YMCA Camp Kitchikewana
YMCA Camp Kitchikewana
For the last 105 years YMCA Camp Kitchikewana has been offering a values based camp experience on its camp site on Beausoleil Island in the beautiful Georgian Bay Islands National Park, out of Honey Harbour, Ontario. Camp Kitchikewana provides traditional summer camp programs for youth in July and August and programs for all ages in the Spring and Fall seasons.
YMCA Camp Kitchikewana’s mission is to provide each member of the camp community with the opportunity to be active, to learn, and to grow in a safe, healthy and natural environment. Through a range of skills, outdoor activities and interactions with others, campers are encouraged to challenge themselves while building self-confidence, having fun, and creating lasting friendships. In the spirit of the camp’s strong tradition, we are committed to challenging individuals to be the best that they can ever be.
Throughout camp we have signs reading “Positive Space”. These signs serve as a reminder to all camp participants that all members of the camp community are welcome on Kitchikewana sands regardless of: race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, social status, physical, emotional or mental ability, and age.
YMCA Camp Kitchikewana is a accredited member of the Ontario Camps Association and owned & operated by the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. Our YMCA serves Simcoe County, the District of Muskoka, and Parry Sound communities.
Every child deserves the chance to explore nature, gain confidence, and make lasting friendships at camp!
As a community-building charity, the YMCA is committed to reducing financial barriers and making camp accessible to all. With the support of our community, the YMCA will continue to provide safe and inclusive spaces where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
The Quality Eight
The Quality Eight were developed by YMCA camping professionals to guide YMCA camps in their programs. YMCA Camp Kitchikewana strives to make the Quality Eight an integral part of every camper’s experience.
YMCA Camp Kitchikewana is fun.
YMCA Camp Kitchikewana is safe socially, emotionally, and physically.
YMCA Camp Kitchikewana is a place of friendship.
YMCA Camp Kitchikewana is a place of caring, belonging, and responsibility.
YMCA Camp Kitchikewana participants learn and are challenged.
YMCA Camp Kitchikewana treasures the natural world.
YMCA Camp Kitchikewana meets personal life needs.
YMCA Camp Kitchikewana is a place to return to.
Summer Registration is Now Open!
Need to get in touch?
Looking for more information or have a question? We look forward to hearing from you!
May – September
Please note: The phone number is for the Camp Office on Beausoleil Island. Please direct any questions regarding programming, group bookings, and camper session questions here from May-September only.
- Address: PO Box 71, Honey Harbour, ON, P0E 1E0
- Phone: 705-756-4002
- Email: [email protected]
October – April
Please note: The phone number is for questions regarding registration, subsidy, payments, and general inquiries from October to April, during the off-season.
- Phone: 705-792-7822
- Email: [email protected]
Alumni Information
As Camp Kitchikewana has been in operation since 1919 we take pride in our rich history and tradition. With over 105 years of camp under our belt, Kitchikewana has touched thousands of campers, staff, volunteers, parents, family, donors and friends over the years. We call our alumni the “Friends of Kitchikewana” as so many folks are connected to the camp in many different ways.
Each year we have a number of events to help the Friends of Kitchikewana stay connected with the camp and their Kitchikewana Friends.
If you are not currently connected with us, please sign up for the Friends of Kitchikewana email list. We will let you know of future alumni events, opportunities to support the camp, and share camp stories.