12-Day Coureurs des bois

Campers aged 13 to 16 enjoy a stay filled with adventure, discovery and shared experiences at Camp YMCA Kanawana.

Through outdoor activities, community living and challenges, each day is an opportunity to develop new skills, build independence and form connections with others.

A one-night camping excursion on the shores of one of the camp’s three lakes enriches their experience and gives them an even greater taste of life in the great outdoors.

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2027 Registration Dates

Priority Registration – September 29 at 9 a.m.

Exclusively for campers who attended in 2026.

General Registration – October 13 at 9 a.m.

Registration open to everyone.

Program Overview

Age: 13 to 16

Duration: 12 days / 11 nights

Gender: Boys and non-binary

Category: Stays at camp

Price: Starting at $2,700 + taxes

Registration and tuck shop fees are additional.

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Experience Kanawana to the Fullest

Our Coureurs des bois Program at the Heart of Our Camp

During their stay, campers enjoy a varied program that combines outdoor activities, water sports, arts, nature exploration, and group activities. Each day gives them opportunities to try new things, develop their independence, and build connections in an inclusive and supportive environment.

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2027 Dates and Pricing

June 21 to July 2, 2027

Session 1

● 12 days / 11 nights

● $2,700 + taxes

+$175 registration fee

+$80 tuck shop fee

July 5 to 16, 2027

Session 2

● 12 days / 11 nights

● $2,750 + taxes

+$175 registration fee

+$80 tuck shop fee

July 19 to 30, 2027

Session 3

● 12 days / 11 nights

● $2,750 + taxes

+$175 registration fee

+$80 tuck shop fee

August 2 to 13, 2027

Session 4

● 12 days / 11 nights

● $2,870 + taxes

+$175 registration fee

+$80 tuck shop fee

Please note that the camp does not offer supervision services during the weekends between sessions. If your child is registered for multiple consecutive sessions, you will need to pick them up at the end of each session and bring them back at the beginning of the next one.

Some fees may be eligible for childcare tax credits.

How to register

Available only during the registration period.

Registration for our summer camp programs must be completed online through the secure Amilia platform.

1. Enable or create your Amilia account

Use the same email address as your old Active account, if you had one.

2. Complete your family profile

Add your camper(s) to your account, verify their information and add a payment method.

3. Choose the program and session

Select the appropriate program and session and complete the online registration process.

Need help with Amilia?

Check out our FAQs to prepare your account and get answers to frequently asked questions about the new platform. If you require assistance, please write to us using our contact form or call us at 514 687-9622, ext. 1524 (Montreal) or 1 833 505-9622, ext. 1524 (outside Montreal).

Additional information

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

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 Coureurs des bois

2027 Registration Dates

Priority Registration – September 29 at 9 a.m.

General Registration – October 13 at 9 a.m.

Program Overview

Experience Kanawana to the Fullest

Our Coureurs des bois Program at the Heart of Our Camp