10% off* Early Bird Discount

All for building connections.

All for building skills.
All for building confidence.

At YMCA Summer Day Camp, every day is an opportunity to try something new and discover what they love. Our skilled leaders create a safe, welcoming space where campers experience new adventures, develop skills, and enjoy classic camp fun. Give your child a summer of growth, connection, and memories they’ll carry with them.

More Than a Day Camp: Programs for Every Interest

Y Day Camps are anything but one-size-fits-all. There are a variety of programs available, including specialty day camp programs designed for kids who want to explore specific interests and choose an experience that matches their passions and personality.

Whether your child wants to paddle, cook, rock climb, create movies, swim, or lead, there’s a YMCA day camp experience designed just for them.

Paddle & Pedal

Outdoor skill development with an emphasis on boating and biking. Each day campers will participate in one biking, one canoeing, and one kayaking session.

Y-Cook

Hands-on cooking program that develops skills and confidence in the kitchen. Campers will receive a YMCA apron and recipe book so they can continue their cooking journey at home.

Movie Making

Movie Making

Blockbuster Movie Making and Stop Motion Animation programs will engage campers in hands on exploration of the movie making process from start to finish. Includes character development, set design, script writing and editing.

Swimming Lessons

Swimming Lessons

Focused on building aquatic skills, in addition to traditional camp activities, campers receive a daily swim lesson with a certified Swim Instructor. At the end of the week, campers will receive a report card indicating skill achievement.

Swimming Lessons

Counsellor in Training

Counsellor in Training is a youth leadership program that focuses on developing the skills required to become a day camp Counsellor.

Eco-Adventure

Eco-Adventure

Eco-Adventure focuses on outdoor skill development, natural arts and science. Campers will forage for natural art material, develop bushcraft skills, and participate in eco-science activities while learning about native species.

Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Adventure is an active skill-based program. Campers will have the opportunity to earn Outdoor Skill Buttons while participating in activities such as archery, biking, fire-building, knot-tying, shelter-building and slacklining.

Outdoor Adventure

Overnight

Campers will take a chartered bus from the ferry terminal at 9 am to YMCA Cedar Glen on Thursday morning. While at Cedar Glen campers will participate in leadership activities such as rock-climbing, high and low ropes, swimming and a campfire.

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25 Programs
Choose from arts, leadership, science, media, sports, outdoor, and more.

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Ages 4-15
Kinder, junior, and senior age groups plus camp-wide activities!

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How to Register

Step #1 Create an account on My Y


Step #2 See all programs available for registration on our Y Guide


Step #3 Once you have selected your program, complete check out on My Y. For assistance, call 647-439-6611(local) or 877-303-2267(toll-free)

More Than a Day Camp: Programs for Every Interest

Y Day Camps are anything but one-size-fits-all. There are a variety of programs available, including specialty day camp programs designed for kids who want to explore specific interests and choose an experience that matches their passions and personality.

Whether your child wants to paddle, cook, rock climb, create movies, swim, or lead, there’s a YMCA day camp experience designed just for them.

Paddle & Pedal

Outdoor skill development with an emphasis on boating and biking. Each day campers will participate in one biking, one canoeing, and one kayaking session.

Y-Cook

Hands-on cooking program that develops skills and confidence in the kitchen. Campers will receive a YMCA apron and recipe book so they can continue their cooking journey at home.

Movie Making

Movie Making

Blockbuster Movie Making and Stop Motion Animation programs will engage campers in hands on exploration of the movie making process from start to finish. Includes character development, set design, script writing and editing.

Swimming Lessons

Swimming Lessons

Focused on building aquatic skills, in addition to traditional camp activities, campers receive a daily swim lesson with a certified Swim Instructor. At the end of the week, campers will receive a report card indicating skill achievement.

Swimming Lessons

Counsellor in Training

Counsellor in Training is a youth leadership program that focuses on developing the skills required to become a day camp Counsellor.

Eco-Adventure

Eco-Adventure

Eco-Adventure focuses on outdoor skill development, natural arts and science. Campers will forage for natural art material, develop bushcraft skills, and participate in eco-science activities while learning about native species.

Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Adventure is an active skill-based program. Campers will have the opportunity to earn Outdoor Skill Buttons while participating in activities such as archery, biking, fire-building, knot-tying, shelter-building and slacklining.

Outdoor Adventure

Overnight

Campers will take a chartered bus from the ferry terminal at 9 am to YMCA Cedar Glen on Thursday morning. While at Cedar Glen campers will participate in leadership activities such as rock-climbing, high and low ropes, swimming and a campfire.

A Camp Where Everyone Belongs

Camp is about fun, friendship, and creating lasting, positive memories. To make sure campers, staff, and volunteers have the best experience possible, we’re sharing our expectations about how to treat each other and our camp.

"Sam’s been here for five years. He’s done everything from the farm camp, arts and craft, swim, outdoor adventure — he's done it all. There’s just so much to do in the summer and he’s having a great time. Being outside in this kind of environment is so wonderful for them. He’s got more empathy more communication collaboration, he’s a leader and he takes those skills away from camp."

— Lindsay

"My child was in the arts program. I was impressed by the professional direction and the number of final products that came home. We were happy all summer!"

— Paige C.

"My main reason for picking YMCA this year for summer camp was because I have built a trust with this community on how they treat my child, and she always seems very engaged in the activities that are conducted.

It’s the small things that have the biggest impact, like remembering her name and greeting her every morning. She smiles and giggles every time because it makes her feel like she is special and part of the group."

— Laura M.

Bussing to Camp

Getting to camp has never been easier with 5 bus routes across Greater Toronto, 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.


Financial Assistance

If you require YMCA Financial Assistance, please complete the form with proof of income, and continue registration for your program of choice.

If you require support to complete your online registration, please call 1-877-303-2677.


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Terms and Conditions: 10% Off Summer Day Camp Offer 

The 10% off discount applies exclusively to participants enrolling in full fee summer day camp programs offered by the YMCA of Greater Toronto and valid from January 13 – March 31, 2026.  

The discount amount is 10% off the summer day camp program full fee rate, and is not applied to any additional services or program add-ons - bussing, extended hours, towel service or lunch. Please note that this discount cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts provided by YMCA of Greater Toronto.  This discount is not applicable to any overnight programming offered at YMCA Camp Pine Crest. 

This offer is subject to availability.  

It is non-transferable between participants and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other form of credit.  

Participants who receive the discount and subsequently withdrawal their enrollment are subject to the withdrawal policy outlined by YMCA of Greater Toronto.  

If any adjustments are made to a registration after March 31, 2026 the discount will be revoked and the payee will be responsible for the full fee of the program cost. 

This includes switching to a different location, program, or week or accepting a waitlisted activity. 

The YMCA of Greater Toronto reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. By availing of this discount offer, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.  

For any inquiries regarding this offer, please contact our team at register@ymcagta.org.