YMCA Outdoor Education Programs
- Welcome -

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is excited to be able to offer an Outdoor Experiential Education Programs at YMCA Geneva Park and YMCA Camp Kitchikewana.

The focus of our Outdoor Education Programs are to enable students to develop teambuilding, leadership, communication, positive reinforcement and goal oriented skills in a natural setting outside of the classroom. Students will develop these skills while participating in activities that integrate the Ontario curriculum in a fun, active, enjoyable and educational manner.

OUR OUTDOOR EDUCATION LOCATIONS:

YMCA GENEVA PARK
YMCA Geneva Park offers over 150 acres of land and over three kilometers of shoreline on Lake Couchiching which makes it the ideal setting for a unique learning experience in a natural setting. Over 15,000 people visit YMCA Geneva Park every year where the individual needs of each group are met and catered to.

TEACHERS: Please feel free to check out our Programming guide
by clicking on this link: YMCA GENEVA PARK PROGRAMMING GUIDE.

Visit YMCA Geneva Park website here

YMCA CAMP KITCHIKEWANA
YMCA Camp Kitchikewana is located on Beausoleil Island, in Georgian Bay Islands National Park. The YMCA Camp Kitchikewana Outdoor Centre offers high quality programming in a unique geographical region that is full of history and home to a wide variety of wildlife. Georgian Bay Islands National Park provides a beautiful setting that is perfect for all ages to experience the outdoors while learning new skills, making new friends and enjoying a special part of Ontario.

TEACHERS: Please feel free to check out our Programming guide
by clicking on this link: YMCA CAMP KITCHIKEWANA PROGRAMMING GUIDE.

Visit YMCA Camp Kitchekewana website here.

ABOUT THE YMCA OF SIMCOE/MUSKOKA:
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a non-profit organization that focuses on building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. Following the YMCA’s core values, we work hard to make everyone’s experience R.I.C.H.E.R by encouraging: Responsibility, Inclusiveness, Caring, Honesty, Environmental Awareness, and Respect. We constantly strive to meet the needs of our community and we are dedicated to providing a fun, safe and positive environment for students, parents and teachers.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us!

Sincerely,

Jim Pomeroy
Coordinator of YMCA Outdoor Experiential Education
Tel: 705-325-2253 ext 603
Toll Free: 1-866-895-9622 ext. 603
Email: jim_pomeroy@ymca.ca