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YMCA Camp Kanawana

YMCA Camp Kanawana

Overnight camp with a focus on outdoor adventure.

▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp Kanawana is an overnight summer camp located in Quebec, Canada, operated by the YMCA of Quebec. The camp boasts a long history, having been established in 1894, indicating significant experience in youth programming. The website details a variety of activities, including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, archery, arts and crafts, and leadership development programs, catering to diverse interests. While the site mentions the YMCA's commitment to safety and well-being, specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff were not explicitly found. The camp is active on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, suggesting engagement with its community. As a YMCA camp, it operates under a non-profit organizational structure.
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Since 1321894+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

YMCA Camp Kanawana is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
132 (1894 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: Overnight
  • Address: 673 Rue Saint-Elmire, Saint-Sauveur, QC J0R 1R1, Canada
  • Phone: (514) 789-8000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Varies by program and duration.

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on outdoor skills
  • Variety of program lengths

↘ Watch for

  • Website can be difficult to navigate

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Kanawana

What ages does YMCA Camp Kanawana accept?
YMCA Camp Kanawana is open to children ages 7–17. 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 YMCA Camp Kanawana cost?
YMCA Camp Kanawana doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Varies by program and duration. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are YMCA Camp Kanawana's hours?
YMCA Camp Kanawana runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA Camp Kanawana?
YMCA Camp Kanawana is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1894 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA Camp Kanawana provide lunch?
Yes — YMCA Camp Kanawana 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 YMCA Camp Kanawana offer transportation?
YMCA Camp Kanawana 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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