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Cost
$320 to $895/week -
Main language
English, French -
Ages (Gender)
4 to 16 (Coed, All Girls, All Boys) -
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Y Camps help children learn new skills, explore hidden talents, develop friendships and create lasting memories. Neighbourhood Day Camps offer themed weeks, field trips, and fun activities in 5 locations across the Ottawa region. At Camp Otonabee, campers can choose day or overnight options while engaging in canoeing, high ropes, archery, nature programs, swimming and more!
- Special needs: Yes, mild support. A few of our campers have special needs.
- LGBTQ+ friendly community
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YMCA Camp Otonabee and Y Neighbourhood Day Camps are well-established and highly regarded camps that offer campers a safe place to belong, grow, thrive and lead at camp and in their lives beyond the summer. Our camp staff are committed to creating a supportive environment filled with fun, teamwork, and community connections. All camp programs are based in our five core values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Inclusiveness.
YMCA of the National Capital Region currently has 17 programs available; 8 TBD.
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Ages: 8 - 11Day Camp
(Coed)Ropes Course, Traditional (multi activity)
$340 to $495Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Jun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 10-14 $425 - $495 Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 17-21 $425 - $495 Ages: 8 - 11Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity) , Theatre Arts
$280 to $420Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Jun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 10-14 $350 - $420 Ages: 6 - 9Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity) , Language Instruction
$280 to $420Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Jun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 10-14 $350 - $420 Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 17-21 $350 - $420 Ages: 4 - 11Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$280 to $420Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Jun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 10-14 $350 - $420 Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 17-21 $350 - $420 Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 24-28 $350 - $420 Ages: 14 - 15Day Camp
(Coed)CIT/LIT Program, Traditional (multi activity)
$612 to $800Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Jun 29-Jul 10 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 10-21 $680 - $800 Ages: 8 - 14Overnight Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$895 to $950Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Jun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 10-14 $895 - $950 Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 17-21 $895 - $950 Ages: 8 - 11Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity) , Water Sports (multi)
$340 to $495Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Jun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 10-14 $425 - $495 Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 17-21 $425 - $495 Ages: 12 - 13Day Camp
(Coed)CIT/LIT Program, Traditional (multi activity)
$300 to $435Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Jun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 10-14 $375 - $435 Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 17-21 $375 - $435 Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 24-28 $375 - $435 Ages: 6 - 9Day Camp
(Coed)Nature/Environment, Traditional (multi activity)
$280 to $420Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Jun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 10-14 $350 - $420 Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 17-21 $350 - $420 Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 24-28 $350 - $420 Ages: 4 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$264 to $330Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandJun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandAug 10-14 $330 Ages: 4 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$264 to $330Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandJun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandAug 10-14 $330 Ages: 4 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$264 to $330Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandJun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandAug 10-14 $330 Ages: 4 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$264 to $330Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandJun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandAug 10-14 $330 Ages: 4 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$264 to $330Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandJun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandAug 10-14 $330 Ages: 4 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$264 to $330Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandJun 29-Jul 03 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandAug 10-14 $330 Ages: 15 - 16Day Camp
(Coed)CIT/LIT Program, Traditional (multi activity)
$711 to $970Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Jul 06-24 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Jul 27-Aug 14 $711 - $879 Ages: 8 - 11Day Camp
(All Girls)Traditional (multi activity) , Wilderness Skills
$350 to $420Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Jul 06-10 Cost TBD Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 17-21 $350 - $420 Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Aug 24-28 $350 - $420 Ages: 4 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$70Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 4 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$70Ottawa, ON
Taggart Family YMCA - 180 Argyle AveDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 4 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$70Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Date TBD Cost TBD Ages: 4 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$306 to $340Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Date TBD Cost TBD Ages: 4 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$306 to $340Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 4 - 12Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$306 to $340Ottawa, ON
Taggart Family YMCA - 180 Argyle AveDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 12 - 14Day Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$340Ottawa, ON
6 Locations from Stittsville to RocklandDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 6 - 8Overnight Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$716 to $781Ottawa, ON
YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1Date TBD Cost TBD
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Deposit required with acceptance Yes Credit card payment Yes Maximum installments available 4 -
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Hello Campers, Families & Community!
I am so excited for summer at YMCA Camp Otonabee! I can’t wait to see our site full of campers making new friends, stepping outside of their comfort zones and achieving things they didn’t know they could do.
YMCA Camp Otonabee is open to all campers aged 4-11, with our leadership development programs available for youth up to age 16. We offer both day and overnight camping experiences, including specialized programs like French, Drama, and Adventure Camp. Our camp features a wide variety of outdoor programming including canoeing, rock climbing, orienteering and so much more. There is something for every camper!
Having grown up going to summer camp, I can attest that camp magic is real! At every moment, whether it be during a program or in a simple walk to lunch, campers are learning about themselves and the community around them. I believe the skills developed here follow our campers throughout the year- empowering them at school, at home and everywhere in between.
We hope you choose to join us for a magical summer!
In Camping Friendship,
Nicole Binnington
Hello my name is Randi Penney and I am our Neighbourhood Day Camps Coordinator!
I have run municipal and city camps across Nova Scotia and Ottawa since 2019 and have been working for the YMCA since I graduated in May 2024, previously in our Newcomer Youth leadership Development Program!
I am passionate about what we do at the YMCA and in our Neighbourhood Day Camps because I love that everyone is welcome, we care about making community, camps and leadership more accessible to children and families in the city. We help kids develop leadership skills and encourage an interest in recreation through sports, games, crafting and more. There is nothing like seeing the difference one week can make in a child’s confidence – in just one week, you see friendships blossom, children trying new things, a quiet leader find their voice and children actively seeking opportunities to step up or help out. I love hearing kids have bonded with our amazing staff and can not wait to come back again.
YMCA camps create a community from a child’s first summer to when they become leaders in training to when they are running our camps! Many of our staff have grown up attending YMCA camps in the same community they now work in. I know first hand that our camps help instill a sense of belonging and meaning in our campers and staff.
Our camps include 6 locations across the city of Ottawa and Clarence Rockland area – Campers ages 4-12 have the opportunity to learn new skills and have fun in local outdoor spaces, gymnasiums, swimming pools and activity rooms, as well as enjoy themed weeks and out trips. Y Neighbourhood Summer Day Camps are a great way to spend summer days having fun and creating friendships!
In Camping Friendship,
Randi PenneyStaff and Counsellors
Y Camp Staff are engaged, caring, and camper-focused. Y Camp Staff are trained in soft-skills such as group management, the art of facilitation, and how to maximize fun and safety while at camp. Our experienced staff provide campers with the support, attention, and care they need while away from home. All staff are trained in standard first aid and CPR and lifeguards are nationally certified. All staff must complete a background check and participate in an extensive training program.
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Ottawa, ONY Outdoor Centre & YMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, Nepean, Ontario, K0a1t0Ottawa, ONYMCA Camp Otonabee - 1620 Sixth Line Road, RR #1, Dunrobin, Ontario, K0A 1T0Ottawa, ON6 Locations from Stittsville to Rockland, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P1B7Ottawa, ONTaggart Family YMCA - 180 Argyle Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1B7Busing
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Bus 1 - Orleans, St Laurent, Kanata North (Bus fee: 65)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Stop 1 - Joe and Lily's No Frills 1226 Place d'Orléans Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada 7:45 am 5:20 pm Stop 2 - Canadian Tire 330 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, ON, Canada 8:10 am 4:55 pm Stop 3 - Klondike Crossing Plaza 1102 Klondike Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada 8:40 am 4:15 pm -
Bus 2 - Walmart Baseline & Woodroffe Ave School (Bus fee: 65)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Stop 1 - Walmart Baseline 1375 Baseline Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada 8:00 am 4:55 pm Stop 2 - Woodroffe Ave School 235 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada 8:20 am 2:30 pm -
Bus 3 - Taggart YMCA & Stats Canada (Bus fee: 65)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Stop 1 - Taggart Family YMCA 180 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada 7:55 am 5:10 pm Stop 2 - Statistics Canada 150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway, Ottawa, ON, Canada 8:15 am 4:35 pm -
Bus 6 - Brown's YIG & Walmart: Centrum (Bus fee: 65)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Stop 1 - Brown's YIG 1252 Stittsville Main Street, Stittsville, ON, Canada 8:00 am 4:55 pm Stop 2 - Walmart Centrum 500 Earl Grey Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada 8:25 am 4:25 pm -
Bus 4 - Billing Bridge & Our Lady of Victory School (Bus fee: 65)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Stop 1 - Billings Bridge Plaza – Main Entrance 2277 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada 7:50 am 5:00 pm Stop 2 - Our Lady of Victory Public School 1175 Soderlind Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada 8:20 am 4:25 pm
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Sleeping Accommodations
- Cabins
- Tents
Amenities
- Electricity in Sleeping Area
Washrooms Facilities
- Flush Toilets
- Showers (indoor)
More details about accommodations: The YMCA Outdoor Centre is the perfect location for your conference, staff retreat, group event or meeting.
We offer a variety of meeting venues and programs ideal for corporate groups, church groups, community organizations, school groups, and more! Located on 30 acres of field, forest, trails and rugged shoreline on the Ottawa River, the YMCA Outdoor Centre is only a 30 minute drive from downtown Ottawa and 10 minutes from Kanata.
The YMCA Outdoor Centre has free parking for over 150 vehicles.Are meals provided? Yes.
Rentals & Services
Offers children's birthday party packages: Yes
The YMCA Outdoor Centre is located ten minutes north of Kanata on 30 acres of field, forest and rugged Ottawa River shoreline. Open year-round, the YMCA Outdoor Centre specializes in education and leadership programs for school groups, community organizations and professionals, and offers a variety of experiential, curriculum-driven outdoor education programs that can be tailored to the individual needs of any group.Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
Whether you're searching for the perfect place to develop future leaders of your organization, or looking for a casual, natural environment away from work for team building exercises, the YMCA Outdoor Centre can accommodate you.
The corporate team development experience provides an opportunity for employees to gather outside of an office setting to work together in groups to complete and solve various physical and intellectual challenges presented by the Outdoor Centre Facilitator. Employees work together solving problems cooperatively with the team to reach the group's ultimate goal. It is during these interactions that the key elements of communication, trust, adaptation to change, individual value and team value are addressed.Available for private rentals: Yes
There's nothing quite like the great outdoors. The YMCA Outdoor Centre offers a wide variety of overnight or day programs for students of all ages.
This includes high school classes and groups, university groups, sport teams, and community organizations. You may choose a pre-packaged program or you can design a program from the many options available to suit your group’s needs. Whether it's nature exploration, leadership education, or outdoor adventure programming, the YMCA Outdoor Centre will bring out the best in your students.Associations
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Bus 1 - Orleans, St Laurent, Kanata North (Bus fee: 65)
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Kelly & Wilder
Every time Kelly drove by Camp Otonabee on her way to work, it stood out to her as a classic summer camp. She always wanted to be able to give her 6-year-old son, Wilder, the experience of going to a camp like that, but as a single mom supporting two children with disabilities, it seemed out of the question.
In 2023, her hopes were made possible when she was offered financial support through the Evelyne E. Laishley Campership Fund. Receiving this annual sponsorship fund meant that Wilder had the opportunity to attend a day program at Camp Otonabee. “To let him have that typical summer experience, that he can go back to school with and relate to others … I just think it’s so important,” Kelly shared.
Wilder is an active kid. He loves building with LEGO and being outside. He also has a limb difference and wears a prosthetic. For Kelly, having a son with a disability means that acceptance and accommodation are necessary in new environments. “It is a large requirement when Wilder will be attending somewhere that I’m not going to be present.” Camp Director, Marisa, alongside Assistant Director, Hannah, met with Kelly and Wilder in advance to discuss how to best support him at camp. They talked about when he should be wearing his prosthetic, appropriate language to use, and how potential comments from other children would be handled.
Kelly believed that Camp Otonabee would bea great fit for Wilder, and she was proven right. Wilder made friends and participated in activities like canoeing, swimming and nature walks. He was particularly proud of facing his fears on the high
rope course. “The first time I did it, I was scared,” said Wilder. “The second time, I wanted to go to
the top … It was fun!”Kelly saw that Wilder was excited to wake up every morning and return to camp for more adventures. “I could see his confidence was growing in himself and in his social relationships.”
Wilder will have the opportunity to come back to Camp Otonabee for a second year. He and Kelly are both looking forward to it. “We’re so grateful for the support for Wilder. It doesn’t just make a difference in his life, it also makes a difference in mine.”
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Kelly & Wilder
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