Our Program - Something for everyone
CANOEING ARCHERY KAYAKING SWIMMING
ARTS & CRAFTS SNORKELLING
DRAMA LOW
ROPES
OUTTRIPS
HIGH ROPES
ZIPINE EARTH EDUCATION
GARDENING
SPORTS GAMES BOULDERING
WALL
CLIMBING TREE SO
MUCH MORE...
At Big Cove, our program is designed to meet the individual needs
of each cabin group, as well as each camper. The counsellors, working
with their campers and our senior staff, design weekly schedules with
a balance of cabin group activities and all camp programs. Every morning
we offer interest groups which allow campers the opportunity to develop
skills in areas of their own choosing, whether it be canoeing, earth
education, or archery.
The Big Cove program is designed to help youth grow as individuals
while promoting cooperation with others in a safe, supportive community.
The YMCA philosophy of spirit, mind, and body helps guide our programs
to enhance self-awareness, confidence, trust, and responsibility.
"From the moment the wake up bell rings at 7:30 till the lights
go out the day is filled with exciting experiences that will last
a lifetime."
YMCA Core Values
"The Big Cove YMCA Camp program is designed to help youth grow
as individuals while promoting cooperation with others in a safe,
supportive community. The YMCA philosophy of Spirit, Mind and Body
helps guide our program to enhance awareness of the YMCA Core Values
- Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Caring. At Big Cove we believe
these values promote confidence, trust and self-awareness, giving
youth the tools they need to achieve their goals."
Outtrips
As a wilderness camp, outtripping is one of the largest programs at
Big Cove. Every week, each cabin group will go on an outtrip. These
ocean canoeing trips and backpacking trips are a highlight for many
of our campers. They provide youth with a sense of accomplishment,
while teaching them about teamwork and resourcefulness. For many campers
it will be their first wilderness camping experience. Trips will range
from one-night excursions to ten-day wilderness excursions. Big Cove
YMCA Camp is committed to providing safe yet challenging outtrips
suited to the age and ability of each camper.
Special Events
From the first step off the bus to the last campfire, each session
is filled with special touches designed to leave lasting memories.
Besides the regular cabin programs, campers will also participate
in Campfires, Skit Nights, Theme Days, Section Programs, Kangaroo
Court, and much, much more.
