LCS Summer Academy & Programs | Programs for Ages 11-14

Why Campers Love Our Day & Overnight Camps

At Lakefield College Day & Overnight programs, campers aged 11–14 explore who they are, outdoors, in nature, and in community. Whether enrolled in enrichment or adventure-based programs, every camper experiences the joy of discovery, new friendships, and a sense of confidence they’ll carry into the school year.

Choose Your Camp Adventure

Whether you choose a day or overnight camp, each camper will select a morning program based on session availability and personal interest. Afternoon and overnight experiences are shared with other campers in your age group and designed to take full advantage of our 315 acre waterfront campuses, enhancing the fun, learning, and connection sparked in the morning.

Day Camps

Our day camp programs offer a blend of planned morning programming that reflects your interests—academics, cooking, climbing, bushcraft, and more—followed by "Camper's Choice" afternoons, where campers choose activity periods with campers from other programs for classic camp fun with activities such as paddling, climbing, group games, and art room activities.

Read on to see which programs are running in each week for focused morning programs before camp-wide fun in the afternoons.

Campers must turn 11 by December 31, 2026.
All prices include full lunch

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Session 1: June 29 - July 3
Grove Adventures I: $435 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $435 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Session 2: July 6 - July 10
Grove Adventures I: $435 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $435 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Climbing Adventures: $435 (5 Days)
Campers will spend their mornings exploring various climbing experiences - from bouldering, outdoor and indoor rock climbing, to ropes course opportunities - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests by signing up for activities like paddling, playing sports, or doing art activities.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Seed to Table Adventures: $435 (5 Days)
Campers will spend their mornings between The Farm and in the main campus kitchen, learning about the process of food production through hands-on fun learning experiences. Digging in the dirt, learning about critters, harvesting produce, and making dishes using the produce from Northcote farm, campers will experience a wide variety of culinary, farming, and nature adventures. Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests by signing up for activities like canoeing, playing sports, or doing art activities.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Session 3: July 13 - July 17
Grove Adventures I: $435 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $435 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Waterfront Adventures: $435 (5 Days)
Campers spend their mornings learning and advancing skills in canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, and sailing in this program campers will make the most of the 7000 feet of waterfront that LCS has to offer in every way possible! The other half of their day will be spent enjoying the rest of our campus by signing up for activities like farm visits, playing sports, or doing art activities.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Grove Studios: Sing and Dance: $435 (5 Days)
Get ready to move, groove, and sing your heart out! Campers will explore the joy of performance in a dynamic week of singing and dancing. Music will range from traditional choir to theatre and pop, while dance will span a variety of styles with opportunities for both group and solo work. The week ends with an unforgettable theatre showcase, where every performer gets their moment to shine! Afternoons offer the opportunity for campers to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice" to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014
Session 4: July 20 - July 24
Grove Adventures I: $435 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $435 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Culinary Adventures: $435 (5 Days)
Campers will spend their mornings learning about the process of food production through authentic hands-on learning experiences. They will roll up their sleeves and learn introductory knife skills, food preparation techniques, and the basics around creating and presenting new ideas for food with a focus on locally sourced food. Campers can then tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests by signing up for activities like canoeing, playing sports, or doing art activities.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014
Session 5: July 27 - July 31
Grove Adventures I: $435 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $435 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Waterfront Adventures: $435 (5 Days)
Campers spend their mornings learning and advancing skills in canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, and sailing in this program campers will make the most of the 7000 feet of waterfront that LCS has to offer in every way possible! The other half of their day will be spent enjoying the rest of our campus by signing up for activities like farm visits, playing sports, or doing art activities.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Bushcraft Adventures: $435 (5 Days)
Campers in Bushcraft Adventures will spending their mornings learning and advancing skills in fire-making, foraging food, and shelter-building. They will make the most of our 315 acres of campuses to explore and gain respect for the woods and nature surrounding us. Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests by signing up for activities like canoeing, playing sports, or doing art activities.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Session 6: August 4 - August 7
*4 DAY SESSIONS*

Grove Adventures I: $360 (4 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $360 (4 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Session 7: August 10 - August 14
Grove Adventures I: $435 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $435 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Climbing Adventures: $435 (5 Days)
Campers will spend their mornings exploring various climbing experiences - from bouldering, outdoor and indoor rock climbing, to ropes course opportunities - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests by signing up for activities like paddling, playing sports, or doing art activities.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
LCS Outdoor Leadership Program: $1,130 (*2 Week Session*)
The LCS Outdoor Leadership Program helps our oldest campers develop outdoor and leadership skills through hands-on experiences - including a first aid certification, wilderness camping, canoeing, and team-building activities. Our Outdoor Leaders will mentor younger campers by planning theme days and assisting with age-group placements, building confidence and practical skills for future leadership at camp. A Saturday excursion to Canada's Wonderland on Saturday August 15 is included in the program fee.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2011.
Culinary Intensive: $435 (5 Days)
Our Culinary Intensive program is aimed at older campers wishing to spend all day every day focusing on their culinary skills and confidence in the kitchen. Campers will spend both their morning and afternoon periods learning about the process of food production through authentic hands-on learning experiences. They will roll up their sleeves and learn introductory knife skills, food preparation techniques, and the basics around creating and presenting new ideas for food with a focus on locally sourced food.
Note that this is a different structure to our other camp programs, and does not have the option for campers choice in the afternoons. For campers looking for a mixture of Culinary and Camp, please read about our Culinary Adventures program.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2009, 2010, or 2011.
Session 8: August 17 - August 21
Grove Adventures I: $435 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $435 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Grove Prep for Grade 9: $435 (5 Days)
Students will spend their mornings engaging in hands-on academic activities designed to re-engage important academic skills and knowledge that will support a successful entry to Grade 9. Students can tailor their afternoons to focus on their activities that allow them to experience interests that may be part of their high school experience such as canoeing, sports, or art activities.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012.
Farming Adventures: $435 (5 Days)
Campers will spend their mornings at LCS's Northcote farm learning about regenerative agriculture and preserving summer through hands-on, fun learning experiences. Seeding, planting, harvesting, outdoor cooking, creativity, and the joy of farm life will be awaiting campers in our Farming Adventures program. The other half of their day will be spent enjoying our waterfront campus by signing up for activities like paddling, playing sports, or doing art activities.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Session 9: August 24 - August 28
Grove Adventures I: $435 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $435 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Grove Prep for Grades 7/8: $435 (5 Days)
Students will confidently start Grade 7 or 8 with mornings focused 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. They can then tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests by signing up for programs like canoeing, playing sports, or doing art activities. 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!
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2013 or 2014.
High Performance Athletic Camp: $435 (5 Days)
Athletes will spend their mornings working on the foundations of being an athlete, including introduction to resistance training, sprints, plyometrics and conditioning. In addition, the athletes will learn about essential elements of being a high performance athlete including being a leader, sports psychology, nutrition and teamwork. This will prepare a young athlete for a variety of sports ultizing our brand new fitness center and state of the art facilities. Athletes can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests by signing up for activities like canoeing, playing sports, or doing art activities.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Session 10: August 31 - September 4
Grove Adventures I: $435 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $435 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.

Overnight Camps

Choose an adventure below—immersive, hands-on, and themed just for you—then come together with other campers for lively afternoons and evenings filled with recreation, swimming, games, and sunset campfires under the stars.

Overnight campers will arrive early evening to settle into their rooms and meet other campers for dinner before evening activities.
Optional Bridge Weekend excursions are available for an additional cost (e.g. Canada's Wonderland) for campers wishing to join us for more than 1 week of camp.
Campers must turn 11 by December 31, 2026.

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Session 3: July 12 - July 17
Grove Adventures I: $1,340 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join us Overnight for Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $1,340 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Canoe Tripping I: $1,340 (5 Days)
Campers will develop outdoor and team-building skills with the perfect introduction to overnight camping experiences - with one night camping at the LCS main campus, and another at the Northcote campus. Learn the joy of paddling, camping, and making your own food outdoors in Canoe Tripping I. Outside of their camping excursions, campers will have the opportunity to sign up for other camp activities - including climbing, arts, and sports games across the LCS Campus.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Grove Studios: Sing and Dance: $1,340 (5 Days)
Get ready to move, groove, and sing your heart out! Campers will explore the joy of performance in a dynamic week of singing and dancing. Music will range from traditional choir to theatre and pop, while dance will span a variety of styles with opportunities for both group and solo work. The week ends with an unforgettable theatre showcase, where every performer gets their moment to shine! Afternoons offer the opportunity for campers to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice" to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014
Session 4: July 19 - July 24
Grove Adventures I: $1,340 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join us Overnight for Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $1,340 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Climbing Adventures: $1,340 (5 Days)
Campers will spend their mornings exploring various climbing experiences - from bouldering, outdoor and indoor rock climbing, to ropes course opportunities - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Canoe Tripping II: $1,340 (5 Days)
Building on the fundamentals of paddling, camping, and outdoor cooking from Canoe Tripping I, campers will embark on their first multi-day canoe and camping adventure to further build their confidence and skills in nature. Campers will practice paddling techniques, follow the principles of Leave No Trace, and develop the confidence to handle extended time in the outdoors while strengthening teamwork and problem-solving skills. Outside of their camping excursions, campers will have the opportunity to sign up for other camp activities - including climbing, arts, and sports games across the LCS Campus.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2011, 2012, or 2013.
Session 5: July 26 - July 31
Grove Adventures I: $1,340 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join us Overnight for Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $1,340 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Farming Adventures: $1,340 (5 Days)
Campers will spend their mornings at LCS's Northcote farm learning about regenerative agriculture and preserving summer through hands-on, fun learning experiences. Seeding, planting, harvesting, outdoor cooking, creativity, and the joy of farm life will be awaiting campers in our Farming Adventures program. The other half of their day will be spent enjoying our waterfront campus by signing up for activities like paddling, playing sports, or doing art activities.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Seed to Table Adventures: $1,340 (5 Days)
Campers will spend their mornings between The Farm and in the main campus kitchen, learning about the process of food production through hands-on fun learning experiences. Digging in the dirt, learning about critters, harvesting produce, and making dishes using the produce from Northcote farm, campers will experience a wide variety of culinary, farming, and nature adventures. Afternoons offer the opportunity for campers to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice" to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Session 7: August 9 - August 14
Grove Adventures I: $1,340 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join us Overnight for Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $1,340 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Bushcraft Adventures: $1,340 (5 Days)
Campers in Bushcraft Adventures will spending their mornings learning and advancing skills in fire-making, foraging food, shelter-building. They will make the most of our 315 acres of campuses to explore and gain respect for the woods and nature surrounding us. Afternoons offer the opportunity for campers to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice" to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Waterfront Adventures $1,340 (5 Days)
Campers spend their mornings learning and advancing skills in canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, and sailing in this program students will make the most of the 7000 feet of waterfront that LCS has to offer in every way possible! Afternoons offer the opportunity for campers to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice" to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
LCS Outdoor Leadership Program: $3,290 (*2 Week Session*)
The LCS Outdoor Leadership Program helps our oldest campers develop outdoor and leadership skills through hands-on experiences - including a first aid certification, wilderness camping, canoeing, and team-building activities. Our Outdoor Leaders will mentor younger campers by planning theme days and assisting with age-group placements, building confidence and practical skills for future leadership at camp. A Saturday excursion to Canada's Wonderland on Saturday August 15 is included in the program fee.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2010 or 2011.
Culinary Intensive: $1,340 (5 Days)
Our Culinary Intensive program is aimed at older campers wishing to spend all day every day focusing on their culinary skills and confidence in the kitchen. Campers will spend both their morning and afternoon periods learning about the process of food production through authentic hands-on learning experiences. They will roll up their sleeves and learn introductory knife skills, food preparation techniques, and the basics around creating and presenting new ideas for food with a focus on locally sourced food.
Note that this is a different structure to our other camp programs, and does not have the option for campers choice in the afternoons. For campers looking for a mixture of Culinary and Camp, please read about our Culinary Adventures program.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2009, 2010, or 2011.
Session 8: August 16 - August 21
Grove Adventures I: $1,340 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join us Overnight for Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $1,340 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Grove Prep for Grades 7/8: $1,340 (5 Days)
An engaging program designed to boost academic, social, and confidence-building skills for a strong start to Grade 7 or 8. Students personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice" focussing on their favourite activities and interests. Evening Programs are planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights. 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!
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2013 or 2014.
Session 9: August 23 - August 28
Grove Adventures I: $1,340 (5 Days)
For their first summer after Junior Day Camp, our campers born in 2015 now have the opportunity to join us Overnight for Grove Adventures this summer. Campers will still enjoy the outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - but they will now also have the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2015.
Grove Adventures II: $1,340 (5 Days)
Grove Adventures is the perfect option for campers who want to experience a range of traditional LCS activities to make the most of our beautiful campus in the summer months. Campers will be outdoors every day - with mornings filled with swimming, canoeing, bouldering, farm visits, arts and crafts, and games - followed by the opportunity to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice". Campers can tailor their afternoons to focus on their favourite activities and interests, followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014.
Learn To Ride Equestrian Camp: $1,440 (5 Days)
Saddle up for an unforgettable equestrian adventure! In partnership with Kildare Stables, campers will spend their mornings mastering the art of horseback riding with daily one-hour lessons that build confidence and skill in the saddle. Beyond riding, they'll dive into the world of horse care through hands-on workshops, barn time, and lessons that cover everything from grooming and feeding to stable management. Campers will then return to camp for lunchtime and then tailor their afternoons to experience traditional summer camp activities by signing up for activities like canoeing, playing sports, or creating art.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012, 2013 or 2014
Session 10: August 30 - September 4
Grove Prep for Grade 9: $1,340 (5 Days)
Students will spend their mornings engaging in hands-on academic activities designed to re-engage important academic skills and knowledge that will support a successful entry to Grade 9. Afternoons offer the opportunity for students to personalize their afternoons with "Camper's Choice" to experience interests that may be part of their high school experience such as canoeing, sports, or art activities. These are followed by Evening Programs planned by our Counselors with activities including Campfires, BBQs, and Theme Nights.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2012.
Riding Skills Equestrian Camp : $1,540(5 Days)
Take your riding to the next level with an immersive, full-day equestrian experience! Designed for intermediate and advanced riders, this program offers extended time at Kildare Stables to refine technique, build advanced skills, and deepen your partnership with horses. From riding lessons to farriery and veterinary workshops, campers will tackle more challenging exercises and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of stable life. Campers will arrive at the stables after breakfast with a packed lunch and return to campus at the end of the day before enjoying dinner and evening summer camp activities with their counsellors at LCS.
- Prerequisites: Age eligibility is determined based on the year your camper was born. Campers must be born in 2011, 2012, or 2013.

Extend the fun! — Bridge Weekends and Staycation

Extend the fun between two or more Overnight Camps with weekend adventures like Canada’s Wonderland, treetop trekking, or local cultural outings—perfect for campers staying multiple weeks.

LCS students who enrol in our summer programs that end on September 4, 2026 and need to stay until New Student Arrival Day, will have the opportunity to stay on campus and enjoy the waterfront and additional programming for students.

Dates & Fees

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Incoming LCS Student Staycation | September 4 - September 8

The LCS Student Staycation Program includes a weekend of excursions and programming for students finishing camp programs on September 4 and staying at LCS until New Student Arrival Day the next week. This program is only available for incoming LCS students in September 2026.

Grades
LCS Students entering Grades 9-12

Dates
September 4 - September 8

Price
$1,600 - 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 September 4.
Must be an LCS Students entering Grades 9-12 in September, 2026.
Bridge Weekends (Overnight only) | 5 Sessions: Starting July 18 to August 30

Create your own summer camp adventure program by selecting an overnight camp for each week, above, and bridging the weekend between with a fun filled activity. Enjoy a different activity each weekend on Saturday. Previous Bridge Weekends have included visits to Canada's Wonderland, Peterborough Lift Locks Cruises, the Canadian Canoe Museum, and Ganaraska Treetop Trekking.

Ages
11-18

Dates
July 18-19
July 25-26
August 15-16
August 22-23
August 29-30

Price
$550 - 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.

LCS Camps and Programs Information

General Email and Information

Email: camps@lcs.on.ca

Director of LCS Summer Academy, Anna Elia
Email: aelia@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