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More details about property: Mini-golf course, bouldering wall

Is your property accessible for persons with disabilities? Yes. Our program was created to meet the needs of children and youth with and without learning disabilities, ADHD and ASD Level 1, and these are the campers who are most likely to experience success at Camp Kodiak. Facilities and activity areas are spread out over our large property with uneven, unpaved paths and roads. All campers must be able to independently manage their personal care and hygiene, follow a schedule, and remain with a group.

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More details about accommodations: Comfortable cabins with full washroom facilities (including shower) located in the cabin. Each building has a deck that provides a beautiful view of the lake.

Are meals provided? Yes. We provide healthy, kid-friendly meals and snacks. If there is a meal that a camper does not enjoy, there are alternatives available (e.g., sandwich station, cereals). We are nut-free, peanut-free, and sesame-free. Some special diets can be accommodated (i.e., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, dairy-free). We cannot guarantee that we are able to avoid all forms of cross-contamination. Please contact us about your camper's dietary needs.

Is Camp Kodiak technology free? Campers are allowed to bring small hand-held gaming devices or music players, but no electronics with a SIM card or texting capabilities. All cell phones brought to camp will be kept in the locked safe in the main office. Campers do not have access to wifi.

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October 2, 2024
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Stories

• Thank you from Chicago
  Hello from Chicago. There have been so many times that I have wanted to write and tell you what an amazing experience Camp Kodiak was for Mack. I don't have a good excuse, except that life keeps marching on at a very intense pace. But tonight when he was digging into a SALAD like it was ice cream, I just knew I couldn't let any more time go by. This from the boy who subsisted on only Life Cereal before becoming a camper. The salad is only a metaphor for the many new (and healthy) experiences Mack had with you all. Before camp he had had such a tough year, having to switch schools half way through, that he was feeling really down and negative and unsuccessful. Of course, on Mack, that just looks combative, aggressive and loud, but we knew he was hurting. Going to Camp was the most positive thing that had happened to him in years. He still talks about something wonderful at camp every day. A counselor he connected to, a funny joke, a serious hurdle he overcame, and of course the production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We get to re-live that a lot. The patience and friendship you and your staff showed to Mack will never be forgotten by him or us. I know now that he has an example of times where he was able to fit in and feel happy. He is so excited to come back and we are happy that he has you all to return to. What you are doing matters so much to so many kids. A few nights ago, Mack came downstairs worried about something he had "lied about at Camp Kodiak." He said he had told the other kids in his cabin he was 12 when he was only 10 and he just couldn't fall asleep that night, fearing what would happen when he met up with everyone again this summer. We assured him that everyone wants to feel a little closer to people in their group and we knew that when he saw his friends again, it would feel great, no matter how old he really was. We moved on by talking about some of the great things he was able to do with you and his fear and anxiety went away. Thank you for all you are doing by offering such an experience to kids like Mack. I hope you are enjoying the off season with a sense of pride and accomplishment. You deserve it. Looking forward to planning another summer as the temperatures start to fall here. all the best, Ellen
• Libby's story
  Dave, WOW! I can't believe the summer that Libby had. She has not stopped talking about camp, her friends and all the things they did and talked about. To top it off - our phone has been ringing daily with another call from another camp friend. She is conversant on the telephone, which was impossible before she came to camp. I am not sure what you do or how you do it...but you've done it with Libby. All I had hoped for! Her goal for the summer was that she have one friend at the end of the summer to ride the bus to Toronto with. What I got instead is a 12 year old talking on the phone, recounting stories about more friends than I can count and talking of her new boyfriend!!! I would have never imagined it was something we would ever see from Libby 6 months ago. When we were shopping in Parry Sound, she asked if she could have a plaque - it read -"Sometimes to see a rainbow you have to go through the rain". I couldn't believe that she connected with that - it embodies what we have known she needed to understand for the past year. I think that Kodiak and your conversation with her really helped her to see that sometimes you have to participate in things you may not love to get to the best part of an experience. Thanks to you and your staff for making Libby's summer all that it could be and recognizing the terrific person that is inside of her. It is sad how many people miss that when people do not conform to their definition of "normal". I knew if we just found the right environment, she would love the camp experience. Thanks for making her summer so great, and helping us to help her as she grows and begins to encounter more and more of the social situations that have been such a challenge for her. We all look forward to her spending another great summer with you. Libby's mom
• Kevin's story

  Dear David: Kevin attended your camp for three weeks last year. It was an experience he will never forget and talks about it often. True to your word, he never realized that the true purpose of attending your camp was to help him with his social difficulties, but help him you did. For the first time in his life, he has maintained friendships for the entire school year. His friends (two in particular) call him frequently, (in fact,, almost too much!!) and invite him over and come over here pretty much every weekend. He has made new friends throughout the last few months, and all of the friends are nice, clean-cut, polite kids with a great sense of humor like Kevin's. Kevin's self-esteem has improved incredibly and his dad and I feel very confident that he will do well next year in high school. So, THANK YOU. The results were astounding and almost immediate. Your camp gave Kevin the gift of a lifetime. That and a love of sailing and water-skiing! You have a truly unique and special camp and we wish you every success in the future. Kevin's mom, Thousand Oaks, California

• Krista's story

  Dear Dave: I can honestly and sincerely say that my experiences at Camp Kodiak helped me to become the person I am today. Before camp I was shy, nervous, quiet and had low self-esteem. I didn't want to go to camp since the idea of all of those new people, in a new setting that I knew little about, scared me. I went anyway and I'm glad I did. For the first time ever I felt adequate; I was an equal. Everyone was so friendly, open and welcoming from the moment I stepped off the bus. I was not afraid anyone was laughing at me, just with me. I have made hundreds of friends of all ages at camp, many are friendships I know will last a lifetime. Camp was the place for many firsts that gave me confidence. It was the first time I went horseback riding, canoeing and water-skiing. I had tons of support from the counselors as well as the other campers. For someone who felt she could achieve so little, it was a great rush to have so many people believe in me, and show it. The entire experience has raised my self-esteem. I finally felt I can do anything I put my mind to. When people ask me about camp, I have only positive things to say. When talking about camp I am likely beaming, smiling from ear to ear. I have been going to camp for years and have no plans to stop any time soon. Camp has made a difference in my life and has been a very important part of it. Krista

  (Krista is a former camper, LIT and staff member. She is now an elementary school teacher who lives in London with her husband and children.)

• Jonathon's story

  Dear Dave: Thank you once again for a wonderful camp experience. As you know, Jonathon's troubles started very early. In kindergarten he was diagnosed with learning disabilities and became very despondent. As a result of a very uncaring psychologist, Jonathon's self-esteem plummeted and he began to feel that he was stupid and worthless. At the age of 7 he was depressed and so unhappy that he cried every day. School was a nightmare, and we had to physically put him on the bus many times. When Jonathon decided he would like to go to camp, you met with us and answered all of our questions, showed us photos and a video of the camp. It was very difficult, I will admit, to send Jonathon to camp that first year. He had never been away from us for so long and I was concerned. After all, he was only 8 years old. I got a really good feeling at the bus pick-up point. Many of the counselors were there, and we could see that a lot of the kids were anxious to get to camp again. You all made Jonathon very comfortable, and a counselor from his cabin sat with him. The first few days of camp were difficult for me. I think I called every day, but no one gave me the feeling that I was a bother. I now know, of course, that my concerns about Jonathon feeling lonely or scared were quite unfounded. Jonathon's letters were very hard to read due to the nature of his disability, but we could tell he was happy at camp. My favorite letter was the one with the rock in it from an overnight camping trip. When we picked Jonathon up at the end of the three weeks, I was floored by the changes in him. He literally bounced off the bus! He was happy! After two years of long faces and tears, he was happy! He oozed confidence and he seemed so sure of himself. It was almost too good to be true. When we got home he showed us his academic workbook. Wow! A lot of time and effort went into his work. I really like the fact that you check with parents and teachers to determine what work needs to be done. It's hard to describe the difference in Jon. He was proud of himself and the things he had done. We were amazed at the list. Archery, canoeing, swimming, horseback riding, go-carts, photography, arts

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