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Circle Square Ranch
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 FEATURED CAMP!

Circle Square Ranch is a Christian based, non-profit camp welcoming children and youth of any faith and race. We encourage young lives to grow spiritually, mentally, socially, and physically in an exciting, fun-filled, western adventure. We invite campers to consider what the Bible has to say about them, their relationship with God, and each other. Everything we do, from the selection of our staff to the programs offered, is done to have a positive input into each young life.
Activities:
 Horseback Riding, Vaulting, Stable Managment, Horse Science, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Archery, Skate Park, High Ropes Adventure Course, Canoes, Kayaks, Fishing, Swimming, Water Tubing, Wakeboarding, Water Trampoline, 14 foot Inflatable Iceburg, Sleepover Tree forts 15 feet in the air and much much more!
Location(s):
 Arden, ON
Registrar's Tel:
 613.335.5403
Email:
 arden@csranch.ca
Website:
 www.csranch.ca/arden
The Horse People
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 FEATURED CAMP!

IF YOU ARE A RIDER - THIS IS YOUR CAMP.

We offer a fun, safe, yet challenging, residential Equestrian Training Program during the summer- Sessions run from 2-4 or 6 weeks. Our coaches are nationally certified - all are adult. Our staff to camper ratio is 1:2. Riders of all levels are welcome. This is a family run camp, est 1976. Our mission statement: Every child is a star. Fun and safety are tantamount. We are Specialized in Hunter Jumper and offer Equine Canada's Rider Testing and Certification Program.

All cabins have shower and washroom facilities. Our facilities include pool, 2 dressage rings, hunt course, jump course and x-country courses, with water complex and steeplechase.

Sports and games, movies, dances and bonfires offered as part of the evening program complete the balanced camp experience. We Offer an opportunity for interested riders, to join our competition program. We welcome your visit to view our facilities and discuss your needs at any time.
Activities:
 Riding Lessons on the flat and over fences, volting, gymkhanas, Trail rides through the forest, theory and show preparation are all part of the Riding Program. Sports, games, movies, dances are all part of the program.
Location(s):
 Wendover, ON
Registrar's Tel:
 613.673.5905
Email:
 thehorsepeople@canada.com
Website:
 www.thehorsepeople.com
Camp Otterdale
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 FEATURED CAMP!

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.
Activities:
 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
Registrar's Tel:
 613.284.2700
Email:
 campotterdale@sympatico.ca
Website:
 www.campotterdale.com
Active Challenge Camp - Bear Creek Outdoor Centre
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 Active Challenge is an adventure weight loss/healthy lifestyle camp for young women ages 13-18. Have a great summer hiking, rafting, canoeing and learning how to eat for the energy you need to move your body through a life of fun and adventure. Active Challenge follows the Canada Food Guide to Healthy Eating and focuses on increasing activity levels and changing attitudes about nutrition. Located at Bear Creek Outdoor Centre, a private retreat of woods and lakes near Ottawa Ontario.
Activities:
 Hiking, canoeing, rafting, camping, cooking, nutrition, fitness, mountain biking, yoga, ropes course, leadership development.
Location(s):
 Campbell's Bay, PQ
Registrar's Tel:
 1.888.453.5099
Email:
 jill@bearcreekoutdoor.com
Website:
 www.bearcreekoutdoor.com
Camp Can Aqua
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 Camp Can-Aqua . . . Playing a part in laying the foundations for a successful life!

For boys and girls 7-15 with a 3/1 camper staff ratio. We foster leadership, confidence and the ability to get along with others. Staff are excellent role models reinforcing positive values and ideals. The fundamental goal of our program is to appeal to each individual camper's interests while encouraging new ones to develop. Through a unique programming system, campers choose their activities daily. For the very youngest campers, our program counsellor will structure their day. Over 20 acitivities from woodworking to waterskiing.
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
Registrar's Tel:
 613.339.2969
Email:
 canaqua@sympatico.ca
Website:
 www.canaqua.ca
Cedar Ridge Camp
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 Family owned and operated Cedar Ridge Camp provides a classic camp experience for girls and boys ages 7 – 16. The Camp site, located near Bancroft Ontario on 147 acres and 3400 feet of private shoreline offers a safe and friendly atmosphere where children will develop physical, emotional, skills and values. At Cedar Ridge Camp children learn to live comfortably with one another in an outdoor environment. Our diverse terrain and waterfront are ideal setting for many different types of adventure activities. Cedar Ridge campers will have the opportunity for canoe tripping, white water challenges, mountain biking, day outings and hiking. 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, Sailing, Climbing, Hiking, Tripping, White Water Canoeing Mountain Biking, Day Tripping, Art & Crafts, Woodcraft, Handicraft, Earth Education Baseball, Soccer, Frisbee golf, Swimming, Archery, Beach Volleyball, Drama, Campfires
Location(s):
 Bancroft, ON
Registrar's Tel:
 1.877.334.6675
Email:
 info@cedarridgecamp.ca
Website:
 www.cedarridgecamp.ca
Frontier Trails Camp
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 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 riding, extreme adventure, music and drama, and 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.
Activities:
 Swimming & Lessons, Water Trampoline & Blob, Crafts, Canoeing, Kayaking, Volleyball, Snorkelling, White Water Rafting (in extreme adventure program), Climbing Wall, Cook & Camp Outs, Mountain Biking, Ceramics, Archery, Fishing, Woodworking, Ceramics, Music & Drama. Basketball, Field Games, Horsemanship & overnight trailrides
Location(s):
 Eganville, ON
Registrar's Tel:
 613.625.2416
Email:
 frontiertrails@on.aibn.com
Website:
 www.frontiertrailscamp.com
Long Bay Camp
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 Visual and Performing Arts by the Lake

Long Bay Camp offers a new and exciting arts program that includes visual arts, drama, music and dance taught by qualified, caring and talented instructors. Located on beautiful spring-fed Bobs Lake near Westport Ontario, Long Bay Camp takes pride in its well-cared-for facility that allows campers from all backgrounds to explore nature in a safe, natural environment. Along with the cool arts program, campers will have opportunities to participate in field sports like soccer, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee and many camp games. Enjoy campfires, canoeing, nature expeditions and fishing too. Our campers will feel at home while learning, growing and making new friends. We are a happy family with great people, great food and great fun!
Activities:
 drawing, painting, mask making, sculpting, photography, drama/theatre, improv, rock guitar, African drumming, African dance, capoeira, modern dance, break dancing, hiphop, Brazilian drumming, singing, rock band, creative writing, swimming, canoeing, fishing, soccer, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee and much more.
Location(s):
 Westport, ON
Registrar's Tel:
 613.261.6466
Email:
 longbaycamp@gmail.com
Website:
 www.longbaycamp.com
National School of Languages
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 NSL offers weekly camps in English or French with a balance of interactive and communicative language classes and fun social and cultural activities. Students from around the world and Canada attend NSL’s unique language camps. Students have the choice of Day Camp, Camp with Host Family Accommodation and Camp with Residence. Start any week from June 30 to August 22, 2008. Established in 1998, NSL is accredited by CAPLS –Canadian Association of Private Language Schools and by IALC – International Association of Language Centres.
Activities:
 In the mornings, the children are taught the spoken language by professional language teachers. In the afternoons, they are enjoy a variety of exciting activities such as Museum of Science and Technology, Mini-Golf, Beach Day, IMAX theatre and more. Each Saturday, the students go on an all day excursion to places like Montreal, Mont Cascades and Upper Canada Village to name a few.
Location(s):
 Ottawa, ON
Registrar's Tel:
 1.866.557.7705
Email:
 admin@nationalschool.ca
Website:
 www.nationalschool.ca
Camp Wabikon
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 Host to many happy campers since 1944, and one of Canada’s finest co-ed, residential, international camps for youth, Wabikon is dedicated to traditional ideals of personal development, friendship and cooperation. 6-17 year old boys & girls from around the world are offered a complete general program in a magnificent large island setting. Qualified, attentive, responsible Staff and C.I.T.s contribute to Wabikon’s reputation for well-managed fun and skills development. The staff/camper ratio is 1:3. All campers participate in a cabin group canoe trip. Extended trips are also available. We offer an outstanding 6-week Counsellor In Training program for 16 & 17 year olds. Introductory week available for first time campers. 10 day, 3 & 6 week sessions. Wabikon offers escorted bus transportation and also has an excellent hospitality (Meet & Greet) program for long distance travelers. Contact us to request a brochure & DVD package and to inquire about camper family references in your area.
Activities:
 Swimming, canoeing, canoe tripping, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling, fishing, music, dance, eco-skills, hiking, camp craft, arts & crafts, archery, beach volleyball, drama, tennis, baseball, basketball, soccer, ulitmate frisbee, paddlemaking, mountain biking, ropes course
Location(s):
 Temagami, ON
Registrar's Tel:
 613.722.4224
Email:
 info@wabikon.com
Website:
 www.wabikon.com
Camp Opemikon
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 Located on Christie Lake, near Perth Ontario, Camp Opemikon offers summer residential programs for both girls and boys from age 7 to 16. From the first time residential camper to the senior youth seeking counsellor training or an extreme outdoor adventure, Opemikon has it all! Owned and operated by Scouts Canada, summer adventures are available to all youth, both members and non-members. Opemikon’s outdoor program draws on the experience and knowledge of Scouting, a world-wide organization specializing in outdoor programs for 100 years. Also accredited through the Ontario Camping Association.
Activities:
 High and low ropes courses, rock climbing, archery, lakefront swimming, OPE Idol, Carnival night, campfires, hikes, paddleboats, canoes, orienteering, pioneering.
Location(s):
 Maberly, ON
Registrar's Tel:
 613.225.2770 x 506
Website:
 www.opemikon.ca
Camp Iawah
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 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, windsurfing, swimming, canoeing, blobbing, golf, crafts, drama, archery, fishing, survival, sports, acoustic guitar, radio broadcasting, challenge course, campfires and much more…
Location(s):
 Westport, ON
Registrar's Tel:
 613.273.5621
Website:
 www.iawah.com
Camp Wilvaken
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 In operation since 1958, Wilvaken is a bilingual camp with an international clientele. English and French campers live and play together, along with youngsters from other lands. They enjoy an excellent sports and camping programme in a warm family atmosphere. Wilvaken is located in the Eastern Townships of Quebec (120 kms south east of Montreal). English and French language instruction is offered as an option for those who wish to sign up at no extra charge. Le tout se passe dans un milieu bilingue, o nous encourageons l’utilisation et de l’anglais et du français. Come celebrate 50th anniversary at Wilvaken!
Activities:
 Sailing, riding, windsurfing, water-skiing, swimming, canoeing, crafts, drama, nature, optional ESL/FSL, tennis, archery, riflery, hiking/canoeing trips, leadership introduction for 15 year olds.
Location(s):
 Magog, Quebec
Registrar's Tel:
 450.458.5051
Website:
 www.wilvaken.com