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Camp Mini-Yo-We
Residential camp with separate sessions for boys and girls
Camp Mini-Yo-We wants to be the home of your excellent summer this year! Mini-Yo-We is a Christian overnight summer camp located on beautiful Mark Lake in Muskoka that has been connecting with children, youth and adults since 1946. MYW offers exciting outdoor adventure programs where one-week consecutive sessions can be combined to create your own experience. Our Camp community is based on small cabin groups and camper to staff ratios of less than 3:1. Our 270 acre property has many activities including: wakeboarding, sailing, wilderness survival, rock climbing, zip lining, archery, canoe trips, photography, horsemanship, crafts, golf, theatre arts, ceramics, mountain biking, martial arts and many more!
Mini-Yo-We has new modern accommodations and facilities and we offer a unique camp experience, innovative programming, fabulous leadership opportunities, dedicated staff and a safe place for campers to stretch and grow physically, socially, mentally & spiritually; to be the people God wants them to be. Come experience Camp Mini-Yo-We this summer! Excellence in Christian camping since 1946!
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Camp Tamakwa
Residential coed summer camp
Living for now, memories forever! Located in beautiful Algonquin Park, Ontario, just 2.5 hours north of Toronto, Tamakwa's rich traditions, family atmosphere, and unique site distinguishes itself along with numerous watersports, landsports, creative arts, outdoor skills activities, as well as a premier canoe tripping program.
For 75 years Tamakwa has been providing campers (from Toronto, Montreal, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Mexico and all over the world) a chance to develop important life skills, build self confidence, foster lifelong friendships, embrace traditional camping values and return home with an enriched outlook, that there is life and fun without facebook, Wii and YouTube!
Select spaces are available around our campfire for campers 7-15, including our 2 or 4 week Junior Tamakwan program for campers 7-9. Also available - a new 4 day mini introduction session for campers in grades 1 or 2. Please call for further details.
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Camp Arowhon
Residential coed summer camp
In the heart of Algonquin Provincial Park wilderness. An abundance of water and land activities and equipment. Our mission: to teach skills that grow campers' confidence. With our own Social Safety Tool Kit, we've created powerful tools to build a safe, nurturing place for every child. For campers aged 7 to 16 for 4 or 8 wks. 2 wk program for campers aged 7 to 10 avail. Our goal: Create summers that last a lifetime.
Free choice program of sailing, windsurfing, horseback riding, canoeing, climbing, canoe tripping, kayaking, nature, drama, high ropes, crafts, tennis, archery, guitar, landsports and more.
Camp Manitou (Canada)
Residential coed summer camp
A private independent camp, with emphasis on traditional camping blended with a fresh approach of choosing from over 30 activities, with specialized training at each activity-Personal growth of campers and respect are integral to the camp culture.
It's easy for campers to have fun and even make friends at camp but the goal is for your child to make unique types of friendships; friendships that last a lifetime and for campers to grow up in a community that teaches respect, tolerance, and an appreciation for what the world has to offer. With 190 staff (one third college graduates!) for just over 400 campers we are able to meet the individual needs of every single child.
Activities include almost all sports, arts, and outdoor adventure. Session length: two weeks (for youngest campers), four weeks or seven weeks.
Medeba Summer Camp
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
FUN & EXCITEMENT are what Medeba is all about! Choose traditional activities such as drama, crafts and swimming or more adventurous ones like climbing and mountain biking. There is so much to do at Medeba. The great memories will last a lifetime!
Medeba, as an adventure learning centre, provides a safe atmosphere of encouragement and unconditional acceptance. All programs and facilities meet rigid safety standards. You can experience challenges such as white-water kayaking, rock climbing, and ropes courses. These are custom designed to teach skills such as co-operation, communication, trust, and problem solving. The mission of Medeba is to change young people's lives through specialized adventure experiences with a Christian perspective.
Lakefield Camp International
Residential coed language study camp
COME FOR THE ADVENTURE...STAY FOR THE FRIENDS! Lakefield Camp International has been a leading choice for summer campers since 1985. Each summer, campers from Canada and around the world join together for fun, adventure and learning.
Lakefield Camp International has it all - sports, lakefront, comfort & fun. Sail across the lake, learn how to play guitar, master your mountain biking skills...and much more. For those campers looking for something different, sign up for our Wilderness Education Programme or participate in the ropes course. Each week campers choose 5 daily activities from a vast array of options. All activities are instructed and supervised by dedicated camp staff. And, for campers whose first language is not English, we are pleased to offer ESL classes.
So, don't wait! Come join campers from across Canada and around the world for a unique summer experience you are sure to remember for years to come!
Cedar Ridge Camp
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Cedar Ridge Camp is a traditional camp experience that focuses on the interaction between campers and the environment. The Camp provides a safe and friendly atmosphere where children will develop physical, emotional and social skills, and values that last a lifetime.
Our diverse terrain and waterfront are ideal settings for many different types of adventure pursuits. As a group participates in activities together they form close bonds, learning the values of teamwork, compromise and satisfaction of personal achievement and skill accumulation through hard work and play.
Camp Ak-O-Mak
Residential girls' summer camp
Founded in 1928, Camp Ak-O-Mak is renowned for its competitive and open water swimming programs. Ak-O-Mak provides the perfect combination of a traditional summer camp experience with instruction in over 32 sports/activities. Competitive programs are offered in swimming, triathlon, and canoe/kayak sprint racing for all levels.
Ak-O-Mak is located on beautiful Ahmic Lake in the unspoiled Almaguin Highlands of Ontario. Our location provides the perfect setting for girls to appreciate the wonders of nature "unplugged". Ak-O-Mak helps girls discover the exhilaration of pushing oneself a little further, of digging a little deeper and discovering that "I CAN do it!" feeling. It has been said that "Self esteem is gained through the self doing things worthy of esteem!" and we have 80 years of alumni who can attest to this. Ak-O-Mak's smaller size (maximum 100 campers and a 3:1 staff:camper ratio) fosters a closely knit atmosphere where all ages get to know, support and encourage each other. These relationships contribute to the safe environment where girls can develop their athletic skills and experience challenges that enhance personal and social development. Campers from Canada, the USA and the world over enjoy cabin living, campfires, home cooked meals and forging life-long friendships
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Camp Kodiak
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Kodiak is an integrated, non-competitive camp serving children and teens with and without LD, ADHD, NLD and Asperger Syndrome. Our campers range in age from 6 to 18. Our program includes a SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM, an ACADEMIC PROGRAM and over 50 sports & activities. We build confidence and self-esteem by structuring all activities, athletic, artistic and social, to ensure success. Our staff includes teachers, psychologists, social workers, child & youth workers and recreation specialists. Our camper-to-staff ratio is 2-to-1 and our cabin groups are small.
We are located 2 1/2 hours northeast of Toronto in the beautiful Parry Sound vacation area. Our facilities include modern, lakefront, log cabins with full bathrooms and showers, 425 acres of land and 2 1/2 miles of lakefront. Our extensive indoor and outdoor facilities mean that the fun never stops, rain or shine. We are accredited members of the Ontario Camps Association and the Canadian Camping Association.
In 2007, at parents' request, we started a program for campers age 19 and over.
We call it Club Kodiak. In addition to our recreational, athletic and social programs, we offer our Club Kodiak guests a life skills program. Please see our web site for details.
Onondaga Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Onondaga Camp is one of the oldest private residential camps in Canada. Located near Minden Ontario, Onondaga has been providing exciting summers for girls and boys for over 90 years. Onondaga's program is designed to enable each individual to become more self-assured and accepting of others in a safe, supportive and active environment. It is our belief that Onondaga must value tradition but also advance with the times in order to appeal to the needs, interests and attitudes of today's youth. By providing appealing and challenging guidance in an ideal outdoor environment, we hope to provide a camp experience that will last a lifetime.
Activities include: canoeing, swimming, sailing, horseback riding, water skiing, arts & crafts, archery, wakeboarding, kayaking, climbing wall, basketball, driving range, tennis, a state of the art aerial ropes course and many more! We offer one, two, four, six and eight week sessions for campers aged 6-16!
Kettleby Valley Camp - Day & Residential
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Located just west of Aurora, our Camp is situated on nearly 60 acres of cedar forests, rolling landscape, fields and waterfront. We provide parents with the peace of mind that their children are safe, active and developing new skills - both social and physical. Weekly sessions are available for both Day and Residential programs. We also offer a 'one night' overnight option for families who are looking for an introduction to Overnight Camp.
Our one-on-one integrated program allows children with special needs to participate in a Camp program. Transportation to and from you home is available from most areas of Aurora, Newmarket, Maple, Richmond Hill, Oak Ridges and King City. We also have central pick-up points throughout Markham, Mississauga, Brampton and Toronto. A superb location, a wide variety of activities and a 1 to 4 staff to camper ratio all add to a great camp experience.
Camp Kirk
Residential coed summer camp
Unique coed camp experience for children 6 to 13 with exceptionalities: Learning Disabilties, Attention Deficit Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders and, incontinence / bedwetting issues. Established in 1993,with a staff/camper ratio of 32/36, Camp Kirk provides a nurturing, non-competitive environment allowing children an opportunity to develop social, emotional and physical skills, thereby raising their self-esteem. Allow your child to feel the magic of empowerment through the Camp Kirk experience.
Call Toll Free: 1-866-982-3310 or 416-782-3310
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Activities include martial arts, swimming, archery, ecology, camp crafts, rock climbing, challenge ropes courses, drama, ceramics, arts and crafts, sing songs and more.
Wellspring Vancouver
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Wellspring Vancouver will teach teens ages 11 - 18 from around Canada and the United States, including those in the Pacific Northwest, how to live a healthy lifestyle. Using the picturesque setting and local adventure options, Wellspring campers will hike, bike, climb, kayak, rappel, as well as participate in more traditional camp activities and sports - soccer, volleyball, scavenger hunts, Color War, and personal training.
Nutrition and culinary classes paired with the delicious food served in the dining hall guarantee knowledge of and love for new foods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a "BC" (Behavioral Coach) in group and individual sessions knits these elements together into comprehensive lifestyle change for rapid weight loss and long-term weight control.
Camp Li-Lo-Li
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Li-Lo-Li is a Christian camp nestled on 440+ acres of mountain splendor in the Southern Tier of New York State right near Allegany State Park. With its own small lake, babbling brooks, and adventurous wilderness setting, it's a good place for all to come. Featured at Li-Lo-Li are its water sports activities with a pool, a lake, and the Allegany River for those long canoeing rides. Horseback riding for both new and experienced riders can include trail rides into the surrounding mountains.
The "Promised Land" Ropes Challenge Course adds breathtaking excitement with all of its ground and treetop events. There are also a variety of sports activities, arts & crafts, hayrides, campfires, achievement programs for learning camping skills, and much, much more.
Muskoka Woods
Residential coed summer camp
Muskoka Woods is a Christian Youth Resort that welcomes all young people to life changing experiences. Camp guests choose from water sports and athletics, media and arts, leadership and team building programs. Muskoka Woods operates all year round on Lake Rosseau as a non-profit youth organization. Our skilled staff are selected for their trustworthy character, ability with children and love for their Creator. Muskoka Woods is a safe place where kids grow mentally, physically, spiritually and socially. A place where creativity reigns, friendships flourish and confidence grows. FUN IS OUR TRADEMARK!
Summer activities include: waterski, skateboarding, rollerblading, challenge courses, radio broadcasting, photography, culinary, Fashion Design, MotoX and over 40 more!
Camp Kennebec
Residential Coed Summer CampMaking Kids Happy since 1967! We welcome campers with a range of exceptionalities including Autism, Aspergers, ADD, ADHD, Tourettes Syndrome, learning, social & behavioural difficulties and more. A summer at Kennebec encourages individuals to experience personal growth, recognize accomplishments and gain valuable life skills. Immersed in a safe, encouraging, positive environment, your child will enhance their self-confidence, social interaction skills and achieve individual successes that will benefit them even during their time away from Kennebec.
Nestled in the heart of Ontario's Land O'Lakes region, Camp Kennebec enjoys over 900 acres on beautiful Bull Lake and is in close proximity to Ottawa, Kingston and Toronto.
Camp Mini-Yo-We
Residential camp with separate sessions for boys and girls
Camp Mini-Yo-We wants to be the home of your excellent summer this year! Mini-Yo-We is a Christian overnight summer camp located on beautiful Mark Lake in Muskoka that has been connecting with children, youth and adults since 1946. MYW offers exciting outdoor adventure programs where one-week consecutive sessions can be combined to create your own experience. Our Camp community is based on small cabin groups and camper to staff ratios of less than 3:1. Our 270 acre property has many activities including: wakeboarding, sailing, wilderness survival, rock climbing, zip lining, archery, canoe trips, photography, horsemanship, crafts, golf, theatre arts, ceramics, mountain biking, martial arts and many more!
Mini-Yo-We has new modern accommodations and facilities and we offer a unique camp experience, innovative programming, fabulous leadership opportunities, dedicated staff and a safe place for campers to stretch and grow physically, socially, mentally & spiritually; to be the people God wants them to be. Come experience Camp Mini-Yo-We this summer! Excellence in Christian camping since 1946!
