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12-Day Explorers Woodsies

During a 12-day stay, campers aged 11 to 12 enjoy an experience that combines life at Camp YMCA Kanawana with a multiday wilderness adventure. 

Alongside camp activities, Explorers prepare for a four-day camping trip in the Papineau-Labelle Wildlife Reserve combining canoeing and hiking. 

This is an opportunity to build independence and develop their team spirit and outdoor skills while taking on new challenges.  

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: 11 to 12

Duration: 12 days / 11 nights

Gender: Boys and non-binary

Category: Canoe-tripping

Price: Starting at $2,963 + taxes

Registration and tuck shop fees are additional.

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Experience a Canoe-tripping Adventure

Our Explorers Woodsies program in the heart of nature

Guided by an experienced team, campers set off on a canoe-camping adventure and experience life in the great outdoors. Paddling, setting up camp, cooking together, and sharing stories around the campfire are all part of the journey. It’s an immersive experience that lets them discover remarkable landscapes while building independence, teamwork, and self-confidence.

Learn more about canoe-camping expeditions

2027 Dates and Pricing

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

Opening hours*

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

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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