Summer Camp Registration
Important 2027 Registration dates:
- October 30th 2026 at 10:00am EST – Leadership application opens
- November 18th, 2026 at 10:00am EST – Returning CQE family registration opens
- November 24th, 2026 at 10:00am EST – New camper registration opens
2027 Overnight Camp Dates & Rates:
2 Week Programs
| Session | Dates | Rate | Male & Female Cabin Experiences | All Gender Cabin Experiences | Bus Transportation Offered |
| Session A | July 4 – July 16 | $2,405 +HST | Ages 7-16 | To Camp & From Camp | |
| Session B | July 18 – July 30 | $2,405 +HST | Ages 7-16 | Ages 10-12 | To Camp & From Camp |
| Session C | August 8 – August 20 | $2,405 +HST | Ages 7-16 | Ages 13-15 | To Camp & From Camp |
1 Week Programs
| Session | Dates | Rate | Male & Female Cabin Experiences | All Gender Cabin Experiences | Bus Transportation Offered |
| Sesssion A2 | July 11 – July 16 | $1,328 +HST | Ages 7-10 | From Camp Only | |
| Horizons 1 | August 1 – August 6 | $1,328 +HST | Ages 6-14 | Ages 9-11 | To Camp & From Camp |
| Session C1 | August 8 – August 13 | $1,328 +HST | Ages 7-10 | To Camp Only | |
| Horizons 2 | August 22 – August 27 | $1,328 +HST | Ages 6-14 | To Camp & From Camp |
Leadership & Outtripping Programs
| Program | Dates | Rate | All Gender Cabin Experiences | Bus Transportation Offered |
| Georgian Bay Outtrip | July 11 – July 16 | $1,215 +HST | 12-14 | From Camp Only |
| Massasauga Outtrip 1 | August 1 – August 6 | $1,276 +HST | Ages 10-12 | To Camp & From Camp |
| 10-Day Backcountry Outtrip | August 8 – August 20 | $ 2, 359 +HST | Ages 13-15 | To Camp & From Camp |
| Massasauga Trip 2 | August 22 – August 27 | $1,276 +HST | Ages 12-14 | To Camp & From Camp |
| Program | Dates | Rate | Age/ Birth Year | Bus Transportation Offered |
| July Leadership 1: DEL | July 4 – July 30 | $3,9995 +HST | 2012 | To Camp & From Camp |
| August Leadership 1: DEL | August 1 – August 27 | $3,9995 +HST | 2012 | To Camp & From Camp |
| July Island LIT | July 4 – July 30 | $3,9222 +HST | 2011 | To Camp & From Camp |
| August Island LIT | August 1 – August 27 | $3,9222 +HST | 2011 | To Camp & From Camp |
| July Venture LIT | July 4 – July 30 | $5,401 +HST | 2011 | To Camp & From Camp |
| August Venture | August 8 - August 27 | $ 4,549 +HST | 2011 | To Camp & From Camp |
*CQE offers All Gender cabin experiences for campers who would prefer a more diverse cabin group. This is a great fit for friends or family of different genders to experience camp together or for campers who would feel most comfortable experiencing camp in an all-gender space.
*Please note: All camp fees listed are subject to 13% HST.
Summer Camp Program Cancellation Policy
Please note that there is a non-refundable deposit of $200 for Overnight Summer Camp programs.
Cancellations before May 15, 2027: A refund for programs and bussing minus the non-refundable deposit will be granted.
Cancellations after May 15, 2027: Refunds for programs and bussing minus the non-refundable deposit will be granted for medical reasons only.
Written notice of the cancellation as well as a medical certificate must be sent to cqe@ymcaswo.ca and approved by the Camp Director in order to qualify for a refund.
The follow situations are not eligible for refunds:
- If a camper is removed from the camp program at the choice or request of the camper or camper’s parent(s)/guardian(s)
- If a camper is unable to follow and abide by the camp’s guidelines, safety rules, the camp code of conduct and/or the child guidance policy.
- If a camper is sent home due to injury.
- If a camper is sent home for any communicable flu-like or gastro illness or symptoms, as well as other communicable diseases such as chickenpox/shingles, measles, covid 19, or other diseases at the discretion of the camp director that pose a risk to the camp population. Campers will be sent home rather than placed in isolation areas for the comfort of the camper and due to the camps capacity.
Financial Assistance
If you are applying for financial assistance, or you would like to use an extended payment plan, you will also be able to register through the online registration portal. You will be required to pay the deposit but nothing else at the time of registration. Financial assistance applications are available on the online registration portal.
YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth is committed to providing camp experiences for all youth, regardless of economic circumstances. CQE is able to provide financial assistance to families who are unable, but not unwilling, to pay the full camp fee. If you are unable to apply online you can request an assistance form here.
If you have any questions leading up to registration, please contact our camp office at 519-453-8858 or email.