Summer Day Camp Programs
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Join us at YMCA Day Camp this summer!
Registration for Summer 2024 is now open through the YMCA Online Portal!
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!
Do you have a child who is 4 or 5 years old? Summer Kids Club is available at our licensed Child Care locations. Registration for Summer Kids Club is now open though the YMCA Online Portal.
2024 Day Camp Offerings
Alliston, Tottenham & Area
Outdoor Variety 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 daily exploration of the Provincial Park.
Arts Camp at Earl Rowe Provincial Park –
Campers will spend the first half of the day exploring their creative side through various artistic mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting, printing and more! To complement this program campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.
Science Camp at Earl Rowe Provincial Park –
Campers will develop an understanding and appreciation of science through participation, experiments and projects related to movement, construction and chemical reactions. To complement this program, campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.
Outdoor Explorers at Earl Rowe Provincial Park –
Your nature enthusiasts will spend the week exploring nature through daily hikes, plant and vegetation identification, animal tracking, shelter building, and learning how to be a nature explorer while respecting wildlife and our beautiful forests. Nature enthusiasts will end the week by testing their nature survival skills and receive a nature explorer YMCA badge. Nature enthusiasts will have the opportunity to partake in traditional camp activities.
Barrie & Area
Outdoor Variety Camp at Bass Lake Provincial Park –
Campers will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of fun activities and develop their love of nature at Bass Lake Provincial Park! Activities will include hiking, teambuilding, canoeing, arts and crafts, and daily swimming at the Provincial Park.
Outdoor Explorers at Bass Lake Provincial Park –
Your nature enthusiasts will spend the week exploring nature through daily hikes, plant and vegetation identification, animal tracking, shelter building, and learning how to be a nature explorer while respecting wildlife and our beautiful forests. Nature enthusiasts will end the week by testing their nature survival skills and receive a nature explorer YMCA badge. Nature enthusiasts will have the opportunity to partake in a traditional camp activities as well as canoeing and daily swimming.
Arts Camp at Lakehead University –
Campers will spend the first half of the day exploring their creative side through various artistic mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting, printing and more! To complement this program campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.
Science Camp at Lakehead University –
Campers will develop an understanding and appreciation of science through participation, experiments and projects related to movement, construction and chemical reactions. To complement this program, campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.
Multi Sports Camp at Lakehead University –
Campers will develop the fundamental skills needed to play a variety of sports including soccer, ball hockey, ultimate frisbee, and more! Emphasis teamwork, fitness, fair play, and fun!
NEW! Counsellor in Training at Lakehead University –
Counsellor in Training is a three-week youth leadership program that focuses on developing the skills required to become a day camp counsellor. Participants will learn about program planning and working with campers in an interactive environment. Participants will also get the opportunity to do a supervised practical placement in one of our YMCA Summer Day Camps!
Bradford & Area
Outdoor Variety Camp at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area –
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 exploration of the nature conservation.
Collingwood & Area - ALL WEEKS FULL
Variety Camp at the Collingwood YMCA – ALL WEEKS FULL
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, daily swimming, and much more!
Aquatics Camp at the Collingwood YMCA – ALL WEEKS FULL
Campers receive a daily swim lesson, 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 complement this program, campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities followed by a recreational swim time!
Gravenhurst & Area
Variety 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, daily swimming, and much more!
Innisfil & Area - LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Outdoor Variety 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 daily exploration of the Provincial Park.
Arts Camp at Earl Rowe Provincial Park –
Campers will spend the first half of the day exploring their creative side through various artistic mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting, printing and more! To complement this program campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.
Science Camp at Earl Rowe Provincial Park –
Campers will develop an understanding and appreciation of science through participation, experiments and projects related to movement, construction and chemical reactions. To complement this program, campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.
Outdoor Explorers at Earl Rowe Provincial Park –
Your nature enthusiasts will spend the week exploring nature through daily hikes, plant and vegetation identification, animal tracking, shelter building, and learning how to be a nature explorer while respecting wildlife and our beautiful forests. Nature enthusiasts will end the week by testing their nature survival skills and receive a nature explorer YMCA badge. Nature enthusiasts will have the opportunity to partake in traditional camp activities.
Variety 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, daily swimming, and much more!
Multi Sports Camp at the Innisfil YMCA –
Campers will develop the fundamental skills needed to play a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, and more. Emphasis on teamwork, fitness, fair play, and fun!
Arts Camp at the Innisfil YMCA –
Campers will spend the first half of the day exploring their creative side through various artistic mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting, printing and more! To complement this program, campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.
Aquatics Camp at the Innisfil YMCA –
Campers receive a daily swim lesson, 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 complement this program, campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities followed by a recreational swim time!
Midland & Area - LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Variety 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, daily swimming, and much more!
Multi Sports Camp at the Midland YMCA –
Campers will develop the fundamental skills needed to play a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, and more. Emphasis on Teamwork, fitness, fair play, and fun!
Arts Camp at the Midland YMCA –
Campers will spend the first half of the day exploring their creative side through various artistic mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting, printing and more! To complement this program campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.
NEW! Counsellor in Training at the Midland YMCA –
Counsellor in Training is a three-week youth leadership program that focuses on developing the skills required to become a day camp counsellor. Participants will learn about program planning and working with campers in an interactive environment. Participants will also get the opportunity to do a supervised practical placement in one of our YMCA Summer Day Camps!
Orillia & Area
Outdoor Variety Camp at Bass Lake Provincial Park –
Campers will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of fun activities and develop their love of nature at Bass Lake Provincial Park! Activities will include hiking, teambuilding, canoeing, arts and crafts, and daily swimming at the Provincial Park.
Outdoor Explorers at Bass Lake Provincial Park –
Your nature enthusiasts will spend the week exploring nature through daily hikes, plant and vegetation identification, animal tracking, shelter building, and learning how to be a nature explorer while respecting wildlife and our beautiful forests. Nature enthusiasts will end the week by testing their nature survival skills and receive a nature explorer YMCA badge. Nature enthusiasts will have the opportunity to partake in a traditional camp activities as well as canoeing and daily swimming.
Arts Camp at Lakehead University –
Campers will spend the first half of the day exploring their creative side through various artistic mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting, printing and more! To complement this program campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.
Science Camp at Lakehead University –
Campers will develop an understanding and appreciation of science through participation, experiments and projects related to movement, construction and chemical reactions. To complement this program, campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.
Multi Sports Camp at Lakehead University –
Campers will develop the fundamental skills needed to play a variety of sports including soccer, ball hockey, ultimate frisbee, and more! Emphasis teamwork, fitness, fair play, and fun!
NEW! Counsellor in Training at Lakehead University –
Counsellor in Training is a three-week youth leadership program that focuses on developing the skills required to become a day camp counsellor. Participants will learn about program planning and working with campers in an interactive environment. Participants will also get the opportunity to do a supervised practical placement in one of our YMCA Summer Day Camps!
Parry Sound & Area - LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Variety 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, daily swimming, and much more! Campers will have the opportunity to go off site to Waubuno beach, for a day of exploration and swimming.
Wasaga Beach & Area - ALL WEEKS FULL
Variety Camp at the Wasaga Beach YMCA – ALL WEEKS FULL
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, daily swimming, and much more!
Arts Camp at the Wasaga Beach YMCA – LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Campers will spend the first half of the day exploring their creative side through various artistic mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting, printing and more! To complement this program campers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.
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. Please note, there is a $25 deposit per week nonrefundable charge at the time of registration.
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.