5 Week LIT - DuChef River at Y Camp Pine Crest Pine Crest
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Bus service available
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Financial assistance available
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1:1 Support Available
5 Week LIT - DuChef River | #83926
as at 31 Dec 2025
Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Pine Crest
Description
The DuChef and Ashuapmushuan Rivers provides the best of all worlds: fun whitewater, fast current, and challenging days, making it the perfect river to spend on your LIT year. Participants will begin with a few days at camp to pack and prepare everything they will need for 22 days on the water. The group will then travel 12 hours north of the Rivière à la Perche in central Quebec. The Perche is a challenging start to the program, participants will be paddling upriver, lining boats up rapids, and some bushwacking. Once they reach Lac File Axe, they start the DuChef, which has fun, long whitewater and camping on sandy shores, widening as you continue down. The group will finish their journey in St Félicien, Quebec, before returning to camp where time will be spent in placements and on stewardship opportunities around the camp community. A trip down the DuChef and Ashuapmushuan Rivers will allow participants to work on their leadership skills, learn about themselves, and have a greater respect for the original stewards of the land who have protected this river from development. Please note this trip is an all-gendered program, accommodations both on trip and at camp will be all-gender.
Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Some experience with extended canoe tripping is recommended. Must be a confident swimmer.
What to expect: 6-8 hour paddling days, bushwacking and walking up rapids, whitewater with big waves, unestablished campsites
To finalize your registration for this leadership program, please ensure that you fill out the Medical & Camper Experience Form by navigating to activity number #85329.
YMCA Financial Assistance
If you require Financial Assistance, please complete this form with proof of income. We recommend you continue to register for the program(s) of your choice. This is to hold your spot(s) until assistance approval is received. Spots and assistance are not guaranteed, and YMCA assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To register in advance of assistance approval, a credit card will be required for a deposit payment. You will receive a full refund if assistance is not approved, and you choose not to attend the program.
If you require support to complete your online registration, please call 1-877-303-2677.
Accessibility and Inclusion Program; 1:1 Support
If your child requires additional assistance (1:1 support) to participate in:
- Summer programming, please use this program link and enroll before May 31, 2024.
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- a Health & Fitness registered program, March or Winter Break program, or programming at YMCA Camp Pine Crest, please complete our Accessibility & Inclusion Support online inquiry form
You are welcome to continue building your Y Guide, however registration cannot be completed until you have connected with our Accessibility & Inclusion Support team.
Spaces in our Support Program are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, please call 1-877-303-2267.
More Information
- Registration starts for Non-residents2024/11/19 10:00
- Registration starts for Members2024/11/19 10:00
- Registration ends2025/06/22 23:58
Notes
If you have a camper requiring 1:1 support, please contact the Camp Office directly at 1-877-878-9622 prior to registering for more information. Please note that we have limited spots in our 1:1 support program.
To finalize your registration for this leadership program, please ensure that you fill out the Medical & Camper Experience Form by navigating to activity number #85329.
Please Note: Due to the nature of the lottery system for our leadership programs, we do not honor cabin mate requests.
PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
Request to withdraw from camp can be done through your My Y account before April 30 of the current camp year. You will receive a refund minus the non-refundable deposit of $200. No refunds will be granted for non-medical withdrawals received on or after April 30 of the camp season.
If you are withdrawing due to a Medical reason, these can only be done via email and require a medical certificate. You can send your medical request along with the Medical Certificate to register@ymcagta.org. You will receive a full refund minus a $30 administrative fee.
Refunds will not be issued in instances where the camper is removed from the camp program at the choice or request of the camper or campers' guardians or is dismissed from camp for contravention of camp guidelines or code of conduct.
DISCLAIMER:
The YMCA of Greater Toronto and Camp Pine Crest are not responsible for any damaged, lost or stolen personal gear and/or equipment while participating in our programs.
Book Bus Service
From Hollywood P.S Bus Stop to Camp Pine Crest - $25
as at 31 Dec 2025
Location
1090 Gullwing Lake Road, Torrance, ON P0C 1M0
Description
This bus will take your camper from Hollywood Public School to YMCA Camp Pine Crest.
All buses are supervised by Pine Crest staff bus marshals. Parents are required to sign campers in and out with the bus marshals upon pick-up and drop-off. Upon pick-up, a valid piece of government-issued ID is required and the individual must be on the campers authorized pick-up list.
Buses depart at the time stated on the bus schedule and will not wait for absent campers. Please arrive approximately 30 minutes before the stated departure time.
This bus stop is located at 360 Hollywood Ave, North York.
Note
Please arrive approximately 30 minutes before the indicated departure time.
After registration, any changes in busing needs should be communicated to the Camp Registration Office at register@ymcagta.org.
PROGRAM WITHDRAWL POLICY:
Registration for busing will close one week prior to program start date. Request to withdraw from bus can be done through your My Y account before April 30 of the current camp year. You will receive a refund if you withdraw before April 30th. No refunds will be granted after April 30 of the camp season.
DISCLAIMER:
The YMCA of Greater Toronto and Camp Pine Crest are not responsible for any damaged, lost or stolen personal gear and/or equipment while participating in our programs.
From Scarborough YMCA Bus Stop to Camp Pine Crest - $25
as at 31 Dec 2025
Location
1090 Gullwing Lake Road, Torrance, ON P0C 1M0
Description
This bus will take your camper from the Scarborough Town Centre to YMCA Camp Pine Crest.
All buses are supervised by Pine Crest staff bus marshals. Parents are required to sign campers in and out with the bus marshals upon pick-up and drop-off. Upon pick-up, a valid piece of government-issued ID is required and the individual must be on the campers authorized pick-up list.
Buses depart at the time stated on the bus schedule and will not wait for absent campers. Please arrive approximately 30 minutes before the stated departure time.
This bus stop is located at 230 Town Centre Court, Scarborough.
Note
Please arrive approximately 30 minutes before the indicated departure time.
After registration, any changes in busing needs should be communicated to the Camp Registration Office at register@ymcagta.org.
PROGRAM WITHDRAWL POLICY:
Registration for busing will close one week prior to program start date. Request to withdraw from bus can be done through your My Y account before April 30 of the current camp year. You will receive a refund if you withdraw before April 30th. No refunds will be granted after April 30 of the camp season.
DISCLAIMER:
The YMCA of Greater Toronto and Camp Pine Crest are not responsible for any damaged, lost or stolen personal gear and/or equipment while participating in our programs.
From Central YMCA Bus Stop to Camp Pine Crest - $25
as at 31 Dec 2025
Location
1090 Gullwing Lake Road, Torrance, ON P0C 1M0
Description
This bus will take your camper from the Central YMCA to YMCA Camp Pine Crest.
All buses are supervised by Pine Crest staff bus marshals. Parents are required to sign campers in and out with the bus marshals upon pick-up and drop-off. Upon pick-up, a valid piece of government-issued ID is required and the individual must be on the campers authorized pick-up list.
Buses depart at the time stated on the bus schedule and will not wait for absent campers. Please arrive approximately 30 minutes before the stated departure time.
This bus stop is located at 15 Breadalbane Street, Toronto ON.
Note
Please arrive approximately 30 minutes before the indicated departure time.
After registration, any changes in busing needs should be communicated to the Camp Registration Office at register@ymcagta.org.
PROGRAM WITHDRAWL POLICY:
Registration for busing will close one week prior to program start date. Request to withdraw from bus can be done through your My Y account before April 30 of the current camp year. You will receive a refund if you withdraw before April 30th. No refunds will be granted after April 30 of the camp season.
DISCLAIMER:
The YMCA of Greater Toronto and Camp Pine Crest are not responsible for any damaged, lost or stolen personal gear and/or equipment while participating in our programs.
* Applicable discounts will be applied at checkout.
** The spot is not reserved until checkout is complete.
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