Who are you as an organization?

Founded in 1924, Camp Oconto is a traditional girls overnight camp located on the beautiful shores of Eagle Lake north of Kingston, Ontario. Oconto is a supportive environment where campers can express themselves, build self-confidence, gain skills and make lifelong friendships. Over 18 activities are offered on 80 acres of land & 2km of shoreline. Campers are ages 4-16.

Camp Oconto - Tichborne Overnight Camp

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Camp Oconto answered our questions

Who are you as an organization?
Founded in 1924, Camp Oconto is a traditional girls overnight camp located on the beautiful shores of Eagle Lake north of Kingston, Ontario. Oconto is a supportive environment where campers can express themselves, build self-confidence, gain skills and make lifelong friendships. Over 18 activities are offered on 80 acres of land & 2km of shoreline. Campers are ages 4-16.

Special needs: Yes, mild support.
A few of our campers have special needs.
What do you do differently or uniquely well?

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Who are your staff and counsellors?

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What do families need to know about registration?

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Programs, Rates & Dates

Programs and Sessions Calendar

Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Camp Oconto currently has 9 programs available.

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3 Day Girls Camp for Ages 4 to 6 (Chickadees)

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Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 4 - 6

Traditional (multi activity)

$465

Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto Road

Jun 14-16

$465

Session 1

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Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 6 - 15

Traditional (multi activity)

$5,835

Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto Road

Jun 29-Jul 26

$5,835

Session 2

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Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 6 - 15

Traditional (multi activity)

$3,660

Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto Road

Jun 29-Jul 13

$3,660

Session 3

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Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 6 - 15

Traditional (multi activity)

$3,170

Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto Road

Jul 14-26

$3,170

5 Day Girls Camp for Ages 6 to 8 (Robins A)

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Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 6 - 8

Traditional (multi activity)

$985

Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto Road

Jul 30-Aug 03

$985

Session 4

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Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 6 - 15

Traditional (multi activity)

$5,835

Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto Road

Jul 30-Aug 26

$5,835

Session 5

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Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 6 - 15

Traditional (multi activity)

$2,926

Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto Road

Jul 30-Aug 10

$2,926

5 Day Girls Camp for Ages 6 to 8 (Robins B)

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Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 6 - 8

Traditional (multi activity)

$985

Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto Road

Aug 11-15

$985

Session 6

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Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 6 - 15

Traditional (multi activity)

$3,900

Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto Road

Aug 11-26

$3,900

Financial Aid & Payment Details

Payment Options:

Deposit required with acceptance	Yes
Credit card payment	Yes

Insider Reviews & Perspectives
The Our Kids review of Camp Oconto

Oconto is one of the great girls’ camps in the country, with a long history of consistent leadership. Founded in 1924, Lisa and Bruce Wilson have directed the camp since 1982, taking over from Lisa’s parents, who purchased Oconto in 1949. Lisa arrived for her first camp season at three months of age, and she has been back every year since. She’s been a leader in the camping world for decades, having served as president of the Society of Camp Directors, and as member of the board of the Ontario Camps Association. In all, there’s an impressive pedigree here, one that is still evident throughout the camp, from the architecture—the main hall, for one, has been in continual use since 1924—to the values that are promoted through the programming. The sense of tradition is palpable and animates the Oconto experience; girls who have attended feel that they are part of a family, one that is shared with the campers who went before. The activities are varied, though it’s the experience of the culture of the camp that campers typically treasure the most.

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Insider's Perspective(s) of Camp Oconto
Julie, Parent

00:28 - What were you looking for when searching for camps?
01:04 - What was unique about the camp that made you want to enroll your children there?
02:24 - What would you highlight about Camp Oconto?
04:50 - What do your children like best or find most exciting about Camp Oconto?
05:49 - How and when did you know that Camp Oconto was the right fit for your children?
06:45 - Was there any change or noticeable personal growth in you children after their time at Camp Oconto?
08:56 - How can a parent support their child to get the most out of this camp?
09:53 - How would you describe this camp to another parent?
11:17 - What do your children say about the camp?
Review(s) of Camp Oconto

Camp Oconto Alumna (Alum) — 15 years of joy and growth at Camp Oconto!

15 years of camp and 20 years later as a mom and teachers assistant I am still pulling tricks from my "tickle-trunk" that I learned at Camp Oconto. My years spent at camp have been the best pre-requisite for being a paren... Read More

Parent of 2 Oconto girls (Parent) — Safe, positive and inclusive environment...

Camp Oconto has given my two daughters experiences that reach far beyond the month they spend there. The safe, positive and inclusive environment at Oconto fosters confidence in both social skills and life skills. My gir... Read More

Location & Site Details

Address

1126 Camp Oconto Road, Tichborne, Ontario, K0H 2V0, Canada

Busing

Toronto (Bus fee: 90.00)

Location	Address	Pick up	Drop off
Loblaws Leaside	11 Redway Road, Toronto, Ontario	10:00 am	1:00 pm

Airport Transfers (Bus fee: 200.00 one way)

Location	Address	Pick up	Drop off
Pearson International Airport	6301 Silver Dart Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada	Not provided	Not provided

Accommodations

Sleeping Accommodations

Cabins
Platform Tent

Washrooms Facilities

Flush Toilets
Showers (indoor)
Showers (outdoor)

More details about accommodations: Oconto campers stay in either cabins or zebos. A zebo accommodates 4-5 campers. A zebo has a wooden floor, wooden roof, two wooden side walls, and a back wall that is totally covered with secure screen, as well as two screen panels at the front with a door in the middle. On top of the screen there is red waterproof fabric that can go up like a venetian blind when the weather is nice, and be let down for liquid sunshine days!

Are meals provided? Yes

Is Camp Oconto technology free? Yes Campers are not allowed to have cell phones and hand held devices at camp. Staff may only use these devices on their time off.

Rentals & Services

Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
Please contact the Camp Oconto office for information about the Camp Oconto Outdoor Centre. The Camp Oconto office can be reached by phone at 905.470.2031 or by email at [email protected] .

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Director's Message

Bronwyn and Ted Gorsline, Camp Directors

Oconto is a place to be yourself!

Character building programs will challenge and inspire campers to be strong, optimistic, and kind. Camp Oconto is a place to belong and to feel encouraged. Learn to live a balanced life. Trust yourself and others. You will also learn that it is great to succeed but equally important to sometimes fail. Learn to get up and try again.

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A school assignment.
Something that is very important to me is camp. I go to Camp Oconto. At camp you can do whatever you like, be who-ever you are, and dress however you like, and no one will care. And one of the most important parts of camp is friends. Some good friends I have made at camp are Gabriella, Ashley, Natasha, Kara and many others. All the best people are important. At camp without them, it is quite a different atmosphere. When I left camp I really did NOT want to leave all of my friends, memories, activities, counsellors, food, songs and everything else. Next year I'll go for a month.

Oconto
Well, first of all two weeks goes by way too fast! I had an amazing time once again! Thanks for making Oconto so awesome! I made a ton of new friends, the food was great, and I managed to try every activity. I'll see you next year! I hope the rest of your summer is a blast. Kristi.

What Oconto really does
Oconto is a traditional camp. There are many activities. There are lots of girls wanting to play, be outside, and be themselves. No boys, just be yourself. Wake up and there will be three or four friends. "There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met yet" You will learn about friends, and girls that will not be your best friends, but you will learn how to get along with them anyway, you will learn to be away from your family and gain confidence, you will try to achieve goals you set for yourself, you will not watch t.v., and you will learn to entertain yourself with the simple things. To laugh, to listen to understand and to have fun. Join us at Oconto. A place where you can be yourself!
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