Adventure Valley

Summary Profile
Adventure Valley answered our questions

Who are you as an organization?
Oakville's best premium summer day camp! Our fees include bussing, snacks, lunch and the best camp spirit Oakville has ever seen! We go beyond summer fun to provide experiences that foster growth and develop the whole child. Our campers enjoy a wide breadth of activities that change daily. Choose to be a part of something special! You BELONG at Adventure Valley!

Special needs: Yes, mild support.
A few of our campers have special needs.

LGBTQ+ friendly community
What do you do differently or uniquely well?

"Adventure Valley is unique in how we approach camp: we are first and foremost, a community. We purposefully develop a sense of belonging in all of our campers, their parents, and our staff. And, it doesn't just stop at summer! We run community events year-round to upkeep our connections and friendships. Having a community is important to us because it is only when a child feels safe and loved that they can truly learn and grow. Our mission is to grow great kids, with the life skills they need for their future, like leadership, compassion, perseverance and confidence. "

Who are your staff and counsellors?

"Adventure Valley recognizes the importance of strong summer staff in the delivery of an unforgettable summer camp experience. It’s our staff, who cultivate cooperation, kindness, and friendship, who build the foundation of a strong camp community.

As a team, our staff continues to challenge itself: how can we make each day unforgettable? How can we bring our campers closer together? We know we’ve done our job if our campers never want the day to end, never want the summer to be over, never want to lose the feeling they belong – just the way they are.

We treat our staff like family and support each other all day, every day. We know that our staff, more than any other single factor, make AV the incredible camp that it is."

What do families need to know about registration?

"Welcome to Adventure Valley! One of our main values is that planning for summer should be EASY - and boy, do we deliver! Our fees are all-inclusive: every registration includes two snacks, a hot lunch, and bussing from one of our convenient neighbourhood stops. Our registration is quick and easy, with only a deposit ($300/child) needed to confirm your child's spot at camp. The balance of our fees are due by May 1, and families can choose to pay monthly or in one lump sum.

Cancellation or changes are easy with the best policy in the industry: Cancel or change your child's sessions with no penalties up to seven (yes, 7!) days before your session start date!"

As featured in Our Kids Canada's Camps & Programs Guide

Fun, excitement, and feeling like you belong
How Adventure Valley promotes a close-knit camp community. Read more.

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Programs, Rates & Dates

Programs and Sessions Calendar

Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Adventure Valley currently has 2 programs available.

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Type/Gender

Specialty

Location

Date

Bus

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Leadership-in-Training Camp

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 12 - 14

CIT/LIT Program, Traditional (multi activity)

$1,495

Oakville, ON
1080 Linbrook Road

Jul 02-26

$1,495

Summer Camp

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 4 - 12

Traditional (multi activity)

$380 to $525

Oakville, ON 1080 Linbrook Road	Jul 02-05	$380 - $420
Oakville, ON 1080 Linbrook Road	Jul 08-12	$475 - $525
Oakville, ON 1080 Linbrook Road	Jul 15-19	$475 - $525
Oakville, ON 1080 Linbrook Road	Jul 22-26	$475 - $525
Oakville, ON 1080 Linbrook Road	Jul 29-Aug 02	$475 - $525
Oakville, ON 1080 Linbrook Road	Aug 06-09	$380 - $420
Oakville, ON 1080 Linbrook Road	Aug 12-16	$475 - $525
Oakville, ON 1080 Linbrook Road	Aug 19-23	$475 - $525

Financial Aid & Payment Details

Payment Options:

Deposit required with acceptance	Yes
Credit card payment	Yes
Maximum installments available	100

Discounts

Discount for 2nd child	5%
Discount for 3rd child	5%
Discount for 4th child	5%

Insider Reviews & Perspectives
The Our Kids review of Adventure Valley

Adventure Valley provides a true camp experience with the benefit of being close to home. The variety of programs is broad, including all the most traditional camp experiences, though the sense of community is as well--kids have a sense that they belong to something unique, and it is. The camp is run on the campus of St. Mildred's Lightbourn School, which is exceptional in all the best ways: facilities, location, and accessability. Lunch is included with camp fees, which might seem like a little thing, but, frankly, for busy parents, it's a delight. The program is very established, with strong staff who dedicate themselves to the culture of the camp as well as the activities offered.

Questions for the Director of Adventure Valley
Ashlee Woolfson, Camp Director

00:26 - What is unique about your camp?
00:49 - What type of child is successful at your camp?
01:16 - Is the schedule structured or is it more open?
01:45 - How do your staff deal with behavioural issues?
02:08 - What do campers value most at the camp?
02:29 - What message do you have for new campers?

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Transcript of our interview with Ashlee, Camp Director

What is unique about Adventure Valley?
At Adventure Valley, we believe in the power of community. We believe in making sure that every camper feels like they truly belong. Through the relationships we build between our campers and our staff, our campers feel safe to learn and to develop and grow the soft skills that they can then use outside of camp.
What type of child is successful at Adventure Valley?
At Adventure Valley, we meet every camper where they are. Our low camper-to-staff ratios ensure that every child is known as an individual, not just as a number. We get to know our campers, and we make sure that each of them can be successful. At camp, we teach life skills like empathy, perspective-taking, perseverance, self-confidence, and more.
Is your schedule structured or is it more open?
Adventure Valley runs eight one week sessions to provide maximum flexibility for our camp families. We do encourage our campers to attend a minimum of two consecutive weeks. We do this so that our campers can fully experience our family feel and our camp community. Only when campers truly feel safe and feel like they belong can they really grow and develop.
How do your staff deal with behavioural issues?
Our staff are trained to approach all behavioural issues with empathy and to consider the feelings behind every behaviour. Staff are told to talk to each camper individually and really understand where they're coming from, and use each moment as a learning experience for the future.
What do campers value most at Adventure Valley?
The number one thing that our campers value are the relationships they build at camp. I can't tell you how many camp parents have told us about lifelong friendships that their kids have made while they were at Adventure Valley. Campers talk about their counsellors year-round and return year after year to see them.
What message do you have for new campers at Adventure Valley?
All of our counsellors have crazy camp names like “Spooky” and “Sparrow” and “Batman” and “Piglet.” Every single day we have a camp-wide dance party where we do the camp dance together and sing the camp cheer. Sometimes we have crazy competitions between staff where they have fun making fools of themselves to make our campers laugh. And every Friday we have a theme day where all of our campers and staff come dressed up in the most awesome costumes. You have to be there to believe it.
Review(s) of Adventure Valley
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Monica Farbstein (Parent) — The best time at Adventure Valley!

My two kids had the best time at Adventure Valley. The camp was very fun for them. The staff seemed very enthusiastic, welcoming & friendly. Everything was organized & kids liked the food provided. Overall, a fun experience. Thank you AV ... Read More

Jules Rose (Parent) — "Your children will be welcomed into the Adventure Valley family with open arms"

AVDC has been an enormous part of our family for the past 5 years & has played an integral role in helping to teach both of our young children to be adventurous, curious, kind, silly, creative & fun. We are truly devastat... Read More

Sarina Ahuja (Parent) — Something for Everyone!

Excellent range and pace of activities - something for everyone. The councillors bond with the kids quickly, are open-minded and kind. Our camper came home happy each day and looked forward to days ahead, so much so that w... Read More

Lauren Kouba (Parent) — Enthusiastic Counsellors!

My two boys loved this camp and I was impressed with the variety of activities and the enthusiasm of the counsellors.

Evie Levitin (Parent) — "The staff is exceptional, kind, understanding and caring"

Adventure Valley Day Camp is absolutely incredible! My kids have been going there for 3 years now and to say they love it is an understatement. The experience, fun, excitement, and pure joy my kids felt everyday was unbeli... Read More

Marc Joffe (Parent) — "The smiles and laughter are instantaneous"

Our children have been going to Adventure Valley for several years, and love every day. AV has excellent facilities with a wide variety of activities, access to beautiful outdoor spaces, and indoor spaces for those rainy d... Read More

Location & Site Details

Address

1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville, Ontario, L3T6L6, Canada

Busing

Cherry Bus: South Burlington & South-West Oakville (Bus fee: Included in Camp Fees)

Location	Address	Pick up	Drop off
St Nicholas CES	477 Warminster Dr, Oakville, ON L6L 4N4, Canada	8:45 am	4:20 pm
Gladys Speers PS	2150 Samway Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 2P6, Canada	8:35 am	4:30 pm
Tom Thomson PS	2171 Prospect St, Burlington, ON L7R 1Z6, Canada	7:45 am	3:20 pm
John T Tuck PS	3365 Spruce Ave, Burlington, ON L7N 1J7	7:55 am	3:10 pm
St Raphael CES	4056 New St, Burlington, ON L7L 1S9	8:00 am	3:05 pm
Frontenac PS	5140 Pinedale Ave, Burlington, ON L7L 3V4	8:10 am	4:55 pm
St Dominic CES	2405 Rebecca St, Oakville, ON L6L 2B1	8:25 am	4:40 pm
WH Morden PS	180 Morden Rd, Oakville, ON L6K 2S3, Canada	8:55 am	4:10 pm

Berry Bus: Milton and North Oakville (Bus fee: Included in Camp Fees)

Location	Address	Pick up	Drop off
Milton District High School	396 Williams Ave, Milton, ON L9T 2G4, Canada	7:50 am	5:20 pm
Guardian Angels Catholic ES	650 Bennett Blvd, Milton, ON L9T 6B1, Canada	8:10 am	4:50 pm
Our Lady of Peace CES	391 River Glen Blvd, Oakville, ON L6H 5X5, Canada	8:40 am	4:30 pm
Sunningdale PS	1434 Oxford Ave, Oakville, ON L6H 1T4, Canada	8:45 am	4:15 am
Our Lady of Peace CES	391 River Glen Blvd, Oakville, ON L6H 5X5, Canada	8:35 am	4:25 pm
River Oaks PS	2173 Munn's Ave, Oakville, ON L6H 3S9, Canada	8:45 am	4:20 pm
Post Corner's PS	2220 Caldwell Dr, Oakville, ON L6H 6B5, Canada	8:50 am	4:15 pm
Robert Baldwin PS	180 Wilson Dr, Milton, ON L9T 3J9, Canada	7:40 am	5:25 pm
Oodenawi PS	385 Sixteen Mile Drive, Oakville, ON, Canada	8:30 am	4:35 pm

Watermelon Bus: South Mississauga & Etobicoke (Bus fee: Included in Camp Fees)

Location	Address	Pick up	Drop off
Lorne Park SS	1324 Lorne Park Rd, Mississauga, ON L5H 3B1, Canada	8:30 am	4:35 pm
St. Luke CES	1280 Cobalt St, Mississauga, ON L5H 4L8, Canada	8:20 am	4:45 pm
Kenollie PS	1376 Glenwood Dr, Mississauga, ON L5G 2X1, Canada	8:10 am	4:55 pm
Janet I McDougald PS	498 Hartsdale Ave, Mississauga, ON L5G 2G6, Canada	8:00 am	5:05 pm
Micheline-Saint-Cyr ES	85 Forty First St, Etobicoke, ON M8W 3P1, Canada	7:50 am	5:15 pm
Owenwood PS	930 Owenwood Dr, Mississauga, ON L5H 3J2	8:40 am	4:25 pm
Hillside PS	1290 Kelly Rd, Mississauga, ON L5J 3V1, Canada	8:50 am	4:15 pm

Orange Bus: North Burlington & North-East Oakville (Bus fee: Included in Camp Fees)

Location	Address	Pick up	Drop off
CH Norton PS	2120 Cleaver Ave, Burlington, ON L7M 4B6, Canada	7:45 am	5:20 pm
Norton Park Parking Lot	3035 Tim Dobbie Dr, Burlington, ON L7M 0M3	7:50 am	5:10 pm
Orchard Park PS	5151 Dryden Ave, Burlington, ON L7L 7J3	8:00 am	5:05 pm
Heritage Glen PS	1641 Heritage Way, Oakville, ON L6M 2Z4, Canada	8:30 am	4:35 pm
Emily Carr PS	2255 Pine Glen Rd, Oakville, ON L6M 0G5	8:15 am	4:50 pm
Captain R Wilson PS	2145 Grand Oak Trail, Oakville, ON L6M 4S7, Canada	8:25 am	4:40 pm
St Ignatius of Loyola CSS	1550 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville, ON, Canada	8:40 am	4:25 pm
Sunningdale PS	1434 Oxford Ave, Oakville, ON L6H 1T4, Canada	8:50 am	2:15 pm

Plum Bus: North-East Mississauga & North-East Oakville (Bus fee: Included in Camp Fees)

Location	Address	Pick up	Drop off
Plum Tree Park PS	6855 Tenth Line W, Mississauga, ON L5N 5R2	7:45 am	5:30 pm
Castlebridge PS	2801 Castlebridge Dr, Mississauga, ON L5M 5J9, Canada	8:00 am	5:15 pm
Springfield PS	3251 The Credit Woodlands, Mississauga, ON L5C 2J7	8:10 am	5:05 pm
Brookmede PS	2250 Council Ring Rd, Mississauga, ON L5L 1B7	8:25 am	4:50 pm
Joshua Creek PS	450 Arrowhead Rd, Oakville, ON L6H 7P9	8:40 am	4:35 pm
Iriquois Ridge HS	1123 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ON L6H 5M1, Canada	8:50 am	4:25 pm
Falgarwood PS	1385 Gainsborough Dr, Oakville, ON L6H 2H7, Canada	9:00 am	4:15 pm

Accommodations

Washrooms Facilities

Flush Toilets

Are meals provided? Yes

Is Adventure Valley technology free? Adventure Valley is mostly tech-free. We strive to have our campers connect with their natural environment.

Property Details

Sports facilities

Archery Range
Basketball Court
Gymnasium
Soccer Field

Landscape

Forested Area
Lake/Pond/River
Nature Trails
Open Field

More details about property: Adventure Valley Day Camp is hosted on the beautiful St. Mildred-Lightborne School in Oakville, ON. St. Mildred's boasts two fields, nature trails, and an air conditioned indoor facility. Our campers spend as much of the day as possible outdoors.

What's New

Director's Message

Ashlee Woolfson, Camp Director

Welcome to our small and family style camp! I believe camp should be a place where every child feels secure and appreciated for who they are.

We go beyond summer fun to provide experiences that foster growth and develop the whole child. We focus on building life skills, like confidence, determination, kindness, and positivity.

We embed our values of trust, community, fun and curiosity into everything we do. We go where our campers can discover new experiences in a safe environment, giving them the freedom to explore who they really are, play in an inclusive zone, and find out what it means to be a friend.

And we always go to a place where campers are embraced by the spirit and values of our camp community.

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April 5, 2022
Adventure Valley Hosts a Family Fun Day Fundraiser for Oakvillegreen
Join Adventure Valley Day Camp for a day of Family Fun on April 24! This year's event - an epic family scavenger hunt around Oakville!... Read More

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