ages 8-11 (co-ed and gender-specific options)
JUNIOR ONE-WEEK CAMP
This camp focuses on having fun, and discovering all the great things to do at Camp Ekon. Campers learn the value of making new friends and trying new activities. Camp Ekon staff will take campers through an exciting week of adventures, sports, activities, arts, and imagination, all while promoting inclusion and encouraging participation.
Note: parents of special needs campers or anaphylactic campers must contact the office at registration@ekon.ca prior to camp registration.
June 30 to July 6
JUNIOR BOYS CAMP 1
July 7 to July 13
JUNIOR BOYS CAMP 2
Aug 11 to Aug 17
JUNIOR BOYS CAMP 7
Aug 18 to Aug 24
JUNIOR BOYS CAMP 8
June 30 to July 6
JUNIOR GIRLS CAMP 1
July 7 to July 13
JUNIOR GIRLS CAMP 2
Aug 11 to Aug 17
JUNIOR GIRLS CAMP 7
Aug 18 to Aug 24
JUNIOR GIRLS CAMP 8
ages 12-15 (co-ed and gender-specific options)
SENIOR ONE-WEEK CAMP
Senior campers are given more freedom in their programming, and are encouraged to act as leaders to younger campers. Senior campers develop strong bonds with their fellow hut mates, and engage in art- and sport-based programming. Participants in this camp will embark on an exciting paddle, cookout, campfire, and sleepover at Ekon’s “Little Chief Island,” weather permitting.
Note: parents of special needs campers or anaphylactic campers must contact the office at registration@ekon.ca prior to camp registration.
June 30 to July 6
SENIOR GIRLS CAMP 1
July 7 to July 13
SENIOR GIRLS CAMP 2
Aug 11 to Aug 17
SENIOR BOYS CAMP 7
Aug 18 to Aug 24
SENIOR BOYS CAMP 8
ages 8-15 (gender-specific)
TWO-WEEK CAMP
Our two-week camps offer a wonderful opportunity to cultivate friendship, try new activities, and enjoy an extended stay in Muskoka. These camps are fast-paced, energy-filled, dynamic, and exciting.
Participants in this camp will embark on an exciting paddle, cookout, campfire, and sleepover at Ekon’s “Little Chief Island”, weather permitting. Campers will also indulge in “Resort Day”, where they can try any instruction of their choice, and go to an ice cream bar.
Participants will have more all-camp programming, and spend more time with other huts in larger programs. During the session, campers will learn more independence, while expanding their comfort with and knowledge of the
Note: parents of special needs campers or anaphylactic campers must contact the office at registration@ekon.ca prior to camp registration.
July 28 to Aug 10
2 WEEK BOYS CAMP 5/6
July 14 to July 27
2 WEEK GIRLS CAMP 3/4
ages 11-16
TRIPPING PROGRAM
The Wilderness Canoe Trip involves a 4-night, 5-day adventure in Algonquin Park, Ontario. Trippers should prepare themselves for a challenging and rewarding experience in the Canadian outdoors!
Campers spend the first days on site at Camp Ekon preparing for the canoe trip, which includes safety and skill instruction pertaining to how to paddle, stern, and portage a canoe. Trippers share every aspect of the trip: packing, paddling, portaging, cooking, and setting/striking camp. The trip is unforgettable, and develops independence, confidence, and provides a sense of accomplishment for those who do it.
Two first-aid certified and qualified trip leaders accompany every wilderness trip.
Note: parents of special needs campers or anaphylactic campers must contact the office at registration@ekon.ca prior to camp registration.
June 30 to July 6
BOYS TRIPPING 1
July 14 to July 20
BOYS TRIPPING 3
July 21 to July 27
BOYS TRIPPING 4
July 28 to Aug 3
GIRLS TRIPPING 5
Aug 4 to Aug 10
GIRLS TRIPPING 6
Aug 18 to Aug 24
GIRLS TRIPPING 8
15 years old or grade 9 completion
LEADERS - IN - TRAINING 1
LIT1 is a three-week camp, combining regular camper programming with an introduction to leadership.
The LIT1 camp follows the same schedule as our other camps, however, there is a mixture of traditional camp programming, ropes initiative sessions, leadership seminars, and a 10-day canoe trip.
All LITs will participate in a 10-day Wilderness Canoe trip in Killarney Provincial Park or Algonquin Provincial Park. Each leadership group will leave the luxuries of camp behind and partake on a canoe trip deep into the wilderness, where sightings of moose and rare birds are not uncommon! While on these trips, teams will be working together to set up and take down camp each day, propel their canoes through various lake, and transport canoes and supplies over portage routes. These trips provide a valuable team-oriented experience, where strong lifelong friendships are formed and leadership skills are cultivated. LITs will pack their food and supplies themselves, and will be responsible for planning their days while out in the wilderness.
Two qualified trip leaders accompany every wilderness trip.
Note: parents of special needs campers or anaphylactic campers must contact the office at registration@ekon.ca prior to camp registration.
July 7 to July 27
GIRLS LIT 1
July 28 to Aug 17
BOYS LIT 1
16 years old or grade 10 completion
LEADERS - IN - TRAINING 2
LIT2 is a four-week camp. LIT2s are given freedom to act responsibly and independently in their roles as leaders. They also embark on a 10-day canoe trip.
For two weeks of the camp, LIT2s will live in the main house, taking on responsibilities in the kitchen and throughout the camp. In the afternoons and evenings, they will partake in seminars and ropes initiative sessions, while also helping teach instructions in other camps. LIT2s are given significant freedom to act independently and responsibly in their roles as leaders, and will have the opportunity to develop and run a program for campers. LIT2s are also privileged to a day off-site, which will include a trip to St. Marie among the Huron, Martyr’s Shrine, and Midland, Ontario.
All LITs will participate in a 10-day Wilderness Canoe trip in Killarney Provincial Park or Algonquin Provincial Park. Each leadership group will leave the luxuries of camp behind and partake on a canoe trip deep into the wilderness, where sightings of moose and rare birds are not uncommon! While on these trips, teams will be working together to set up and take down camp each day, propel their canoes through various lake, and transport canoes and supplies over portage routes. These trips provide a valuable team-oriented experience, where strong lifelong friendships are formed and leadership skills are cultivated. LITs will pack their food and supplies themselves, and will be responsible for planning their days while out in the wilderness.
Two qualified trip leaders accompany every wilderness trip.
Note: parents of special needs campers or anaphylactic campers must contact the office at registration@ekon.ca prior to camp registration.