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  • Type:
    Day camp, Overnight camp, Family programs
  • Focus:
    Traditional (multi activity)
  • Cost:
    $600 to $4,000/session
  • Ages:
    5 to 16
  • Gender:
    Coed
  • Main language:
    English
  • Capacity:
    Varies
  • Programs:
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  • Summary

    YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps answered our questions

    Who are you as an organization?

    The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario offers two amazing overnight camps to choose from - YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth, located on the rocky shores of Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay Islands National Park, offers programs for campers 6-16 years of age and YMCA Camp Henry, located in the heart of Point Pelee National Park on Lake Erie, offers programs for campers 5-16 years of age.

    • Special needs: Yes, mild support.
      A few of our campers have special needs.
    • LGBTQ+ friendly community

    What do you do differently or uniquely well?

    "Central to our overnight camping philosophy is the belief that living in a group in an outdoor community creates an environment that allows children and youth to develop the five core values: Respect, Responsibility, Inclusiveness, Caring, and Honesty. Campers have the opportunity to play, learn, and grow in our two incredibly unique and beautiful landscapes. Our YMCA Camps believe:

    Camp is fun, safe physically, emotionally, and socially, a place of friendships, a place of caring, belonging and responsibility, where campers learn and are challenged, where campers treasure the natural world, a place that meets personal life needs, a place to return to.

    Both camps are accredited by the Ontario Camping Association."

    Who are your staff and counsellors?

    "Our YMCA staff teams consist of passionate and experienced individuals who care deeply about working with youth and the camp experience. They have gone through our vigorous hiring and training process and all staff receive intensive training our our camp policies and procedures. They are also required to have:
    - a Criminal Reference Check
    - Standard First Aid and CPR-C
    - National Lifeguard (NL) certificate for any staff running water based programs
    - Tripping staff are required to have Wilderness Advanced First Aid and ORCKA Canoe Tripping certifications"

    What do families need to know about registration?

    "Registration is now open! Registrations are completely online through our website. Families are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $100 for all overnight camp programs upon registration and remaining payments can be scheduled over the coming months. "



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  • Programs, Rates & Dates

    Programs and Sessions Calendar

    Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps currently has 12 programs available.

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    Age
    Type (Gender)
    specialty
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    Ages: 1 - 18+
    Overnight Camp
    (Coed)
    Traditional (multi activity)
    $381 to $1,000
    Wilderness Skills|Arts & Crafts|Drawing|Painting|Nature/Environment|Archery|Gaga|Hiking|Board Sailing|Canoeing|Fishing|Kayaking/Sea Kayaking|Sailing/Marine Skills|Swimming
    Ages: 1 - 18+
    Overnight Camp
    (Coed)
    Traditional (multi activity)
    $380 to $1,000
    Leamington, ON
    Point Pelee Drive
    Sep 27-29 $380 - $800
    Leamington, ON
    Point Pelee Drive
    Aug 25-29 $675 - $1,000
    Leamington, ON
    Point Pelee Drive
    Aug 18-22 $675 - $1,000
    Leamington, ON
    Point Pelee Drive
    Jul 28-Aug 01$675 - $1,000
    Leamington, ON
    Point Pelee Drive
    Jun 07-09 $380 - $800
    Wilderness Skills|Arts & Crafts|Nature/Environment|Archery|Basketball|Gaga|Volleyball|Cycling|Hiking|Canoeing|Kayaking/Sea Kayaking|Swimming
    Wilderness Out-tripping|Wilderness Skills|Guitar|Theatre Arts|Arts & Crafts|Nature/Environment|Archery|Gaga|Hiking|Board Sailing|Canoeing|Kayaking/Sea Kayaking|Sailing/Marine Skills|Swimming
    Ages: 15
    Overnight Camp
    (Coed)
    Leadership (multi), Wilderness Out-tripping
    $3,453
    Wilderness Out-tripping|Wilderness Skills|Credit Courses|CIT/LIT Program|Empowerment|Leadership Training|Social Justice|Nature/Environment|Archery|Golf|Board Sailing|Canoeing|Kayaking/Sea Kayaking|Sailing/Marine Skills|Swimming
    Wilderness Out-tripping|Wilderness Skills|Credit Courses|CIT/LIT Program|Empowerment|Leadership Training|Social Justice|Nature/Environment|Archery|Board Sailing|Canoeing|Kayaking/Sea Kayaking|Sailing/Marine Skills|Swimming
    Ages: 16
    Overnight Camp
    (Coed)
    Leadership (multi), Wilderness Out-tripping
    $3,825 to $4,253
    Wilderness Out-tripping|Wilderness Skills|Credit Courses|CIT/LIT Program|Empowerment|Leadership Training|Social Justice|Nature/Environment|Canoeing|Swimming
    Wilderness Out-tripping|Wilderness Skills|Empowerment|Leadership Training|Hiking|Canoeing
    Ages: 5 - 12
    Overnight Camp
    (Coed)
    Traditional (multi activity)
    $644
    Wilderness Skills|Arts & Crafts|Nature/Environment|Animals|Archery|Basketball|Gaga|Volleyball|Cycling|Hiking|Canoeing|Kayaking/Sea Kayaking|Swimming
    Wilderness Skills|Arts & Crafts|Nature/Environment|Archery|Gaga|Hiking|Board Sailing|Canoeing|Kayaking/Sea Kayaking|Sailing/Marine Skills|Swimming
    Ages: 6 - 13
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Traditional (multi activity)
    $149 to $180
    Wilderness Skills|Arts & Crafts|Leadership Training|Nature/Environment|Animals|Archery|Basketball|Gaga|Volleyball|Cycling|Hiking|Swimming
    Ages: 6 - 13
    Overnight Camp
    (Coed)
    Traditional (multi activity)
    $803
    Wilderness Skills|Arts & Crafts|Nature/Environment|Animals|Archery|Basketball|Gaga|Volleyball|Cycling|Hiking|Canoeing|Kayaking/Sea Kayaking|Swimming
    Ages: 14 - 16
    Overnight Camp
    (Coed)
    Traditional (multi activity) , Leadership (multi)
    $803
    Wilderness Skills|Arts & Crafts|Leadership Training|Nature/Environment|Animals|Archery|Basketball|Gaga|Volleyball|Cycling|Hiking|Canoeing|Kayaking/Sea Kayaking|Swimming



    Financial Aid & Payment Details

    Payment Options:

    Deposit required with acceptance Yes
    Credit card payment Yes
  • Insider Reviews & Perspectives

    The Our Kids review of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps

    our take

    The YMCA camps have long set a standard, ever since Taylor Statten joined the Y in 1906 and really inaugurated a new era in camping programs. While Camp Queen Elizabeth and Camp Henry may not share the vintage, they nevertheless express the ideal, namely providing opportunities for young people to work and grow together through the lens of some core values: mutual respect, responsibility, honesty, and empathy. Camps Henry and Queen Elizabeth add location to the mix—Henry is within Point Pelee National Park on Lake Erie, and Queen Elizabeth is on Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay Islands National Park. As such, both offer unique opportunities to experience aspects of Canada’s natural heritage. The sites are pristine, in keeping with the context. Some shorter sessions offer younger campers to get their sleepaway feet wet, adding a nice dimension to the programming.

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    My daughter LOVED CQE!! She has attended 2 other summer camps and has never had such a strong positive reaction about her camp experiences. I wish we would have started her at CQE sooner!


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    My daughter had an amazing time , this was her second summer and she wants to go even longer next year- she had such a positive experience- her self esteem has grown with confidence! Thank you!


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    My daughter just LOVED it so very much, made lots of friend, she says food was fantastic!


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    Amazing experience for my camper and our family. Supportive administrative staff when we registered, great counsellor and overall wonderful experience.


    Facebook review, Parent

    CQE was great!

    My son thought CQE was great! He says the food was good (and he is a picky eater), and he loved all of the activities. He went to camp with a couple of friends from school, and he made many new friends too. He went for 1 week this year and wants to go for 2 weeks next summer. He rates it as a 10/10 or maybe even an 11 ... Show More


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  • Location & Site Details

    Address

    London, ON
    165 Elmwood Ave E, London, Ontario, N6C 0A8
    Leamington, ON
    Point Pelee Drive, Leamington, Ontario, N0P
    Port Severn, ON
    Beausoleil Island, Georgian Bay, Honey Harbour, Ontario, P0E 1E0



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    Accommodations

    Sleeping Accommodations

    • Cabins
    • Tents

    Amenities

    • Electricity in Sleeping Area

    Washrooms Facilities

    • Composting Toilets
    • Flush Toilets

    More details about accommodations: At YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth all campers live in cabins, which sleep 10 people (8 campers and 2 counsellors). Our cabins are basic living spaces, designed to be comfortable and welcoming during rest hours and at night-time. All of our cabins have electricity, porches, and storage space for personal items. YMCA Camp Henry, being a new camp in 2017 has state-of-the-art facilities that are fully accessible to ensure your campers will always be comfortable. Every camper at Camp Henry sleep in an Otentik, which is a cross between a cabin and a large tent. Each Otentik sleeps 6 campers and 1 counsellor,. At both CQE and Camp Henry we have single gender girls and boys cabins as well as all gender cabins. All gender cabins are open to everyone – it is a welcoming space for campers who want to share a space with campers of different genders, who have friends or siblings who are different genders, and for campers who identify as non-binary or genderqueer.

    Are meals provided? Yes


    Property Details

    Sports facilities

    • Archery Range

    Landscape

    • Beach
    • Forested Area
    • Lake/Pond/River
    • Nature Trails

    More details about property: YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth is located on the beautiful rocky shores of Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay, which is part of Georgian Bay Islands National Park. Perched on top of the Canadian Shield and surrounded by windswept pines, CQE sits on the north side of the island allowing excellent access waterfront areas for a plethora of waterfront activities and we also have use of the rest of the island for all of our other camp activities. YMCA Camp Henry is located in the heart of Point Pelee National Park along the shore of Lake Erie - at the southernmost point of the Canadian mainland. Point Pelee is a beautiful area full of wooded areas, beaches, amazing wildlife and because we are right in the middle of the park we have access to everything the park has to offer!



    Rentals & Services

    Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
    During the months of May, June, and September Camp Queen Elizabeth and Camp Henry operate as outdoor centres, offering programs and rental facilities to a diverse range of groups including public schools, private schools, corporate groups and private bookings. Need a place to host a yoga or spiritual retreat? Our beautiful, main halls are perfect for finding inspiration in the solitude of the natural world. Looking for a high-impact team building experience? Let our staff challenge your group to learn more about each other as they play and laugh their way to a deeper understanding of their unique strengths and abilities as a team. Whether you are looking for an end of the year trip, a teambuilding experience, a wilderness canoe trip, or a location for a family reunion or private retreat, Camp Queen Elizabeth and Camp Henry are the perfect places for your group. Our dedicated and skilled staff are available to deliver custom designed programs that are just right for your group’s needs. Coupled with our superb new facilities and unique location in Georgian Bay Islands National Park or Point Pelee National Park, your group is guaranteed to have a meaningful and memorable outdoor experience.


    Available for private rentals: Yes


    Associations

    Ontario Camps Association Associations


  • What's New

    Director's Message

    Rachel Kent, Regional Manager of Overnight Camping

    Hello!

    Thank you for your interest in YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth and YMCA Camp Henry.  We're so excited that you're thinking of joining us next summer.  At our YMCA camps we believe in creating a welcoming environment where every camper feels at home.  Central to our program philosophy is the belief that living in a group in an outdoor community creates an environment that allows our campers to develop the four core values: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Honesty, and Inclusiveness. Through a wide range of activities, we encourage our campers to challenge themselves and develop friendships. skills and memories that will last a lifetime. We know campers and parents/guardians alike often have questions about camp. Please reach out any time, we are looking forward to speaking with you!

     



    In the News

    February 12, 2018
    Spots at YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth and Camp Henry Filling Up Quickly!

    Register today for YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth and YMCA Camp Henry and secure your spot for the 2018 summer season! ... Read More

    December 14, 2017
    YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth and YMCA Camp Henry Registration is open!

    Although summer may seem far away, register today to ensure your camper gets the camp they want!... Read More



    Stories

    • Camp Henry Story "An amazing week at Family Camp!"

      A big thank you to the awesome YMCA Camp Henry staff for an amazing week at Family Camp! Whether it was learning to properly cut wood and make a fire, to the essential joy of being outdoors at camp and biking the trails and kayaking, we all had a blast. 

    • CQE Story "Dignity and respect"

      We are grateful to the staff at CQE for welcoming my daughter into the camp community and treating her with dignity and respect.

    • Camp Henry Story "Looking forward to a new annual tradition with you"

      I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you! I have 2 of the happiest kids ever. A little background for you. My oldest daughter is 11 and had a previous bad camp experience. She was so scared to head to your camp this year. Lots of tears leading up to camp day. My 5 year old had never been to camp. She's more outgoing but was obviously a little nervous. I picked them up last night. They have had both had nothing but good things to say about camp. We've already discussed them coming back next year. Again thank you so much. Looking forward to this new annual tradition with you.

    • Camp Henry Story "More than 10/10"

      Thank you everyone for such a great week! Our daughter cried for about 30 minutes in the car ride home, already missing her new friends. I asked her what she would give Camp Henry out of 10 and she said "more than 10". Our son stayed awake the night he got home, trying to figure out his counsellor's magic tricks. He also can't stop talking about riding a bike without training wheels - I don't know how you guys did it, but you helped him overcome his fear. Thanks again everyone. What an amazing experience. They will both will be back again next year!

    • CQE Story "Make new friends"

      I like that my children were able to make new friends.  One of my daughters has a hard time at school and the smile on her face when she came off the boat and all of her friends gave her a hug was amazing.

    • CQE Story "CQE had shaped my life"

      Camp Queen Elizabeth has shaped my life in so many incredible ways.  I would not be the person I am today without the people I've met, activities I've participated in, and skills I've learned.  Every year I come to camp it only gets better and better, and I hope it continues to do so forever.

    • Camp Henry Story "Staff were excellent"

      Very happy with YMCA, the staff were excellent. The program was well organized and I had no issues with dropping my daughter off for the week. I was confident that she would have a great experience and that she would want to go every year. Overall, very pleased and I really hope we can get in again next year.

    • Camp Henry Story "Can't stop talking about next year"

      My daughter absolutely loved going, this was her first experience at an overnight camp and can't stop talking about next year. She would like to stay longer if possible at Camp Henry!

    • Camp Henry Story "Thrilled"

      The staff at Camp Henry were amazing, the location is in a perfect spot. I was thrilled about the Camp Henry experience. Thank you so much.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps have good reviews?
    We've collected reviews from past attendees. Read 5 reviews of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps here.

    What types of programs does YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps offer?
    YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps runs: overnight camps, day camps. Programming specializes in: Traditional (multi activity) , Leadership (multi), Wilderness Out-tripping. Browse the program calendar for rates and dates.

    What age does YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps start?
    YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps has programs for children aged 5 to 16.

    How much does is cost to attend YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps?
    Fees to attend YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps range from $600 to $4,000/session.

    Does YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps offer support for children with special needs?
    YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps offers some mild support for children with special needs. Please contact the director to discuss your needs.

    Does YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps offer busing?
    Yes, YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps offers transportation. Find busing info and fees here.



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