Rotary’s YMCA Camp Tillicum

Pack a nut-free lunch, snacks, a refillable water bottle (filled), hat, sunscreen, closed-toed shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing. On swim days, include a bathing suit, towel, and a life jacket if your child needs one.

Campers have the opportunity to swim each day at Lake Nipissing, weather and water quality permitting.

Yes — the bus to and from Camp Tillicum is included in all camper fees. Drop-off is at the North Bay YMCA (186 Chippewa St W) by 8:50am. The bus departs at 9:00am sharp.

Yes. Direct drop-off at Camp Tillicum is available from 9:30am, and direct pick-up must be by 4:00pm.

Absolutely. Many families register for several different themed weeks throughout the summer.

Please note any allergies or dietary needs at the time of registration. Camps are nut-aware environments; campers must bring a nut-free lunch each day. For medical needs, contact your local day camp team prior to the start of camp.

We unfortunately cannot provide inclusion staff at this time. Campers requiring extra support are still welcome at our camp locations, however families are required to provide their own support worker for camp. (EA, PSW, Respite Worker, family member over the age of 18, etc.)

There is no extra cost for support workers to attend camp. For more information, please reach out to Health and Wellness Administrative Supervisor, Emily McIlroy, at emily.mcilroy@ymcaneo.ca.

Families requesting YMCA Day Camp registration using childcare subsidy must first complete the Childcare Subsidy Registration Request Form for their district. YMCA staff will review the request and complete the registration if space is available.

North Bay District
DNSSAB Subsidy Day Camp Registration Request Form

Please note:

• A separate form must be submitted for each child.
• Requests are reviewed and processed in the order received.
• Please allow approximately one week for a YMCA staff member to review your request.
• Submission of the form does not automatically register your child. Registration will be completed by YMCA staff based on space availability.
• If childcare subsidy approval is not received before the camp session begins, families will be responsible for the full cost of the program until approval is confirmed.

Yes. The YMCA is committed to making summer camp accessible to every family. You can apply for financial support on our online portal.

Support will be determined based off of the financial statements provided. A staff member will review your application once complete, and will determine the level of assistance that can be provided. Typically, this amount is up to 50%, however in special circumstances we are able to go above this amount of support.

Once you are approved for financial support, this will automatically apply to all of our core service offerings, including membership, camp and programs.

If you have been approved for financial support, and are in need of further support, please reach out to Health and Wellness Administrative Supervisor, Emily McIlroy, at emily.mcilroy@ymcaneo.ca. We also have support available if you are need of supplies for your camper to attend camp.

To request a cancellation or refund, please email a written request to YMCA Camp Tillicum at camp.tillicum@ymcaneo.ca.

Cancellations made at more than 28 days before the session start date:
A refund will be issued, minus an administrative fee of $35 per cancelled session.

Cancellations made with less than 28 days before the session start date:
A refund will be issued, minus an administrative fee of 50% of the cost of the session being cancelled.

Cancellations made less than 7 days before the session start date:
No refund will be provided.

Cancellations due to medical reasons:
A doctor’s note is required to waive the cancellation policy.

Please note that refunds are not granted for:

• Inclement weather.
• If a camper is withdrawn early by a parent/guardian.
• If a camper is sent home due to misconduct.

Yes — outside of the summer season, Camp Tillicum is available for school day trips, community group visits, and organizational training events.