Learn how to paddle, ferry, peel out... and all the other things you require in order to be a better kayaker. Kayak camps listed below offer specialised instruction, and several offer wilderness kayak trips. Investigate each of the camps listed below to learn more about kayaking training and programs they offer. Read more
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Harbourfront Centre Camps
Since 1979, Harbourfront Centre Camps have fostered an inclusive learning community that encourages long-lasting connections to contemporary arts, culture and ideas. .
Harbourfront, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Tamakwa
A children’s overnight camp in Algonquin Park,2.5 hours north of Toronto. With more than 20 activities and a premier canoe trip program,campers develop life skills,build self-confidence and foster lifelong friendships.
Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario
An award winning Christian summer camp in Muskoka for ages 5 to 17 featuring dozens of awesome activities, teen programs in leadership development and wilderness adventure & unforgettable experiences for every camper!
Huntsville
Traditional (multi activity)
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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
Circle Square Ranch is a life changing Christian summer camp for kids and teens ages 6-17. We offer a wide range of activities including horseback riding and water sports. Your summer adventure with friends starts here!
Hamilton; Huntsville; Land O' Lakes Tourist Region
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Muskoka
Boost your camper's self-confidence in a fun, safe & supportive community. Great staff, delicious food, comfy modern lodging and a variety of over 50 activities to choose from!
Bracebridge
Traditional (multi activity)
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Pacific
One of nine Inter-Varsity Camps, Pioneer Pacific offers Christian summer camp and leadership programs for kids from 7-18, and includes a wide range of activities such as sailing, archery, kayaking and more.
Thetis Island; Vancouver
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Can-Aqua
A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patients & empathy. Fun is a given. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here.
Haliburton Highlands; Oakville; Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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The Taylor Statten Camps
Camp Ahmek and Camp Wapomeo offer a balance of canoe tripping and programming. Activities include swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, horseback riding, sailing and more. Canoe trips range in length from 2 to 50 days.
Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Nominingue
An English boys' camp in Quebec, Nominingue offers the ultimate outdoor experience: living in a tent with the opportunity of going on wilderness canoe trips. It is the place where your summer adventure begins!
Mont-Tremblant
Traditional (multi activity)
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Onondaga Camp
For more than 100 years Onondaga Camp has provided an inclusive environment where young people can play, explore, achieve and grow. Offering over 30 different activities, there is something for everyone!
Minden
Traditional (multi activity)
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Lakefield College School Summer Programs
Transformative experiences learning in and through the outdoors—academic, athletic, for credit or enrichment. Spend every day outdoors on the water, in the forest, or at our farm—learn, have fun and stretch yourself.
Online; Lakefield
Education (multi)
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Glen Bernard Camp
A traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering wilderness adventure, horseback riding, sailing, swimming and lifesaving, arts and many other activities!
Huntsville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Ecolart
A premium summer and winter camp for boys and girls 4 to 17 years old offering more than 15 different programs in their summer overnight and day camp, and a skiing/snowboarding program in the March break camp.
Montreal; Vancouver; Whistler
Traditional (multi activity)
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Kandalore
Kandalore is one of the finest overnight camps in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. For 74 years, Kandalore has given campers the chance to get to know and be themselves fully.
Minden
Traditional (multi activity)
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Muskoka Woods
Muskoka Woods is a Christian youth development organization that offers a fun, safe and welcoming environment for all youth. Our staff share a common desire to help young people realize their full potential.
Rosseau
Traditional (multi activity)
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Outward Bound Canada
Outward Bound Canada provides challenging adventures in the outdoors across the country that develop self-respect, awareness of others, interpersonal skills, and a sense of accomplishment.
Huntsville; Vancouver Island; North Toronto, Toronto; Kananaskis; Algonquin Park
Adventure (multi)
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Camp Wenonah
Trusted by families from around the world, Wenonah is a popular overnight summer camp in Muskoka Ontario for children aged 5 - 17 years old. Experienced and caring staff team, including full-time medical staff.
Bracebridge
Traditional (multi activity)
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Stanstead College Summer Camps
Summer Camps for local and foreign students. Wide variety of camps offered such as Language, STEM, Cultural, Hockey Specific and much more!
Stanstead
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Ak-O-Mak
A traditional summer camp with over 26 sports and camp activities, including swimming, tennis, canoeing, biking and more.
Parry Sound
Sport (multi)
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Cedar Ridge Camp
Cedar Ridge Camp is a wonderful place where campers have the opportunity to get outside and develop friendships.
Bancroft
Traditional (multi activity)
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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Wolf Creek
A faith-based, western themed overnight summer camp which encourages young lives to grow spiritually, mentally, socially, and physically in an exciting, fun filled prairie adventure. Register on-line today!!
Wolseley
Traditional (multi activity)
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Kilcoo Camp
Kilcoo has an earned reputation as one of Canada's foremost traditional summer camps. Boys come to Kilcoo to enjoy the activities, to gain confidence in themselves, to learn to work with others and to "just have fun"!
Minden; Moore Park, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Tapawingo, YWCA
An all girls summer camp located on Georgian Bay, operated by YWCA Toronto. Camp “Tap” focuses on empowering and supporting a diverse group of girls through a broad range of arts and outdoor activities.
Parry Sound
Traditional (multi activity)
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Medeba Summer Camp
Medeba Summer Camp is an overnight camp that uses adventure and community to provide the best week of your child's summer! We provide a full range of traditional and extensive adventure activities to choose from.
Haliburton
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Celtic
Situated on Ontario's Bruce Peninsula, near Lions Head, this traditional overnight summer camp features specialized instruction in land &water sports, fine arts, performing arts, out-tripping, and nature activities.
Bruce Peninsula
Traditional (multi activity)
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Olympia Sports Camp
We offer kids professional instruction, guidance to grow & excel while having fun! Choose from over 90 programs in Sport, Leadership, Adventure, Art, Recreation, Self-Discovery & Fitness.
Huntsville
Sport (multi)
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Teen Ranch
Just an hour from the GTA, a traditional Christian summer camp & year round retreat facility, specializing in developing youth through horse, hockey, adventure, bmx, soccer, figure skate, ninja warrior, WHAM & day camps.
Caledon
Sport (multi)
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Lone Prairie Camp
Offers onsite and offsite (hiking and backpacking) camping for ages 6 to 17, along with a weekend family camp.
Ferintosh
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Oconto
Founded in 1924, Oconto is a traditional girls overnight camp located on the beautiful shores of Eagle Lake north of Kingston, Ontario. Over 20 activities are offered on 80 acres of land and 2km of shoreline.
Sharbot Lake
Traditional (multi activity)
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Canadian Adventure Camp
A true adventure camp with the very best staff. Choose from a Traditional General Camp Program or specialize in Trampoline, Gymnastics, Aerials (circus) or Wakeboarding & Water Skiing.
Temagami
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Pathfinder
Est. 1914. A traditional boys' summer camp, island campus in Algonquin. Full in-camp program. Water, land and camp skills. Wilderness canoe trips, Spectacular setting. Exceptional staff. Positive masculine culture. Fun!
Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Kawartha
Traditional summer camp fostering self-esteem, leadership & environmental stewardship. Campers are encouraged to be creative, in touch with nature & be themselves in a non-competitive environment.
Peterborough; Lakefield
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp North Star
A co-ed overnight camp on 200 acres in Poland, Maine. Campers enjoy an elective program with 100+ choices that focuses on instruction and skill development in Arts, Athletics, Enrichment, Outdoors and Waterfront.
Maine
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Northway/ Wendigo
Northway, Canada's oldest summer camp for girls (age 7-16) and Wendigo, a small tripping outpost for boys (age 12-16) are located in the wilderness of Algonquin Park.
Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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Shadow Lake Centre
A summer camp for children, youth, and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Accessible activities that include sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and lots of music.
Whitchurch - Stouffville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Crossroads
A traditional camp experience in a fresh and dynamic way. Our core Christian teaching, creative staff, excellent food and exciting recreational programs inspire kids and families to keep them coming back year after year.
Torrance
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Wahanowin
Are you a parent looking for a meaningful, values based and FUN overnight camp experience for you child? Come experience the magic of Wahanowin on beautiful Lake Couchiching, just 90 minutes north of Toronto, Canada.
Orillia
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Qwanoes
Camp Qwanoes is a youth-focused, high adventure Christian residential camp that exists to love kids to life like no other. Summer camps for ages 8-18 and leadership programs starting at age 15. Over 75 activities.
Vancouver Island
Traditional (multi activity)
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Hockey Opportunity Camp
A Northern Ontario summer camp, specializing in hockey programs, offering daily on-ice instruction as well as outdoor sports including Water Skiing, Archery, Mountain Biking and more.
Huntsville
Sport:
Hockey
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Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp
A Christian camp serving campers of all ages. Located on beautiful Silver Lake in Maberly, ON we offer Junior & Kids Camps (7-12yo), Day Camps (4-6yo), Youth Camp (12-18), Family Camp (All Ages) and Geezer Camp (60+).
Western Lanark County
Traditional (multi activity)
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YMCA Camps Belwood, Ki-Wa-Y, Wabanaki and Day Camps
The YMCA of Three Rivers 3 overnight camps and 10 day camps offer a range of activities including, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, ropes and rock-climbing, BMX biking, drama, archery, and more.
Waterloo; Fergus; Huntsville; Stratford; Guelph
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Hurontario
A traditional overnight camp with a variety of activities and sports including sailing, arts and crafts, leadership building and more.
Mactier
Traditional (multi activity)
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Mi-A-Kon-Da
A traditional, all-girls summer camp with various outdoor activities including sailing, wilderness trips, arts and crafts activities and more. Offering 1, 2 or 4 week sessions or an introductory weekend.
Parry Sound; Hamilton
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Cherith - Lanark
Camp Cherith Lanark is a co-ed, interdenominational, Christian camp that offers a variety of outdoor skill development within the context of a community committed to Biblical teachings and values.
Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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Wilvaken
Bilingual (Fr/En) summer experience with water and land sports: sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing, archery, hiking/canoeing out trips and more. Spend the summer with campers from around the world!
Magog
Traditional (multi activity)
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Bear Creek Outdoor Centre
We are a small camp with a spectacular community of campers and staff. We focus on having a great time building interpersonal skills and connecting with each other in a fantastic natural setting.
Renfrew; Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Kwasind
A great overnight Christian camp in Muskoka for those ages 7 to 17 that is AFFORDABLE, MEMORABLE, FUN & HIGH QUALITY. Truly a safe place to build friendships, gain confidence & have new experiences in an outdoor setting.
Bracebridge
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Cherith - Ontario
This Christian camp includes focuses on theatre arts, horseback riding, canoe tripping and more, situated in the heart of Grey-Bruce in south central Ontario.
Southern Bruce County
Traditional (multi activity)
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Wesley Acres - Harbour Ridge
A traditional Christian Camp, located in Prince Edward County just across the lake from Sandbanks Provincial Park.
Picton
Traditional (multi activity)
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Silver Lake Mennonite Camp
Find your next adventure here. Now offering Adventures Day Camps in 13 locations across Ontario plus Overnight camp and Family Cabin Rentals in Sauble Beach.
Ontario (15)
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Tanamakoon
This all girls summer camp located on its own lake in Algonquin Park offers a variety of camp activities, along with specialty programs for canoe tripping, mini camp and kindercamp! We offer a safe and fun adventure!
Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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Frontier Trails Camp & Outdoor Education Centre
Adventure Begins at Summer camp! Day and overnight programs and many activities including horseback riding,ESL, paintball, archery, whitewater rafting and more. Offering Awesome memories to campers from 5-16 .
Ottawa; Eganville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Santosh
Camp Santosh combines the fun and adventure of a traditional summer camp, with yoga, meditation, breathing techniques and human values education.
Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
Traditional (multi activity)
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Kettleby Valley Camp
Located just north of Toronto, this traditional summer camp offers overnight, day and canoe trip programs for campers 8 to 14.
Newmarket
Traditional (multi activity)
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The Whale Camp
A unique marine science experience on beautiful Grand Manan island in the Bay of Fundy. Camp programs include whale watches, seabird observation trips, kayaking excursions, hands-on science education, hiking, and more.
Grand Manan
Science:
Marine Biology
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French International Language Camps
English students learning French mix with French students learning English in this innovative program in the French Alps. Sports and other activities are an important part of the experience, along with language lessons.
International; Online
Education:
Language Instruction
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Camp Solelim
Camp Solelim is a sleepover camp designed for Jewish 13 to 15 year olds. Our programming includes traditional waterfront, sports, arts and outdoor activities, as well as leadership development and community building.
Lawrence Manor, Toronto; Sudbury
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Ponacka
Ponacka has been a "home away from home" for hundreds of boys since 1947. A traditional summer camp where boys gain confidence through independence, find lifelong friends and have so much fun - and it's tech free.
Bancroft; Peterborough; The Beach, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Brentwood College School Summer Camps
Located on beautiful Vancouver Island, Brentwood College School offers focused camps for Soccer, Academics, Rowing, Rock Band, Debate, and Musical Theatre for kids aged 7 to 17.
Mill Bay
Traditional (multi activity)
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Four Point Basketball
Developing better shooters is what we do! Four Point Basketball in partnership with Nike Basketball and Jr NBA provide a structured curriculum and exceptional coaching in a caring and positive environment for campers.
Newmarket; Vaughan; London; Orillia
Sport:
Basketball
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Kinark Outdoor Centre
A central Ontario summer camp for families and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The KOC is located in Minden, Ontario. Situated on 600 hectares of land nestled in the forest along the shores of Grey Lake.
Minden; Online
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Kodiak
Fun! Friends! Success! An integrated overnight summer camp for children & teens with and without LD, ADHD, and high-functioning ASD. We provide a SOCIAL SKILLS program, ACADEMIC program and 50+ activities.
Parry Sound
Traditional (multi activity)
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Swiss Education Academy
Based in Switzerland, Swiss Education Academy offers short courses during the summer for 10-20-year-old students, from language camps to discovering the culinary arts to an introduction to the world of hospitality.
International
Education (multi)
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Specialized kayaking camps are usually week-long overnight programs that progress through the basics of this water sport. River guides and kayak instructors give whitewater or sea kayak training during these camps. Some wilderness camps allow campers to explore the beauty of paddling in the water alongside seals, ospreys, eagles and a variety of wildlife on a professionally guided or self-guided kayak or canoe, creating a memorable outdoor adventure.
Basic paddle strokes, bracing, self-rescue, Eskimo rescues, and the Eskimo roll are covered at specialized camps. Maneuvers include paddling in and out of eddies, ferries across the river, surfing waves and negotiating a slalom course. Additional outdoor adventures might include cooperative games, scavenger hunts by map and compass, plant and animal identification, and environmental education. Map reading, gauge reading and trip planning are also covered at kayaking camps.
Some interesting and educational topics covered at kayaking camps include:
• Boat design and equipment necessary for whitewater kayaking
• Flat water paddling techniques, wet exit, hip snaps, T-rescues, bracing
• Rolling technique
• Natural environment of rivers
• Navigating basic rapids
Learn more from the camps above, with camps specializing in kayaking highlighted.
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