During the Spring and Fall seasons Camp Kitchikewana operates as on Outdoor Centre serving a variety of groups and functions:
- Curriculum-fitting outdoor education programs for elementary, secondary and postsecondary schools
- Outpost for school or group canoeing and/or hiking trips
- Retreats and Getaway weekends – for example, a Senior Women’s Week, Women’s Wellness Weekend, Cross-Fit Training Weekend, etc.
- Leadership/team building retreats and training for youth, church and adult groups
- Facility rentals for alumni weddings, family reunions, group functions and interest groups
- Camp alumni events such as volunteer work weekends, reunions and weekend getaways
- Family camp programs
- Don’t see the Outdoor Center program you are looking for? Contact us and we can help you decide if our site is the right spot for your desired program.
Retreats and Getaways
For those who are interested in volunteering at camp, our Annual Alumni Work Weekend is taking place May 10-12th. Work Weekend is a chance for individuals to help prepare camp for the upcoming season. Volunteers can connect with old friends and make new friends, all while they help give back to a place that means so much to so many people.
Projects include painting buildings, setting up program equipment, construction projects, and equipment repairs. There is no fee for the weekend. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is now open! Click here to register for the Volunteer Work Weekend.
Join us for our Women’s Wellness Weekend from September 15-17, 2023. This program is specially designed to provide a relaxing environment which promotes the development of spirit, mind and body. Staff and a variety of guests will offer workshops, fitness classes, cooking sessions, crafts and traditional camp activities.
Registration is now open! Click here to register for the 2024 Women’s Wellness Weekend.
Come and celebrate camaraderie on Beausoleil Island in celebration of Camp Kitchikewana’s 105th anniversary. Live music from Kitchikewana alumni, and a formal ceremony will be taking place on Saturday, September 21.
Registration is now open! Click here to register for the Kitchikewana 105th Celebration.
If you are not able to register online, please contact us at 705-792-7822 or hello@sm.ymca.ca to make alternate arrangements. If you are interested in planning or hosting a retreat, please contact us at hello@sm.ymca.ca.
Facility Rental
In the spring and fall, Camp Kitchikewana is available for facility rentals of group functions such as alumni weddings, family reunions, leadership retreats, conferences and special group functions. Give your group the unique experience of being on the island in the beauty of Georgian Bay Islands National Park. Our modern camper cabins can sleep 225 people and we have a large meeting space with our dining hall. We also have several indoor and outdoor meeting spaces. Rentals include food service and programs by request. Please contact us for availability and pricing information at hello@sm.ymca.ca or 705-792-7822.