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Summer Camp Programs 2024

Registration opens on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 7pm!

Summer Camp has the distinction of being Camp Kawartha’s foundational program and has continued to nurture generations of campers since the camp first opened its gates in 1921.

Starting as a local initiative to get underprivileged boys out of the city to enjoy the benefits of nature for a few weeks each summer, it has always been our goal to create a safe and inclusive community in which children of all ages can develop their personal and practical skills and positively expand their life experiences.

A century on, our passion to help raise the next generation remains undiminished and has evolved to be more inclusive and more supportive than ever before. We continue to work with charitable organizations from across the province to provide children with the opportunity to come to camp. We take pride in being inclusive of all genders and nationalities. We treasure the deep connection we share with our camper families and the wider camp community that is now represented on every continent on Earth. We strive to provide a deeper, more informed connection with the natural world, and we actively encourage the development of leadership skills and positive role models in all of our campers.

We are a small camp, but we have deep roots and a big heart. Your summer home away from home, and we can’t wait to see you all again soon.

Three smiling kids outdoors

Day Camps

Ages 4-12

1-week camps offered at both our locations (near Lakefield, and in Peterborough)

Kids sailing with counsellor

Overnight Camps

Ages 7-14

1-week & 2-week programs

algonquin canoe adventure

Canoeing &
Adventure Camps

Ages 12-13 – 1 wk
Ages 14-16 – 2 wks

Leadership Programs

Ages 15-17

4-week programs offered at our Clear Lake, main camp location. 

Important Registration Notes & Links

Have Questions?

It is important to us that you are as prepared for your upcoming summer experience as possible and we welcome any questions or concerns you might have.

For questions concerning registration, leadership applications, or day-to-day programming please contact our Summer Camp Director, Emma.

Phone: 647-963-6206
E-mail: emma@campkawartha.ca

*office hours are between 9am and 4pm weekdays (excluding statutory holidays)

To register for your Summer Camp program, select the link provided here to sign into our registration portal or click the ‘register’ button on any Summer Camp page. 

1. From the Registration Login Portal, sign in using your existing family account information or create a new account.

      • When creating a new account, please ensure all relevant family members and contact information has been correctly added to your profile prior to registration.
      • If unsure about having a pre-existing account, please contact the Summer Camp Registrar to confirm.

2. Once logged in, you can register for Summer 2024 by scrolling down to the ‘Start a New Registration’ subsection and select the ‘Start Application’ button under ‘Summer Camp 2024’.

3. Select your campers sessions from the available sessions listed and follow the prompts to complete your registration. 

      • Selected sessions will be automatically held for you for 30 minutes but will release the space if registration remains inactive beyond that timeframe.
      • Please make sure to answer questions as accurately as possible and provide any supporting documentation as needed.

4. Once all steps have been completed, it is important to click the ‘SUBMIT’ button or the information will not be saved in our system. You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon submitting your application, if you do not receive a confirmation e-mail contact the Summer Camp Registrar immediately.

*IMPORTANT – REMEMBER TO CLICK SUBMIT*

We create memories that last a lifetime!

Experience the Camp Kawartha Difference!

Talented & Dedicated Staff

Camp Kawartha’s dynamic staff of skilled professionals and young adults go that extra mile to be positive role models for campers.

Promoting Self-Esteem

We encourage campers to live, work and play cooperatively, to recognize and value each other’s strengths and learn from our differences.

Fostering an Inclusive Community

Our goal is to create a supportive and inclusive community which recognizes and values the identities and uniqueness of every child. We foster a sense of inclusion for campers of all backgrounds and identities. Our small size means we get to know each and every camper.

Woman making bubbles

Commitment to Safety

Camp Kawartha is an accredited member of the Ontario Camps Association, which monitors our commitment to standards set out for all camp operations.

Fostering Environmental Awareness

Environmental awareness is an ethic we incorporate into everything we do, from the programs we offer to the food we serve and the way we maintain our facility.

Unique Facilities

With a wind turbine, active and passive solar systems and a number of innovative straw bale buildings as well as solar ovens and cookers, campers bear witness to inspiring examples of how all of us can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.

What parents are saying…

“They came back transformed. They came back enriched. It’s the greatest gift you can give a kid.”

“This was my daughters first summer at Camp Kawartha. She had such an amazing time she’s BEGGING me to sign her up for over night camp next summer. She has so much fun and was in such a great mood everyday coming home. I highly recommend Camp Kawartha to any family!”

“This was a fantastic experience for our son. We can’t wait for next year when we can send both our children..absolutely amazing and would recommend to anyone.”

“A great outdoor experience for young kids. Staff and dynamic and fun. Beautiful facility in the forest.”

“The kids had a great time and both want to come back next year for a full week of overnight camp. Thanks for making their first camp experience so positive.”