Mississauga Forest Avenue Y Day Camp
Every day is a new adventure at Y Day Camp
About Mississauga Forest Avenue Y Day Camp
Y Day Camp utilizes Forest Avenue Public School to deliver a wide variety of programs. This location has access to a gymnasium, several classrooms and outdoor green space. Campers will take a chartered bus to swim off site at a nearby community pool. Kinder campers will take a chartered bus to utilize a nearby community splashpad. Camp operates 9 am–4 pm, Extended hours are available on site from 7:30–9 am and 4–6 pm.
New this year!
Capture Camp Memories
This summer at Forest Avenue Y Day Camp, we're helping families capture camp memories!
Whether your camper is joining us for one week or all summer, you'll have the opportunity each week to receive a printed group photo featuring your camper, their counsellor, and their camp friends.
Our Family Experience Ambassador will visit each camp group every Wednesday to capture a group photo. Photos will be sent home with campers each Friday.
If you'd like your camper to receive a weekly group photo, simply scan the QR code upon arrival to complete our photo consent form.
Hug & Go Morning Drop-Off
To help make arrival safe, smooth, and efficient, our Hug & Go drop-off runs daily from 9:00–9:20 a.m.
Returning campers: If your camper has already attended camp this summer, you're welcome to use our convenient Hug & Go drop-off lane.
First-day campers: We can't wait to meet you! Please park in the designated parking lot so our camp team can welcome your family, confirm your camper's registration details, and ensure a smooth first-day check-in.
Simply follow the Y Day Camp signs upon arrival—our staff will be there to guide you every step of the way.
Mad Science
Exciting news: Y Day Camp is partnering with Mad Science to bring an exciting, hands-on science experience to all campers at Forest Avenue Y Day Camp!
Every Monday, campers will take part in an engaging one-hour Mad Science workshop, where they'll explore, experiment, and discover through interactive, hands-on activities led by Mad Science instructors. This unique experience is included as an exciting addition to your camper's regular program, making Mondays even more memorable!
$2 Pizza Day
Pre-purchase a Friday pizza lunch for your camper!
Pizza lunch can be purchased during camper pick-up at the end of the day for $2.00 per slice. Orders for Friday pizza lunch will be accepted up until Thursday afternoon each week.
To help make the purchasing process as efficient as possible, please bring the exact amount (toonies and loonies are appreciated), as day camp staff will not be able to provide change.
Learn More about Summer Day Camp at the Y
Review our Summer Day Camp Guide and FAQ for all your answers!
Learn how value beads play an important role at Y Day Camp
Although no two days are the same, see a sample schedule of a camp day
Check out all camp locations and programs at the Y this summer.
Where are we located?
Located in Mississauga Forest Avenue Public school .
Camp Address
20 Forest Avenue
Mississauga , ON
L5G 1K7
Staff at Mississauga Forest Avenue Y Day Camp
Camp Director
Tierra McKoy
Camp Email
Mississaugaforestavenue.daycamp@ymcagta.org
Phone Number
647-302-8671
Contact Centre
1-877-303-2267 or register@ymcagta.org
Preparing for camp at Mississauga Forest Avenue Y Day Camp
Whether your child is an experienced camper or it is their first camp experience, it is always helpful to know what they can expect at your camp location this summer!
Campers will be walking approximately 1-2 minutes to the Lions Club Outdoor Pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Wednesdays, Kinder-aged campers will travel by chartered bus to Jack Darling Park to enjoy the community splashpad.
Drop off and pick up is located at the main entrance of the building. Follow the Y Day Camp signs and a staff will be there to greet you and your camper(s).
In order to be placed in the same group as a friend, campers must be in the same age group and registered in the same program. For us to efficiently track the requests, you will need to complete this form for each individual week you are making a request for.
Please ensure your request is sent at least 2 weeks before the start of the program. We do our best to accommodate all requests, however we can not guarantee. If requests are submitted with less than 2 weeks before the start of the program we can not accommodate the request. Please note, one family will submit the request for both campers. Please only submit the request for your camper and one friend.
Thank you!
Submit Friend Request
Day Camp staff work between the hours of 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Following Ontario Bill 27 and in keeping with our values, the YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of employees. A Right to Disconnect policy has been initiated effective of June 2, 2022. The policy is intended to support work/life balance and staff wellbeing by ensuring that employees have the right to disconnect from their work outside of their scheduled hours regardless of whether they are in a centre/office or working remotely.
If you have urgent concerns after hours, you can reach out to our Contact Centre until 8pm by phone, 1-877-303-2267 or email, register@ymcagta.org.
Although we try to keep campers' items in their backpacks, occasionally things are forgotten. Any items lost at camp are collected daily and kept in the camp office. If your camper loses an item, contact the Camp Director immediately and they will try to find it.
All lost items will only be stored on-site for one week, after which they will be donated to a local charity.
Unfortunately, the Y cannot take responsibility for lost items.
Please check your camper's possessions daily to ensure they arrive home with them.
Campers will take a chartered bus from the ferry terminal at 9:00 am to YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre on Thursday morning. While at Cedar Glen, campers will participate in leadership activities such as rock climbing, high and low ropes, swimming and a camp fire. Upon arrival campers will be provided with lunch, dinner in the dining hall and an evening snack.
Campers sleep in the Cedar Glen Grove Cabins which accomodate 8 per room, with a nearby washroom.
On Friday, campers will be provided with a hot breakfast and lunch before departure. Campers will return to the ferry terminal for pick-up or bus departure at 4:00pm.
For more information on the overnight accommodations at Cedar Glen, please visit their website.
Download our packing list here (Link to download packing list PDF)