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12-Day Adventurers Pathfinders (Ages 13-16)

12-Day Adventurers Pathfinders

Campers aged 13 to 16 are introduced to canoe tripping through an experience that combines life at Camp YMCA Kanawana with a four-day trip in the wilderness.

Led by experienced guides, they gradually prepare for their trip while developing their canoeing skills, independence and team spirit.

This adventure is designed to help them take on new challenges and enjoy a rewarding outdoor experience.

Learn more about the program

2027 Registration

Ages: 13 to 16

Gender: girl and non-binary

Registration for the 2027 season at YMCA Kanawana Camp is about to open!

Fill out the interest form

How to register

Only available during registration period.

Step 1: Click on the "Register your child" button

Step 2: Once you have chosen the age-appropriate program for your child, create or log in to your account on Active, our registration and payment platform, and add your child's profile to your account.

Step 3: Complete the transaction on Active.

If you need help, please write to us using our contact form or call us at 514-687-9622, ext. 1524 (Montréal) or 1-833-505-9622, ext. 1524 (outside Montréal).

Opening hours

Monday - Friday* : 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday* : 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday* : 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Our address

673 Saint-Elmire Street
Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts, QC, J0R 1R1

Phone numbers

1 833 505-9622
514 687-9622

Email

camp.kanawana@ymcaquebec.org

*Opening hours of the Contact Centre

Additional information

Campers spend most days in our Regular Residential Camp program while also preparing and training for their 4- to 6-day canoe-tripping expedition.

All our canoe trips are centred on teamwork and community living while helping participants develop their leadership and outdoor survival skills.

Please note: For safety purposes, Camp YMCA Kanawana reserves the right to change the length and locations of each trip. These will be determined depending on weather, water, and road conditions, as well as the overall schedule of trips each session.

Canoe trips are physically demanding and require a certain level of swimming ability. Kanawana therefore reserves the right to refuse any participant we deem unable to cope with the demands of such a trip.

* If your child is gender non-conforming or transgender, please let us know so that we can ensure that they are comfortable with their cabin arrangement.

A wide range of activities every day.

7:15 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.: Morning dip (optional)

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast and announcements

9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.: Cabin clean-up & preparation for the day

9:20 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.: Cabin/tent program #1

10:25 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Cabin/tent program #2

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.: General swim and open program areas * (canoe, archery and nature activities)

12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Prepare for lunch

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch and announcements, plus section cheers every few days

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Siesta/break time

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Interest group #1

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Interest group #2

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: General swim and open program areas *

5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.: Prepare for dinner

5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.: Dinner and announcements

6:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Down time, no programming

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Cabin/tent program #3

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Cabin/tent program #4 (junior campers prepare for bed)

9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Campfire (senior campers prepare for bed)

10:00 p.m.: Lights out

* Open program areas vary depending on weather and availability of staff, but typically will change from morning to afternoon.

Please note: Some days include all-section or all-camp activities instead of interest group blocks or cabin/tent group programming.

Lights out time also varies depending on the daily activities and the age of the campers.

Our schedule and programming is subject to change.

12-Day Adventurers Pathfinders

2027 Registration