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Summer Camps

Overnight Camps

Working together with cabin-mates, campers choose activities that meet their interests and skill levels. Campers build friendships as they engage in exciting activities alongside one...

A perfect introduction to overnight camp for little ones, this camp offers younger campers a shorter, three-night camp experience that focuses on creating a comfortable environment for many...

This two-week program teaches campers the technical skills associated with delivering camp activities while focusing on team building Campers participate in a canoe or backpacking out-trip experience...

This three-week program allows campers the chance to apply skills learned in Leadership Development 1 and continue to grow as leaders, with a focus on increased responsibility and more intentional...

This three-week program offers similar programming and intentional skill development to the regular Leadership Development 2 program, plus a one-week exchange to Ontario! Camp Elphinstone has...

Where better to develop sailing skills than the serene Howe Sound? Campers receive daily instruction on topics such as rigging, wind dynamics and boat care from qualified instructors Campers work on...

This two-week camp features a nine-day canoe or sea kayak trip through one of the most breathtaking coastal settings in Canada Campers develop confidence and teamwork skills in this introduction to...

This two-week camp features a nine-day canoe or sea kayak trip through one of the most breathtaking coastal settings in Canada. Campers develop confidence and teamwork skills in this introduction to...

This two-week camp features a nine-day backpacking trip on the Sunshine Coast Trail. Longer and slightly more challenging than our one-week Sunshine Coast Trail I, this route will take campers from...

YMCA Camp Elphinstone offers an ideal setting for families to focus on what’s most important—spending time together. Family Camp is a great way for families to escape the city without the...

Having diabetes shouldn’t get in the way of going to camp! In partnership with the Canadian Diabetes Association, this unique program offers children with diabetes all aspects of a camp...

Day Camps

Clubhouse 36 is an out-of-school program, run in partnership with the Surrey School district, designed to provide consistent and connected programming for at-risk and vulnerable students in Surrey...

Forrre! Where can kids and youth learn golf skills, life skills and positive values all at the same time? In The First Tee Golf Day Camp, of course! Through golf, campers ages 6-17 learn the...

Love the outdoors? This action-packed camp provides kids ages 5-12 with a range of outdoor land and water-based programming (activities vary by location) that gets kids moving in the natural world....

Calling all change-makers! This project is for youth who are passionate about making a difference in their community. Participants will have the opportunity to meet leaders who are making a positive...

Participants will gain valuable skills on how to become an effective camp leader, and learn how to work with children ages 6-12 in camp activities. Youth will learn about topics including healthy...

This active course will provide youth with an opportunity to participate in various sports and recreational activities. Participants will gain experience in coaching, refereeing and leading physical...

Are you interested in photography and filmmaking? Do you want an opportunity to express your voice or share a story? Join the Youth Digital Media program and explore the fundamentals of photography...

Leadership Camps

Overnight Camps

This two-week program teaches campers the technical skills associated with delivering camp activities while focusing on team building Campers participate in a canoe or backpacking out-trip experience...

This three-week program allows campers the chance to apply skills learned in Leadership Development 1 and continue to grow as leaders, with a focus on increased responsibility and more intentional...

This three-week program offers similar programming and intentional skill development to the regular Leadership Development 2 program, plus a one-week exchange to Ontario! Camp Elphinstone has...

Day Camps

Calling all change-makers! This project is for youth who are passionate about making a difference in their community. Participants will have the opportunity to meet leaders who are making a positive...

Participants will gain valuable skills on how to become an effective camp leader, and learn how to work with children ages 6-12 in camp activities. Youth will learn about topics including healthy...

This active course will provide youth with an opportunity to participate in various sports and recreational activities. Participants will gain experience in coaching, refereeing and leading physical...

Are you interested in photography and filmmaking? Do you want an opportunity to express your voice or share a story? Join the Youth Digital Media program and explore the fundamentals of photography...

Outdoor Education

There’s nothing quite like the great outdoors. Our Outdoor Education program is designed to get kidsactive and learning outdoors. Through meaningful experiential learning, kids develop strong...

Winter Break Day Camps

YMCA Camp Elphinstone offers an ideal setting for families to focus on what’s most important—spending time together. Family Camp is a great way for families to escape the city without the...

Winter Break Day Camp

School’s out for the winter, but YMCA day camps are in full swing! Join us for fun-filled days of arts and crafts, games, sports and an opportunity to make new friends. Through fun physical...

Winter Break Day Camp | The Y at Sir William Van Horne Elementary

Winter Break Day Camp | The Y at Lord Roberts Elementary

Winter Break Day Camp | The Y at Cascade Heights Elementary