The YWCA has been active in the camping field for almost 100 years. In 1910, the first school girl's camp run by a YWCA opened at Geneva Park, Ontario. The YWCA went on to be a significant contributor to the girls camping movement in Canada. The National YWCA also introduced the Girl Guide movement to Canada in the early 1900s. Today, camping programs are offered by 24 Associations across Canada.
Programs range from residential and environment camps to day camping programs and specialty camps.
Over 35,000 children of all ages enjoy a Y camping experience every year.