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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
Strength-training
PILOXING® Booty
- Cartierville YMCA
Intensive workout focused on developing and toning the glutes. From cardio to…
12 years old and over From Jan 5 to Mar 22 2026Yin-Yang Yoga
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
Combines a dynamic sequence of poses (asanas) with the practice of holding poses…
12 years old and over From Jan 5 to Mar 22 2026Yoga and pilates
Gentle Yoga
- Du Parc YMCA
- Cartierville YMCA
A series of gentle poses (asanas) and breathing and meditation exercises to…
12 years old and over From Jan 5 to Mar 22 2026Gentle Toning – Ball/BOSU
- Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
Gentle exercises performed with an exercise ball or BOSU balance trainer to work…
12 years old and over From Jan 5 to Mar 22 2026Dance
Cardio-Belly Dancing
- Cartierville YMCA
A choreographed class that features aerobics and belly dance movements. Tone…
12 years old and over From Jan 5 to Mar 22 2026Strength-training
Bootcamp
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
- Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
- Westmount YMCA
- Cartierville YMCA
- Du Parc YMCA
High-intensity circuit training to improve strength, speed, muscular endurance,…
12 years old and over From Jan 5 to Mar 22 2026Strength-training
Gentle Cardio-Toning
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
Aerobics movements followed by gentle strength-training exercises, performed…
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