YMCA Camp Belwood

 

Registration for 2010 summer camp is now open.

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also coming soon...information about
2010 March Break Overnight Camp at Ki-Wa-Y

Camp Belwood is located on the shores of Lake Belwood, just 10 kilometers outside of Fergus. The site consists of a large lakefront for boating activities and a scenic landscape with several open play areas.

A lakeside campfire circle overlooks the waterfront, which is the centre of our site; from the boating docks campers develop boating skills in our fleet of sailboats, canoes, kayaks and rowboats. Belwood’s solar heated swimming pool is an ideal spot for campers to enjoy recreational swimming and fun pool games.

Belwood Offers          

The Program

Belwood's program, like its site, is unique.  As part of a small and welcoming camping community, Belwood campers experience a more personalized program; with two age groups (Juniors and Seniors) we have two very distinct programs which run independently from one another. These separate programs allow us to provide a comfortable introduction into residential camping to our younger campers, while recognizing the need for a more challenging program for our older campers, experienced or not. All Belwood campers have meals together, and they also gather throughout the week for camp-wide programs.

Junior Program  5-8 yrs       

Early in the week, the goal of the Junior program is to introduce campers to a variety of Belwood activities.Cabin groups participate in 45 minute activity periods designed both to keep the interest of these younger campers and to expose them to as many different activities as possible. As campers become more aware of what we offer, and the activities that they personally enjoy, they are able to individually choose their favourites during the "Junior Selects" time slots later in the week.

Senior Program  9-14 yrs

As the week begins, the senior program offers an overview of Belwood camp skills and activities with the option for campers to start choosing their favourites during "Senior Selects". As the week progresses, the number of "Senior Selects" increases so campers may choose the activities they enjoy most. Senior activity times are an hour and fifteen minutes to allow more detailed learning, and to concentrate on skill development. Campers successfully completing levels receive level achievement cards at the end of the session.

BMX Biking for Senior Campers

In 2004, YMCA Camp Belwood introduced BMX Biking for our senior campers, and the program was a huge success! Many of our older Belwood campers, fully outfitted in proper gear including helmets, elbow and knee pads, challenged themselves on the diverse terrain and were successful in learning safe biking techniques and often achieving various skill levels. As we anticipate the summer of 2008, we look forward to re-opening the BMX trails!

Transportation

Campers may take our bus to and/or from camp, free of charge. Bus stops are located at the Cambridge YMCA, the Guelph YMCA and Waterloo Moses Springer Arena. Details are provided to registered campers.

Weekend Changeovers

Campers who stay for 2 consecutive weeks may register for the weekend changeover - Saturday - Monday for an extra fee of $64.80

The Director

We are thrilled that Lauren Merrifield has joined the full-time Outdoor Services staff as the director of Camp Belwood.  Lauren has held a variety of senior positions within our camping system, and her resume reads like she was in training to become a director!   Amoung other key positions, Lauren was a program director, counselling manager, leadership trainer, cook and assistant camp director.  Lauren will also be developing and supervising new school programs at the Outdoor Centre.  She is excited to begin preparations for the upcoming camping season. 

Water test annual reports as per Regulation 170/3

2005 Click Here

2006 Click Here

2007 Click Here

2008 Click Here