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YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre

13300 Concession 11
Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0
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YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre is located in Schomberg near Bolton and Nobleton. Situated on 263 acres of the Oak Ridges Moraine, it’s the perfect place for children, youth and adults to grow in confidence and learn new skills. Cedar Glen welcomes outdoor education, retreat and conference groups, offering meals served in our dining hall, overnight accommodations, meeting facilities and a variety of outdoor experiential education programs. Day camp runs during the summer and school breaks.

Camps

Day Camp Programs

YMCA Cedar Glen offers day camp programs through out the summer, during Winter Break and March Break!

Summer Day Camp

Sports, arts, swimming and more! Campers will develop new skills, build self-esteem and confidence, and make new friends under the supervision of a highly trained YMCA staff team.

Over 15 camp programs to choose from, including: Aquatics (Swimming Lessons), Horseback Riding, Hike & Bike, Natural Arts, Choose Your Own Adventure, Farm Camp, Outdoor Adventure and Youth Leadership.

Registration is now open and spots are filling fast!

Learn more about Day Camp Day Camp Guide Choose Your Own Adventure Options

Outdoor Education

Whether you’re staying overnight or coming for the day, you’ll find an environment that strengthens the relationships among participants and helps groups discover their potential. Cedar Glen welcomes elementary and secondary school groups, colleges and universities, retreats, youth groups, sports teams, conferences and other youth and adult groups.

We’re here to help plan a customized experience that achieves the goals of your group. The choices are up to you:

Flexibility: We’re open year-round for day, overnight and multiple night trips with flexible arrival and departure times. We welcome groups from 10 up to 250 guests.

Outdoor Programs: We tailor programming led by YMCA staff to achieve your objectives whether it’s building leadership skills, achieving curriculum expectations or selecting activities that engage your participants.

Packages: Our affordable packages include all meals and snacks, comfortable overnight accommodations, indoor and outdoor spaces for meetings or activities, as well as full or partial day and evening programming delivered by our staff.

Learn more:

Outdoor Education Programs Inquire Now Download Our Brochure (PDF)

Virtual Tour

Check out the facilities and beautiful 263 acres to explore at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre

Take the Tour

The front entrance of the lodge at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre

Main Lodge at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre

A 1.5 organic farm provides fresh veggies for the dining hall

Students climbing the high ropes challenge course

Enjoy 263 acres of the beautiful Oak Ridge Moraine

Enjoying a winter day on snowshoes

Working as a team to climb the Giant's Ladder

Young archers practicing at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre

Aim for the bulls-eye at the archery range

Outdoor stage and seating at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre

Day campers beginning the day with songs and announcements

Children playing in the pool at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre

Day campers enjoying a swim in the pool

What's Happening

Contact us today!	We are open year-round for group bookings! Cedar Glen offers the programs, staff and facilities for day and overnight bookings throughout the year. read more We are open year-round for group bookings! Cedar Glen offers the programs, staff and facilities for day and overnight bookings throughout the year. We welcome schools, retreats, sports teams, youth groups, conferences and other groups of youth and adults. Contact us to learn more: Complete our Online Inquiry Form Email cedarglen@ymcagta.org Phone (905) 859-9622 read less
Day Camp Registration	Registration is now open! read more Registration is now open! Learn more about our day camp programs at: YMCA Day Camps read less
Alumni Events	Upcoming Alumni Events Learn about upcoming events for 2017! read more Upcoming Alumni Events Stay tuned for news of upcoming events! Recent Alumni Events Spring Work Day – May 6, 2017 Come and celebrate our first event of the year on May 6th, the Annual Work Day! The aim will be to work on one of Cedar Glen's latest major initiatives (i.e. program shelters), or smaller tasks in support of the organic farm. We will meet at 9:30 am for the work portion, enjoy a lunch together, and continue with events in the afternoon. This is a morning and afternoon event, which will take place rain or shine, with alumni and their friends and family are invited. Please RSVP to cedarglenalumni@gmail.com before May 1st, and be sure to mention any food allergies. Alumni & Staff Holiday Brunch – December 19, 2016 For more information contact our Alumni Committee at cedarglen@ymcagta.org read less
Organic Farm	Cedar Glen's Organic Farm: Healthy living. Environmentally-conscious. Community-driven. Know where your food comes from. YMCA Cedar Glen is home to a 4 acre organic farm, producing vegetables for sale at Farm Stands and through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, and enjoyed by visitors eating in our dining hall. The organic farm educates campers and students about organic vegetables and sustainable agriculture, and healthy food. A few of the 60 varieties of crops include: arugula, green onions, beans, dill, cabbage, beets, beans, basil and more! Learn where and when you can buy fresh produce! read more Cedar Glen's Organic Farm: Healthy living. Environmentally-conscious. Community-driven. Know where your food comes from. YMCA Cedar Glen is home to a 4 acre organic farm, producing vegetables for sale at Farm Stands and through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, and enjoyed by visitors eating in our dining hall. The organic farm educates campers and students about organic vegetables and sustainable agriculture, and healthy food. A few of the 60 varieties of crops include: arugula, green onions, beans, dill, cabbage, beets, beans, basil and more! Three Convenient Locations: Organic produce is available for sale at Farm Stands at Cedar Glen and also in the city! YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre: Everyday from June 19–December 1 Monday-Wednesday: 8 am-2 pm Thursday-Friday: 8 am-8 pm Saturday-Sunday: 8 am-4 pm Toronto West End College St. YMCA Centre: 4 pm-7 pm on Monday's from August 14–October 2 Toronto Cooper Koo Family Cherry St. YMCA Centre: 9 am-noon on Saturday's from August 12–October 7 Two Ways to Buy: Organic produce is available through a membership in our Community Supported Agriculture program. Sign up for your weekly share of produce by emailing Melisanne. Crop availability will vary throughout the season. Produce is also for sale at our Farm Stands listed above. Please bring cash and your own reusable bags. What is a Community Support Agriculture? The Community Supported Agriculture program is an opportunity for you to get a weekly share of produce during the growing season. Members can pick up their share from the farm at Cedar Glen or in Toronto at West End YMCA and Cooper Koo Family YMCA during the hours listed above. How does it work? Membership grants you access to a share of our harvest available for pick-up on a weekly basis. You can customize you share, allowing you to choose vegetables from what is available in our fields. Operating on a point system, you can choose from three different membership plan: small (4 points), medium (6 points), large (8 points). Each crop or bundle is worth one point. Depending on what you opt for, each week you will have a greater or lesser number of points to customize your share. Every week you will receive a list of vegetables you can choose from for your share. West End College St. YMCA 7 weeks: - Small: 4 points = $84 - Medium: 6 points = $126 - Large: 8 points = $168 Cooper Koo Family Cherry St. YMCA 9 weeks: - Small: 4 points = $108 - Medium: 6 points = $162 - Large: 8 points = $216 YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre 24 weeks: - Small: 4 points = $288 - Medium: 6 points = $432 - Large: 8 points = $576 Why choose the YMCA for your CSA? Fresh, local, organic food – organized around community action. By choosing us, you are supporting community agriculture and helping us meet youth education goals. In July and August, the YMCA Cedar Glen Organic Farm is home to our farm camp, where young people aged 6-10 learn how to grow food and why it matters. For any questions e-mail the Cedar Glen Farm. read less