Camp Can-Aqua is one of the greatest experiences you can give to your child. We're a camper focused world where kids choose their programs daily. This builds their independence. As a traditional camp, we're proud of the exceptional skill development & creative magic we provide for kids ages 5-17. Our new 16 element High Rope/Ariel course is one of many amazing programs offered.
At Camp Can-Aqua we believe that campers should have control of their day. With this in mind, kids are given the choice of which activities to take part in each day of their session. While each activity day is structured into four periods and one hour of free time, campers are encouraged to select their activities themselves. If they need some help, the staff are always there to guide them in a positive decision making process.
Note: Campers attending for one week sessions will have two elective periods and two rotation periods in a program day.
At suppertime, campers go to the Can-Aqua Program Board with their counselor, and choose activities for the following day. It’s an exciting process that kids look forward to being involved in.
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Camp Can-Aqua currently has 10 programs available; 1 TBD.
Our camp registration process is completely online using the CampBrain portal. For returning families, please navigate to our registration page using the same log in credentials as previous years, as this avoids duplicate family accounts (and also saves you time when registering!)
If you are a new family to Can-Aqua, we can't wait to meet you! Our database registers in real time so when working through your registration, any selection you make will remain in your cart for 30 minutes. We hope the enrollment process is straight forward and fast, but if you have any questions, we're happy to help. Our registration portal opens in the fall each year & remains open until one week before the session starts as long as there is availability.
Financial Aid & Payment Details
Payment Options:
Deposit required with acceptance
Yes
Credit card payment
Yes
Maximum installments available
6
Discounts
Discount if paid early
$100
Discount for 2nd child
$100
Discount for 3rd child
$100
Discount for 4th child
$100
Scholarships & awards: Total annual scholarship fund: $20,000 CAD
Louis Gyori Campership Fund
Amount: 40%
Deadline: April 01, 2016 annually
Type: Need based Details: Louis Gyori was the founder of Camp Can-Aqua. His passion, love and commitment to the camping movement in commemorated in a fund established in his name.
The Lou Gyori Fund focuses on making camp accessible to those in need of financial support. The summer camp experience was something Lou felt all children should have access to. Application Details: Interested parties must contact the camp for application form. A letter is requested as part of the application process.
We often tend to think first of activities at camp: what kids will do there. Camp Can-Aqua, like all great camp programs, is developed with the full range of activities, though leadership addresses itself less to the 'what' than to the 'why'—the activities are there to provide opportunities to grow independence and character, to expose kids to new things, new ideas, and to have fun while they do all of that. That’s the spirit in which Louis Gyori founded the camp more than 30 years ago, and one that continues at the camp today. The core activities are those we associate with traditional camping, and all are applied to allowing kids to gain a greater understanding of who they are and what they are capable of. There are specialty programs, including leadership training, which are a draw for many. The camp also offers family camp sessions, which is great in and of itself, though can also provide a nice entrée to the camp experience and the culture of Can-Aqua.
Transcript of our interview with Nicolette, Parent
What’s unique about the program at Camp Can-Aqua that made you want to enroll your child there?
I loved the opportunity to try out the camp with the whole family before sending my child there. They have a program called Family Camp, where before and after the season, they open up the camp for families. You can go and enjoy all the activities, look at the place, meet many of the counselors, the camp director, and be part of the camp experience your child will have. They blew our minds. It was just amazing. I felt like a kid again. It really stuck with me how, with a very simple wooden cabin, you can have so much fun—you don’t need the five-star towels or luxury bathrooms to have a great time. I believe in starting at the basics, and these rustic cabins are a perfect, safe, and fun way to experience summer camp.
How did Camp Can-Aqua teach your son to be more responsible?
He is turning 14 next week and is becoming a very responsible teenager. Every time we pick him up from camp, especially now that he’s doing four-week sessions, we see a real change in him. This past summer, after four weeks at camp, I saw growth in responsibility that I would expect to take six months. At Can-Aqua, he becomes so engaged and proud of his accomplishments that he wants to share them with us. Before he left, I asked him to send us a letter—usually the last thing a teenager wants to hear from a parent. But in four weeks, we received five letters, each a page and a half long, full of achievements, awards, and stories about trying new things. Can-Aqua has made him not just independent but organized. After losing clothes the first year, he promised to do better—and the next year, he came back with everything accounted for, without me reminding him.
How did Camp Can-Aqua help build your son's independence?
The first time we went as a family, our youngest, who was six years old, loved it. He went back on his own the next year at age seven. Honestly, I wish we had found Can-Aqua earlier so he could have started even sooner. He loves it so much that for his birthday, he asks for an extra week at Camp Can-Aqua instead of gifts. He is a very independent child, but Can-Aqua made him not just independent, but also more organized in his thoughts and in how he manages himself. We’ve been returning to the camp every year, both for family camp and as a camper. I’ve seen how the counselors interact with kids and families. I’ve never heard anyone say no to a child outright. Even when an idea isn’t safe, the counselors find a way to redirect it safely without shutting the child down.
How did Camp Can-Aqua teach your son to be more socially courageous?
Initially, he wasn’t the type to have long-term friendships, but that changed with Can-Aqua. I wasn’t keen on getting him a phone, but now I’m glad we did. Around 80% of his communication with peers revolves around camp friends. When I asked which session he wanted to attend next summer, he reached out to his friends and they all coordinated to go to sessions three and four—a full month together at Can-Aqua. Trying new things and developing leadership skills are things I’m proud of. Without any push from us, he’s become more engaged at school—volunteering, mentoring younger students, and leading sports activities.
How did Camp Can-Aqua teach your son to be more curious?
He took on new activities he had never tried before, even though he’s very good at kneeboarding. Camp seems to encourage him to keep trying new things. He’s expressed interest in becoming a teacher and now wants to be a counselor at Camp Can-Aqua. He’s also a competitive swimmer, and his life-saving certifications help him feel confident showing those skills at camp. He’s even planning to complete his last certification just 20 minutes after arriving this summer. The kids meet counselors from around the world and witness what it means to travel, learn a new language, and gain life experience. One girl from Hungary worked in the kitchen to improve her English and left as a transformed person. Kids learn what they can achieve by being open to new experiences.
Nicolette’s advice to parents hesitant about sending their children to overnight camps
I think a child needs to want to go to camp. I would certainly not suggest pushing a child. But going to Can-Aqua as a family together was an amazing experience. Using the Family Camp program made our child want to go to camp even before he was old enough. When we were there, we saw all the different things—the way the health centre is run, how there’s always a nurse on site, and how they ensure safety without being rigid. I’ve never seen a child go out on a canoe or kayak without a lifejacket, and they don’t need constant reminders. Camp Can-Aqua is extremely safe and fun—a place where kids open up and try things they never thought they’d do. My son sings on stage, something he’d never do at home. If your child is hesitant or shy, I recommend trying Family Camp first. We’ve recommended Can-Aqua to many friends, and now their kids have been going for years.
When did you know that Camp Can-Aqua was the right fit for your child?
It was at that first family camp. Imagine a clear, gorgeous, private lake, extremely kind people, and nature all around you. During Family Camp, I find myself getting up at 5 or 6 a.m. just to take in the lake and take pictures. It’s such an amazing place to help a child grow up—be responsible, connect with nature, and meet people from different backgrounds. I was a very independent child myself and went to overnight camp starting at age six in Europe. Giving my child the same opportunity to grow without me has been hard at times, but I now see the difference between him and other teenagers. He knows I trust him, and he’s learned so much from his Can-Aqua village.
What tips or suggestions would you give to other parents to get the most out of Camp Can-Aqua?
Let them experience it. Don’t give them rules—these kids already live with rules from September to June. Can-Aqua is a place where they can just be. One child we know had separation anxiety and difficulty being away from parents. The counselors handled it so well. The parents were kept in the loop but didn’t have to be in direct contact with the child. The situation was managed in a way that made everyone feel safe. That child finished the summer just like everyone else and never went back to that level of anxiety. When I pick up my child and he doesn’t want to leave, some might think it’s heartbreaking—but I think, no, we did good.
Camp Can-Aqua is the best place in the world, there is no other place like it. This camp focuses on developing a community and making everyone feel at home. Can-Aqua offers many activities from archery to water skiing and there is always something for everyone. I have been going to Camp Can-Aqua for 10 years now and I cannot imagine my summer without it. Camp Can-Aqua has helped to shape me into the person I am today by pushing me outside my comfort zone to try new things ...Show More
Karen Lawrie, Parent
A place my daughter feels confident
My daughter has always been nervous about overnight camp. Finally, she has found a place where she feels confident, safe and happy. This is her second year here. Last year, she cried when we picked her up to come home from camp after 2 weeks. This year, she’s all in for a month at camp!
Camp Can Aqua is awesome ...Show More
Wes, Parent
See You Next Summer
My 11 year old daughter went this summer for her first overnight camp experience as an only child and based on her reviews Camp Can Aqua gets a solid five star rating.
To our pleasant surprise, the food was one of the best attributes of the camp apparently which is a total shock since she's is an especially picky eater.
Without getting into all the details the proof is in eating the pudding and apparently she's is demanding to go back next summer to eat the pudding.
Special thanks to the staff and the director.
See you next summer ...Show More
Lorri, Parent
A Summer We Will Never Forget
My oldest son had his first summer up at Camp Can-Aqua and when we picked him up he couldn’t stop raving about the place! LOVED every moment of it, he said everyday he would continuously look forward to the next activity. In fact he spoke so positively about his experience that his younger brother would like to try it out next year! I really like how we would check the Facebook page for pictures that you post while they are up there. A summer he will never forget! My two boys can’t wait for next summer! See you then ...Show More
Karen, Parent
A Place Where She Feels Confident
My daughter has always been nervous about overnight camp. Finally, she has found a place where she feels confident, safe and happy. This is her second year here. Last year, she cried when we picked her up to come home from camp after 2 weeks. This year, she’s all in for a month at camp! Camp Can Aqua is awesome ...Show More
Yvonne Heath, Parent
A family affair
My husband and his sister were at camp more than 10 years. I was camp nurse for 5 years for 4th session. Our twins are there for their 8th year. What does that tell you?? It's our most favorite place in the world!!
Linda, Parent
Best Summer Camp In The Country
This has to be the very best summer camp in the country. The staff, management, the grounds and the activities truly enrich the lives of every child that attends. What an amazing chapter in your child's life to be able to attend Camp Can-Aqua!!!! Truly the BEST!!!!**** ...Show More
Jack, Camper
6/5
This is the first time I've ever been to an over night summer camp and this experience was AMAZING. When I got there everyone was so friendly and welcoming and there is always something fun to do would rate it
6/5 if I could ...Show More
Transcript of our interview with Andrew, Camp Director
What is unique about your camp?
Camp Can-Aqua is unique because of the autonomy we give kids. Every day, campers choose their own activities from a program board, which creates a sense of ownership and keeps them engaged and on time.
While it's a big undertaking and can be a bit chaotic, it means kids are excited about what they're doing because they chose it. While campers are always expected to be active and involved, they’re always in control of how they participate.
What type of child is successful at your camp?
A successful child at Camp Can-Aqua is independent. We don’t hold hands or escort kids around. They’re told where they need to be and are expected to get there on their own.
Our camp creates a world of opportunity, but it’s up to each child to take initiative. We’re upfront with parents about these expectations because that independence is really the key to success at Can-Aqua. If a camper can handle that freedom responsibly, they’ll thrive here.
Is the schedule structured or is it more open?
Our schedule is pretty structured as from 7:15 in the morning until about 10:00 at night, we have programs going on or things happening. From the outside, Can-Aqua can look like a hornet’s nest, as there is constant movement and energy, but beneath that is a hyper-organized structure.
Campers always have places to be, and staff take attendance, but the kids are in control of their own schedules.
How do your staff deal with behavioural issues?
At Can-Aqua, our approach to behavior is rooted in a kid-focused, patient staff culture. During staff training and through leadership example, we emphasize the importance of listening and engaging with campers.
Kids aren't given the an opportunity to just be listened to or to have an adult take the time to work through issues and challenges with them. At Can-Aqua, we talk about things in nauseam. Whether it’s a cabin issue, homesickness, or bullying, we work through it with open dialogue and consistent support.
What do campers value most about their experiences at the camp?
Kids here value their freedom and the trust we give them. It may take a few days to adjust, but once they realize they’re in control of their own schedules and choices, they thrive.
They love that we believe in them to manage their own day and they rise to that responsibility. I found that when you give kids the keys to their own day or future, they respond positively.
What message do you have for new campers?
Summer camp is one of the most powerful and life-shaping experiences out there. For new campers to Can-Aqua, we can't wait to meet you. You're joining a fun, creative, and welcoming community with a strong tradition and a lot of returning campers. You’re in for something truly special. You're in for a great treat.
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05:34 - What message would you give to a camper who is entering your camp or program?
Director's Message
Summer Camp is one of the most important decisions you will make for you child. The experience children get for those few short weeks each summer is one, which is certain to shape them into a more confident, independent individuals. The opportunity for them to carve out their own social identity allows them to develop friendships that become long lasting and remarkable. Camp is one of the greatest growth opportunities available to kids.
I am proud to be a part of providing the framework for such an incredible experience here at Camp Can-Aqua.
If you were to ask me to tell you what makes this camp unique, I would tell you that there are a few factors...
1. Our Focus
Can-Aqua is a community camp. We have tons of activities and excitement to keep your kids engaged and active all day. While this is important, we believe that it is the way we interact with each other that is the real value in our camp. We focus on making certain that every camper feels safe, comfortable and a part of it all.
2. Our site.
What a treat it is to be a camp isolated in Ontario Wilderness with our very own lake. Our site is the foundation to which we build our remarkable experiences.
3. Our Values
Character, Skills and Social Growth are simply the tip of the iceberg. At Can-Aqua we carve out the importance of cooperation, compromise, consideration and caring. Camp is more then just about having fun...although we do have a lions share of that too!
Staff and Counsellors
The Camp Can-Aqua staff team consists of a diverse group of people ages 17-70. All staff undergo regular criminal background checks, verification of certifications and reference checks. Building our team each summer, we look first inside our community. The majority of our team have grown up at Can-Aqua and are excited to return and recreate the exceptional experiences they received as kids.
In addition to internal hires, Can-Aqua seeks to bring in a small group of new staff both nationally and from abroad. In seeking specific skills for the camp, we are supported by Camps Canada, an agency which works with many OCA accredited camps in acquiring screened, highly skilled and professional staff members.
More details about property: Camp Can-Aqua is safe and comfortable, while remaining rustic and traditional.
Accommodations
Sleeping Accommodations
Cabins
Amenities
Electricity in Sleeping Area
Washrooms Facilities
Flush Toilets
Outhouses
Showers (indoor)
Showers (outdoor)
More details about accommodations: Camp Can-Aqua is proud of our "5 Star Rustic" accommodations. Living is simple but very effective. Our cabin loops are basic, but comfortable and provide ample light to ensure kids feel safe and secure.
Are meals provided?
Yes.
Is Camp Can-Aqua technology free?
Yes. Camp Can-Aqua strives to be technology free in camp. We ask that cell phones, computers and head phones be left at home as we feel they serve to remove campers from participating.
Rentals & Services
Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
The Bancroft Leadership Centre fosters an inclusive environment that supports our campers while challenging them to take productive risks and to try new things. Our outdoor centre invests in the individual experience of every camper. This investment is our starting point and the foundation that our community is built on.
At the Bancroft Leadership Centre we believe in hands on learning and the development of cooperation, team work and compromise within peer groups. Individual growth and challenge by choice is a fundamental theme at our Centre. Development within a safe and supportive environment is the core of our camp experience.
Available for private rentals: Yes
The Bancroft leadership Centre is fortunate to have its own private lake. It offers several waterfront activities such as canoeing, kayaking, bic boarding, sailing, swimming, and waterskiing. We are also lucky to have a wide array of land-based activities which include an archery range, low ropes course, arts and creativity centre, a beach volleyball court, a life-sized chess board, ping pong tables, tetherball courts, a theatrical performance area, playing fields and campfire circles.
While at our facility, participants will reside in one of twenty cabins on our site. Our cabins can accommodate up to 10 people per cabin. Participants/Guests will sleep in bunk beds and will be required to bring their own bedding. We have one main washroom complex that includes shower facilities, located in the middle of camp.
Accompanying supervisors may reside in one of the smaller cabins that have been set aside specifically for adult supervisors, each have a private bathroom, complete with a shower. All of the supervisor cabins are in close proximity to the student cabins.
At Camp Can-Aqua we are excited to announce a new addition to our program pallet!
A summer camp that prides itself on the instructional opportunities and creative challenges offered, our lego program BUILDS upon that concept in a fun and exciting way. With over 125,000 pieces of lego, this summer not only will kids be able to take advantage of all the water sports, creative arts and land activities, but the builders in the crowd will get to dive right in to a mountain of lego!
Just a quick note to thank you for the amazing time my son, Shawn, had at your camp over the last couple of weeks. As he explained to me it was even more fun than he ever imagined that it would be. Although he has only been home for a few days, I have already noticed a marked improvement in his self-esteem and I know I have your program to thank for that. Thanks again for your commitment to making sure kids thrive and grow at your wonderful, fulfilling camp. I will see you next summer. Best Regards, Rachelle
Dear Can-Aqua Staff, I really enjoyed my stay at Camp. I tried so many new things that I never thought I would ever get to do. I really enjoyed my cabin mates. I am really glad I had those campers in my cabin, they were super awesome! The activities that I enjoyed most were water skiing, snorkel, gletch, and board surfing, but mostly knee boarding. The food was so awesome! I am very picky...I only like certain foods. But the food was so good and I ate every meal without disliking one piece of food! My parents really liked my gletch projects, and I am going to try to find the supplies so I can make my own gletch projects whenever I want. The evening program that I enjoyed the most was capture the flag, it was super fun. It wasnt like at home where you play the game with like 7 people. At camp its fun playing it with tons of people, plus you have then entire camp to run around while playing the game. When my cabin the Swallows went to cookout with the Robins we enjoyed eating hotdogs, and roasting marshmallows. Thanks for a fun week at Camp Can-Aqua! I hope to come next year! =] Hailey
I hope you know how grateful I am for Camp Can-Aqua! Each year I make new best friends and great memories. I come home with new knowledge in multiple activities and a huge smile on my face! Lacey
Good Afternoon, I wanted to drop a quick not to say THANK YOU for an amazing weekend. William and I had a great time and even as we pulled out of the parking lot he talked about how he wants to come back next year. During dinner on Sunday night he made me catch him with his elbows on the table and before bed we sang âLet Me See Your Boogalooâ. However my wife really didnât understand why he was standing on the chair at dinner saying sorry. It was the perfect weekend for a 5 year old. He was able to experience what life as a camper would be like including the best activity, campfire. You have an fantastic staff, full of energy, caring, committed and wanting to have fun, if who we met this weekend are any indication of what the rest of the summer staff are like, summer of 2011 will be great! Again thank you for a great weekend, have an amazing summer and I hope to see all of you again next June for Family Weekend. Sincerely, Neil
Hi Guys, I just wanted to tell you how much fun we had at Family Camp. A new family tradition was born this past weekend. We had fun and saw our kids in a new light. Thank you to you for taking on a huge challenge in running the camp and thank you to your amazing counselors that made us all feel welcome and even a little young again like camp days were just yesterday. I've known for a long time that camp is a must for our kids. See you in third session and next year at family camp again. Bianca
Dear Can-Aqua, On behalf of my niece and nephew Emma and Jack, I would like to thank you and your staff for an amazing introduction to the wonderful world of Camp Can-Aqua. We all had a great time. Special thanks to Al who stayed longer than scheduled at woodworking, and let us squeeze in a quick project at the last minute. The second and third helpings of taffy on snow were also a hit! Our counsellor Emily was a great host and made us feel right at home. When I asked the kids what they liked the best, they said âArchery and canoeingâ. When I asked what they liked the least, they said âleaving at the end of the weekendâ. All in all a great success! Thanks, Keith
The year I got my Wholly Rollers III, I was a senior camper. It was my best summer at camp as a child and was the year I realized that camp would hold an important connection with me for the rest of my life. That summer, I earned a coveted award for being able to roll a kayak three times in a row on both sides of the boat. I also navigated my first big outtrip and after weeks of swimming lengths in the lake, I failed my Bronze Medallion. While the highlights of my time make it easy to explain that particular summer, it wasn't the things I did that made such a mark. Now, almost 20 years later, I remember the summer I was 13 like it was yesterday. It was the year that my counsellor Boyd, taught me about the person I wanted to be. This single lesson summarized in my mind, the true value of the camp experience. Never before in my life had I felt as secure and confident as those two weeks I lived with seven other boys and the coolest counsellor at camp. Our cabin was proud to boast that we were Boyds Kids only hours after we first arrived. He managed to earn our trust and loyalty by the end of the first day. We were ready to do anything for him, and somehow we knew he'd do no less for us in return. There were so many things I admired about him; characteristics I never forgot as I grew up. Boyd listened to us. I remember thinking then as I still do now, that often adults donÂ't listen! Perhaps it's because the issues of youth seem simple to grownups who have experienced those same emotions hundreds of times since they were kids themselves. Perhaps that repetition makes the topics now seem boring. Boyd never dismissed us. Not only did he listen, but he took the time to get to know us as a cabin. Our likes and dislikes, fears and interests. He also never missed a chance to introduce us to other staff and campers as we travelled throughout camp. I always felt important when I was with him and always felt part of whatever was going on. In watching over me while I was at camp, Boyd taught me the value of inclusion. Just as it did with me, being inclusive makes everyone feel important and part of the group. Even though it was my best summer, the session wasn't all easy for me. In the senior cabin beside me, there was a kid that I didn't get along with. He was loud and obnoxious, your typical bully. He would often try to single me out or embarrass me, which became a real obstacle in my time. A week into camp, I told Boyd about my problem. By then I was certain I could trust him, exposing my insecurity and frustration, I believed he would have an answer. After listening to my problem, he thought for a moment, then offered simply three points: don't ignore it, don't be embarrassed by it and don't worry about it. That simple advice made me feel better and in the end, to my surprise, he was right. Later that night he put us together in an activity where we had to work together. In helping me through my problem Boyd taught me that when you are up front and honest about how you feel, anything is easy to overcome when you have the support of someone you trust and believe in. I have endless tales to tell of my 13th summer of life. As time moves forward and my experiences become more vast, never do those memories fade, not even a little. They reside in me with such strength. While I know that those memories have changed slightly over time, and my counsellor, whom I remember to be perfect, is probably not so perfect in reality, the lessons he taught me about the person he was have stayed with me. They have shaped me into the person that I am today. While I never profess to be perfect, I'm proud of the person I am. Not a day goes by that I am not grateful for those opportunities I had as a child; to be at camp, to learn outside and to grow. Those short summer weeks when I was encouraged to take risks, to challenge myself, to overcome fear and to learn how to trust. How fortunate I am that now, as an adult, my job gives me the opportunity to provide meaningful memories, like the ones I had, to hundreds of campers each summer.
Dear Can-Aqua Staff, I have been thinking of writing to you many times since Alana has been home from your camp. I called you once and left a message so I hope this letter will be able to express to you in words how I feel. For starters, as a mom, I am forever grateful for your camp. When my daughter came home, she was like a reborn person. She expressed to me her desire to change and become a better, kinder, nicer daughter. I was shocked at first with this newfound positive side. She stated such things as "I'm going to be more responsible with respect to school, helping out around here and how I relate to others." I cried happy tears when she shared this with me. I truly believe she had an amazing transformation because of the magic at your camp. She has talked on and on about how fantastic everyone and everything is at Can-Aqua. She's stated camp is where she wants to be more than any other place in the world. She has made very close friendships that are continuing as we speak. When I asked what happened to her over the 4 weeks to help her change in such a positive manner she pointed to many things such as: time to reflect on self, becoming one with nature, relating to others in such close groups, being responsible for self and others and the list goes on. I could go on and on too but I think you get the picture am painting. Words will never be able to express the gratitude I feel for what you and everyone else at Can-Aqua did for my wonderful daughter. I thank you for including her, giving her a chance to belong and become confident and responsible, helping her with character development and showing her that there is a wonderful side of life full of love for self and others. Truly, Mary Lou - Mary Lou
Just wanted to thank you and everyone for making the past two weeks the best two weeks for my boys, Mackenzie and Madison. Michael and I heard story after story yesterday on the way home and all afternoon until bed last night (which came very early). As I tucked Mackenzie into bed he said “I miss camp already” and that was only hours after leaving. It was also very reassuring to find out that as I was counting the “sleeps” until the coming home day… the boys were not!!! The opportunities you have provided for my children are soooo wonderful. I can’t talk about Can-Aqua enough to friends and others that I meet in my day to day activities. Mackenzie and Madison are definitely returning next year. Madison has a goal to be a counsellor for Can-Aqua and I imagine Mackenzie will follow in his footsteps. Thank You Thank You Patti & Michael
Just a quick note to thank you for the amazing time my son, Shawn, had at your camp over the last couple of weeks. As he explained to me it was even more fun than he ever imagined that it would be. Although he has only been home for a few days, I have already noticed a marked improvement in his self-esteem and I know I have your program to thank for that. Thanks again for your commitment to making sure kids thrive and grow at your wonderful, fulfilling camp. Iâll see you next summer. Best Regards, Rachelle
After two months of having been at the camp for summer, I wanted to thank you for the great experience that I lived at Can-Aqua. Today here in Mexico we are celebrating and we are having fun… but not so much fun as I had it at the camp. With Love, Luis
Six years ago, I got home from my very first 2 weeks at camp and I was already sure I would want to come back. I did of course come back the next year and I had even more fun than the year before. The same thing happened the year after that. I had so much fun in fact, that I decided those 2 weeks were just too short, so I returned for a month and went on my first canoe trip. That year changed my mind about camp completely. Not only was camp a fun place to be, it was the best place in the world to spend a summer. After that month I didn’t want to leave. So the next year, I came for 8 weeks too and had an amazing summer! That school year passed so slowly, just waiting for camp to finally start. Finally, summer arrived and time seemed to fly by. The fun of activities, swim team and evening programs distracted from the fact that the time we had left wasn’t going to last forever. August brought change however, because I was finally an LIT. I learned a lot about teamwork, perseverance and achieving goals. The LIT program was a lot of fun but it taught us all about the responsibility that comes with working at camp, and I think all of our perspectives have changed. From now on my role at camp has shifted from having fun for myself, to making camp fun for others. Instead I will now sign up to teach lesson plans, earn instructor awards, and make friends with all my cabins. I already miss camp ridiculously. I can’t wait for the first mailing, and I have already started a countdown (306 days) Sabrina
My name is “Ally”. I attended Camp Can-Aqua from 1997-2002. I wanted to get in contact to inform you about the impact your camp has had on me. Every summer I wish I was a kid again and I could go back! I have so many great memories, and I would give anything to relive those times. I remember my first canoe trip - I never knew I could have so much fun with ten thousand mosquitoes in my tent . . . and I still sing the Can-Aqua song while passing the sign on highway 28 (although my family thinks I’m nuts). I learned so much at camp. I remember the first year of photography, with Ali …believe it or not, since then I’ve attained such an interest in photography that I’m actually starting a career in that area! Theme days were great. I remember Colour Wars, Olympics, and Club Med. Evening programs were always looked forward to and of course MAPLE SYRUP TAFFY!!! Can-Aqua maple syrup is actually one of the main food groups in my house! You are making such a difference in children’s lives everyday. There is not a summer that goes by I don’t wish I were at camp. Thanks a million, I’ll be back when I have kids! Allyson
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