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Mission

We are a charitable association dedicated to the development of people in spirit, mind and body as well as the improvement of local, national and international communities.


Outdoor Education and Rentals

Outdoor Education

YMCA Camp Howdy and YMCA Camp Elphinstone offer a wide range of quality environmental and outdoor education programs to enhance classroom study. All of our programs are designed to meet BC curriculum needs, accommodate different grade levels and act as a springboard for understanding and action.

Our Goals

·  To extend the classroom into the outdoors with activities that complement the curriculum
·  To foster discovery and lifelong learning.
·  To provide an atmosphere for students to experience greater confidence, competence, and respect for the environment.
·  To encourage the development of cooperation and leadership through personal achievement, self-expression and team-building.
·  To incorporate the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility in each program.

Schools are encouraged to book a site tour, and/or pre-trip slideshow presentation. Working together with teachers and school administrators, the YMCA will provide a high quality program designed to meet your group’s needs.

Camp Rentals - Elphinstone

YMCA Camp Elphinstone is available for rentals September to June. 144 acres of oceanfront property provides visitors with unique opportunities to explore new ideas, new environments, and new people.

Camp Rentals - Howdy

YMCA Camp Howdy is available for rentals in May, June and September. YMCA Camp Howdy is dedicated to working with young people - teaching them new skills and building identity. A wide range of programs offers many personal and group development.

NOTE: To book Camp Howdy for the months of October to April, please contact Jason Koo with the Evangelical Layman's Church at jasonhkoo@yahoo.com.

Booking Information: YMCA Camp Howdy Rental Information Guide (pdf,728k)
  Map to YMCA Camp Howdy (pdf,252k)
  YMCA Camp Howdy Overnight Gear List (pdf,88k)
  YMCA Camp Elphinstone Outdoor Education Centre Information Guide (pdf, 260k)
  Map to YMCA Camp Elphinstone (pdf, 52k)
  YMCA Camp Elphinstone Map (pdf, 436k)
  YMCA Camp Elphinstone Custom Menu Options (pdf, 72k)
  YMCA Camp Elphinstone Lodge Accomodation Planner (pdf, 36k)
  YMCA Camp Elphinstone Overnight Gear List (pdf, 72k)

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