We offer a wide variety of programs to help individuals and families grow and thrive. Find one that's right for you!
Camps
Overnight Camps
Family Camp
Bring the whole family together and experience an unforgettable week of fun and adventure at YMCA Wanakita Family Camp.More than just a great family vacation, YMCA Wanakita Family Camp, located in...
Weekend Getaways
Join some friends or family and experience the beauty of YMCA Wanakita in Haliburton during the fall, winter or spring. Our Outdoor Centre provides a number of opportunities to choose from including:...
Summer Overnight Camp
YMCA Wanakita Overnight Camp is the place for young campers to enjoy a traditional camp experience, build skills, and develop lifelong friendships and memories. YMCA Wanakita, located in Haliburton,...
Day Camps
Canoe Camp
Canoe Camp is a specialty camp at Camp Chippewa for campers who want to specialize in developing canoeing skills as part of their camp experience. Instructors create fun activities that emphasize...
Camp Chippewa
Enjoy a traditional outdoor Day Camp experience at Camp Chippewa located at Christie Conservation Area. Our site includes spacious playing fields, a beautiful wooded area for supervised explorations,...
Camp Fundamentals
In Camp Fundamentals you will experience the magic of the outdoors and learn valuable camping skills in a fun environment at Camp Chippewa. Campers learn to set-up a campsite, build and start a...
Eco-Explorers
Learn about the environment and the world around you through fun activities and wilderness games. Activities focus on nature education, science and outdoor games that promote learning through fun....
Day Camps (Haliburton)
For campers residing or visiting Haliburton in the summer, YMCA Wanakita Day Camp is a wonderful option. Day campers participate in both land and water-based programs and have the opportunity to go...
Kayak Camp
Kayak Camp is for campers who want to specialize in developing kayaking skills as part of their camp experience at Camp Chippewa. Instructors create fun activities that emphasize safety and the...
KidVenture Camp
YMCA KidVenture Camp provides your camper the opportunity to explore their creativity in a fun and safe environment. Activities include: arts and crafts, drama and dance, swimming, co-operative...
Sports Camp
YMCA Sports Camp keeps kids focused on sportsmanship, participation, fair play, fitness and team spirit. Your camper will learn basic fundamental movement skills through fun and interactive...
Stepping Stones
YMCA Stepping Stones is a fun-filled indoor camp where your young camper will play, learn and discover in a safe and supervised setting. Your little ones will begin to learn basic movements such as...
Helping Hands
Helping Hands offers 1:1 support for children with physical and/or developmental disabilities so they can enjoy a summer camp experience alongside their peers. The YMCA is here to make it possible...
Leadership Camps
Leader in Training Level 1
In YMCA Leader in Training Level 1 you will develop camp-related skills such as canoeing, archery and large group leadership, while learning how to work as part of a team. You'll also learn to...
Leader in Training Level 2
Build on the skills you learned in Level 1 through fun, creative sessions and hands on experience. Guided by our skilled staff, Leaders in Training Level 2 will develop skills in: team building...
Leader in Training Level 3
In Leader in Training Level 3 you will improve your skills by volunteering at an indoor camp and preparing for Junior Counselor positions the following year. You'll continue to build skills in a...
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Centre Group Bookings
YMCA Wanakita, our overnight camp in the Haliburton Highlands provides outdoor education to hundreds of students and special interest groups each year. If you are interested in bringing a group to...