiple activities and helping to plan large camp programs. The Glenn Carpenter Centre Leadership group is challenged to work together and solve problem-based games while tackling important discussions about real-world scenarios -all the while having fun!
During leadership camp, you’ll make long-lasting friendships while being role models for the younger campers. Leadership campers become a close group who end the summer knowing the Carpenter ropes and improving their own skills.
Location
135 Glenn Carpenter Lane,
Saint John, NB E2K 5J2
Phone number 506-634-4874