Overview
Here's what makes Lakefield College School Summer Programs stand out
LCS offers credit and enrichment programs that provide challenging and fun opportunities to learn in and through the outdoors. Campers are inspired in a beautiful natural environment with state-of-the-art facilities on 315 acres of waterfront campuses. Each program is grounded in principles of community-minded leadership, character education, and environmental sustainability.

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Programs, Rates & Dates

Programs and Sessions Calendar

LCS offers both academic and enrichment programs as part of our Summer Academy - with experienced facilitators and qualified educators running programming for all students and campers. LCS embeds outdoor education and experiential learning into every program, blending individual growth and learning with canoeing, hiking, climbing, and farm activities. Every student and camper that visits LCS has the opportunity to visit our farm to experience harvesting, tasting produce, and even feeding chickens!

Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Lakefield College School Summer Programs currently has 28 programs available; 1 TBD.

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Grade 11 Travel Marine Biology (SBI3U)

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 15 - 17

Travel, Credit Courses

$6,800

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jun 30-Jul 25

$6,800

Grade 10 Civics and Career Studies (CHV2O / GLC2O)

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Virtual Program
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17

Credit Courses

$1,750

Virtual Program,
Online

Jul 02-Aug 01

$1,750

Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17

Science (multi)

$2,900

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 02-Aug 01

$2,900

Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D)

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17

Science (multi)

$6,200

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 02-Aug 01

$6,200

LCS Summer Academy Leaders in Training (GWL3O)

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 16 - 18

CIT/LIT Program

$3,000

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 02-Aug 01

$3,000

LCS Summer Academy Leaders in Training (GWL3O)

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 14 - 18

CIT/LIT Program

$6,300

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 02-Aug 01

$6,300

Bushcraft Adventures

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Wilderness Skills, Traditional (multi activity)

$1,310

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 07-11

$1,310

Bushcraft Adventures

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Wilderness Skills, Traditional (multi activity)

$1,310

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 07-11

$1,310

Climbing Adventures

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Ropes Course, Rock Climbing

$495

Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 07-11		$495
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 21-25		$495

Climbing Adventures

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Ropes Course, Rock Climbing

$1,310

Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 07-11		$1,310
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 21-25		$1,310

Culinary Arts Intensive

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17

Cooking, Nature/Environment

$1,320

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 07-11

$1,320

Culinary Arts Intensive

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17

Cooking, Nature/Environment

$505

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 07-11

$505

Waterfront Certification Intensive

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

First-aid/lifesaving , Health and Fitness (multi)

$1,360

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 14-18

$1,360

Waterfront Certification Intensive

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

First-aid/lifesaving , Water Sports (multi)

$545

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 14-18

$545

Wilderness and Camping Adventures

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Wilderness Out-tripping

$1,310

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 14-18

$1,310

Seed to Table Intensive

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 18

Nature/Environment

$505

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 21-25

$505

Seed to Table Intensive

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 18

Nature/Environment

$1,320

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 21-25

$1,320

Waterfront Adventures

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Water Sports (multi)

$495

Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 21-25		$495
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 28-Aug 01		$495

Waterfront Adventures

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Water Sports (multi)

$1,310

Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 21-25		$1,310
Lakefield, ON 4391 Country Road 29	Jul 28-Aug 01		$1,310

Nature Art Adventures

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Traditional (multi activity) , Arts (multi)

$1,310

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 28-Aug 01

$1,310

Nature Art Adventures

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Traditional (multi activity) , Arts (multi)

$495

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 28-Aug 01

$495

Seed to Table Adventures

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Nature/Environment

$495

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 28-Aug 01

$495

Seed to Table Adventures

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Nature/Environment

$1,310

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Jul 28-Aug 01

$1,310

English Language Learning: Outdoor Adventure Course

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 18

Language Instruction

$6,200

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Aug 06-29

$6,200

Grove Prep for Grade 9

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 15

Education (multi)

$1,310

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Aug 11-15

$1,310

Grove Prep for Grades 7 & 8

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Education (multi)

$1,310

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Aug 11-15

$1,310

Grove Prep for Grade 9

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 15

Education (multi)

$495

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Aug 18-22

$495

Grove Prep for Grades 7 & 8

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Education (multi)

$495

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29

Aug 18-22

$495

Nutrition and Health

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Virtual Program
Coed
Ages: 15 - 18

Credit Courses, Nutrition

$1,750

Virtual Program,
Online

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Registration Details

Our summer team work year-round, meaning we will be able to help with enquiries, questions, and camp details whenever families are looking for information! Registration for all of our programs opens by December for the following Summer, but reach out to us if you need support! For most of our enrichment programs, there are no prerequisites, but our Credit or Certification programs may have requirements as part of the application process. This is listed on the program page, but we can also discuss them at any point.

Financial Aid & Payment Details

Payment Options:

Deposit required with acceptance	Yes
Credit card payment	Yes

Reviews & Insider Perspectives
The Our Kids review of Lakefield College School Summer Programs

Lakefield has been crafting learning experiences for young people for well over a century, in that time establishing itself as one of the foremost private schools in the country. It’s also defined what it means to offer outdoor education, and how to craft learning experiences for young people that are authentic, experiential, and that build leadership and social skills. The summer programs extend all of that. They allow young people to grow and learn alongside peers of a like mind and who share an academic disposition. The programs range from learning new languages, to strategies for solving real-world problems, such as learning regenerative farming principles. While the programs vary from year to year, they all reflect the expertise and the passions of the Lakefield faculty and staff which is in every way at the forefront of education. Participants gain a unique opportunity to be engaged and challenged, and to gain life skills that will serve them well as they move on into post-secondary life. They’ll also gain some great memories and friends. These are simply some of the strongest, most innovative programs on offer in the country.

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Video interviews with parents, campers, and alum
Felicia Neil, Parent

00:48 - What's unique about the program at Lakefield College School that made you want to enroll your child there?
01:24 - How was your child's first experience with this camp?
02:43 - Was there any changes or noticeable perosnal growth you saw in your child after their time at the camp?
04:10 - If you hadn't sent your child to this camp, what's the most important personal growth that they would've missed out on?
05:41 - What does your child say about the camp, either to you or that you may have heard them say to friends or others?
07:32 - How can a parent support their child to get the most out of this camp?
08:05 - Final thoughts?
Review(s) of Lakefield College School Summer Programs

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Becky Taylor, Parent

Phoenix participated as a day-camper at LCS summer academy in the summer of 2023. She had an incredible time and made some really great friends and memories. She was thrilled when I was able to regi...
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(4.9)

Ismael Contreras, Parent

My 13 year old daughter embarked in her first international camp last July 2024, for 2 weeks. Independent as she is, she was looking forward to the experience. Prior to camp week, the staff was very h...
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Director's Message

Welcome to Lakefield College School Summer Academy and Programs!

We are excited to have your child join us this summer. Whether you are joining us for 5-days or 4-weeks, online or in person, overnight or day, credit or enrichment, we are sure to have a summer filled with fun!

With a focus on transformative experiences learning in and through the outdoors, there is really no better place to be then on our campus during the summer months. I find our campus to be a magical place in the summer. There are over 315 acres of natural beauty to explore and our campers have an opportunity to learn, grow, and experience the outdoors - there really is nothing better.

As you prepare for your summer adventure with us, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Summer Programs team with any questions ([email protected]).

Summer is just around the corner. Are you ready? We are!

See you soon.

Anna Richardson

Welcome to Lakefield College School Summer Academy and Programs!

We are excited to have your child join us this summer. Whether you are joining us for 5-days or 4-weeks, online or in person, overnight or day, credit or enrichment, we are sure to have a summer filled with fun!

With a focus on transformative experiences learning in and through the... Read more

Staff and Counsellors

LCS has the highest standards for our staff, with many of our facilitators being qualified educators and all staff being certified in their area of expertise. Every staff members is First Aid + CPR qualified, with many staff possessing Bronze Cross, National Lifeguarding, Climbing, ORCKA, and Wilderness Certifications. Our staffing team ratios meet or exceed OCA standards for all programs and they complete extensive staff training in risk management, behaviour modification, equity and diversity, and facilitation techniques.

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Location & Operations
Address

Lakefield, ON
4391 Country Road 29, Lakefield, Ontario, K0L 2H0
Online
Virtual Program

Operation

Lakefield College School Summer Programs is operated by the school Lakefield College School.
Property Details

Sports facilities

Baseball Diamond
Basketball Court
Climbing Wall
Gymnasium
Rope Course
Running Track
Soccer Field
Tennis Court(s)
Weight Room

Landscape

Beach
Forested Area
Lake/Pond/River
Nature Trails
Open Field

More details about property: We have two campuses that have a total of 315 acres of property with approximately 2km of shoreline on Lake Katchewanooka, and an educational regenerative farm.
Accommodations

Sleeping Accommodations

Dorm or Building
Tents

Amenities

Electricity in Sleeping Area
Shower in Sleeping Area
Toilet in Sleeping Area

Washrooms Facilities

Flush Toilets
Outhouses
Showers (indoor)

More details about accommodations: Lakefield College School's state of the art facilities feature Air Conditioning to keep campers cool and comfortable in the hot summer weather. Our overnight campers will enjoy breakfast in their residences or dining hall, lunch and dinner in the Winder Smith Dining Hall, which is serviced by the exceptional Aramark staff. Our day students will join us for a delicious lunch. There is always a variety of hot and cold options for meals, including a cereal bar, a salad bar, and sandwich items. Hot entrees range from classic Canadian dishes to world cuisine, and there’s always something delicious for everyone. Some of our programs have overnight canoeing trips where students will stay in a tent and use outdoor washroom facilities. Our overnight campers will enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Winder Smith Dining Hall, which is serviced by the exceptional Aramark staff. Our day students will join us for a delicious lunch. There is always a variety of hot and cold options for meals, including a cereal bar, a salad bar, and sandwich items. Hot entrees range from classic Canadian dishes to world cuisine, and there’s always something delicious for everyone.

Are meals provided? Yes.

Is Lakefield College School Summer Programs technology free? LCS will provide guidelines for mobile phone and/or computer use. At certain times (e.g., during class, when on camping trips, after lights out, during meals, or during morning gatherings), campers will not be permitted to have access to their phones. All academic credit courses require students to bring a laptop computer with them to the program. To encourage healthy sleeping habits, all LCS Summer Academy and Program campers are required to turn in their technology to the residential staff on duty prior to lights out. In case of an emergency and/or if you need to get a hold of your child, we will provide our emergency phone number closer to the program start.
Rentals & Services

Available for private rentals: Yes
If not in use by our programs at LCS, we do periodically rent our facilities. Please contact the Director, Summer Academy & Ancillary Programs at 705.652.3324 ext. 379 or email ([email protected]) for inquiries or more information.
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November 12, 2024
Registration Now Open for LCS Summer Academy and Programs 2025
Are you ready for an unforgettable summer filled with learning, laughter, and limitless possibilities? The LCS Summer Academy Team is!... Read More

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