Fall Leadership Weekend - Canoe Trip Skills at Y Camp Pine Crest Pine Crest
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Financial assistance available
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1:1 Support Available
Fall Leadership Weekend - Canoe Trip Skills | #107218
Su, Fr, Sa
Su, Fr, Sa
Pine Crest
Description
Already missing camp? Join us from Oct 31-Nov 2 for a leadership weekend where participants will learn hard and soft skills used in running successful canoe trips. A great way for you to learn about the way our Pine Crest staff lead camper trips! Participants will be making route cards, prepping gear and food, learning about on-trip facilitation, learning to use trip equipment and of course how to cook good trip meals. This leadership weekend is also a great way to reconnect with camp and get to experience Pine Crest during our lovely Fall season.
Pine Crest will provide all canoe tripping equipment but asks that participants bring their own sleeping bags as well as overnight essentials like clothing, toiletries, and personal items. Participants are encouraged to bring their own canoe tripping equipment if they wish. See below for a sample packing list!
Arrival begins on Friday October 31 any time after 6:30pm. The first night will be spent reconnecting with our camp community and will have games & snacks for all. Saturday morning we will jump right into the trip skills! We will leave for canoe trip Saturday following breakfast and some food & gear prep - participants will work on their hard skills like portaging, site set-up, cooking, knots, tarps, etc., as well as soft skills like facilitating engaging programs, how to make campers comfortable on trip and more. Post-lunch on Sunday participants will head back to camp to de-prep all of their gear and take some time to process their learnings with their staff & peers. Pick-up will be on Sunday, November 2 beginning at 3:00pm and all participants need to be picked up and have departed by 4pm.
A basic packing list for this weekend canoe trip program could look like:
Sleeping Bag
Waterproof/Rain Jacket & Pants
Sturdy Outdoor Shoes (for portaging)
Comfortable Closed-Toe shoes (for wearing around the campsite)
Non-cotton clothing suitable for the weather forecast
Swimsuit (it will be chilly)
Brimmed Hat
Towel & Toiletries
Sunscreen
Water Bottle
Personal Canoe Trip Equipment (dry b
YMCA Financial Assistance
If you require Financial Assistance, please complete this form with proof of income. We recommend you continue to register for the program(s) of your choice. This is to hold your spot(s) until assistance approval is received. Spots and assistance are not guaranteed, and YMCA assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To register in advance of assistance approval, a credit card will be required for a deposit payment. You will receive a full refund if assistance is not approved, and you choose not to attend the program.
If you require support to complete your online registration, please call 1-877-303-2677.
Accessibility and Inclusion Program; 1:1 Support
If your child requires additional assistance (1:1 support) to participate in:
- Summer programming, please use this program link and enroll before March 31, 2025.
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- a Health & Fitness registered program, March or Winter Break program, or programming at YMCA Camp Pine Crest, please complete our Accessibility & Inclusion Support online inquiry form
You are welcome to continue building your Y Guide, however registration cannot be completed until you have connected with our Accessibility & Inclusion Support team.
Spaces in our Support Program are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, please call 1-877-303-2267.
More Information
- Registration starts for Non-residents2025/08/26 10:00
- Registration starts for Members2025/08/26 10:00
- Registration ends2025/10/24 10:00
Notes
DISCLAIMER:
The YMCA of Greater Toronto and Camp Pine Crest are not responsible for any damaged, lost or stolen personal gear and/or equipment while participating in our programs.
* Applicable discounts will be applied at checkout.
** The spot is not reserved until checkout is complete.