About Overnight Camps
YMCA Camp Otonabee offers an overnight camp program for campers ages 6Y-14Y looking to have a traditional sleep-away experience.
Campers will participate in an exciting outdoor camp experience where they will share a cabin with other campers and their counsellors with 24-hour supervision. All campers will take part in day camp programming, as well as share in evening camp fires, evening programs and experience a traditional overnight camp program.
These programs are only offered on specific weeks of the summer and space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.
Registration opens January 22, 2026
Get ready for a summer to remember! YMCA Camp Otonabee is where adventure, learning, and new friendships come together in a safe, supportive environment. Spaces fill quickly, so be sure to register early and secure your spot for an unforgettable summer at the Y!
Overnight Programs - Ages: 6Y-14Y
Camp Otonabee's 4-day mini-overnight option is a great introduction to traditional overnight camp for some of our youngest campers on site.
We encourage this option for campers who have spent time away from their homes and families, but who may not have experienced an overnight camp before.
| *Aug 4 - 7 $720 |
Plus applicable taxes. * Short week - prorated fee.
During the day campers will discover the natural world, build new skills, and create lifelong memories while taking part in a variety of activities and outings alongside our day camp participants. In the evening, they will enjoy camp fires, night hikes and experience a much quieter, more intimate camp life. Jr. campers are ages 8Y-10Y and Sr. campers are ages 11Y-14Y.
| Jun 29 - Jul 3 $900 | July 6 - 10 $900 | July 13 - 17 $900 |
| July 20 - 24 $900 | Jul 27 - 31 $900 | Aug 10 - 14 $900 |
| Aug 17 - 21 $900 |
Plus applicable taxes
A full list of what to bring to camp can be found in the Preparing for Camp page on our website.
Cabins are divided by age:
- Mini campers are ages 6Y-8Y
- Jr. campers are ages 8Y-10Y
- Sr. campers are ages 11Y-14Y
YMCA Camp Otonabee promotes an inclusive environment and has female, male, and all-gender cabin options for Junior and Senior campers. The mini overnight program will be offered as an all-gender cabin.
Please note that there may be weeks where Junior and Senior campers will be sharing a cabin, however they will travel in separate groups throughout the day.
YMCA Camp Otonabee counsellors are skilled at leading conversations around inclusiveness, and will ensure campers feel safe and comfortable with their cabinmates while creating memories that will last a lifetime!
Each room has two bunk beds, and there are four rooms within each cabin. Counsellors are stationed at the front of the cabins to allow traffic in and out of the cabin to be maintained in a safe manner and provide 24-hour care to campers.
Please include any cabin requests you may have in the friend request section of the registration form.
Overnight camper washrooms are all-gendered spaces. Campers will not be without supervision in these all-gendered spaces.
Camper Care Program | Ages: 4Y-13Y
This program is for campers who need extra support while they are at camp. Each camper is assessed independently and assigned a one-to-one camp counsellor who will accompany and help integrate them into programming with other campers in their age group.
This program has a separate application and registration process and limited space. Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis and space is limited.
Please note that our staff are not trained to assist with medical equipment or procedures (such as g-tube feeding or catheter care) and are unable to provide full washroom assistance, including lifting, wiping, or diaper changes.
Please contact the camp office for registration information at day.camps@ymcaottawa.ca or 613-832-1234.