Fun, friendship, and adventure during school breaks!
Y School Break Camps & Programs keep your kids happy, active, and engaged while helping them learn and grow.
We offer a variety of camp and program options depending on school year breaks and plans. Check our camps and programs below for more information and to register your child(ren) for an unforgettable time at the Y!
PA Day & March Break Camps
Offered during school board PA Days and March Break, these day camps will keep your kids having fun all day long! Children will enjoy a full day of games, sports, crafts, outdoor play, and more!
PA Day Camps | Ages 4Y-12Y
PA Day Camps keep kids active, engaged, and having fun all day lont while participating in games, sports, nature exploration, and more!
Locations:
Member: $59.09/day*
Non-Member: $65/day
*To access the Y Member discount, please email us at day.camps@ymcaottawa.ca. This discount applies to paying monthly members only.
Dates:
- Friday, January 24, 2025
- Friday, January 31, 2025
- Friday, February 14, 2025
- Friday, March 28, 2025
- Friday, April 4, 2025
- Friday, June 6, 2025
Time:
- 8:30AM-4:30PM
Drop-Off:
- 8:30AM-9:00AM (Extend Care from 7:00AM is available at all locations. Additional fees apply.)
Pick-Up:
- 4:00PM-4:30PM (Extend Care from 4:00PM-6:00PM is available at all locations. Additional fees apply.)
March Break Camps | Ages 4Y-12Y
Y March Break Camp keep kids active, engaged, and having fun all day long while participating in games, sports, nature exploration, and more! Campers can expect visits from guest speakers and plenty of time to play outside!
Locations:
YMCA Camp Otonabee
Single Day Rate: $63 Members / $70 Non-Members
Weekly Rate: $306 Members / $340 Non-Members
Taggart Family YMCA and Clarence-Rockland YMCA
Single Day Rate: $58.50 Members / $65 Non-Members
Weekly Rate: $288 Members / $320 Non-Members
*To access the Y Member discount, please email us at day.camps@ymcaottawa.ca. This discount applies to paying monthly members only.
Dates:
- March 10 to March 14, 2025
Time:
- 8:30AM-4:30PM
YMCA Camp Otonabee
- Exploration of the natural world (nature walks, microsite exploration, snowshoeing)
- Team building games and low ropes
- High Ropes (weather permitting)
- Arts and Crafts
- A visit from the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre
Taggart Family YMCA and Clarence-Rockland YMCA
- Field trip to the Museum of Nature
- A visit from the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre
- Guest speaker and programs from YGAP (Youth Gambling Awareness Program)
- Guest presenters from Let’s Talk Science
- Swimming, group games, crafts and MORE!
Drop-Off:
- 8:30AM-9:00AM (Extend Care from 7:00AM is available at all locations. Additional fees apply.)
Pick-Up:
- 4:00PM-4:30PM (Extend Care from 4:00PM-6:00PM is available at all locations. Additional fees apply.)
Outdoor Adventure Day Camps
Made for students in homeschooling or alternative education, these day camps pair at-home learning with the fun experiences gained at a traditional outdoor camp. Campers will participate in activities like fire building, orienteering, high ropes, climbing wall, boating, and nature exploration.
Much like our summer camp experience, children will have the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive in an outdoor environment while making new friends with children of the same age group. For every 15 participants, we ask that 1 adult volunteer be present for the entire experience.
Outdoor Adventure Fast Facts:
- Outdoor Adventure is for children aged 6Y-12Y.
- All campers will be expected to be prepared for a full day of activities, for all weather, and with their own snacks and lunches packed.
- Cost per group of 15 participants and 1 adult volunteer is $450 plus HST.
- Request for dates can be made through the YMCA Outdoor Centre booking request form.
Contact Us
Email: day.camps@ymcaottawa.ca
Phone: 613-832-1234