Vaudreuil-Dorion Wins the “Camp Excellence” Award

The Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion is proud to announce that it won the “Camp Excellence” award in the “Compliant Municipal Day Camp” category for its “Intercultural Week” project at the Association des camps du Québec (ACQ) gala, held last night at the Mont-Sainte-Anne resort.
Intercultural Week took place in the summer of 2026 at the Animation Jeunesse day camp. More than 900 children aged 4 to 15 had the opportunity to experience a new continent each day through sports, the arts, music, cooking, history, and play. With their Intercultural Passports in hand, they made countless discoveries and shared their own cultures, all while exploring respect, community living, and violence prevention.

“For several years now, Vaudreuil-Dorion has been transforming and growing richer thanks to the diversity of the people who choose to live here. Community life is built day by day, particularly by offering residents of all ages opportunities to discover themselves, get to know one another, and develop their openness toward others. “I would like to congratulate City employees, the entire Animation Jeunesse team, and the many partners who helped make this Intercultural Week a success. This award is a testament to their commitment and their dedication to making Vaudreuil-Dorion a welcoming and inclusive community for everyone,” said Mayor Paul Dumoulin.

The Intercultural Week project is also aligned with the objectives of the Programme d’appui aux collectivités du ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), particularly the goal of building bridges between communities. It complements municipal initiatives aimed at fostering a welcoming environment, integration, and a sense of belonging among all citizens.

A Day Camp That Stands Out

This award joins two other recognitions received in recent years by the Animation Jeunesse Vaudreuil-Dorion day camp. In June 2024, the Franco-fun camp received the Jury’s Favorite Award at the Nomina de Loisir et Sport Montérégie gala. The following year, in May 2025, it won the award in the Culture and Recreation category at the gala held during the annual conference of the Union des municipalités du Québec. These awards reflect the quality of the initiatives developed by municipal teams to offer young people enriching, original, and community-building experiences.