Y camps are for every child and youth in our communities.
Because camp can have a profoundly positive and lasting effect on children, we are dedicated to ensuring that as many kids as possible have access to a Y camp experience.
Y camp programs blend fun and adventure in an environment of respect, honesty, caring, responsibility, and inclusion. Using the natural surroundings as the basis for our programs, Y camps keep children and youth actively engaged in a variety of outdoor programs from snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the winter to canoeing, swimming and rock climbing in the summer. Our camps offer a place of belonging where lifelong friendships are developed, and where children learn new skills in a safe, fun and supportive environment.
Camp Otonabee
Explore day camps, overnight camps, out tripping and leadership programs.
Neighbourhood Day Camps
Make memories close to home while taking part in traditional and specialty camp activities.
School Break Camps
Have fun all day long during school breaks!
Y Outdoor Centre
The Y Outdoor Centre is located ten minutes north of Kanata on 30 acres of field, forest and rugged Ottawa River shoreline. Open year-round, the Y Outdoor Centre is home to Camp Otonabee and also specializes in education and leadership programs for school groups, community organizations and professionals.