Camp Ki-Wa-Y is located on the west shore of Paradise Lake, just outside of St. Clements. Of  Ki-Wa-Y’s seventy-seven acres, over twenty-five are naturally wooded, untouched and truly beautiful; a spectacular surprise considering we’re just 15 minutes away from Kitchener-Waterloo.

Paradise Lake is a small kettle    lake surrounded by homes and  cottages. In addition to the  swimming dock and water trampoline, Ki-Wa-Y’s waterfront area has two boating docks and another sandy beach swimming area is a short walk away.

Ki-Wa-Y Offers

Specialty Program Streams
Our program streams combine the very best of innovation and tradition while accommodating and appealing to both new and returning campers. This unique residential experience provides the opportunity to focus on and develop expertise in a chosen program area. All streams are available to campers of all ages and campers in each stream are grouped further according to age, ability, experience and interest. Thanks to our innovative tracking system, our camper achievement records are more accurate and easier to maintain and utilize than ever before.

It is important to note that elements of all activity areas are included in Ki-Wa-Y’s program to ensure that all campers, even those with a particular focus, experience a well rounded program.

Traditions
Traditions is for the camper who can’t get enough of absolutely everything Ki-Wa-Y has to offer. This program includes lots of water activities, climbing, crafts and more. It’s also ideal for a first time camper who isn’t ready to choose an area in which to specialize.

                                               Rocks and Ropes
Our climbing wall and ropes course provide an exhilarating challenge to beginners and experienced climbers. Qualified instructors teach the basics of climbing: safety, equipment use and care, the mechanics of the belay system and climbing technique.

Canvas and Clay
This stream is designed to stimulate and enhance creativity, so both young artists and “wannabe’s” will enjoy the many creative opportunities Ki-Wa-Y’s outdoor environment has to offer. Specific activities will vary depending on the interests of each group of campers, but will include some combination of landscape sketching and painting, pottery and weaving.

Strings and Songs

This exciting music program introduces the basics of playing guitar, keyboards and rhythm instruments. Campers will learn their favourite camp songs and if they like, they will perform as a “band” at the last campfire of the session.

Plays and Productions

Campers in this stream will begin the week as playwrights and end as film editors. Throughout the week they will develop their script, create props, choose costumes, learn lines, rehearse and finally, perform their creation.

Please Note: Campers registered in this stream must have permission to be videotaped and photographed for possible distribution to other campers in their group.

Girls’ Camp
Girls’ Camp offers all the exciting features of Ki-Wa-Y with an atmosphere reminiscent of camping history. This camp experience provides an environment that encourages friendships and camaraderie among girls, while eliminating outside pressures that sometimes hinder the ability to learn and have fun.

Weekend Changovers

Campers who stay for consecutive weeks may register for the weekend changeover - Saturday to Monday for an extra fee of $64.80. Changeovers do not include stream program.

Transportation

Campers may take our bus to and/ or from camp, free of charge. Our bus picks up and drops off at the Moses Springer Arena in Waterloo. Details are provided to registered campers.

The Director
Judith Illidge returns to Ki-Wa-Y for her sixth summer. Judith has more than 20 years experience planning and supervising values-based children's programs in YMCA's across Ontario, including Wabanaki and Belwood. She is a graduate of Brock's recreation program, and has a strong background in aquatics as an intructor and examiner with the Lifesaving Society. Along with her summer camping responsibilities, Judith works full time as the Bookings Supervisor at the Outdoor Centre.

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