COME FOR THE ADVENTURE…STAY FOR THE FRIENDS! Lakefield Camp International has been a leading choice for summer campers since 1985. Each summer, campers from Canada and around the world join together for fun, adventure and learning.

Lakefield Camp International has it all – sports, lakefront, comfort & fun. Sail across the lake, learn how to play guitar, master your mountain biking skills...and so much more. For those campers looking for something different, sign up for our Wilderness Education Programme or participate in the ropes course. And, for campers whose first language is not English, we are pleased to offer ESL classes. So, don't wait! Come join campers from across Canada and around the world for a unique summer experience that you are sure to remember for years to come!

Facilities: Our campers live in style. Comfortable residence rooms house 2-3 students each and meals are eaten buffet-style in a modern dining hall. Our campers are never bored. Each week they choose 5 daily activities from a vast array of options. All activities are instructed and supervised by dedicated camp staff.

Water Sports: Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, Windsurfing

Court & Field Sports: Mountain Biking, Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis and Beach Volleyball

Specialty Programmes: Aerobics, Arts & Crafts, Dramatic Arts & Dance, Guitar (introductory), Theatre, Ropes Course

Optional Excursions: Optional excursions are offered to all campers at an extra fee. Excursions offered are dependent upon session dates and duration. All excursions are fully supervised by camp staff and include transportation and admission costs.

Wilderness Education: We offer a Wilderness Education programme for all campers. Campers receive 10 hours of instruction per week and study a variety of topics such as: Orienteering, Environmental Issues, Wilderness living and survival, Animal and Insect exploration, and Native Canadian stories and history.

Language Instruction: ESL is available as an option for international campers as well as Canadian campers whose first language is not English. 10 hours per week of ESL is taught by qualified instructors. ESL comprises 2 of 5 activity periods daily.

LIT Programme: Campers who are 17 years of age are invited to apply to participate in our Leadership Programme. This programme is designed to provide young people with an opportunity to develop awareness of social responsibility, while nurturing their individuality and self-confidence. Participants gain hands-on experience and develop strong leadership skills.

Our staff: The high quality of our language, sports and activities programmes is further augmented by our staff of sensitive, dedicated and professional instructors and counselors. They truly care about each student, and ensure that students receive the attention and care needed to make their stay great.

We offer flexible session dates and optional transfer services from Toronto, Montréal or Québec City. Lakefield Camp International has it all!

So why wait? Register today for a truly unique summer experience!

All About Horses day camp includes 3 hours of riding each day and lots of fun activities, all related to horses. Riders are always amazed at how much they learn here. Parents often email to let us know the kids are still talking about it all winter long. We offer a few residential spots on request.

Each year we challenge ourselves to make it the best summer ever!

Riders are matched to horses that suit their age, size and riding ability. Our helpers keep it fun and memorable.

Please use email to contact us to request more information.

Camp Kawartha & The Kawartha Outdoor Education Centre is a year-round learning center dedicated to promoting leadership, environmental awareness, and recreational opportunities.

Summer Camp Programs:

* Day camp (ages 5-8),
* 4-day/3 night Nature Camp (ages 7-14),
* 1-week and 2-week Residential Camp (ages 8-14),
* 1-week Junior Canoe Trip (one trip for ages 10-11 & one trip for ages 12-13)
* 2-week Wilderness Canoe Trip (ages 14-16, one trip for males and one trip for females),
* 2-week Challenge and Adventure Program (ages 14-16),
* 3-week Pre-Leadership Camp (ages 13-14)
* 4-week Counsellor Skills Development (ages 15-16),
* 4-week Leader in Training (ages 16-17)

Choice of Sessions:

At Camp Kawartha, campers aged 8 to 14 have many program options. Campers can choose a 1 week session for a taste of camp life. Or they can select our 2 week session in order to allow them more time to develop and refine skills, and to participate in a broader range of activities.

A Day in the Life of Camp:

During the morning of each session, campers have an opportunity to acquire skills in the following areas: archery, arts and crafts, canoeing, drama, eco-skills, kayaking, outdoor living skills, sailing, swimming and windsurfing. Afternoon activities consist of special events planned by counsellors and campers, or creative “interest choices” which change each day. Capitalizing on our staff’s unique talents, these programs might include such sessions as storytelling or making and playing homemade musical instruments. Evening programs involve intramurals or camp-wide games and end in an all-camp event such as a campfire, skit night or musical jam. Often we invite special guests for presentations, square dances and sing alongs. Evening programs become a wonderful forum for the campers to take part in activities as a community.

Fostering a Sense of Community:

Our goal is to create a supportive community which recognizes and values every child. Camp Kawartha accepts only 88 regular campers, cared for by 30 staff members. Our intimate size allows us to build a very close knit community. The staff know the campers by name, and they take the time to provide individual attention to each child.

Fostering Environmental Awareness:

For ten months out of the year, we operate as an environmental education centre, teaching school children about natural history, habitat protection and the importance of wildlife. For us, 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. Our new straw bale Rotary Hall, wind turbine and solar greenhouse are part of our efforts to move the camp towards sustainable living practices. We strive to live what we teach.