DAY CAMPS ​​for KIDS

Your children will love the variety of boats and activities in our day camp ~ kayak, canoe, stand-up paddle board, war canoe! There will be a mixed bag of opportunities each day!  We operate rain or shine! Under the supervision of our qualified camp counselor and coach, participants will develop skills and technique in both the kayak and canoe and the paddle board under a low participant/counselor ratio.

​Half the day will be paddling and the other half will involve a variety of other activities including swimming, hiking trails, playing games, crafts, learning about our water environment and more. Skill development through fun games on and off the water, trips down the river, rescue practice and more, all lead to learning how to kayak/canoe independently.  

Day camps available ~ weekly (Mon - Fri)
*Supervision offered until 5:30pm. Day camp ends at 5 pm.
 Early drop-off at 8:15 am; Late pick-up time until 5:30 pm. 
​* Limited to 10 participants.  Staff/child ratio is 1:6 maximum

Full day: *Early drop-off / late pick-ups (included in fee!)
Week 1: July   2 - 5  (Tues - Fri)  8:30 am - 5 pm (4-day week: $150)
Week 2: July   8 - 12 (Mon - Fri)   8:30 am - 5 pm--FULL
Week 3: July 15 - 19 (Mon - Fri)   8:30 am - 5 pm--FULL
Week 8: Aug 19 - 23  (Mon - Fri)  8:30 am - 5 pm
                   
​Recommended age & requirements:  ages 8-12
Participants must be comfortable in the water already; be able to swim 50 meters (Red Cross level 6); and tread water for 1 minute. All paddlers will
be required to wear a life jacket any time they are on, or near, the water. ​
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FEE:  $185 (weekly) + youth membership ($40/year) = $225
*Note: Week 1 is a 4-day week ~ $150 + youth membership = $190 total
Total fees are required at time of registration to confirm booking.
*For financial assistance, contact (click links below):
         Children's Foundation of Muskoka
         Summer camp fund (District)

*Note: Please remember that we also offer a kayak & canoe Sprint program, 2 evenings/week, that focuses on skill development throughout the whole summer (July and/or August). Click "Youth Skills Development" for details.

Registration form for 'Day Camp' is below......

What you need to know:

• All paddling equipment will be provided although most children prefer to use their own life jacket (pfd ~ personal flotation device)
• 20% discount with membership card at AO for any paddling equipment (including life jacket)
• Swimming is included (daily). 
• Participants should be comfortable in the water and be able to swim 50 metres without a pfd (Red Cross level 6, minimum)
• Participants should bring their own lunches, water, have a towel, hat and change of clothes, sunscreen and shoes to walk on the trail.
• Camp activities end at 5 pm.  Parents must pick up their son/daughter by 5:30 pm each day, if not earlier. Staff are committed to evening programs and cannot supervise day campers after that time. 
• The day camp will operate rain or shine. We will be off the water and in the club house during thunderstorms doing games, or crafts.