Summer Day Camp Programs
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Join us at YMCA Day Camp this summer!
Registration for summer 2023 is now open!
This summer, your child will be happy and active at one of our Day Camp locations across Simcoe, Muskoka, and Parry Sound. Children aged 6-12 years old can register for Day Camp at 10 different locations offering a variety of programs. There is something for everyone! Register now.
Do you have a child who is 4 or 5 years old? Our Summer Kids Club is available at our licensed child care locations. Register through the YMCA Online Portal now!
2023 Day Camp Offerings
Alliston, Tottenham & Area
Day Camp at Earl Rowe Provincial Park –
Campers will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of fun activities and develop their love of nature at Earl Rowe Provincial Park! Activities will include sports and games, arts and crafts, and possibly swimming in the on site pool.
Barrie & Area
Day Camp at Oakley Park Public School –
Day Camp offers campers opportunities to have new experiences, build skills, and make lasting friendships. Campers will participate in a wide variety of activities, including sports and games, and arts and crafts. Each week will feature a different theme and special activities. Activities vary based on location and interests of the campers.
Sports Camp at Oakley Park Public School –
Campers will develop the fundamental skills needed to play a variety of sports, including soccer, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and more. Emphasis on fun, fitness, fair play, and friends!
Arts Camp at Oakley Park Public School –
Campers will spend the first half of each day exploring their creative side through a variety of artistic media, including sculpture, painting, printmaking, clay and more!
Day Camp at Bass Lake Provincial Park –
Campers will have the opportunity to explore the great outdoors at Bass Lake Provincial Park. Available activities include hiking, team building, archery, canoeing, and daily swimming in Bass Lake.
Bradford & Area
Day Camp at WH Day Elemntary School –
Day Camp offers campers opportunities to have new experiences, build skills, and make lasting friendships. Campers will participate in a wide variety of activities, including sports and games, and arts and crafts. Each week will feature a different theme and special activities. Activities vary based on location and interests of the campers.
Collingwood & Area
Day Camp at the Collingwood YMCA –
Day Camp offers campers opportunities to have new experiences, build skills, and make lasting friendships. Campers will participate in a wide variety of activities, including sports and games, arts and crafts, and daily swimming. Each week will feature a different theme and special activities. Activities vary based on location and interests of the campers.
Gravenhurst & Area
Day Camp at the Gravenhurst YMCA –
Day Camp offers campers opportunities to have new experiences, build skills, and make lasting friendships. Campers will participate in a wide variety of activities, including sports and games, arts and crafts, and daily swimming. Each week will feature a different theme and special activities. Activities vary based on location and interests of the campers.
Innisfil & Area
Day Camp at Earl Rowe Provincial Park –
Campers will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of fun activities and develop their love of nature at Earl Rowe Provincial Park! Activities will include sports and games, arts and crafts, and possibly swimming in the on site pool.
Day Camp at the Innisfil YMCA –
Day Camp offers campers opportunities to have new experiences, build skills, and make lasting friendships. Campers will participate in a wide variety of activities, including sports and games, arts and crafts, and daily swimming. Each week will feature a different theme and special activities. Activities vary based on location and interests of the campers.
Sports Camp at the Innisfil YMCA –
Campers will develop the fundamental skills needed to play a variety of sports, including soccer, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and more. Emphasis on fun, fitness, fair play, and friends!
Arts Camp at the Innisfil YMCA –
Campers will spend the first half of each day exploring their creative side through a variety of artistic media, including sculpture, painting, printmaking, clay and more!
Aquatics Camp at the Innisfil YMCA –
Campers receive a daily swim lessons focused on building their aquatic skills with a certified Swim Instructor. On day one, campers will be assessed and divided by skill level. At the end of the week, campers will receive a report card indicating skill achievement. To compliment this program, campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities followed by recreational swim time. Prerequisite: Camper must be 6 years of age by the end of the camp week.
Midland & Area
Day Camp at the Midland YMCA –
Day Camp offers campers opportunities to have new experiences, build skills, and make lasting friendships. Campers will participate in a wide variety of activities, including sports and games, arts and crafts, and daily swimming. Each week will feature a different theme and special activities. Activities vary based on location and interests of the campers.
Sports Camp at the Midland YMCA –
Campers will develop the fundamental skills needed to play a variety of sports, including soccer, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and more. Emphasis on fun, fitness, fair play, and friends!
Arts Camp at the Midland YMCA –
Campers will spend the first half of each day exploring their creative side through a variety of artistic media, including sculpture, painting, printmaking, clay and more!
Orillia & Area
Day Camp at Bass Lake Provincial Park –
Campers will have the opportunity to explore the great outdoors at Bass Lake Provincial Park. Available activities include hiking, team building, archery, canoeing, and daily swimming in Bass Lake.
Parry Sound & Area
Day Camp at Parry Sound High School –
Day Camp offers campers opportunities to have new experiences, build skills, and make lasting friendships. Campers will participate in a wide variety of activities, including sports and games, arts and crafts, and daily swimming. Each week will feature a different theme and special activities. Activities vary based on location and interests of the campers.
Wasaga Beach & Area
Day Camp at the Wasaga Beach YMCA –
Day Camp offers campers opportunities to have new experiences, build skills, and make lasting friendships. Campers will participate in a wide variety of activities, including sports and games, arts and crafts, and daily swimming. Each week will feature a different theme and special activities. Activities vary based on location and interests of the campers.
Day Camp and Bus Stop Locations
Inclusion Support Program (6-12 years old): The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to working with families to support campers with special needs, whether developmental, physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioural. Inclusion support is facilitated by our inclusion counsellors who are youth with at least 1 year of experience working with children. They receive YMCA training and are not licensed professionals. Please note we do not offer personal care and campers should be able to use the toilet by themselves and dress and change themselves independently.
When submitting your camp registration, please register for ‘Inclusion Support’ for the session and location desired and a member of the YMCA staff team will connect with you this spring to discuss inclusion supports and confirm your spot.
Day Camp Refunds and Cancellations: Requests for refunds of paid camp fees must be made at least 14 days prior to the camp week commencing in order for a refund to be considered. Cancellation requests made less than 14 days prior to the camp week must have an attached medical note in order to obtain a refund.
Financial Assistance: The Children’s Services Division of the County of Simcoe, the District of Muskoka and the District of Parry Sound provides child care subsidies to eligible families. The YMCA has secured purchase of service agreements allowing children to attend YMCA Child Care and Day Camp programs with the aid of subsidies. In order to apply for the subsidies, parents/guardians must be working, attending school or fulfilling a participation agreement with Ontario Works.
To Apply for Child Care or Day Camp Fee Assistance, Please Contact:
County of Simcoe: 705-722-3132
District of Parry Sound: 705-746-7777
District of Muskoka: 705-645-2412
For more information, please email hello@sm.ymca.ca.