Katimavik National Experience
A national youth volunteer program offering immersive community service and cultural experiences across Canada.
▌ Editor's read The Katimavik National Experience is a Canadian non-profit organization offering 5-month volunteer programs for youth aged 17-30. The program is fully funded, covering travel, accommodation, food, and a living allowance. Participants engage in community service projects, develop new skills, and experience different cultures across Canada. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and training. While not a traditional summer camp, it offers an extended, immersive youth program. Google reviews for 'Katimavik' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 100+ reviews, with participants often praising the life-changing experiences and opportunities for personal development. The program is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), as it is a Canadian program. The organization's website clearly outlines program details, eligibility, and the application process.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 17–30
Katimavik National Experience serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 17–30
- Hours: Full-time residential program
- Address: 1000, rue De La Gauchetière Ouest, bureau 2400, Montréal, QC H3B 4W5
- Phone: (514) 875-1264
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: The program is funded by the Government of Canada, participants receive a modest allowance.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Katimavik National Experience
- What ages does Katimavik National Experience accept?
- Katimavik National Experience is open to children ages 17–30. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Katimavik National Experience cost?
- Katimavik National Experience doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. The program is funded by the Government of Canada, participants receive a modest allowance. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Katimavik National Experience's hours?
- Katimavik National Experience runs Full-time residential program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Katimavik National Experience?
- Katimavik National Experience is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Katimavik National Experience provide lunch?
- Yes — Katimavik National Experience includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Katimavik National Experience offer transportation?
- Katimavik National Experience provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
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