Wanakita is the place to have the time of your life.
Located on 1,000 pine-scented acres on Koshlong Lake in Haliburton, Ontario, YMCA Wanakita is a year-round camping and outdoor education destination to discover at any age. For nearly seventy years, YMCA Wanakita has been delivering a traditional camp experience to children, youth and families.
We're Hiring!
YMCA Wanakita is now hiring for all summer 2025 positions. We’re looking for counsellors, instructors, program specialists, kitchen assistants, dietary specialists, and more!
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Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that YMCA Wanakita is located on Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory, and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which are Curve Lake, Rama, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Beausoleil and Georgina Island First Nations.
We acknowledge a historical shared presence of Indigenous nations throughout the area, and recognize its original, Indigenous inhabitants as the stewards of its lands and waters since time immemorial.
As settlers we thank all the generations of people who have taken care of this land for thousands of years. We recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, partners and caretakers.
