YMCA Camp Wanakita Review

Went for a privately organised large group getaway (400 people). Great camp staff (friendly, helpful), site & amenities.

Went there for the strawberry social, and to see the camp my son will be attending. Great lunch, cool looking camp.

I was a camper from age 7-14. These summers were some of the best years of my life. I am so incredibly grateful for being able to spend some time there. An experience of a life time for any age.

We love the family camp here. Lots of activities for kids and adults too. Food is more than decent and the cabins are comfortable. We have a great time as a family every year we go.

Best family camp. Great swimming, 900 acres of hiking. Awesome activities and yummy food. Amazing place for a reasonably priced family vacation.

Great place to go camping. Have been there a few times now. Always good.

We went to family camp for many years. Our kids loved the freedom and activities. I loved the gorgeous natural surroundings, outdoor activities, wonderful food and community.

YMCA Wanakita was one of the best times of my life. I went with my school and the environment and their activities really allowed for us to bond. The one downside is that they truly believe that the ideals and values they teach will apply to the real world, which they do not, and the way that they repeat these themes led to a good amount of discontent. Otherwise, absolutely amazing!

Beautiful landscape, newly updated cabins, amazing kitchen team. The activities are great for all ages and change with the seasons!

It was pretty fun! I went here with my school. The food was pretty good, and the staff were completely aware of anyone's food allergies/sensitivities, and they would special-make any foods for these people. And also, the activities were enjoyable for the most part.

Counsellors from all over
Considerate
Hepfull to all

Brings back those memories of watching the movie meatballs!!

Going on to 10th year there, day camp to sc, best camp

Love wanakita. I went to camp there when I was a kid, and now my kids go. They also do a free breakfast with Santa every December

This place is beyond expectation , Delecious food at cheaper price , Camp trainees are super friendly - Rohith, Connor, - One of the must vist places in Ontario.

Our kids love Wanakita. It's the highlight of their summer each year.

My middle school took me and some other students there and i have to say it was the most fun and memorizable experiance ever

Very nice camp and a lot of fun. The activities are well run and the food is great. The only thing I can complain is the staff who treat us like we're stupid.

Amazing camp!! Picked up my daughter today after a month. "Best year ever'!

YMCA Wanakita is the best place I have ever been in my life. It s so beautiful and serene! Ever since I began to come to Wanakita, I have loved it so much. Wanakita is an amazing place for all people of all ages. There are so many activities to do from acoustic guitar to mountain biking.
There are also so many outstanding councillors who are very involved in camp life. All staff members are helpful, positive, and are eager to participate in activities with all campers. Thank you Wanakita for creating and providing an amazing environment for all children and adults of all ages! I will be coming back for many more years to come!

Outstanding setting, counselors and activities. My kids 7 and 11 had a blast. Older one spent two weeks and could have stayed longer. We will definitely be back next summer!

Very well run and kept camp. You can expect the best from the YMCA camps, loved them when I was a camper and continue to do so now as a parent.
The flexibility of what they offer is amazing. You can book one of several weeks through the summer a d go as a family! They have a mother-daughter weekend in May and a father-son weekend in June, great way to spend some quality family time.
Kayaking canoeing, climbing wall and low ropes, archery and just about anything outdoors related you can imagine. A lot of the staff/counselors are former campers themselves and bring a great attitude and commitment making the camping experiences all the richer. Food is way better than anything I remember from my youthful camping days, hats off to the staff. I highly recommend Wanakita to all.

i mean they filmed camp rock here so it has to be good

I had a great time with the staff and the activities I love the positive aditudes. I can t wait to come back.

Went for a grade 12 outdoor leadership class. Worst trip we ever had. They treated us like 4 year olds and had terrible food. The chicken tasted like plastic and their soup is practically water with frozen vegies in them. They gave us frozen hotdogs that were one year expired, did we not check the dates ourselves, we would have gotten sick. The entire trip was a disappointment and was way overpriced. Will never go to a YMCA site ever again. Don't waste your time or money.

Daughter went to the camp for second year in a row as a 1 week Kita. Just like last year had an amazing experience! Will be going again next year and we will also send our younger daughter that time.

This is the best thing I've done at all during the summer.
This year marks the 5th year I go to Wanakita.
Disregard all reviews under 5 stars.

Just an incredible camp. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants their children to gain some confidence and independence

Overall this is a very good camp. My kids love it, the food is good and so are the grounds and activities.
The reason for my three star review is having been to several other camps such as Kawartha, Wabanaki and Pinecrest, we ve noticed a stark difference in the overall vibe here. At the other camps you re greeted with enthusiasm and energy by ALL the counselors and staff. Your kids feel safe and excited and you, as a parent feel at ease to be leaving them there for the next week.
For some reason Wanakita has a subtle malaise, which I can only imagine has to do with the leadership here.
For example, on our first tour of the camp we were with two counselors who were rebuffed by a superior who didn t even acknowledge us, telling the girls only one of them should be showing us around. A hello and friendliness go a long way so I d like to see the leadership here step up and make a bigger effort to instill a better attitude.
The greeters also need a boost and the overall welcoming process needs a review.

We're regular family camper at wanakita and it's always been a great experience for us. I'm a single dad with two kids and there is always something to do for each of us there. The accommodations vary depending on the time of year and the size of your group and they're always clean and tidy and in good repair. Activities are well organized, staffed and run with all gear being top notch. YMCA staff are always fantastic. They put the camper first and take great care with safety and making sure everyone enjoys themselves. For a camp experience the food is always really good and plentiful and they go out of their way to make sure that dietary requirements are met for everyone.

My daughters can't stop talking about their time at Wanakita and count the days until they return.

Outdoors at its best. No fancy shmancy amenities but no need for a tent either. Great location on the lake and great people staffing it.