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Featured Overnight Camps
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Camp Can Aqua
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FEATURED CAMP! For more than 30 years, Camp Can-Aqua has been laying the foundations for successful lives! We foster leadership, confidence and the ability to get along with others. With a 3:1 camper/staff ratio and more than 20 activities ranging from waterskiing to woodworking, Can-Aqua provides an inspiring and exciting adventure for children aged seven to 15. Our energetic staff members are genuine role models who reinforce positive values and ideals. Campers gain leadership skills while creating friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Interested in taking part this summer? Please join us at our Ottawa Open House on March 10th from 1-4 PM at the Kanata Wave Pool and Leisure Centre. Our camp director and staff will be on hand to meet with you and answer your questions about the camp experience. |
Activities: |
Swimming, Snorkelling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, Boardsailing, Waterskiing, Canoe Tripping, Nature, Campcraft, Archery, Sports, Woodworking & Carving, Arts & Crafts, Photography, Glass Etching & Mosaics, Leadership Training Program |
Location(s): |
Cardiff, ON |
Telephone: |
613.339.2969 |
Email: |
info@canaqua.ca |
Website: |
www.canaqua.ca |
Camp Iawah
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FEATURED CAMP! IAWAH is centrally located in Eastern Ontario in the beautiful Rideau Lakes region. There are 205 acres of forest, ponds, and trails and 2.5 kilometers of private shoreline on Wolfe Lake. IAWAH has the perfect setting for a wide range of recreational camping and leadership programs. In addition to our on-site programs, IAWAH offers wilderness canoe trips and year-round outdoor education and retreat facilities. IAWAH has been extending Christian hospitality to campers and guests since 1956. Iawah features: caring responsible staff, high staff to camper ratio, an indoor gym, climbing wall, and high ropes course. We have medical staff on-site and offer great food with lots of choice. |
Activities: |
water skiing, wakeboarding, swimming, canoeing, golf, crafts, drama, archery, fishing, survival, sports, Turf (non-competitive field sports), Team Giant Swing, challenge course, campfires, crazy games and much more . . . |
Location(s): |
Westport, ON |
Telephone: |
613.273.5621 |
Email: |
info@iawah.com |
Website: |
www.iawah.com |
Camp Nominingue
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FEATURED CAMP! Camp Nominingue has provided boys from around the world with an unforgettable summer camp experience for over 85 years. Set on over 400 acres of forests and playing fields in Quebec's northern Laurentians, Camp Nominingue is the perfect setting for cultivating friendships, self-confidence and a sense of achievement. We offer a wide range of camp activities and instructions, a leader-in-training program, wilderness canoe tripping and a family camp in August. Boys aged 7 to 16 live in tents, learn a number of outdoor skills, have frequent opportunity to make choices, develop leadership skills and to live a true wilderness experience. Located three hours north-east of Ottawa, we offer chartered bus service from both Ottawa and Montreal. Our camper to staff ratio is 3:1, with most staff having grown up as campers at Nominingue. Please visit our web site or give us a call to find out more about our program and sessions. |
Activities: |
Canoeing, Outdoor Cooking, Campcraft, Orienteering, Nature, Theatre, Mountain Biking, Tennis, Woodworking, Kayaking, Athletics (basketball, soccer, lacrosse), Swimming, Sailing, Windsurfing, Archery, Riflery, Canoe Tripping, Leadership, Family Camp |
Location(s): |
Nominingue, QC north of Mont-Tremblant, QC |
Telephone: |
450.458.1551 and 866.910.1551 |
Email: |
info@nominingue.com |
Website: |
www.nominingue.com |
Bear Creek Outdoor Centre - Adventure Camp
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Bear Creek Outdoor Centre is the personal approach to summer camp and personal growth and development. |
Activities: |
Swimming, Canoeing, Camp Craft, Arts and Crafts, Climbing wall and low ropes activities, biking, sports and field games. Junior Adventure Camp (boys and girls 7-11) Canoe Tripping Camp (boys and girls 12-16) Active Challenge (young women 13-18) Outdoor Skills training and certification (all ages) |
Location(s): |
Campbell's Bay, QC |
Telephone: |
819.453.2127 |
Email: |
jill@bearcreekoutdoor.com |
Website: |
www.bearcreekoutdoor.com |
Bytown Brigantine
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For over 25 years, Bytown Brigantine has offered boys and girls between the ages of 12-19 the chance to sail a tall ship on either the Great Lakes or the
Ottawa River. Voyages are between 1 and 4 weeks. Under the guidance of certified crew, participants gain confidence and valuable leadership skills as
they work together learning to steer, raise sails and navigate. Both ships are registered and inspected Canadian vessels with a crew to participant ratio of 1:3. Participants signing on for longer voyages aboard the training ship SV Fair Jeanne have the opportunity to earn an Ontario secondary school credit through our accredited independent school, Bytown Brigantine Academy. The Academy offers a learning environment like no other in the world; it seeks to bring together youth with a common interest in adventure and challenge through the sea and through the demanding and rewarding environment of a sailing ship. |
Activities: |
tall ship sailing, scuba diving, sea kayaking, bronze medallion, Ontario High School Credit, swimming, camp fires, field games, rowing, small boat sailing. |
Location(s): |
Ottawa, ON |
Telephone: |
613.596.6258 |
Email: |
info@tallshipsadventure.org |
Website: |
www.tallshipsadventure.org |
Cedar Ridge Camp
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Family owned and operated, Cedar Ridge Camp provides a classic camp experience for girls and boys ages 6 – 16. The camp site, located near Bancroft Ontario on 150 acres and 3400 feet of private shoreline, offers a safe and friendly atmosphere where children will develop physical and emotional skills and values. At Cedar Ridge children learn to live comfortably with one another in an outdoor environment. Our diverse terrain and waterfront are ideal for many different types of adventure activities. Cedar Ridge campers have the opportunity for canoeing, horseback riding, climbing, and various tripping excursions. The goal of our carefully selected Cedar Ridge staff is to create the ideal Canadian wilderness experience for each of our campers. |
Activities: |
Canoeing, Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Sailing, Climbing, Hiking, Tripping, White Water Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Art & Crafts, Woodcraft, Earth Education, Baseball, Soccer, Frisbee golf, Swimming, Archery, Beach Volleyball, Drama, Campfires |
Location(s): |
Bancroft, ON |
Telephone: |
1.877.334.6675 |
Email: |
info@cedarridgecamp.ca |
Website: |
www.cedarridgecamp.ca |
Frontier Trails Camp
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SIX PROGRAMS; Friendly, qualified, caring staff, 1:4 staff-camper ratio. Camp is a safe, special learning place with Riding E&W, Music Waterfront, ESL, Extreme Adventure, Traditional Programs. 1-7 week stays, Climbing wall, archery, canoeing, kayaking, water tramp & blob, overnight canoe & trail rides, whitewater rafting, sports & more. 100 acres of scenic trails, on the beautiful Bonnechere River. Outdoor learning presents opportunities to be challenged by something new, realize an undiscovered talent, & increase confidence & skills. Local & International Campers & Staff, 4 season outdoor ED. & team building available for School, kids' groups, retreat & rental package. Family Vacations. TEACHING, FUN, MEMORIES & FRIENDS. |
Activities: |
Water Trampoline & Blob, Swimming & Lessons, Horse Games, Horsemanship & Overnight Trail rides, Crafts, Canoeing, Kayaking, Campfires, Tuck Shop, White Water Rafting (Extreme Adventure) Climbing Wall, Cook & Camp Outs, Mountain Biking, Paintball, Archery, Fishing, Woodworking, Guitar Lessons, Basketball,Floor Hockey,Trackless Train. |
Location(s): |
Eganville, ON |
Telephone: |
613.625.2416 |
Email: |
frontiertrails@on.aibn.com |
Website: |
www.frontiertrailscamp.com |
Long Bay Camp
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Our exciting and popular Arts by the Lake program includes a variety of visual arts, drama, music and dance taught by qualified, caring and talented instructors. Our camp site of 360 acres and 3700 feet of private shoreline is located on beautiful spring-fed Bobs Lake near Westport, Ontario, we take pride in our picturesque environment that surrounds our well-maintained facilities. Among our camps facilities, campers hold their end-of-session performances/art displays in our unique, redesigned and admired barn space. Campers also participate in field sports, campfires, nature hikes, swimming, canoeing and many camp games. Our campers feel at home while learning, growing and making new friends. We're a happy family with great people, great food and great fun! |
Activities: |
Musical theatre, Hip hop dance, Rock Band, Cartooning, painting, photography, mask making, sculpting, drama, improv, Break dancing, Jazz dancing, African drumming, African dance, Batiking, Brazilian drumming, singing, creative writing, swimming, canoeing, soccer, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee and much more. |
Location(s): |
Westport, ON |
Telephone: |
613.261.6466 |
Email: |
info@longbaycamp.ca |
Website: |
www.longbaycamp.ca |
Camp Otterdale
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Camp Otterdale is a residential Summer Camp for boys and girls aged 7 to 15 years that has been offering
exciting summer programs since 1955. Session lengths are either 2 or 4 weeks. The camp is located on
beautiful Otter Lake only 1.5 hours from downtown Ottawa. We are easily accessible from Ottawa and Kingston,
and offer your child an experience of a lifetime. Our staff to camper ratio is 3:1, most of our staff are previous campers who are skilled at instructing, mentoring and counselling children and teens. Campers leave Otterdale with new life skills, memories and friendships that last a lifetime! Check out our web site for booking and session information. |
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The camp program includes over twenty activities. Campers can personally choose most of their activities each day. Structured swim and canoe classes are scheduled within each session. All campers participate in fun-filled evenings of camp-wide games and events. Our meals are balanced with an appeal to kids! |
Location(s): |
Lombardy, ON |
Telephone: |
613.284.2700 |
Email: |
campotterdale@sympatico.ca |
Website: |
www.campotterdale.com |
Camp Y Davern
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Camp Davern is an all-girls overnight summer camp for ages 6 -16 offered by the National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA. Davern girls can do anything! In our adventure-based educational environment, girls learn by doing. From mastering the art of camp-outs to gaining interpersonal skills girls learn that they can achieve great success in anything they want to do! Davern girls get to canoe, kayak, climb our rock wall, play on our ropes courses, swim, create arts and crafts, sing at campfires, challenge themselves at drama and create lifelong memories. We help girls to make a positive difference in their communities by providing an environment for each camper to develop herself in mind, spirit and body. |
Activities: |
kayaking, swim lessons, canoeing, drama, arts and crafts, rock climbing, low ropes, high ropes, outdoor living skills, hiking, campfires and more |
Location(s): |
Maberly, ON |
Telephone: |
613.832.1234 or 1.888.241.CAMP |
Email: |
campdavern@nationalcapitalregionymca-ywca.ca |
Website: |
www.ymcaywca.ca/Children/camping/campdavern |