YMCA of Three Rivers: Camp Ki-Wa-Y

Camp Ki-Wa-Y is located on the west shore of Paradise Lake, just outside of St. Clements. Ki-Wa-Y’s 77 acres of gorgeous landscape feature over 25 acres of naturally wooded and truly beautiful forests. A spectacular surprise just 15 minutes from Kitchener-Waterloo. YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y offers a variety of activities and experiences to suit all ages and interests, and gender inclusive cabin options that are welcoming and supportive to all campers.Campers have the opportunity to choose their own adventure and spend more time doing what they REALLY like through program streams. Choose from the following streams:

Traditions — For those who want it all. A great choice for first-time-campers or campers who like all camp activities.

Rocks and Ropes — For the thrill seeker. Challenge yourself on our high ropes course and climbing wall

Wind and Water — For water lovers. Focus on building confidence on the waterfront with a variety of boating activities.

Canvas and Clay — For the budding artist. With mother nature as your muse, the opportunities for creativity are endless.

Survive and Thrive — Come away from camp with solid outdoor living and survival skills.

Emphasis

Focus

This program has a particular approach or emphasis.

  • Classic Summer Camp
  • General Camp
  • Leadership
  • Traditional

Format

Session Types

This program offers the following types of sessions:

  • Day Program
  • Overnight Program

Session Timings

This program offers sessions during these parts of the year:

  • Summer

Session Lengths

This program offers the following session lengths:

  • 1 Week
  • 4 Weeks

Community

Ages

This camp offers sessions for these ages:

  • 4 Years
  • 5 Years
  • 6 Years
  • 7 Years
  • 8 Years
  • 9 Years
  • 10 Years
  • 11 Years
  • 12 Years
  • 13 Years
  • 14 Years
  • 15 Years

Genders

This camp offers sessions for these groups:

  • Co-ed Only (male/female)
  • All Genders (2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive)

Activities

This program offers the following activities:

  • Archery
  • Baseball / Softball
  • Basketball
  • Canoeing
  • Capture the Flag
  • Ceramics / Pottery
  • Climbing Wall
  • Counsellor in Training
  • Crafts
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Fishing
  • Football
  • Hockey (Floor)
  • Kayaking
  • Leadership Skills
  • Lifesaving Society Instruction
  • Low Ropes/Team Building
  • Multi Sports
  • Music
  • Nature Studies
  • Orienteering
  • Painting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Ropes Course
  • Singing
  • Soccer
  • Stand-Up Paddleboarding
  • Swimming (Instructional)
  • Swimming (Recreational)
  • Trampoline
  • Water Trampoline
  • Windsurfing

Supports

This program offers the following kinds of support:

  • Dietary Restrictions

Financial

Subsidy Program

This program offers subsidies. Contact them for more information.

Contact Info

location_on Address

3738 Hessen Strasse
St. Clements,
N0B 2M0

email Email

camp@ytr.ymca.ca

phone Phone

Primary or "On Season" Number
519-699-5100

Secondary or "Off Season" Number
519-699-5100

public Website

www.ymcathreerivers.ca