Bring Your Family to One Of Our Most Popular Outdoor Centre Family Program
New Years is fast approaching! The snow has fallen and we hope is here to stay at YMCA Wanakita. Whatever the weather, our staff are working hard to prepare our site for endless fun.
Registration for 2026-2027 is coming soon!
About the Week!
This four-day winter extravaganza is our most popular Outdoor Centre family program. Activities focus on participating and enjoying Haliburton’s winter wonderland. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and broomball are some of the ways that your family can experience our site in the winter. A highlight of New Year’s Family Camp is celebrating the big night on Greenland time, allowing the youngsters to celebrate Greenland’s New Year with a fantastic New Year carnival and party.
Cost:
Adult (17+): $479
Youth (10-16): $340
Child (3-9): $320
Note all fees are subject to 13% HST. Children under 3 are free.
Programs
We offer a range of programs for you to enjoy. This includes a New Years Carnival and a "Greenland New Years Celebration" at 9:00 pm so the whole family can welcome the new year together! We have lots of options for you and your family rain, shine or snow.
We offer:
- Cross country skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Broomball
- Snow fort building
- Tobogganing
- High ropes & low ropes
- Drumming
- Campfire
- Much more!
About Wanakita
Located on 1,000 acres on Koshlong Lake in Haliburton, Ontario, YMCA Wanakita is a year-round destination with a rich history. The property features 25-kilometres of trails and ample frontage on Koshlong Lake. A true year-round paradise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our winterized cabins come equipped: with private toilet, shower facilities and heating. Each cabin is equipped with single bunk beds and mattresses. Bedding and towels are not provided. Cabins are located throughout our site a short walk from the main dining building.
Check in between 2-5pm at the Welcome Centre.
Should you need to arrive after 5pm, please send a text to Jalmar at 705-854-0069 before 9pm.
Wanakita offers 3 meals a day as well as an evening snack. Various dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice. Please ensure you've filled out the 'medical and dietary' form with a detailed description of your needs so we can provide you with the best possible experience. You are welcome to pack your own snacks, we ask that you do not bring anything containing nuts as we are a nut free facility. We also recommend bringing an airtight storage container if you choose to bring snacks. (squirrels, racoons and mice love tasty snacks too.)
Participants of legal drinking age are welcome to enjoy alcohol at camp. A discreet vessel, such as a travel mug or non-descript cup is recommended. We ask that you refrain from bringing glass containers and do not attend programming if you have consumed alcohol.
Smoking is permitted in the designated area only. All our buildings and accommodations are smoke free, as is the rest of our site.
We ask that you do not bring fireworks with you to Wanakita. There are so many other programs to attend and enjoy during your stay, you'll hardly have the time!
Interested In Other Camp Wanakita Getaways?
Choose from several different Camp Wanakita Getaways all year long.
- Winter Women's Weekend (January)
- Family Day Weekend (February)
- Spring Family Weekend (May)
- Seniors Day (June)
- Fall Women's Weekend (September)
