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Summer Academy

Ages 11-14

Programs for Ages 11-14

Learn, play, and connect outdoors through a range of summer programs designed for campers ages 11-14. Lakefield College School Summer Academy campers emerge with more confidence, new skills, and a greater appreciation for nature and spending time outdoors.

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    Experiential hands-on learning

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    Academic preparation and outdoor recreation

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    Develop new skills and build confidence

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    Explore the trails, fields and woods on our 315-acre campuses

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    Canoeing, sailing, swimming, and more!

 
 
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    Students will confidently start Grade 7 or 8 after this five-day program. Half of the day will focus on key academic skills, as well as developing the confidence and social skills needed to help set them up for success in their Grade 7 or 8 year, while the other half of the day will focus on a wide array of exciting and engaging recreational camp activities and sports. Students will enjoy the best of both worlds by preparing for their academic journey and enjoying our beautiful campus at one of the best times of the year! 

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  • Seed to Table: Junior Adventures Seed to Table: Junior Adventures
    Enrichment Program
    Campers will spend their mornings on the farm at LCS’ own Northcote Campus, learning about the process of food production through authentic hands-on learning experiences. Students will explore the outdoors, learn about critters, harvest produce, and make dishes using the produce from Northcote. In the afternoons, students will enjoy our waterfront campus with activities like paddling, playing sports, or doing art activities. 
      
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  • Outdoor Adventure Camps Outdoor Adventure Camps
    Enrichment Programs
    Outdoor adventure camps provide campers with an opportunity to learn new skills as well as experience outdoor recreation. Choose from Climbing, Waterfront, Bushcraft, Seed to Table: Junior, Wilderness & Camping, or Nature Art Adventures!

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Extend the fun! — Bridge Weekends and Staycation

Create your own adventure program by selecting two or more back-to-back programs and bridging the time between with a fun-filled weekend. Each Bridge Weekend at The Grove will explore an off-campus activity and time to enjoy our waterfront campus.

LCS students who enrol in our summer programs that end on Friday, August 29 and need to stay until New Student Arrival Day, will have the opportunity to stay on campus and enjoy the waterfront campus as well as additional programming for students.
 

Dates & Fees

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  • Incoming LCS Student Staycation | August 29 - September 5

    This is intended for incoming LCS students who are in our summer programs that end on Friday, August 29 and need to stay until their New Student Arrival Day.

    Grades
    LCS Students entering Grades 9-12

    Dates
    August 29 - September 5

    Price
    $1,545 - Overnight
    Entry fees, food, transport, and accommodation for weekend excursions are included in program price. 
    (A request for returning LCS students can be granted at an increased cost for the additional days before their scheduled Returning Student Arrival Day).

    Prerequisites
    Must be an LCS student who is taking a summer program ending on August 29.
    Must be an LCS Students entering Grades 9-12 in September, 2025.

  • BRIDGE WEEKENDS (Overnight only) | 3 Sessions: Starting July 11 to July 27

    Create your own adventure program by selecting a program for each week and bridging the weekend between with a fun filled activity. Each weekend a different local or semi-local activity will take place on Saturday. Previous Bridge Weekends have included visits to Canada's Wonderland, 4th Line Theatre, Peterborough Lift Locks Cruises, the Canadian Canoe Museum, and Ganaraska Treetop Trekking. 

    Ages
    11-18

    Dates
    July 11 - July 13
    July 18 - July 20
    July 25 - July 27

    Price
    $515 - Overnight only
    Weekend fees include all entry fees, food, transport, and accommodation.

    Prerequisite
    Campers must be attending camp the week before or after to enrol in a bridge weekend.
    Campers must turn 11 by December 31, 2025.
 

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  • Building Confidence

    Before this program, I kind of felt a bit nervous about next year. Now that the program is coming to an end, I feel a lot more confident.

  • A Valuable Experience

    You should totally come here, it's going to be amazing for you.

  • Summertime fun

    This week has been like the best week of my life. I've had so much fun here!

Summer Academy and Programs Information

LCS Summer Academy and Programs Admissions Kalla Richards-Finnie
Phone: 705.652.3324 ext. 345
Email: summeracademy@lcs.on.ca

Director of LCS Summer Academy Anna Richardson
Phone: 705.652.3324 ext. 379
Email: arichardson@lcs.on.ca

Emergency Phone: 705.761.5217
If an emergency arises and you require immediate contact with your camper, we kindly request that you utilize our emergency phone.

4391 County Road 29, Lakefield Ontario K0L 2H0

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Lakefield College School Summer Academy and Programs provide enrichment camps and credit courses for campers ages 4-18, located in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada.
 
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.