This program offers a well-rounded experience for campers who want to experience all aspects of YMCA Camp Otonabee! Our New Discoveries have the opportunity to participate in several different areas of camp including: cooperative games, low ropes challenge courses, canoeing, swimming, fire and stuffy shelter building, nature hikes, orienteering and our age-appropriate high rope element, “The Flying Squirrel”! Staff to camper ratio is 1:8.

* Short week - prorated fee.

The Pioneers program provides an opportunity for junior campers to exercise a little more independence and experience new challenges. While ensuring low camper to counsellor ratios and age-appropriate programs, campers will participate in rock climbing, canoeing, orienteering, swimming, low ropes challenges, arts and crafts, archery, nature programs and much more! Staff to camper ratio is 1:10.

* Short week - prorated fee.

Explorers is designed as a well-rounded program for campers who want a general experience of YMCA Camp Otonabee! Our Explorers have the opportunity to participate in many different areas of camp including: cooperative games, low ropes challenge courses, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fire and shelter building, nature programs, orienteering, and one of our high ropes challenge courses! Staff to camper ratio is 1:10.

* Short week - prorated fee.

This program is facilitated in French and offers campers an opportunity to experience all age-appropriate aspects of Camp Otonabee. Similar to General Programs, campers will participate in activities like swimming, low ropes, cooperative games, nature hikes, canoeing, a group campfire and an age-appropriate high rope element! This program is suitable for Francophone or bilingual campers. Staff to camper ratio is 1:8.

* Short week - prorated fee.

This program’s focus is on high ropes challenge courses and an introduction to climbing. Campers will learn useful climbing knots, climbing safety, and will have the opportunity to experience a variety of our high ropes courses climbing various high and low rope elements throughout the week. Adventure Campers will also have the opportunity to participate in classic camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, cooperative team building games, and archery. The staff to camper ratio for this program is 1:10.

* Short week - prorated fee.

This program’s emphasis is on the acquisition of paddling skills in canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding. The focus will be on instruction to basic strokes, navigation, and boater safety. Every day will have a different boating activity and multiple canoeing periods throughout the week to build proficiency. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a culminating day-trip from our beach on the Ottawa River. Paddle Sport campers will also have the opportunity to participate in other aspects of camp such as swimming, cooperative team building games, low ropes and shelter building. The staff to camper ratio for this program is 1:10.

* Short week - prorated fee.

This program is an opportunity for campers ages 8Y-11Y who identify as girls to enjoy traditional camp activities together. Activities include canoeing, swimming, orienteering, arts and crafts and more! Campers will also have the chance to experience one of our high ropes challenge courses. The staff to camper ratio for this program is 1:10.

* Short week - prorated fee.

This program is designed for children who would like to combine dramatic arts with the experience of an outdoor camp. Each week campers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of drama and movement activities. They will be challenged to work as a team to write, direct, and create a performance at camp at the end of each week! Drama campers will also participate in traditional camp activities, such as low ropes, boating, swimming, and cooperative games. The staff to camper ratio for this program is 1:10.  

* Short week - prorated fee.