Tamwood International Camps was founded in Whistler 1992 and now operates three summer camps in Canada. Tamwood is a privately owned company and the owners are very involved in the day to day operations of all the camps to ensure that all campers get the best education, experience and care possible. Tamwood runs English language camps in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia and London, Ontario. Tamwood also runs an adventure camp in Whistler.

Tamwood campers come from all around the world, so every year is a new experience. Campers will learn English, have fun, learn about other cultures and make friendships that will last a lifetime!

WHERE ADVENTURES BEGIN! Since 1943, Canadian and international campers have joined together for a summer of fun, laughter, friendships, sports, activities, adventures and memories. Located on Fairy Lake in the beautiful Muskoka region of Ontario, Swallowdale Camp welcomes campers ages 7 to 15 (LIT 16 years) to participate in a variety of water and land activities led by dedicated and enthusiastic staff.

Facilities: Cabins accomodate 8-12 campers in bunk beds. Staff are also housed in a separate room within the cabin to ensure proper supervision at all times. Each cabin has electricity, a toilet and a sink. Central showers are also available. Campers are divided by age and gender and take pride in being part of their cabin family in friendly competitions and games.

Our campers are never bored. Every day they choose 5 sport or specialty activities from a vast array of options. All activities are instructed and supervised by dedicated camp staff.

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.

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 activity periods daily)

LIT Programme (maximum 15 participants): The LIT (Leaders-In-Training) Leadership programme provides young people, aged 16 years, with an opportunity to develop an awareness of social responsibility, while nurturing their individuality and self-confidence. The programme goal is to teach young leaders the importance of being accountable for their actions, while helping them to gain hands-on experience and develop an array of skills including personal development, teamwork and communication.

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.

Transportation: We offer flexible session dates and optional transfer services from Toronto's Pearson International Airport or Union Station.

Swallowdale Camp truly is the place where adventures begin.

So why wait? Register today for a summer experience you will never forget!

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.

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.

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 or 15 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's Pearson International Airport or Oshawa Train Station.

Lakefield Camp International has it all! 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!

Ishiki Journalism Workshops is for aspiring young writers, focusing on practical hands on experience, taking the student from story research to interviewing a subject in person with a full camera crew, to writing the article piece. Photo journalism is also taught using digital mediums where students learn to accompany the piece with the correct photo to tell the story. Programs used are Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, teaching advanced photo editing and forms of layout. Students learn the practice of journalism in its most professional manner, and most importantly sharpen and improve their writing and story telling skills. Uniquely the course includes pottery in which the student is encouraged to create a written ceramic scroll or vessel made on our pottery wheel. The students finished piece will be published online and printed in full colour page to frame and give back to the subject interviewed for display.

Located in the heart of Mississauga, the 6th largest city in Canada, 20 minutes from Toronto airport and 1 hour from Niagara Falls. Send your kids to learn and improve their English skills. Homestay program available. Field trips, arts and crafts, music and drama and sports too!