Located in the Laurentians (Quebec) on a 550-acre site with 3 lakes, Camp YMCA Kanawana has been offering a unique setting to enjoy nature and have fun in the great outdoors since 1894. Come live a captivating experience, where fun, adventure, learning, and creativity come together in a collaborative and safe environment!

• Special needs: Yes, mild support.
  A few of our campers have special needs.
• LGBTQ+ friendly community

Camp YMCA Kanawana strives to create a camp community where everyone feels safe and valued; where everyone has a chance to grow; where our actions and behaviours are driven by our common YMCA values, including non nobis solum (not for ourselves alone); and where we care for each other and the environment.

Registration is underway! Places are limited so hurry to guarantee your child’s spot. A non-refundable registration fee of $175 per session is required upon registration.

Our experienced staff and counsellors receive more than 50 hours of training, are certified in CPR and First Aid and have completed the YMCA Healthy Child Development program in order to ensure your children receive the highest standard of care. At Camp YMCA Kanawana, we pride ourselves on a dedicated, caring and well-rounded staff team. Through various positions at camp, whether as a counselor, a program staff member, a canoe trip leader, or a member of the management team or of our support staff, we ensure that every staff member is trained according to their role and are capable of handling their responsibilities. Aged 17 and up, our team’s diversity and devotion towards our campers create a lifetime of memories!