Day Camp Leadership

From camper to counsellor — one summer at a time.

The YMCA Day Camp Leadership program is designed for youth who are ready for something more. More responsibility. More challenge. More growth. Through interactive workshops, team-building activities, and hands-on experience in a real camp environment, participants develop the communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills that carry well beyond the summer.

Our three-tier program gives youth a structured, meaningful progression — each level more immersive than the last.

The YMCA offers a tiered Day Camp Leadership Program (DCL) for youth who are 10-15 years and provides campers with the unique opportunity to customize their experience and participate in the planning process of their own camp experience. All participants will be challenged to grow their communication, problem solving, and leadership skills by working through interactive workshops and team building activities.

What Leadership Camp Builds

Communication

Workshops and group activities that push participants to listen, speak up, and work through challenges together.

Problem-Solving

Real scenarios, real decisions. Leadership campers take an active role in planning and running their own experience.

Confidence

A tightly-knit group, a supportive environment, and a progression of challenges designed to help every participant grow.

Camp Skills

From working alongside younger campers to shadowing experienced counsellors, participants gain practical, hands-on experience in a real day camp setting.

Junior Leaders In Training (JLIT) — Ages 10-12

Embark on an enriching journey with our Junior Leaders in Training (JLIT) program, a transformative 1 week experience designed to help young participants build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

Tailored specifically for youth ages 10–12, this program blends hands-on learning with active, skill-building fun. In this personalized experience, participants actively engage in the planning process, cultivating their communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills through age appropriate interactive workshops and team-building activities. Participants may also receive their Home Alone certificate as well as their Y-Thrive training from YMCA Staff, to support greater independence at home and within the YMCA. Join us at the YMCA for a week of fun, friendship, and personal growth as we empower youth to become the leaders of tomorrow.

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North Bay

June 29–July 3, 2026 (4-day)

Member — $230 +HST
Public — $264 +HST

August 24–28, 2026

Member — $283
Public — $322

Sudbury

June 29 – July 3, 2026 (4-day)

Member — $230 +HST
Public — $264 +HST

August 4–7, 2026 (4-day)

Member — $230 +HST
Public — $264 +HST

August 31 – September 4, 2026 (4-day)

Member — $283 +HST
Public — $322 +HST

Leaders in Training (LIT) — Ages 12-14

Immerse yourself in the Leaders in Training (LIT) program, where campers don’t just attend – they lead their own camp experience!

Participants delve into interactive workshops and team-building activities. This journey fosters the growth of communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Join us for a transformative summer where campers don’t follow the adventure; they shape it!

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