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YMCA Kanawana has enjoyed a rich and varied history spanning over 100 years of camping excellence. Based on and guided by YMCA Camping principles and practices, YMCA Kanawana has been dedicated to the healthy development of tens of thousands of children and youth in spirit, mind and body over the years.
Highlights - 1894: Montreal YMCA establishes it’s first summer camp for boys on an island in Lake St. Joseph near Ste. Agathe. (Camp Jubilee)
- 1910: In response to growing popularity of Camp Jubilee the Montreal YMCA purchases the land surrounding Lac St. Louis and Lac Rond and establishes a new camp called Kamp Kanawana – meaning “peaceful and plenty to eat.”
- 1937: Kanawana spearheads the movement to establish the Quebec Camping Association. This organization now accredits and monitors over 140 certified Quebec camps.
- 1968: Kanawana admits female campers for the first time. Sixty-six girls register in the first co-ed summer.
1994: Kanawana celebrates 100 years of the Montreal YMCA’s involvement in camping by organizing an alumni reunion weekend. Over 100 past campers and staff reunite for a weekend of celebrations on site. Through outdoor based programming we strive to nurture a respect and stewardship for our natural environment, and develop leadership potential and values that will act as a guiding influence all throughout a child’s life.
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