Summer Day Camp (Ages 4-12)
YMCA Camp Pine Crest offers a day camp program for families who live or cottage locally. Every week has a unique theme and every day is full of fun! For children between 4–12 years of age, this is the best place in Muskoka to spend summer days and return home in the evening.
Day Camp
Located in beautiful Muskoka, Camp Pine Crest offers two great day camp options for kids aged 4–12 - Little Critters (ages 4-8) and Nature Explorers (ages 9-12).
We provide a safe and engaging camp experience where kids can get outside, make new friends and enjoy a wide range of summer camp programs. Day camp operates Monday–Friday throughout the summer between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm.
Fee: Full Week: $415; Short Week: $332
A typical day at camp
Campers will spend all day enjoying the outdoors! Rain or shine, campers will be having a blast exploring all Pine Crest has to offer. Campers will have 5 different program blocks throughout the day and take part in programming with the same group all week.
Little Critters
Little Critters is a day camp nature-focused program where campers will spend their days in the great outdoors. Our Little Critters will explore the site in groups of 8–10 with a counsellor to lead them on their adventure. Your camper will swim in the lake, go on canoeing or paddle-boarding adventures, have scavenger hunts around the site, and make some crafts to take home! Every week has a different theme so if your campers are coming for more than one week in the summer, each one will be a unique experience.
Nature Explorers
This program focuses on learning about environmental conservation and allowing campers to explore the varying ecosystems, habitats, plants, and wildlife that we have here at Camp Pine Crest.
Overnight Add Ons
Add an overnight camping adventure to your Week 5 Day Camp programming. Campers will have the chance to put their newly learned outdoor skills to the test and get a true taste of the Pine Crest overnight experience. What could be better than a night under the stars, cooking dinner over a fire, enjoying delicious s’mores for dessert, and sleeping in a tent?
This add-on includes Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast, and Friday lunch. Pine Crest provides all the camping gear — your camper just needs an overnight bag. A packing list will be shared at the start of the week so you know exactly what to bring, but here are some examples:
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Stuffy
- Rain jacket
- Extra change of clothes for sleeping (PJ's)
- Extra set of clothes for Friday!
- Everything needed for day camp programming for two days!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for your camper to challenge themselves, build confidence, and make lifelong memories.
Packing for Day Camp
Packing for camp can be fun for kids! Get your child involved so they can easily recognize their belongings. It’s very important that they come equipped with all the items needed at camp. It is also helpful to write your child’s name on all of their belongings in case anything gets misplaced. Lost and Found is brought to pickup at the end of each day.
To assist with your packing, we have provided a suggested list of what to bring. You can also download our interactive colouring page packing list below.
- A change of clothes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Water shoes with a back strap
- Personal flotation device (We also have some at camp!)
- Weather appropriate gear
- Nut free snacks Lunch (if not purchasing the meal plan)
- Bathing suit and towel
Day Camp Lunch Option
Keep your camper fueled while having fun at YMCA Camp Pine Crest Day Camps by signing up for the lunch option! Each day, campers registered for the lunch option will enjoy camp favourites such as mac and cheese, hot dogs, build your own tacos/sandwiches, and more. Campers will be provided two snacks daily, such as yoghurt, crackers, fresh fruit and more. Please send your camper with a reusable water bottle so we can make sure they stay hydrated. If your camper has a food allergy, please email the camp registration office after registering, and our Food Services Director will reach out to you to ensure we can accommodate.
Lunch Fee: Full Week: $50; Short Week: $40
Sample Menu:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup | Make-your-own tacos | Chicken burgers with veggies on the side | Mac and cheese with veggies on the side | Hot dogs with toppings and chips |
Note: Menu may change throughout the summer. Our day camp coordinator will send out the menu for the week in our get ready for camp email.
Related Programs
Overnight Camp
Leadership Programs
FAQ
Contact Us
YMCA Camp Pine Crest
1090 Gullwing Lake Rd
Torrance, ON
P0C 1M0
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Outdoor Centre email: pinecrestbookings@ymcagta.org
Summer Camp email: camp.pinecrest@ymcagta.org
Camp Pine Crest Office: 1-877-878-9622
The Camp Pine Crest office does not handle summer camp registration.
Any registration-related changes will need to be sent to the Registration Office.
Registration Office: 1-877-303-2267
Registration Email: register@ymcagta.org