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YMCA Camp Wapomeo

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Summer Address:

   Carleton, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Off-Season Address:

   Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Welcome to YMCA Camp Wapomeo - the ONLY place to be seen this summer! Nestled on the shore of shimmering Lake Fanning in southern Nova Scotia (25 minutes from Yarmouth, 3.5 hours from Halifax),  Camp Wapomeo has provided the adventures of a lifetime to campers between the ages of 7-16 since 1921.  86 years later campers continue to enjoy access to over thirty acres of majestic forest, beautiful rocky beaches, and natural wildlife.  We integrate the four YMCA core values into all programs at camp: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.  We strive to ensure that our programs are fun and challenging, with an emphasis on safety and camper care.  Camp Wapomeo offers one-week sessions for campers ages 7-14, as well as extended 3 week Leadership Development programs for teenagers ages 15-16.  YMCA Camp Wapomeo is a place to build friendships, self -confidence, skills, and the memories of a lifetime.  There is something for everyone!

Camp Type:  Residential
Year Established: 1921
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 7 to 16 years old
Cost/Week: $351.00-$500.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s): YMCA of Yarmouth
Camp Director(s): Chad Keen
Nearest Large City: Halifax
Off Season Rental: Yes
Accreditations ?
CANS YMCA
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Leadership
Adventure Camps: Canoeing
Adventure Camps: Wilderness
Traditional Camps: YMCA Camps

Special Accommodations:
ADD, Asthma, Food Allergies, Hearing Impaired, Physical Disabilities, Speech Impaired,
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Dance
  •  Performing Arts
  •  Theater
  •  Visual Arts

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Archery
  •  Swimming
  •  Water Sports

Adventure Activities:
  •  Assorted Adventures
  •  Backpacking
  •  Canoeing
  •  Environmental
  •  Hiking
  •  Kayaking
  •  Orienteering
  •  Survival Skills
  •  Wilderness

Academic Activities:
  •  Leadership

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Talent Show
  •  Team Building

SUMMER 2008

One-Week Sessions (7-14 Years)

$299 Early Bird        $353 after April 30

Session 1: July 6- July 12

Session 2: July 13 - July 19

Session 3: July 20 - July 26

Session 4: July 27 - August 2

Session 5: August 3 - August 9

Session 6: August 10 - August 16

Leadership Development (15-16 Years)

$935 Early Bird      $1035 after April 30

Highlanders (Leadership I): July 27 - August 16

Voyageurs (Leadership II): July 6 - July 26

Junior Camp (7-9 Years)   $179

Jr Camp A: July 6 - July 9

Jr Camp B: August 3 - August 6