Outdoor Education
CQE Outdoor Centre
In May, June, and September YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth operates as an outdoor centre offering programs and rental facilities to groups including schools, corporate groups, and private bookings.
Need a place to host a yoga or spiritual retreat? Our beautiful, wooden main hall is perfect for finding inspiration in the solitude of the natural world.
Looking for a high-impact team-building experience? Let our staff challenge your group to learn more about each other as they play and laugh their way to a deeper understanding of their unique strengths and abilities as a team.
Whether you are looking for an end of the year trip, a team-building experience, a wilderness canoe trip, or a location for a family reunion, CQE is the perfect place for your group. Our dedicated and skilled staff are available to deliver custom-designed programs for your group’s needs. With our superb new facilities and unique location in Georgian Bay Islands National Park, your group is guaranteed to have a meaningful and memorable outdoor experience.
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Camp Henry Outdoor Centre
YMCA Camp Henry is an outdoor centre that offers a unique experience for participants of all ages to learn, grow, and challenge themselves in a safe and supportive environment. Our outdoor centre operates during the months of June, September, and October providing day and overnight programs to school groups, private or corporate groups, staff retreats, and conferences.
Situated on the most southern point of mainland Canada, Point Pelee National Park offers an incredibly diverse and unique natural environment. The camp itself is centered in the lush, Carolinian Forests of Point Pelee, near the sandy beaches of Lake Erie. With access to the entirety of the National Park, the opportunities for learning and exploration of the natural world are endless. The YMCA Camp Henry Outdoor Centre is equipped with a newly renovated and winterized Dining Hall and meeting space, closed porch area, and industrial kitchen.
Our program is incredibly flexible in all aspects of the outdoor centre experience. We have a variety of traditional camp programs, an extensive assortment of team building and initiative tasks, and development workshops available. We can provide full programs, or simply host and supplement your existing program.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is a multi-service charity that provides opportunities for personal growth in spirit mind and body for people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We offer schools and not-for-profit organizations financial assistance to help build healthy communities. For more information please contact us.