About Veg Camp
FOR EARTH - FOR ANIMALS - FOR US
Enjoy a unique and enriching camp experience! Our engaging nature-based activities use critical and balanced thinking to understand the connections between us, animals and the environment. Yoga and meditation-mindfulness are introduced as fun physical and mental exercises to lead healthy, fulfilling, and conscientious lives. This camp is for youth in between ages 9 to 17. Camp is limited to 70 campers to ensure an intimate and inclusive environment so be sure sign up as soon as you can! Vegetarian Eco Camp is run by a charity, as well is non-denominational and welcoming all faiths and cultures.
We are excited to announce that Vegetarian Eco Camp will be returning to the YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre, just north of Toronto, Ontario from July 5-11, 2026
Organizations
PARENT ORGANIZATION
The Vegetarian Eco Camp is run by IMJM Canada, a registered charity in Canada. Since 2011, the IMJM directorship has run inspiring summer youth camps, seeking to provide experiential education opportunities to youth whilst encouraging a more peaceful existence within ourselves, our ecosystem, and our communities.
HOST ORGANIZATION
Vegetarian Eco Camp is excited to have the YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre be our host in 2026. With their dedicated staff, exciting programs, organic farm, swimming pools, superb food & lodging, and a 263 acre view of the Oak Ridges Moraine, the YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre is a perfect place for our campers to learn and be inspired!
LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS
Veg Camp is held at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre in Schomberg, Ontario just 40 minutes north of Toronto! Camp runs from July 5-11, 2026.
The Centre is on 263 acres of the Oak Ridges Moraine, and boasts many hiking trails, swimming pools, a super maze, new high ropes and low rope challenges, open playing fields, an organic farm, arts cabin, archery, and more. Further, campers will enjoy the fun indoor games lounge, comfortable teaching spaces, and dining hall with an awesome view!
Campers will be sleeping in groups of 4, in bedrooms with a private bathroom and shower. The bedrooms are located within a large lodge. Male and female identifying campers will use separate wings of the lodge. Campers sleep on comfortable bunk beds. Waterproof mattresses are provided, campers need to bring their own bedding and pillows
HEALTH & SAFETY
Camper health and safety is a priority at camp. The staff at camp is experienced and qualified. YMCA Cedar Glen instructors and lifeguards are all First Aid and CPR-C certified. Ropes challenge courses are run by trained and certified staff.
Furthermore, a licensed medical doctor is on call (24/7) throughout camp to address any health concerns. The medical doctor will contact the parents/guardians if there are any significant health concerns with a camper. The Brampton Civic Hospital is the closest hospital and is under 25 minutes away.
We maintain a minimum of 1 : 10 counsellor to camper ratio, allowing us to remain attentive to the individual needs of each camper.
Counsellors will sleep in each wing of the lodge and are available to help campers should the need arise at any time.
TYPICAL MENU
This is not your typical camp food! Campers indulge in delicious and nutritious plant-based meals. No animal products are found in the foods, beverages, or snacks we serve. We are a nut-free facility.
Breakfast
Vegan French Toast
Oatmeal
Assorted Cold Cereals
Fruit Bowl – Apple & Bananas
Soy Milk, Juice
Lunch
Black Bean Burritos
Mexican Rice
Corn on the Cob
Tossed Garden Salad
Dinner
Vegetable Stir Fry with Tofu
Chinese Noodles
Quinoa & Cranberry Salad
Soy Milk, Juice
Snacks
Fresh Fruit Bowl (Available all day)
Salad Bar (Available at all meals)
Granola Bar
Chocolate Chip Cookies
MEET OUR TEAM
Chirag Shah
CAMP STAFF
Vegetarian Eco Camp is operated by camp director, Chirag Shah – an experienced board member who is committed to providing campers with a fulfilling, fun and safe camp environment. Chirag is continuously curious and loves to learn about how the world is changing around him. He brings his passion of innovation to campers by offering a scientific yet simple approach to the human body and ecology. He has been involved with summer youth camps for over 15 years.
HARI ADNANI
CAMP STAFF
EVAN WHEELER
CAMP STAFF
Since 2016, Evan has been spending the most exciting week of his year losing his voice at Veg Camp – first as a camper, and now as a counselor and director, seeking to bring the joy and magic of camp to the next generation. He is always looking to create a more exciting camp environment through campwide activities and the House Games, which he has helped to co-ordinate since joining the directorial team in 2022. Outside of camp, Evan spends his time studying law, cooking vegan food, and traveling. His favourite parts of Veg Camp are the House Games (of course), outdoor activities, and the delicious food.
ARIANNA ELDER-JOHNSON
CAMP STAFF
Arianna has spent a week of her summer at Veg Camp since 2016. Starting off as a camper and working her way up to director, she aspires to bring the same love and acceptance she received to the next generation of campers.
Outside of camp, Arianna is a university student studying Environment and Health, and Art History. She spends most of her free time reading and drawing.
Her favourite parts of Veg Camp include yoga, archery, and campfires!
COUNSELLORS
You couldn't BE in better hands
Our Camp Counsellors are wonderful and quite often the camp team is made up of former campers! Their enthusiasm energizes the camp experience, while their care and attentiveness is appreciated by campers and parents. Counsellors are recruited and trained by the camp directors and remain at the camp site full time.
CHEF
Food both nutritious & delicious
The YMCA Cedar Glen provides us with excellent a professional chef dedicated to providing campers and staff with delicious, nutritious, and kid-approved plant-based meals and scrumptious desserts. Campers and staff really appreciate the effort and dedication shown by the chef and kitchen staff.
Contact Us
Should you have any questions not covered here on the site, kindly email us so that we can do our best to answer you.
Vegetarian Eco Camp
Toronto, Ontario
Whatsapp: (416) 497 0093