CENTRE BENNY 2026
CENTRE BENNY
Where NDG Youth Become Leaders
Empowering Urban Youth Through Outdoor Leadership
Centre Benny transforms lives by connecting NDG youth of all ages to nature, building leadership skills, and creating pathways to employment—through outdoor programming that bridges urban communities with environmental stewardship..
- Personal Growth: Discovering outdoor pursuits
- Climate Action: Environmental literacy & conservation training
- Youth Employment: Field Leader certifications & job-ready skills
- Mental Health: Resilience building through nature connection
Breaking Barriers to Nature Access
Centre Benny proudly serves the diverse communities of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, ensuring that every young person—regardless of economic circumstances, immigration status, or family structure—has access to transformative outdoor leadership experiences.
OUR PROGRAMS
From day camps to leadership certifications, every program builds skills, confidence, and pathways to success.
SUMMER URBAN OUTDOOR DAY CAMP
Ages 6-13 | Seasonal
Fun, active, and developmental day camp that build confidence, social skills, and love for nature while supporting working families.
- 6-week summer program at Benny
- Wkly summer programs at Benny
- Discovering Your Passions: Navigating the neighbourhood
- Social-Emotional Learning: Peer connection & resilience
- Priority for NDG families and returning campers
- Municipal partnership with CDN-NDG Borough
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ BENNY DAY CAMP EN – Google Docs
Registration: Click below
OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Ages 12-17 | Year-Round
Our flagship program transforms urban youth into certified outdoor leaders through hands-on environmental literacy, wilderness camping, and vocational training.
- Discovering Personal Passions: Youth driven-Leader guided activities
- Field Leader Certification: Outdoor Council of Canada
- Climate Action: Environmental stewardship training
- Employment Ready: Direct path to summer jobs
- Municipal partnership with CDN-NDG Borough
Registration: Send us an email at: jeunessebenny@gmail.com
CANADA SERVICE CORPS
Ages 12-30 | Year-Round
Empowering young adults to lead community service projects while building civic engagement, project management, and leadership skills.
- Skill Development: Hands-on experience through youth-led projects
- Certifications: First-aid & Outdoor Leadership certifications
- Networking Opportunities: Connecting with local organizations
- Civic Engagement: Real-world project experience
- Federal partnership with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Registration: Send us an email at: jeunessebenny@gmail.com
OUTDOOR SATURDAYS
Ages 3+ | Winter Saturdays
Cross-Country ski as a family in Benny Park as a family with equipment provided free of charge on a first come first served basis.
- Program partnership with CDN-NDG Borough & Sports et Loisirs de l’île de Montreal
Registration: December 2026
The NDG Outdoor Club and Benny Youth have been running outdoor recreation and leadership programs for NDG youth and families at the Benny Centre since the 1977.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION LINK ;
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