YMCA Summer Day Camp is a chance for everyone to create endless summer memories: playing games, exploring the outdoors, learning new skills and making friends for life! With a fresh selection of traditional and specialty camps this summer there is something for everyone! We look forward to helping campers unplug from screen time and plug into rediscovering the outdoors, sports, trips, fun activities and more.

The YMCA’s long history and expertise in supporting a holistic approach to health, growth, and development of children and youth is evident in our camp programs. At YMCA Day Camp, children can be physically active and enjoy just being kids.

Camp Brochure

We cannot wait to build lasting memories with your child this summer!

Camp Locations

River Oaks Public School

Summer camps at River Oaks features an indoor gym and indoor space perfect for campers that prefer a balance of indoor and outdoor experiences at camp. Short walk to splash pad and field for sports and active games as well as large black top area wish shade to keep cool during hot summer days!

Activities at this Location:

  • Large outdoor space for active games
  • Walking distance to splash pad
  • Indoor and outdoor space for activities
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Specialty camps

Extended care hours: 8am-9am and 4:00pm-5:00pm

Palermo Public School

Summer camps at Palermo location feature an indoor gym and indoor space perfect for campers that prefer a balance of indoor and outdoor experiences at camp. Short walk to splash pad and field for sports and active games.

Activities at this Location:

  • Large outdoor field
  • Indoor and outdoor space for activities
  • Gym space for active games and sports
  • Water play
  • Arts & crafts
  • Splash Pad
  • Specialty camps

Extended care hours: 8am-9am and 4:00pm-5:00pm

Valens Lake Conservation Area

Valens is a conservation area near Flamborough with plenty of opportunity for Hikes, canoeing and swimming in the lake. Valens Is the perfect camp location for those campers who love the outdoors, want to explore, and create long lasting memories at camp. With a variety of camp offerings and nature-based learning Valens is the perfect location for campers who want a little taste of what away camp would be or those who want the overnight experience with the flexibility of being home for dinner every day to share their daily experience with their families.

Activities at this location:

  • Hiking
  • Bike rides
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swimming in the lake
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Campfire
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outdoor Site w/ Open Shelter for Inclement Weather

Peter Gilgan Family YMCA

Camps at the Peter Gilgan Family YMCA feature multi-purpose spaces, swimming facilities for our older campers, outdoor space to accommodate art & crafts, sports, and a variety of programming.

Activities at this location:

  • Indoor gym
  • Swimming for older campers
  • Indoor space for passive activities
  • Outdoor space for active games and sports

Extended care hours: 8am-9am and 4:00pm-5:00pm

Bus Transportation Information

Our buses are supervised by trained staff, who start and end each day with fun activities. For your child’s safety, children are required to get on and off the bus at the same location. Busing is included in the cost of the program. Please note that our morning departure times are strictly adhered to. However, evening arrival times may vary due to traffic and other unanticipated delays.

LocationBuses to Valens
- Departure
Buses to Valens
- Arrival
St. Joan of Arc
2912 West Oak Trails Blvd.
Oakville, ON L6M 4T7
8:00 am5:05 pm
Post’s Corners
2220 Caldwell Dr.
Oakville, ON L6H 6B5
8:00 am5:10 pm
Morden
180 Morden Rd.
Oakville, ON L6K 2S3
8:00 am5:10 pm

For more information related to our summer day camp policies and procedures, please refer to our Parent Handbook.