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Camp YMCA Kanawana
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In an enchanting setting just 15 minutes from Saint-Sauveur, Camp Kanawana offers youth a unique experience in nature.
Swimming lessons for children
With our multi-level courses, your children can progress at their own pace, from the first dive to the latest crawl techniques!
Sports for kids
Discover all our courses that introduce 3- to 11-year-olds to basic motor and sports skills.
Private training
Learn about our 3 private training packages (3, 12 or 24 sessions). Our certified coaches can help you reach your goals starting now!
FIT courses
The YMCA Fitness Instructor Training (FIT) program offers highly flexible, high-quality, training that includes various specializations.
Explore our course offeringsCamp YMCA Kanawana
Archery, swimming, canoeing ... Treat your child to a unique summer camp experience in the heart of nature. Places are limited so hurry to guarantee your child's spot.
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Our available courses
Flexibility, mobility, and posture
Strength-training
Strength-training
Barre workout
- Westmount YMCA
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
A sequence of muscle-strengthening and cardio exercises performed using a ballet…
12 years old and over From Jan 5 to Mar 22 2026
Cardio and endurance
Strength-training
Strength-training
Circuit Training
- Du Parc YMCA
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
- Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
- Westmount YMCA
Sequence of exercises performed as part of a circuit with or without equipment.…
12 years old and over From Jan 5 to Mar 22 2026
Flexibility, mobility, and posture
Yoga and pilates
Yoga and pilates
Yoga – meditation
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
- Westmount YMCA
A series of poses (asanas), pranayamas (yoga breathing), and guided meditation…
12 years old and over From Jan 5 to Mar 22 2026
Strength-training
Total Sculpt
- Westmount YMCA
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
- Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
- Cartierville YMCA
- Du Parc YMCA
Exercises done with or without equipment to work the different muscle groups.
12 years old and over From Jan 5 to Mar 22 2026
Aquafitness
Aqua Arthritis
- Cartierville YMCA
- Westmount YMCA
A series of low-impact aquafit movements and strength-training exercises with or…
12 years old and over From Jan 5 to Mar 22 2026
Strength-training
Y Pump
- Westmount YMCA
A choreographed strength-training class that uses weight bars to work each…
12 years old and over From Jan 5 to Mar 22 2026
Cardio and endurance
Strength-training
Strength-training
HIIT - Toning
- Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
Strength and conditioning exercises interspersed with cardio blasts. Advantages…
12 years old and over From Jan 5 to Mar 22 2026The Y is…
30,600
participants in physical and aquatic activities.
28,500
young people supported by programs that foster youth success.
6,100
people received support through programs that prevent exclusion.
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Inspire and engage everyone to grow, thrive and contribute to their community
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I went to Camp Kanawana in the late 60s […]. My daughter went to Camp Kanawana in the late 90s and I am proud to say that my grandson just spent his first summer […] at Camp Kanawana. I think this has to be one of (if not) the best summer camps in Quebec. The children are so well supervised but also have the chance to spread their wings […]. The stories and memories that they come home with are amazing.
Dee
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Before I didn’t talk much to others, but by the end of the year, I was able to develop projects with other young people and maintain a positive attitude. I learned how to plan well and I still use some of the things I learned from C-Vert at university
Alexandre
a university student and C-Vert youth worker
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Isabel was really at the heart of mynrehabilitation. She’s at the heart of my entire support network since I got out of prison.
Martin
on his journey and the help he received from his caseworker
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I got really lucky with Geneviève, because we started off slowly. She told me all I had to do was show up and she would handle the rest.
Anne-Laurence
Mother and Member of the Y
