Explore Camp YMCA Kanawana! Our programs for teens aged 12 to 17 offer an unforgettable experience in the heart of nature. With thrilling activities, rewarding discoveries, and memorable moments, this is an adventure that will stay in their hearts and minds forever.
Discover our:
- Camp stays
- Leadership programs
- Canoe trips
Campers will have the opportunity to discover some of Québec’s gorgeous rivers during 4- to 21-day canoe trips as they paddle through stunning canyons, by mountain sides covered in evergreens, sandy beaches, and rapids. The rivers are perfect for a first-time excursion or an adventure for more experienced paddlers.
We encourage each camper to get involved and contribute by putting their strengths and skills to good use, whether it is gathering wood for the campfire, portaging, or steering the canoe. Campers will swim, paddle, and explore nature all while learning fundamental survival and leadership skills as well as canoe safety and hydrology. Campers will also participate in educational experience-based activities to help them better understand, appreciate, and conserve the natural environment.
Campers will spend time at camp getting ready for their canoe trip, then provide an account of their trip upon their return to camp.
2025 REGISTRATION:
Good news! First thing, registration will be moved up this year.
Here are the key takeaways for summer 2025:
- Starting at 9:00 a.m. on September 24 – Priority registration for campers who participated in the camp during summer 2024.
- Starting at 9:00 a.m. on October 8 – Public registration (open to all).
- Process – Email sent with a link to the online priority or public registration page.
If your children have not yet experienced the magic of Kanawana, but you want them to enjoy that experience in summer 2025, you can register them directly without an email link through our Active portal, starting at 9:00 a.m. on October 8, 2024. If you have any questions, feel free to call us in advance at +1 833 505-9622 (outside Montréal) or 514 687-9622 (Montréal area).