a CampPage Summer Camp Guide
Ontario Summer Camps and Adventure Programs for Youth
Forrestel Farm Riding & Sports Camp
Coed and Girls' Camp with Residential and Day Camp Sessions
Forrestel Riding & Sports Camp is a fully accredited ACA premiere English riding camp established in1980. We offer one, two and four week sessions ages 7-16 some co-ed and some just for girls. Our historic 800 acre working farm is located 40 miles east of Niagara Falls, NY. Our international and local riding counselors are all qualified, experienced and passionate about teaching our campers to ride. Riding instruction at Forrestel includes structured ring work and cross country riding.
Our campers can choose to ride once or twice daily. Each child is assigned their own horse. Forrestel Riding & Sports Camp programs are designed to help campers develop confidence and explore new opportunities. We limit our enrollment which enables us to have more one on one time with each child. In addition to riding, campers can choose from a multitude of other activities such as tennis, woodworking, paddling, arts and crafts, team sports and more.
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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.
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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.
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Camp Eden Woods
Coed Residential Camp
Camp Eden Woods is located in Haliburton Ontario. 2.5 hours north from Toronto, Ontario. Our program offers a small family environment. Nurturing and committed to traditional camping. Our team has made a vow to BRING REAL CAMP BACK. Our camp will offer new campers a unique sleepover camp experience like no other.
At Camp Eden Woods our commitment to nature, ecology and traditional camping allows campers to spend their summers in a natural setting where they can grow and flourish and build lifelong memories and friends.
Overnight camp activities include Sailing, Water Skiing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Golf, Basketball, Hiking, Soccer, Hockey, Tennis, Visual Art, Dance, and more!
Camp Diamond
Day & Residential Girls' Summer CampCamp Diamond is a dynamic day & residential summer camp program for girls ages 4-16. We are located in the Haliburton region of Ontario only 3 hours from Toronto and Ottawa. Session lengths range from 3 days to 6 weeks. Three tiers of rates are available to fit your budget. Additional subsidy available.
We boast small cabin groups, small staff to camper rations, family style dining, large sandy beach, flush toilets and showers. Activities include archery, arts & crafts canoeing, drama, nature studies, swimming, sailing, and much more!
Give your girl the chance to improve her self-esteem, increase self-awareness, and build leadership skills.
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YMCA Camp Menogyn
Wilderness Adventure Coed Camp Ages 12-18
Menogyn (min-O-jin) is of Ojibwe origin, meaning "To Grow Fully." No roads lead to YMCA Camp Menogyn, campers cross West Bearskin Lake by boat to this beautiful, intimate wilderness setting on the Gunflint Trail near Grand Marais, MN.
For over 90 years, YMCA Camp Menogyn has provided high quality wilderness adventures for teens. We focus on small group, compassionately guided wilderness canoeing, backpacking, and rock climbing trips that are safe, fun, enriching and transformational.
Our campers participate in the total life of Menogyn – to work, play and live together. We nurture character development in our campers by teaching and emulating the Y values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Our commitment to nurturing the potential of children and teens, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility come alive at YMCA camps.
Safari Zoo Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Safari Zoo Camp at Jungle Cat World Zoo is a unique environmental education program that offers kids the privilege to learn about nature through fun and exciting hands-on experiences. Activities include: Zookeeping (feeding, cleaning and watering the animals), mountain biking, hiking, wall climbing, rappelling, canoeing, caving, swimming, outdoor survival, Earth stewardship projects, arts and crafts!
Our mission is to protect and conserve the natural world by offering the public engaging wildlife education programs and experiences with animals to help foster the necessary awareness, knowledge, skills and confidence to live in an environmentally responsible way. CAZA accredited since 1989.
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!
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.
Hidden Bay Leadership Camp
Residential coed summer campAt Hidden Bay, our desired outcome for each camper is the development of character and leadership ability. We focus on activities as a means of developing attitudes, knowledge and skills that will enable each one to confidently conduct themselves in a courteous, respectful, resposible and confident manner not only at camp but also at home and at school.
Activities include canoeing, kayaking, swimming, arts and crafts, creative drama, eco adventures, initiative tasks, low ropes, photography, specialty theme days and more. Choose from 5,8, and 12 day session or the 12 day LIT (leaders in training) program.
Camp Qwanoes
Residential coed summer camp
Qwanoes is a youth-focused, year-round camp and retreat centre with a heart for kids of all ages. Be changed. Be inspired! Gain foundations for life, values that will guide, and memories that will inspire! Grow in a relationship with a life-changing Christ. Your experience has changed you and stays with you long after the summer is over.
From wakeboarding and archery to mountain boarding and the Sky-Scraper... there's over 75 activity options to choose from! And our staff team can't wait to make your week a blast. From crazy games to great music, pure raw fun awaits.
Situated on 50 acres of magnificent scenic waterfront property on Vancouver Island between Victoria and Nanaimo, Qwanoes is a fully accredited member of the BC Camping association and Christian Camping International-Canada. What makes a week at Qwanoes so special? We love kids! And we're built from the ground up for kids to experience an unforgettable life-changing week.
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!
Langskib Wilderness Experience
Wilderness canoeing adventures for boys
Langskib offers wilderness canoeing adventures from our remote Canadian island base camp with an emphasis on personal growth, leadership development, and expedition skills. We believe that our canoe trips are an excellent metaphor for life's journey and represent an important rite of passage into adulthood. While the experience is challenging, it is more about learning from the land and each other, than conquering one mountain or river. Whether it is their first time away from home or they are seasoned wilderness adventurers, participants can find the experience that is just right for them. Teeth to the Wind!
Sessions include 2, 3-1/2, and 7 week programs for young men ages 10 to 17 in the Temagami region of Ontario.
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Swallowdale Camp
Residential coed language study camp
WHERE ADVENTURES BEGIN! Since 1943, Canadian and international campers have joined together for a summer of fun, laughter, friendships, and memories. Located on Fairy Lake in the beautiful Muskoka region of Ontario, Swallowdale Camp welcomes campers 7 - 15 years of age. We also have an LIT Leadership Programme available for young persons who are 16 years old.
Each day, we offer a variety of exciting land and water activities led by enthusiastic and caring staff. Campers have 5 activity periods each day and may choose their activities from the following: Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Sailing, Swimming, Windsurfing, Archery, Basketball, Mountain Biking, Ball Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Arts & Crafts, Guitar, Outdoor Survival, Geo-caching and Woodworking. And, for campers whose first language is not English, we are pleased to offer ESL classes.
So, don't wait! Come join us for a summer experience you'll never forget.
Camp Tanamakoon
Residential girls' summer campThe program at Tanamakoon provides fun and enhances the development of each child. Daily activities for younger campers ensure they attain basic camping skills. The program for older campers allows for individual choice. The teaching of all activities is skillfully planned by competent instructors to meet the age, ability and interest of each camper. Campers return year after year to participate in a program filled with excitement, adventure and fun.
By choosing Tanamakoon for your daughter, you will provide her with the unparalleled opportunity to spend a summer in one of the great wilderness areas of the world.
YMCA Camp du Nord
YMCA Family Camp
You'll find a unique weeklong camping experience designed to enrich family life with meal service, programs, age group activities and recreational opportunities at YMCA Camp duNord. Located in northern Minnesota on the edge of the BWCA on beautiful Burntside Lake, just north of Ely, duNord is the perfect destination.
Stay in cozy rustic or upscale woodland cabins with kitchens. Tent camping sites and full/partial food service also available. Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, nature and arts programs are offered as family activities and for the children's age groups. Cookouts and overnights on the shores of Burntside Lake provide lasting family memories. Relax at day's end with an authentic Finnish sauna.
Camp duNord connects families with nature and each other by providing opportunities for individual and family growth, supporting spiritual development and enhancing environmental awareness in a wilderness setting. Our program seeks to: Enrich family life and inter-family relationships; Develop new insights and understanding between family members; Encourage awareness of the natural world and strengthen appreciation for wilderness; Encourage spiritual growth and renewal.
Our commitment to nurturing the potential of children and teens, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility come alive at YMCA camps. Sessions available year-round.
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Camp Temagami
Wilderness adventure program
Camp Temagami is a wilderness canoe-tripping camp for boys and girls aged 10 to 18. For over 75 years, our beautiful 20-acre island has been the origin and destination of canoe trips ranging from overnight to five weeks in length. Our highly qualified and experienced guides help campers grow as canoe trippers, as part of the community, and as young women and men.
Using exceptionally high quality equipment, our program provides the backdrop for fun, excitement and adventure. We believe in the importance of self-initiated play and opportunities to explore in safe, natural environments. While canoeing is our focus we also offer a variety of other in-camp activities such as sailing, swimming, fishing, archery, and arts & crafts.
Each summer at Camp Temagami leaves campers with a lifetime of memories.
We hope to see you this summer!
Camp Chikopi
Residential Boys' Summer Camp
A boy's summer camp adventure since 1920, on our own Ahmic Lake, in the heart of the Almaguin Highlands. The finest wilderness camp experience for boys gathered from around the world. Our highly trained veteran staff ensure each camper individual, nurturing attention. Campers master the art of group living, Chikopi challenges boys so they discover new strengths, their self-esteem grows.
In addition to our traditional activities, ask us about our canoe trips, swim, soccer and softball teams. Find out why our "boys only" camp is the right choice for your son! No technology at camp. A strong sense of tradition and community. Chikopi, a lifetime gift for your son. Chikopi for Boys (1920) and Ak-O-Mak for Girls (1928) have a unique brother-sister relationship grown from over 90 years of shared traditions and history, campers get together throughout the summer for special events and weekly activities. An adventure of a lifetime!
Camp Northway
Residential girls' summer campNorthway offers a traditional program based on our wilderness setting of swimming, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, arts and dramatics. Canoe trips are the most special and loved of all activities. Northway has developed an unmatched style, spirit and skill in canoe tripping. Northway offers 13-day, 3 1/2-week and 7-week sessions for girls aged 7-16.
Campers practice canoeing skills in Northway's canoes through several stages of proficiency. Our fleet of Prams, Laser & CL11 provide a choice of sailboats to meet the challenges of Cache Lake's inlets and crosswinds. The pure, clear water is a lovely place to improve swimming style.
Teen Ranch Canada
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Teen Ranch is a Summer Sports Camp and Retreat Facility in the beautiful Caledon Hills. We offer English and Western Horsemanship, Hockey camps, Xtreme Adventure, Soccer and Figure Skating camps and Day Camp! We also have a program specially designed for sports teams to come and train while participating in summer programing or run their own program. The Olympic size ice arena and training facilities make it easy to enjoy training while bonding as a team. Come try the 60 ft giant swing, huge waterslide or take a trail ride with your friends through our beautiful property trails. There is so much (fun waiting for you)!
It is our desire to provide positive role models for your child in an environment built on a foundation of Christian faith and morality. All of our staff members complete an intensive training program focused on their area of expertise and safety. Your child will be given the opportunity to learn skills and make friends that will last for a lifetime. We are committed to excellence and strive to give kids the opportunity to be apart of an amazing camp experience they will never forget! Your BEST summer starts here!
Camp White Pine
Residential coed summer camp
Camp White Pine is located on a private lake in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands region of Ontario. Each summer our 1600 acre site is home to boys and girls, ages 7 to 16, from around the world. New campers are welcomed into a warm and nurturing environment, where counsellors help them have a wonderful first-time experience. They make friends, try new activities, and create lifelong memories. Our campers and staff return year after year to their "home away from home".
Activities include swimming, waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, tennis, in-line hockey, basketball, fitness, aerobics, dance, baseball, beach volleyball, miniature golf, soccer, arts & crafts, theatre, woodworking, pottery, copper enamelling, glass, school of rock, media arts, video, ropes course, rock climbing, mountain biking, outdoor recreation, archery, canoe trips, campwide events, and outings.
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.
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!
BCS Summer Language Camp
Coed Residential Language Program
Founded in 1836, Bishop's College School is a perfect blend of picturesque landscapes, historic architecture and modern facilities. Situated in Sherbrooke (borough of Lennoxville), Quebec, we are approximately 160 km east of Montreal. Our 270-acre campus includes many playing fields, tennis and squash courts, and large wooded areas.
BCS is dedicated to providing you with a dynamic and challenging summer camp experience.
Students 11 to 16 years of age choose either English as a Second Language or French as a Second Language. Courses are designed to provide an opportunity for concentrated instructon to well-motivated students interested in gaining proficiency in French or English.
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.
Northwaters Wilderness Programs
Wilderness canoe tripping program for girls
Our wilderness canoe trips take us through some of the most beautiful country in the world. Northwaters offers a unique blend of adventure and personal growth in a highly supportive environment. While the experience is challenging, it is not about conquering rivers or mountains, but about learning from the land in a spirit that honours balance, trust and respect. We believe that when participants learn how to handle life on the trail, they become better equipped to handle life in general. Teeth to the Wind!
Northwaters offers wilderness canoe expeditions in Ontario, Canada for girls ages 11-17; separate 2, 3.5, and 7 week sessions available.
NYQUEST
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Award winning NYQUEST offers two unique opportunities for family vacations: Family Camp and Grandparent Camp. Each program is geared towards deepening and strengthening the connections between all family members and creating a strong sense of community and meaningful memories out of the shared experience of camp. NYQUEST is also the only camp staffing agency in Canada and helps young adults from around the world travel to Canada and secure work placements at amazing camps across the country.
FAMILY CAMP: The ideal opportunity to prepare your children for residential summer camp and share the experience with them, in a comfortable, resort-style camp setting. We offer an innovative and exciting program with activities, including waterskiing, sailing, water trampoline, mini golf, mountain biking, high/low ropes, arts & crafts and magic workshops. GRANDPARENT CAMP: Deepen and strengthen the unique relationship that only exists between grandparents and their grandchildren. Make your own memories and enjoy activities together, ranging from swimming (indoor/outdoor pool), nature hikes and arts & crafts; fully supported by our friendly staff in a beautiful, newly built JW Marriott Resort.
Centauri Summer Arts Camp
Residential coed camp specializing in arts training
Centauri Summer Arts Camp is a residential camp specializing in the arts. Campers choose from programs such as Theatre, Dance (Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz), Fine Art, Musical Theatre, Photography, Film Making, Acting for the Camera, Stage Combat, writing, Directing, Playwriting, Songwriting and more! Afternoon elective workshops enable campers to try other programs or enjoy sports.
Centauri brings together children and teenagers from all over the world to work with talented arts practitioners for a summer of arts education and fun!
* High Staff Ratio
* Professional Faculty
* Boys and Girls ages 9 to 18
* Beginner or advanced programs
* Sessions from 10 days to 7 weeks
Pripstein's Camp Mishmar
Residential coed summer campOur new ice hockey & skating arena, is a huge hit, plus all your favourite traditional camp activities like waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, tennis, basketball & more! Don't forget to try the exciting skatepark ramps. It never rains on the fun at Pripstein's, with the most and greatest all-weather facilities!
We create a warm, relaxed, family atmosphere at camp through much personal attention to each camper. By making campers feel that they are at a "home away from home", they are much more at ease to participate & enjoy activities and get used to group living. Same-family ownership since 1941!
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
Camp Wendigo
Residential boys' summer campWendigo is essentially a canoe-tripping outpost offering supervised canoe trips throughout Algonquin Park's 3000 square miles of protected wilderness. The boys are involved in every facet of a canoe-trip. They learn how to pack out a trip, both food and equipment. They learn the value of efficiency and ingenuity in setting up camp and in outdoor cooking.
Wendigo's rigorous program helps older boys, aged 12-16, to develop their canoe-tripping skills. Trips are limited to 7 campers at one time. 13-day, 3-week, and 7-week sessions are available.
Village Camps
Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Village Camps has been planning and operating top quality International Summer Camps for the past 40 years! With sites in Switzerland, England, Austria, France and China, offering a variety of language, sports, adventure, arts and leadership-focused programs, you will definitively find the ideal camp for your child.
The counsellor-camper ratio is 1:6 allowing for the highest standard of supervision, guidance and care for each child. The activities are carefully planned by our experienced staff to ensure a balanced and complete schedule. The experience is challenging, educational and fun all at once!
Campers join from every part of the world creating a wonderful multicultural environment, fostering values such as team-building, fair-play, leadership, and cultural awareness which aim at the development of personal and social skills.
We look forward to welcoming your child this summer for a rewarding camp experience!
Canadian Adventure Camp
Residential Coed Summer Camp
Discover a summer camp on a beautiful private island in the wilderness lakes region of Temagami that provides acclaimed programs to children from around the world. Canadian Adventure Camp has been focusing on the growth and development of children since 1975. Privately owned and directed, our goal every summer is to expand the skills and knowledge of every camper.
We feature an incredible line- up of over 35 camp activities in our Traditional General Camping Program. Children can also choose to specialize if they wish, in the Trampoline, Gymnastics or Wakeboarding & Water Skiing Programs. Canadian Adventure Camp is extremely proud of our all adult staff making us a uniquely safe and fun summer camp. Counsellors live in the cabins with the children making the summer camp experience both comfortable and exciting. Discover fully accredited Canadian Adventure Camp today!
Cedar Ridge Camp
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Cedar Ridge is a traditional summer camp for boys and girls aged 6-16. Our skill-based program is highlighted by canoeing, rock climbing, and horseback riding. Other activities include archery, biking, kayaking, sailing, hiking, sports, crafts, outdoor education, wilderness trips, swimming, and much more.
Cedar Ridge provides a perfect setting for participating in adventure activities while developing friendships. At Cedar Ridge, campers learn to live comfortably with each other and develop an appreciation for the natural world and confidence in themselves. Our professional staff provide a safe and friendly atmosphere for campers to make memories that will last a lifetime.
Fireside Adventures
Wilderness Adventure Coed Camp
Fireside Adventures provides Canadian and International youth 5 to 21 day outdoor adventure programs in British Columbia. Youth aged 8 to 17 are invited to join our guided adventures, leadership training and outdoor recreation activities in some of this province's most scenic locations. We provide opportunities for personal growth, lasting friendships to prosper and most importantly, to have a great time during the summer months.
This year find us exploring Whistler, Vancouver, Victoria, Tofino, Manning Park, and both Gambier and Galiano Islands. Depending on your program choice, our activities range from canoeing, hiking, backpacking, orienteering, cycling, camping, environmental education, leadership training, and outdoor team building activities.
Our Motto is to Challenge, Strive and to Learn.
Frontier Trails Camp
Residential coed summer camp and coed day camp
Outdoor learning with fun, memories and friends. Excellent, friendly, qualified, caring staff, 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio. Frontier Trails is a safe, special learning place with Horseback Riding, Extreme Adventure and Prime Time Variety programs. One- to eight-week sessions for co-ed ages 6-16. Campers experience all the varied programs and activities on 100 acres of fields & scenic trails, on the beautiful Bonnechere River where nature and wildlife are enjoyed. Outdoor learning presents opportunities to be challenged by something new, realize an undiscovered talent, increase confidence and enjoy the great outdoors.
Year-round outdoor- ed day & retreat packages for schools, groups, and camp rentals. Swimming Lessons, Water Trampoline & Blob, Crafts, Canoeing, Kayaking, Volleyball, Snorkelling, Rock Climbing Wall, Cook & Camp Outs, Mountain Biking, Tennis, Archery, Fishing, Woodworking, Ceramics, Music & Drama. Basketball, Floor Hockey, Rafting, Horsemanship & Overnight Trail Rides, Campfires and Singsongs & ESL program with Quebec & International campers.
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 Cherith - Ontario
Residential summer camp with coed & girls' sessions
Since 1954 Camp Cherith's rich and diverse outdoor activities have helped campers aged 6 - 16 gain self confidence, develop leadership skills and grow socially and spiritually. Our Christian environment is an intentional integration of Biblical values and activity. Customized programs are taught by positive role models in a small group, non competitive and fun atmosphere.
Camp Cherith provides children with a community of caring adults, who nurture experiential education that results in self-respect and appreciation for God and His creation. All of the outcomes - self-identity, self-worth, self-esteem, leadership, and self-respect - build personal competencies. These personal competencies are reflected in the four "C's" of the Camp Cherith community: compassion, Christ centred, commitment, and character!
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.
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 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.
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.
*Tim Horton Children's Camps
Residential coed summer campsThe Tim Horton Children's Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization committed to providing an enriched and memorable camp experience for economically disadvantaged children and youth. Every year, our six camps serve over 11,000 resident and day campers from across Canada and the United States. Our staff team is comprised of over 350 people during the peak summer period.
Locations include: Kananaskis, AB; St. George, ON; Parry Sound, ON; Quyon, QC; Tatamagouche, NS; Campbellsville, KY
Forrestel Farm Riding & Sports Camp
Coed and Girls' Camp with Residential and Day Camp Sessions
Forrestel Riding & Sports Camp is a fully accredited ACA premiere English riding camp established in1980. We offer one, two and four week sessions ages 7-16 some co-ed and some just for girls. Our historic 800 acre working farm is located 40 miles east of Niagara Falls, NY. Our international and local riding counselors are all qualified, experienced and passionate about teaching our campers to ride. Riding instruction at Forrestel includes structured ring work and cross country riding.
Our campers can choose to ride once or twice daily. Each child is assigned their own horse. Forrestel Riding & Sports Camp programs are designed to help campers develop confidence and explore new opportunities. We limit our enrollment which enables us to have more one on one time with each child. In addition to riding, campers can choose from a multitude of other activities such as tennis, woodworking, paddling, arts and crafts, team sports and more.
