Lakefield College School Summer Programs

Summary Profile
About Lakefield College School Summer Programs

LCS offers credit and enrichment programs that provide challenging and fun opportunities to learn in and through the outdoors. Campers are inspired in a beautiful natural environment with state-of-the-art facilities on 315 acres of waterfront campuses. Each program is grounded in principles of community-minded leadership, character education, and environmental sustainability.
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COVID-19 Response

All of our work and every decision we make is focused on two essential priorities: 1) ensuring that we uphold the highest standard of community health and wellbeing; and 2) fulfilling the promise of our mission as a school uniquely committed to challenging and enabling students to reach their individual potential in mind, body and spirit through authentic learning, being outdoors every day and a powerful and embracing sense of community. LCS has made an ongoing commitment to prioritize the health and wellbeing of our school community. One hundred percent of our on-campus faculty and staff are fully vaccinated and all incoming, new and eligible LCS Summer Academy students ages 11+ must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Health Canada approved vaccination prior to their arrival to campus (unless they have filed a valid medical exemption request). Our comprehensive Safety First: People, Place and Program Lakefield College School's Learning Recovery & Renewal Plan 2021/22, outlining all of our health and safety protocols designed to mitigate the transmission of the virus while maximizing the impact of in-person learning, was endorsed by public health and approved by the Ministry of Ontario. We are committed and prepared to see all of our summer students on our amazing campus for daily in-person learning, health guidelines permitting.
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Programs, Rates & Dates

Programs and Sessions Calendar

Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Lakefield College School Summer Programs currently has 18 programs available.

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Waterfront Certification Intensive

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 18

Health and Fitness (multi), Bronze Cross

$575

Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jun 26-30		$575
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 03-07		$575

From Seed to Table: Adventures in Eco-Farming (IDC3O)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17

Nature/Environment

$2,730

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jun 28-Jul 28

$2,730

From Seed to Table: Adventures in Eco-Farming (IDC3O)

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17

Nature/Environment

$5,825

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jun 28-Jul 28

$5,825

Grade 10 Civics and Career Studies (CHV2O / GLC2O)

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Virtual Program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17

Credit Courses

$1,750

Virtual Program,
Online

Jun 28-Jul 28

$1,750

Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17

Science (multi)

$2,575

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jun 28-Jul 28

$2,575

Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D)

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17

Science (multi)

$5,670

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jun 28-Jul 28

$5,670

Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U)

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Virtual Program
Coed
Ages: 15 - 17

Math

$1,750

Virtual Program,
Online

Jun 28-Jul 28

$1,750

Waterfront Certification Intensive

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 18

Health and Fitness (multi), Bronze Cross

$1,350

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 03-07

$1,350

LCS Junior Day Camp

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 10

Traditional (multi activity)

$330 to $412

Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 04-07	$330
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 10-14	$412
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 17-21	$412
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 24-28	$412
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 31-Aug 04	$412
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Aug 08-11	$330
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Aug 14-18	$412
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Aug 21-25	$412

From Seed to Table: Junior Intensive

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Nature/Environment

$475

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 31-Aug 04

$475

From Seed to Table: Junior Intensive

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Nature/Environment

$1,245

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 31-Aug 04

$1,245

LCS Dance Intensive

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 18

Dance (multi)

$1,235

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 31-Aug 04

$1,235

LCS Dance Intensive

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 18

Dance (multi)

$465

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 31-Aug 04

$465

Learning English Outdoors (ESLCO)

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 18

Language Instruction

$6,925

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Aug 09-Sep 07

$6,925

Grove Prep for Grade 9

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 15

Education (multi)

$465

Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Aug 14-18		$465
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Aug 21-25		$465

Grove Prep for Grade 9

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 15

Education (multi)

$1,235

Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Aug 14-18		$1,235
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Aug 21-25		$1,235

Grove Prep for Grades 7 & 8

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Education (multi)

$465

Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Aug 14-18		$465
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Aug 21-25		$465

Grove Prep for Grades 7 & 8

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Education (multi)

$1,235

Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Aug 14-18		$1,235
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Aug 21-25		$1,235

Insider Reviews & Perspectives
The Our Kids review of Lakefield College School Summer Programs

Lakefield has been crafting learning experiences for young people for well over a century, in that time establishing itself as one of the foremost private schools in the country. It’s also defined what it means to offer outdoor education, and how to craft learning experiences for young people that are authentic, experiential, and that build leadership and social skills. The summer programs extend all of that. They allow young people to grow and learn alongside peers of a like mind and who share an academic disposition. The programs range from learning new languages, to strategies for solving real-world problems, such as learning regenerative farming principles. While the programs vary from year to year, they all reflect the expertise and the passions of the Lakefield faculty and staff which is in every way at the forefront of education. Participants gain a unique opportunity to be engaged and challenged, and to gain life skills that will serve them well as they move on into post-secondary life. They’ll also gain some great memories and friends. These are simply some of the strongest, most innovative programs on offer in the country.
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Questions for the Director

We interviewed Lakefield College School Summer Programs. Here are their answers to:

[00:16] - What is unique about your program?
[02:49] - What type of child is successful in this program?
[05:15] - Is the schedule structured or is it more open?
[07:16] - How do your staff deal with behavioural issues?
[08:26] - What do participants value the most about an experience in the program?
[10:19] - What message would you give to a new participant of the program?
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Insider's Perspective: Parent

00:48 - What's unique about the program at Lakefield College School that made you want to enroll your child there?
01:24 - How was your child's first experience with this camp?
02:43 - Was there any changes or noticeable perosnal growth you saw in your child after their time at the camp?
04:10 - If you hadn't sent your child to this camp, what's the most important personal growth that they would've missed out on?
05:41 - What does your child say about the camp, either to you or that you may have heard them say to friends or others?
07:32 - How can a parent support their child to get the most out of this camp?
08:05 - Final thoughts?
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Location & Site Details
Address

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29, Lakefield, Ontario, K0L 2H0
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Accommodations

Sleeping Accommodations

Dorm or Building
Tents

Amenities

Electricity in Sleeping Area
Shower in Sleeping Area
Toilet in Sleeping Area

Washrooms Facilities

Flush Toilets
Showers (indoor)

More details about accommodations: Lakefield College School's state of the art facilities feature Air Conditioning to keep campers cool and comfortable in the hot summer weather. Our overnight campers will enjoy breakfast in their residences or dining hall, lunch and dinner in the Winder Smith Dining Hall, which is serviced by the exceptional Aramark staff. Our day students will join us for a delicious lunch. There is always a variety of hot and cold options for meals, including a cereal bar, a salad bar, and sandwich items. Hot entrees range from classic Canadian dishes to world cuisine, and there’s always something delicious for everyone. Some of our programs have overnight canoeing trips where students will stay in a tent. Our overnight campers will enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Winder Smith Dining Hall, which is serviced by the exceptional Aramark staff. Our day students will join us for a delicious lunch. There is always a variety of hot and cold options for meals, including a cereal bar, a salad bar, and sandwich items. Hot entrees range from classic Canadian dishes to world cuisine, and there’s always something delicious for everyone.

Are meals provided? Yes

Is Lakefield College School Summer Programs technology free? LCS will provide guidelines for mobile phone and/or computer use. At certain times (e.g., during class, when on camping trips, after lights out, during meals, or during morning gatherings), campers will not be permitted to have access to their phones. All academic credit courses require students to bring a laptop computer with them to the program. To encourage healthy sleeping habits, all LCS Summer Academy and Program campers are required to turn in their technology to the residential staff on duty prior to lights out. In case of an emergency and/or if you need to get a hold of your child, we will provide our emergency phone number closer to the program start.
Property Details

Sports facilities

Baseball Diamond
Basketball Court
Climbing Wall
Gymnasium
Rope Course
Running Track
Soccer Field
Tennis Court(s)
Weight Room

Landscape

Beach
Forested Area
Lake/Pond/River
Nature Trails
Open Field

More details about property: We have two campuses that have a total of 315 acres of property with approximately 2km of shoreline on Lake Katchewanooka, and an educational regenerative farm.
Rentals & Services

Available for private rentals: Yes
If not in use by our programs at LCS, we do periodically rent our facilities. Please contact the Director, Summer Academy & Programs (Mary-Anne Reid) at 705.652.3324 ext. 379 or email ([email protected]) for inquiries or more information.
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Director's Message

Mary-Anne Reid, Director, Summer Academy & Programs
M.Ed., B.Ed. (OCT), B.P.H.E, B.Sc.

Welcome to LCS Summer Academy & Programs!

We are excited to have your child join us this summer, whether for 5-days or 4-weeks, online or in person, overnight or day, credit or enrichment -- regardless of the format or length in which you are joining us, we are sure to have a summer filled with fun!

With a focus on transformative experiences learning in and through the outdoors, there is really no better place to be then on LCS campus during the summer months. I find the campus to be a magical place in the summer. With 315 acres of natural beauty to explore and seeing students having an opportunity to learn, grow, and experience the outdoors - there really is nothing better.

As you prepare for your summer adventure with us, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Summer Programs team with any questions ([email protected]).

Summer is just around the corner. Are you ready? We sure are!

See you soon!

Mary-Anne Reid

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