Founded in 1917, Moorelands Camp is an innovative children’s program that empowers children and youth to succeed at home, at school, and in their communities. Our camp programs are designed to promote growth, personal leadership, and character, enabling children and youth to strengthen their emotional and social well-being. We are able to do this through our intentional, traditional camp activities such as canoeing, swimming lessons, arts and crafts, archery, climbing and many others! We serve a diverse population and offer a variety of High School programs in addition to our overnight program. All spaces qualify for financial assistance at Moorelands. Enjoy an overnight experience for a Day Camp cost!

• Special needs: Yes, mild support.
  A few of our campers have special needs.
• LGBTQ+ friendly community

Moorelands Camp programs are rooted in the principles of Positive Youth Development (PYD), an intentional approach that recognizes and builds upon young people’s strengths promoting positive outcomes. Our leadership curriculum, known as the Moorelands’ Habits and Qualities (HQs), is woven into everything we do and help participants develop as the leaders of tomorrow. It is a unique leadership curriculum that allows participants to learn, practise and apply valuable life and leadership skills. We set the stage for kids as young as six to become leaders–first of themselves and then in their communities.

Each camper initially signs up for 1 week of Moorelands Camp. Our application process is very involved and completely online. We review every application to ensure we can meet the needs of each camper so they are both safe and successful at camp.

Staff at Moorelands Camp are positive, enthusiastic team players, who put the needs of others before their own. All staff have first aid training and also receive camp mental health training certification. In addition, they attend a rigorous orientation that includes training in behaviour intervention, positive youth development and specific activity qualifications. We have an overall ration of 1 staff for every 2 participants and in our campers have a maximum ration of 1 staff for every 5 participants. Staff are also certified in the Crisis Prevention Institutes' verbal de-escalation and non-violent intervention techniques.