YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre Day Camp
Every day is a new adventure at Y Day Camp
About Y Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre Day Camp
Cedar Glen Y Day Camp utilizes our outdoor centre to deliver a variety of day camp programs year-round; March, Summer, and Winter school breaks.
This location has access to large indoor spaces, 263 acres of green space and trails, and ropes courses. Programs operate outdoors, rain or shine!
During the summer break, campers swim onsite. Camp operates 9 am–4 pm, extended hours are available onsite from 7:30 am–9 am and 4 pm–6 pm for an additional fee of $50/week. Bussing is available for $100/round trip per week.
Where are we located?
Located at our YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre in Schomberg.
Camp Address
13300 Concession 11
Schomberg, ON
L0G 1N0
Staff at Y Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre Day Camp
Camp Director
Coming Spring 2024
Camp Email
Coming Spring 2024
Phone Number
Coming Spring 2024
Contact Centre
1-877-303-2267 or register@ymcagta.org
Learn More about Summer Day Camp at the Y
Review our Summer Day Camp Guide and FAQ for all your answers!
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Preparing for camp at Y Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre Day Camp
Whether your child is an experienced camper or it is their first camp experience, it is always helpful to know what they can expect at your camp location this summer!
Bussing is available for $100/week round-trip. For a detailed schedule including times and pick-up and drop-off locations, please see our Bus Schedules page.
Campers will swim twice a week in one of our two YMCA-owned and operated outdoor pools.
As you drive into YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre, follow signs to park in the lot at right. Staff will be waiting on the large field, wearing blue shirts, and ready to greet you!
In order to be placed in the same group as a friend, campers must be in the same age group and registered in the same program. For us to efficiently track these requests, you will need to complete a form for each individual week you are making a request.
Please ensure your request is sent at least two weeks before the start of the program. We do our best to accommodate all requests, however we can not guarantee. If requests are submitted with less than two weeks before the start of the program we cannot accommodate the request. One family will submit the request for both campers. Please only submit the request for your camper and one friend.
Thank you!
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Day Camp staff work between the hours of 8 am–6 pm, Monday to Friday.
Following Ontario Bill 27 and in keeping with our values, the YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to supporting the health and well-being of employees. A Right to Disconnect policy has been initiated, effective June 2, 2022. The policy is intended to support work/life balance and staff well-being by ensuring that employees have the right to disconnect from their work outside of their scheduled hours regardless of whether they are in a centre/office or working remotely.
If you have urgent concerns after hours, you can reach out to our Contact Centre until 8 pm by calling 1-877-303-2267 or emailing register@ymcagta.org.
Although we try to keep campers' items in their backpacks, occasionally things are forgotten. Any items lost at camp are collected daily and kept in the camp office. If your camper loses an item, contact the Camp Director immediately and they will try to find it.
All lost items will only be stored onsite for one week, and then they will be donated to a local charity.
Unfortunately, the Y cannot take responsibility for lost items.
Please check your camper's possessions daily to ensure they arrive home with them.
The overnight program starts at 4 pm at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre on Thursday afternoon. While at Cedar Glen, campers will participate in leadership activities such as rock climbing, high and low ropes, swimming and a camp fire. Upon arrival campers will be provided with lunch, dinner in the dining hall and an evening snack. Campers sleep in the Cedar Glen Grove Cabins which accommodate eight per room, with a nearby washroom. On Friday, campers will be provided a hot breakfast and a lunch before departure.
Please see our Overnight Accommodations for more information about what to expect when spending the night at Cedar Glen.
Download our packing list.
Youth complete the High Five Healthy Child Development and Standard First Aid & CPR C certifications, and learn resume writing and interview techniques in our employment readiness workshop by the end of the program. During the first week, youth will spend time enjoying camp activities, getting to know their group members, their trainer, and learning about the expectations of the program.
Week 2 includes a week-long overnight at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre, where participants will have the opportunity to try rock climbing, high-rope and low-rope courses, and swim in Cedar Glen’s outdoor pool. Youth will spend this week focusing on how to deliver programs to camp age groups and how to create a program plan. Youth will be staying in the Grove Cabin accommodations which sleep eight. All meals are provided in the Cedar Glen dining hall.
Week 3 youth will be paired with a day camp Counsellor to demonstrate what they've learned and assist with delivering camp programs to younger campers. At the end of this week, youth receive a performance appraisal by their trainer and receive 25 volunteer hours. Bussing is available from bus stops throughout the city for $100 round-trip per week upon request.