Are your kiddos ready for a summer adventure? YMCA Camp Elphinstone is our top pick for active overnight camp programs. This includes their amazing summer overnight camp programs, as well as the always highly anticipated Family Camp sessions. Woohoo! Our kiddos can't wait.
With an emphasis on building independence and personal development, campers gain confidence in the overnight camp setting. Campers ages 5-17 years learn new skills and challenge themselves with many traditional camp activities like canoeing, archery, and ropes courses. From their one- and two-week camps to out-tripping camps to shorter introductory sessions for little ones, YMCA Camp Elphinstone’s overnight camp programs provide kids with opportunities to connect with others, stay physically active, and experience memorable moments all summer long.
Located on BC’s Sunshine Coast near Gibsons, just a 40-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver, YMCA Camp Elphinstone offers traditional and specialized programming for children and families including summer overnight and day camps, Family Camp and Outdoor Education. Additionally, from September to June, YMCA Camp Elphinstone hosts various private events and retreats including weddings, conferences, health and wellness seminars, team-building getaways and networking events. Surrounded by temperate rainforest and the rocky shoreline of Howe Sound, YMCA Camp Elphinstone’s 144 acres lets campers and guests experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
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YMCA 2024 Overnight Camp Programs
Camps For Kids & Teens:
One and Two Week Camps (7-15 years)
McNabb Camp (5-7 years)
Sunshine Coast Trail 1 Week (12-14 years)
Desolation Sound 2 Week (13-15 years)
Leadership Development 1 (15-16 years)
Leadership Development 2 (16-17 years)
Dates For Family Camps:
Summer Family Camp: August 25-28 (all ages)
Fall Family Camp: October 11-13 (all ages)
register for camp:
Registration is now open. Check out the 2024 YMCA Camp Elphinstone digital brochure, which contains information on available programs, session dates, and fees, and read about their health and safety plan.
Questions about registration or any overnight camp programs can be emailed to the camps admin team at camp.elphinstone@bc.ymca.ca. Not sure whether your child is ready for an overnight camp? We have ideas to help get them ready & build their confidence.
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