Camp Y Woodlands http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy The Camps of YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg Thu, 03 May 2012 20:22:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 What’s New? http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/2012/01/whats-new/ http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/2012/01/whats-new/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:32:48 +0000 admin http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/?p=541 Hey guys, we’re always working to bring you new and exciting things to do at Camp Y, here are some new features and things we’re working on now:

New fire pit – We put in another fire pit on the other side of camp. Why would we do that? Well most importantly we can have two groups doing different activities around the fire at the same time. Cooking, tie-dying, storytelling, sing alongs, even sleep overs … Read More

]]> Hey guys, we’re always working to bring you new and exciting things to do at Camp Y, here are some new features and things we’re working on now:

New fire pit – We put in another fire pit on the other side of camp. Why would we do that? Well most importantly we can have two groups doing different activities around the fire at the same time. Cooking, tie-dying, storytelling, sing alongs, even sleep overs under the stars.

Tipis – Around our new fire pit we’re going to be setting up some permanent tipis as a nice place for relaxing activities outside but out of the sun, or for a little more shelter than sleeping out on the deck of a cabin.

Challenge course – We’re already famous for our high ropes course, so now we’re building another course in the woods. It won’t be super high and scary like our current model; it’s designed to be 6-8 individual challenges all separate from each other by a short path. Each area will have a simple but unique structure with all kinds of exciting possibilities.

 

]]> http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/2012/01/whats-new/feed/ 0 Camp Y Opens For Full Program Operations http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/2011/10/camp-y-opens-for-full-program-operations/ http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/2011/10/camp-y-opens-for-full-program-operations/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:41:05 +0000 admin http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/?p=341 Over the summer children’s resident camp provided four one week long adventures for more than two hundred 6 to 12 year old boys and girls and four city branch day camps each made weekly visits for day long excursions to the rapidly developing campsite near Woodlands Manitoba. Director Leighana Shockey reports that the camp is already enjoying a high demand for rental and special interest groups but the priority will remain YMCA-YWCA program features and … Read More

]]> Over the summer children’s resident camp provided four one week long adventures for more than two hundred 6 to 12 year old boys and girls and four city branch day camps each made weekly visits for day long excursions to the rapidly developing campsite near Woodlands Manitoba. Director Leighana Shockey reports that the camp is already enjoying a high demand for rental and special interest groups but the priority will remain YMCA-YWCA program features and groups. A great beginning for our newest addition to top quality camping adventures by the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg!

]]> http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/2011/10/camp-y-opens-for-full-program-operations/feed/ 0 Camps for Kids Campaign a Success! http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/2011/10/camps-for-kids-campaign-a-success/ http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/2011/10/camps-for-kids-campaign-a-success/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:39:30 +0000 admin http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/?p=339 Donations continue to come in for the Camps for Kids Capital Campaign.  To date, the campaign has raised some $2.2 million for renewal projects at Camp Stephens and Camp Y.

Renewal work has been completed at Camp Y, so that full summer operations began in earnest for children and youth groups. The outdoor swimming pool has been completely redeveloped with a new liner and a fabulous double chute slide, and also camper cabins and service … Read More

]]> Donations continue to come in for the Camps for Kids Capital Campaign.  To date, the campaign has raised some $2.2 million for renewal projects at Camp Stephens and Camp Y.

Renewal work has been completed at Camp Y, so that full summer operations began in earnest for children and youth groups. The outdoor swimming pool has been completely redeveloped with a new liner and a fabulous double chute slide, and also camper cabins and service facilities modernized. A special feature under development is the new Manitoba Hydro Wellness Centre.

Members and friends are still able to donate to the campaign by contacting the campaign office at the West Portage facility. Call Caroline Winston at (204) 831-2974 for further information.

]]> http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/2011/10/camps-for-kids-campaign-a-success/feed/ 0 YMCA Unveils New Camp – Camp Y Woodlands! http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/2010/12/344/ http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/2010/12/344/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:46:52 +0000 admin http://www.ywinnipegcamps.com/campy/?p=344 In March of 2010, the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg acquired the former Salvation Army Camp Woodlands. Located just 34 km north of Winnipeg, the newly renamed Camp Y is a year-round facility, catering to rental and school groups during the spring, fall and winter seasons, with plans for a diverse summer program.

Many Great Programs and Activities

Camp Y sits on 40 acres of lovely forested land and contains 8 camper cabins and a camper building, … Read More

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In March of 2010, the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg acquired the former Salvation Army Camp Woodlands. Located just 34 km north of Winnipeg, the newly renamed Camp Y is a year-round facility, catering to rental and school groups during the spring, fall and winter seasons, with plans for a diverse summer program.

Many Great Programs and Activities

Camp Y sits on 40 acres of lovely forested land and contains 8 camper cabins and a camper building, with a total capacity for 120.

Camp Y facilities include:

  • climbing wall
  • high ropes course
  • outdoor swimming pool with water slides
  • mini golf course
  • several large meeting areas
  • a biking program with trails
  • beautiful dining hall

More to Come!

We are currently looking at developing trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, a geo-caching course and many other exciting programs.

Gearing up for an Action-packed Season

Summer 2011 at Camp Y is shaping up to be an exciting time! Our four YMCA-YWCA branch locations will travel to Camp Y for daytrips throughout the summer. One Week Residential Camp will be held for three weeks this summer for youth aged 6 to 14. Teens (aged 13 to 17) will have an opportunity to participate in our one week Fine Arts Residential Camp or our one week Leadership Conference. Family Camp will be held for an entire week in August. Camp Y will also host several summer user groups including the Youth Peacebuilding Project and Junior Coalition Camp.

For further information, please contact Leighana Shockey, Camp Director at 204 383.5612, toll free 1 877 550.5052 or email campy@ymcaywca.mb.ca

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