Registration for YMCA Summer Day Camp is now open!
Oshawa Purple Woods Y Day Camp
Every day is a new adventure at Y Day Camp
About Oshawa Purple Woods Y Day Camp
Y Day Camp utilizes Purple Woods Conservation Area to deliver a variety of indoor and outdoor programs. Located on the crest of the Oak Ridges Moraine, Heritage Hall offers spectacular scenic views of surrounding meadows and forests, with access to trails for hiking & biking, and green space for active games. Programs operate rain or shine! Campers will swim and paddle off-site. Camp operates 9 am–4 pm, extended hours are available on site from 7:30–9 am and 4–6 pm for an additional fee of $50/week. Bussing is available for a $100/week round trip.
Learn More about Summer Day Camp at the Y
Review our Summer Day Camp Guide and FAQ for all your answers!
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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 the heart of Purple Woods Conservation Area
Camp Address
38 Coates Rd E
Oshawa, ON
L1H 7K4
Bussing to Camp
Getting to camp has never been easier with 10 bus routes across the GTA, giving campers more opportunities to explore, connect, and grow. Safety is always the top priority, followed by fun. Each bus is staffed with at least two counsellors, and campers are grouped by age to help build friendships right from the start.
The bus ride is an extension of the camp experience, filled with songs, games, and excitement that set the tone for an amazing day. Toronto Island and YMCA Cedar Glen routes are also equipped with GPS tracking so you can check pick-up and drop-off times with ease.
Preparing for camp at Oshawa Purple Woods 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!
Bussing is available for a $100/week round trip. For a detailed schedule, including times and pick-up and drop-off locations, pleasereview the bus schedule.
Campers will bus to Birdseye outdoor pool located at 254 Water St, Port Perry every Monday and Friday for swimming.
Parking lot access is off Coates Rd W, near the intersection of Simcoe and Coates. Follow the Y Day Camp signs, staff will greet you and your camper(s) at the main entrance of the building.
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.