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Day & Overnight Camps

Born 2011-2015
Adventure. Friendship. Confidence.

Designed for ages 11-14, our camps and enrichment programs balance hands-on outdoor adventure with meaningful personal growth.
 

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.

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    Learn and explore outdoors every day

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    Immersive and active instruction

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    Experiential hands-on learning

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    Develop new skills and build confidence

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  • Develop a love for learning and the outdoors

 
 

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

    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.

    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.
 

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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!

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

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Lakefield College School Camps and Academy 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.