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Camp Oconto

1126 Camp Oconto Road
Tichborne, Ontario, K0H 2V0
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Camp Oconto  

1126 Camp Oconto Road, Tichborne, Ontario, K0H 2V0

  • Type:
    Overnight camp
  • Focus:
    Traditional (multi activity)
  • Cost:
    $1,560/week
  • Ages:
    4 to 16
  • Gender:
    All Girls
  • Main language:
    English
  • Capacity:
    220
  • Programs:
    View 9 available
  • Reviews:
    View 7 available
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Bronwyn and Ted Gorsline

  • Overview

    Here's what makes Camp Oconto stand out

    Founded in 1924, Camp Oconto is a traditional overnight camp for girls, located on the beautiful shores of Eagle Lake north of Kingston, Ontario. Oconto is a supportive environment where campers can express themselves, build self-confidence, gain skills, and make lifelong friendships. Over 18 activities are offered on 80 acres of land & 2km of shoreline. Campers are ages 4-16.

    • Special needs: Not available

  • Programs and Sessions Calendar

    Oconto is an all-girls camp known for fostering an environment where campers feel comfortable being their true, authentic selves. Our philosophy is to help each individual grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically in a safe and happy environment under the leadership of mature staff. Oconto is the perfect setting to explore nature and discover yourself. Campers are encouraged to enthusiastically embrace new challenges while encouraging and supporting their peers. It is a place where lasting memories are made, and enduring friendships begin. Oconto campers are proud of their camp and are unified by the positive camp spirit we encourage.


    Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Camp Oconto currently has 9 programs available.

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    Registration Details

    Registration for Oconto begins with filling out a camper application from that will be reviewed by our director team. Our summer dates are posted at the beginning of September and registration generally opens at the end of September. Due to limited spaces available at camp, late applications will be added to a waitlist and updated regularly. To complete an Oconto camper application, please visit www.campoconto.com and click the purple “Apply Now” button in the top right-hand corner. If you have any problems or questions concerning the application process, do not hesitate to reach out and we will be happy to help!


    Financial Aid & Payment Details

    Payment Options:

    Deposit required with acceptance Yes
    Credit card payment Yes

  • The Our Kids review of Camp Oconto

    our take

    Oconto is one of the great girls’ camps in the country, with a long history of consistent leadership. Founded in 1924, the camp has been directed by Bronwyn and Ted Gorsline since 2019. Bronwyn’s family, though, has owned and run the camp since 1949, so they carry on a legacy of leadership in the camping world stretching back all those years. She grew up here! Her mom, Lisa, served as president of the Society of Camp Directors and was a member of the board of the Ontario Camps Association. That impressive pedigree is evident throughout the camp, from the architecture—the main hall, for one, has been in continual use since 1924—to the values promoted through the programming. The sense of tradition is palpable and animates the Oconto experience; girls who have attended feel that they are part of a family, shared with all the campers who have gone before. The activities are varied, though it’s the experience of the culture of the camp that campers typically treasure the most.

    Three Things: Camp Oconto
    Hear the three things that Our Kids’ editors see when they look at Camp Oconto

    Video interviews with parents, campers, and alum

    Julie, Parent

    • 00:28 - What were you looking for when searching for camps?
    • 01:04 - What was unique about the camp that made you want to enroll your children there?
    • 02:24 - What would you highlight about Camp Oconto?
    • 04:50 - What do your children like best or find most exciting about Camp Oconto?
    • 05:49 - How and when did you know that Camp Oconto was the right fit for your children?
    • 06:45 - Was there any change or noticeable personal growth in you children after their time at Camp Oconto?
    • 08:56 - How can a parent support their child to get the most out of this camp?
    • 09:53 - How would you describe this camp to another parent?
    • 11:17 - What do your children say about the camp?

    Review(s) of Camp Oconto

    (5)

    Robin H, Alum

    I attended Camp Oconto for ten years from age seven to 16 and I now send my two daughters there. Oconto has offered myself and my daughters tremendous joy, friendship, and community. I gained indepe...

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    (5)

    Stephanie Austin, Parent

    My daughter loves Camp Oconto. She is a very artsy kid and she loves crafts, dancing, performing, and singing with her friends at camp. She has learned to live in a vibrant community with girls and yo...

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    (5)

    Rebecca Cutler, Parent

    Our daughter has been attending Camp Oconto for over a decade both as a camper and staff member. Summer is her favourite time of year. The traditional camp skills she has gained such as expertly paddl...

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    (4.8)

    Willie Macrae, Parent

    Both of my daughters were nervous and apprehensive about going to camp the first time. After the first year, I will never forget picking them up and one of them didn't really want to come home! That w...

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    More reviews of Camp Oconto

    Camp Oconto Alumna, Alum

    15 years of joy and growth at Camp Oconto!

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    Parent of 2 Oconto girls , Parent

    Safe, positive and inclusive environment...

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  • Director's Message

    Oconto is a place to be yourself!  

    Character building programs will challenge and inspire campers to be strong, optimistic, and kind. Camp Oconto is a place to belong and to feel encouraged. Learn to live a balanced life. Trust yourself and others. You will also learn that it is great to succeed but equally important to sometimes fail. Learn to get up and try again. 


    Staff and Counsellors

    We are incredibly lucky to have such dedicated, compassionate, and creative leaders on the staff team at Oconto. Staff are carefully selected for their ability to understand and nurture each individual, with most of our staff having been Oconto campers themselves. They are chosen for their leadership skills, maturity, and experience working with young people, making them fantastic role models. Counsellors must have the necessary qualifications for the activity they teach, with all staff being certified in First Aid and all waterfront staff having their National Lifeguard certification. Our staff know how to make anything a fun and exciting experience and welcome new campers with warmth, positivity, and unwavering care and support!

  • Address

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    1126 Camp Oconto Road, Tichborne, Ontario, K0H 2V0, Canada


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    Accommodations

    Sleeping Accommodations

    • Cabins
    • Platform Tent

    Washrooms Facilities

    • Flush Toilets
    • Showers (indoor)
    • Showers (outdoor)

    More details about accommodations: Oconto campers stay in either cabins or zebos. A zebo accommodates 4-5 campers. A zebo has a wooden floor, wooden roof, two wooden side walls, and a back wall that is totally covered with secure screen, as well as two screen panels at the front with a door in the middle. On top of the screen there is red waterproof fabric that can go up like a venetian blind when the weather is nice, and be let down for liquid sunshine days!

    Are meals provided? Yes.

    Is Camp Oconto technology free? Yes. Campers are not allowed to have cell phones and hand held devices at camp. Staff may only use these devices on their time off.


    Rentals & Services

    Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
    Please contact the Camp Oconto office for information about the Camp Oconto Outdoor Centre. The Camp Oconto office can be reached by phone at 905.470.2031 or by email at info@campoconto.com .


    Associations

    Ontario Camps Association Associations
    Canadian Camping Association/ Association des camps du Canada Associations

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