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52-Day Foresters Canoe Guides-in-training

Participants receive advanced training that combines leadership development, outdoor skills and preparation for the role of a canoe trip guide. 

Hands-on workshops and a canoe expedition consisting of 28 days of whitewater travel and four days of flatwater travel help them develop their technical skills, teamwork and confidence in a wilderness adventure setting. 

Throughout the program, participants put what they learn into practice alongside the Kanawana team and gain hands-on experience in leading and preparing canoe trips.  

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: 16 to 17

Duration: 52 days / 48 nights

Gender: Mixed

Category: Leadership program

Price: Starting at $7,025 + taxes

Registration and tuck shop fees are additional.

Please note that an application is required to participate in this program.

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2027 Dates and Pricing

Please note that the camp does not offer supervision during the weekends between sessions. As part of the Foresters program, your child will be on expedition during the weekends between Sessions 1 and 2, as well as between Sessions 2 and 3. 

Between Sessions 3 and 4, however, your child will need to return home. You will need to pick them up at camp on July 30 and bring them back on August 2 to continue the program.

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