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Discovery Camping Association

Providing week-long summer camping experiences for children, teens and families of all ages and sizes since 1968.

About us

One association = Four camps

The Discovery Camping Association (DCA) is a non-profit Montreal camping organization that encompasses four (4) sleep-away camps, notably: Friends & Family Camp, Daylight Camp (DLC), Youth in Action Camp (YA), and Visions Camp (VC). DCA is run and created by 100% camp-loving volunteers.

All DCA camps have been going to Camp Kinkora yearly since 1968. Camp Kinkora has everything the camps need to run a weekly program such as staffing (kitchen, lifeguards, recreation), heated cabins, a dining hall, a chapel for gathering, a small beach, an infirmary and administration building. The kitchen staff provide varied and hot meals three times a day. It is located in St-Adolphe-d’Howard, 45 minutes North of Montreal. Campers going to Friends & Family Camp drive to Camp Kinkora, whereas the youth camps (DLC, YA and VC) take a bus from Dorval (Qc).

Our camps are unique and tailor to different clienteles. They have their own directors, staff and programs. DCA oversees the connection between each camp, directorship transitions and all the little details to assure a smooth camping season. 

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Discover our camps!

Select each camp to learn more about their programs, staff and Directors.

Friends & Family Camp

Adults: $520
Children (3-17): $430
Children (0 - 2 years old): Free

For friends and families of all ages.

Start your day with music, workshops or a hike, followed by swimming, boating, workshops, games and a bonfire with s'mores. This camp provides a varied weekly schedule for everyone to enjoy including a Tots Program, Teen Program and evening Adult Social. Friends & Family Camp is the perfect family vacation (no meals to prepare, no dishes to clean, no activities to plan)…just arrive and enjoy!
Daylight Camp

Daylight Camp

*Early Bird: $595
After April 1st: $620
For children aged 6 - 15

Program varies from music, small group discussions, swimming, boating, arts and crafts, recreation, dancing, bonfires, lively group meals, and a counselor in training program (15 year old). Staff create a program based on a theme that always gets the campers laughing with funny skits and games.

*discounts available for: 1) registering more than one camper of the same family (brothers and sisters) and 2) bring a friend (who has never been to one of our camps before)

*March 1st to March 31st 2026
Youth in Action Camp

Youth in Action Camp

*Early Bird: $595
After April 1st: $620

For children aged 6 - 15

Program varies from music, small group discussions, swimming, boating, arts and crafts, recreation, dancing, bonfires, lively group meals, and a counselor in training program (15 year old). Staff create a program based on a theme that always gets the campers laughing with funny skits and games.
Visions Camp

Visions Camp

*Early Bird: $595
After April 1st: $620

For teenagers aged 13 - 19

Program varies from music,  swimming, boating, workshops, recreation, bonfires, lively group meals, and a counselor in training program (18-19 year old). Games are typically bigger and tailored for teenagers. In group discussions, campers are brought to reflect on their personal values, how they participate in making the world better, being kind and respectful towards others (online and in person). Staff create a program based on a theme that always gets the campers laughing with funny skits and games.
Registration Open March 1st 2026

Early bird pricing until March 31st 2026.

A safe space for all

All DCA camps provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive camping experience for all our campers and staff. Come as you are to any DCA camp. 
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Support our camps

Discover Camp Kinkora

Camp Kinkora offers a wide range of services year round for schools, family events, company meetings, weddings or just a relaxing get-away. For more information about how you can benefit from this beautiful location, follow the link here.
 Camp Kinkora

Donations

DCA camps hold a strong commitment in subsidizing campers and families in need, ensuring our camping experience is accessible to everyone. If you would like to donate a small amount, or subsidize a camper, you can do so here. Thank you!
(Select WRITE A PRIVATE MESSAGE to write which DCA camp the donation goes to).
 Donate here

FAQs

What's the difference between Daylight Camp and Youth In Action Camp?

Parents typically choose between DLC and YA based on their summer schedules or which camp they have attended in the past. We have generations of alumni that continue to send their children or grandchildren to their beloved camp.

Does Friends & Family Camp also go to Camp Kinkora on a bus?

No, Friends & Family Camp does not take a bus. Campers (individuals or families) going to FFC must drive themselves to Camp Kinkora. Only Daylight Camp, Youth in Action Camp and Visions Camp campers take the bus. Drop-off and pick-up is in Dorval (Montreal area).

Are there any special discounts?

We offer the following discounts: 1) registering more than one child (of the same family), 2) bringing a friend (that has never gone to any of our camps before), and 3) registering to more than one camp (applies only to DLC, YA and Visions). Note that only one discount is applied at a time (ie: no discount accumulation). 

Registering more than one child (of the same family) will automatically calculate on the registration form. If you bring a friend who has also registered, email the camp and they will confirm your final price. If you are attending more than one youth camp, email the second camp you are registering for to inform them of the other camp your child is also attending o (example: Your child is going to DLC but is also registered at Visions Camp, email Visions Camp).