Find camps offering wilderness trips as a camp activity listed below. A trip into the wilderness is a quintessential childhood experience for kids growing up in Canada or the nothern USA. At a wilderness camp like those listed here, your child will participate in a guided foray into the wild. Read more
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Glen Bernard Camp
A traditional overnight summer camp for girls offering wilderness adventure, canoeing, sailing, swimming and lifesaving, arts, high ropes, theatre and many other activities! Huntsville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Mini-Yo-We
Camp Mini-Yo-We is a traditional, Christian overnight camp offering amazing activities, innovative programs, dedicated staff and a safe place for campers to stretch and grow. Huntsville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Northway
Canada's oldest summer camp for girls (age 7-16) located inside Algonquin Provincial Park provides a home in the wilderness each summer for girls to explore nature, form lasting friendships, and discover their strengths. Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Nominingue
An English boys' camp in Quebec, Camp Nominingue offers the ultimate outdoor experience: living in a tent with the opportunity of going on wilderness canoe trips. It is the place where your son's summer adventure begins! Mont-Tremblant
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp IAWAH
Eastern Ontario Christian Summer Camp, nestled on the shores of Wolfe Lake 15 minutes from Westport. Activities at IAWAH include leadership building, water sports, archery tag, canoeing, cake decorating, and crafts. Westport
Traditional (multi activity)
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YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth
YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth (CQE) is located on Georgian Bay Islands National Park and provides a classic camp experience including canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and extended canoe trips for youth aged 6 to 16. London; Port Severn
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Qwanoes
Camp Qwanoes is a youth-focused high adventure Christian overnight camp that exists to love kids to life like no other. Summer camps for ages 8-18 and leadership programs starting at age 15. Over 75 activities. Vancouver Island
Traditional (multi activity)
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Global Leadership Adventures
With program themes ranging from STEM to Language Immersion, and locations from Spain to Fiji, GLA offers students the opportunity to get out of their comfort zone and explore a field that they're passionate about. International
Adventure: Travel
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Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs
Backcountry canoe adventures with heart & meaning in boys, girls and all-gender programs. Trips weave together challenge, community & confidence to connect youth to the land, each other, and their own unique spirit. Temagami
Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping
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Bear Creek Outdoor Centre
We are a small camp with a spectacular community of campers and staff. We focus on having a great time building interpersonal skills and connecting with each other in a fantastic natural setting. Ottawa; Renfrew
Traditional (multi activity)
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GNAG Traditional and Specialty Camps and Programs
GNAG offers diverse programs and camps for children aged 4 to Grade 11, including dance, art, tennis, sports, robotics, specialty activities, fostering creativity, skill development, and fun in a supportive environment. Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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YMCA Wanakita
A co-ed camp offering Overnight Kids Camp, Day Camp and year-round Family Camps. We offer leadership development, a wide range of activities, tripping, a sense of belonging and fun. Come have the time of your life! Haliburton Highlands
Traditional (multi activity)
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Wildhorse Ranch
An immersive summer horse camp! Horsemanship builds leadership, confidence, resiliency & emotional intelligence. Safety-first riding, outdoor adventures in nature, teamwork, & unforgettable experiences. Rocky Mountain House
Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian
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Kandalore
Kandalore is one of the finest overnight camps in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. For over 75 years, Kandalore has given campers the chance to get to know and be themselves. Leslieville, Toronto; Minden
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Temagami
This overnight canoe tripping summer camp in the heart of Northern Ontario offers the wilderness experience with canoe trips in the heart of Temagami, to James Bay/Hudson Bay and Labrador. Temagami
Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping
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Camp Celtic
Situated on Ontario's Bruce Peninsula, near Lions Head, this traditional overnight summer camp features specialized instruction in land &water sports, fine arts, performing arts, out-tripping, and nature activities. Bruce Peninsula
Traditional (multi activity)
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YMCA John Island Camp and YMCA NEO Summer Day Camps
YMCA John Island Camp (est. 1954): overnight camp on a Lake Huron North Channel island, south of Spanish, ON. Offering traditional camp programs, leadership development, and wilderness tripping from 5 days to 46 days. Manitoulin Island; North Bay; Sudbury
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Kwasind
A great overnight Christian camp in Muskoka for ages 7to17 that is AFFORDABLE, MEMORABLE, FUN & SAFE. A unique and safe place to build friendships, gain confidence. experience the outdoors and explore the Christian faith Huntsville
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Pathfinder
Historic all boy's camp est. 1914 in Algonquin Park. Focus on wilderness canoe trips with excellent in-camp program as well. Exceptional 1:2 staff to camper ratio. Positive, tech-free culture for boys. Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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YMCA Camp Pine Crest
With 100+ years of overnight camping excellence, we provide programming for campers who want to gain independence, interact with nature, make friends , and develop leadership skills. Overnight canoe trips are a staple! Torrance
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Wenonah
Trusted by families worldwide, Camp Wenonah in Muskoka, Ontario, offers an unforgettable overnight camp for ages 5-17. With caring staff and full-time medical support, campers thrive in a safe, enriching environment. Bracebridge
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Ouareau
This Quebec all-girls overnight summer camp offers a variety of activities and leadership opportunities, as well as a unique language program. A chance to grow in confidence & independence, and develop language skills! Saint-Donat
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Muskoka
Boost your camper's self-confidence in a FUN, safe & supportive community. Great staff, delicious food, comfy modern lodging and a "Choose-Your-Own-Adventure" programming style offering over 50 activities every day! Bracebridge
Traditional (multi activity)
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Lakefield College School Summer Programs
Transformative experiences learning in and through the outdoors—academic, athletic, for credit or enrichment. Spend every day outdoors on the water, in the forest, or at our farm—learn, have fun and stretch yourself. Lakefield
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Can-Aqua
A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patience & empathy. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here. Haliburton Highlands; Oakville; Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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Stanstead College Summer Camps
The ultimate Canadian experience summer camps for boys and girls! Offering Language Adventure and Hockey programs, on our beautiful campus located in the Eastern Townships of Quebec Canada. Stanstead
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Bil-O-Wood
A traditional summer camp and wilderness canoeing program for kids age 7 - 17. Over 30 sports & activities and 2-14 day canoe trips (optional). Campers from Canada, US, & Europe; 79 years in operation, family owned. Blind River
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Eden Woods
Welcome to CEW in the Haliburton Highlands, Ontario. Our traditional co-ed camp offers a small and intimate overnight camp experience. Rediscover authentic camp spirit where everyone knows your name. Southern Haliburton County
Traditional (multi activity)
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Harbourfront Centre Camps
Harbourfront Centre Camps, established in 1979, offers a creative and inclusive environment for campers aged 4 to 15. With over 20 camp options, including theatre, arts, and marine camps, there is something for everyone. Harbourfront, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Kilcoo Camp
Founded in 1932, Kilcoo is a private overnight summer camp for boys. We foster confidence, independence, and allow boys’ the opportunity to grow as individuals through land & water sports and canoe tripping. Moore Park, Toronto; Minden
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Davern
We're a traditional overnight summer camp that offers program rotations with a wide range of activity options for campers to explore. At Davern, we emphasize cooperation and fair play, and value positivity and gratitude. Kingston; Perth
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camps d’été francophones de l’AFRY - AFRY French Summer Camps
Camps in French! New theme every week, French lessons, games, creative workshops, weekly field trips. Specialized camp in robotics or multi-activities camp. Free daycare included! Aurora; East Gwillimbury
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Oconto
Founded in 1924, Oconto is a traditional girls overnight camp located on the beautiful shores of Eagle Lake north of Kingston, Ontario. Over 20 activities are offered on 80 acres of land and 2km of shoreline. Sharbot Lake
Traditional (multi activity)
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Focus on Nature
We inspire young people to explore and connect with nature through photography. At our day camps campers will learn the technical skills to shoot and edit great photos while also exploring nature in a safe environment. Algonquin Park; Cambridge; Guelph; Kitchener; Stoney Creek
Arts: Photography
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Camp Arowhon
A family-run co-ed summer camp in the heart of Algonquin Park where kids escape the screens and stress of city life and have the times of their lives while learning activity and life skills and making lifelong friends. Algonquin Park
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Simpresca
Located on the shores of the Georgian Bay, Camp Simpresca offers 4-day, week long, and monthly programs for boys and girls ages 6-16. Campers experience a daily rotation of activities, ranging from highropes to boating! Midland
Traditional (multi activity)
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GlenOak Academy Summer Camp
An interactive & exciting summer program with a literacy, math, & science focus in the morning, & arts, games, & on-site field trips in the afternoon. For children aged 4-14. Come learn and have fun with us at GlenOak! Mississauga
Education (multi)
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Camp Kawartha
Traditional overnight and day camp fostering community, leadership, and a love for the natural world. Building connections, confidence, and memories to last a lifetime. Lakefield; Peterborough
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Kennebec
An amazing summer camp experience for campers with special needs. All the fun of camp, with supportive and experienced staff to give your camper the summer of their life! The focus is on fun first! Sharbot Lake
Traditional (multi activity)
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YMCA of Three Rivers Camps: Belwood, Ki-Wa-Y, Waabanaki
Your Camp Adventure Awaits! Experience camp as it's meant to be with the YMCA of Three Rivers. Be part of a 100 year camp legacy. Canoeing, kayaking, sailing, ropes and rock-climbing, biking, drama, archery, and more. Fergus; Huntsville; Waterloo
Traditional (multi activity)
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The Pine Project
Ontario's leading nature connection organization, offering year-round outdoor education programs for children and youth. Time in nature makes kids happier and healthier. Join us to learn, play and grow in nature! Bloor West Village, Toronto; East York, Toronto; Haliburton Highlands
Education: Nature/Environment
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L&E World Camps
L&E offer a unique overnight international summer camp experience in British Columbia, Canada & Winchester, UK. L&E inspires & nurtures young people with their award winning multi-activity program & specialised courses. International; Shawnigan Lake
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Tapawingo, YWCA
An all girls summer camp located on Georgian Bay, operated by YWCA Toronto. Camp “Tap” focuses on empowering and supporting a diverse group of girls through a broad range of arts and outdoor activities. Parry Sound
Traditional (multi activity)
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Scouts Canada
Scouts Canada summer camps offer exciting outdoor adventures where youth build skills, gain confidence, try new activities, make friends, and create lifelong memories. Throughout British Columbia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island (9)
Traditional (multi activity)
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Tall Ships Adventure
Step aboard and discover the thrill of sailing a tall ship! Every day is an opportunity to develop teamwork, leadership, and resilience while navigating the open waters alongside a diverse and supportive crew. Brockville; Cobourg; Gananoque; Ottawa
Sport: Sailing/Marine Skills
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Mi-A-Kon-Da
A traditional, all-girls summer camp with outdoor activities including sailing, canoeing, archery, swimming, arts and crafts activities and more. Offering 1, 2 or 4 week sessions or an introductory weekend. Hamilton; Parry Sound
Traditional (multi activity)
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Cambridge International Academy Summer Camp
Our summer program mixes academics and hands-on learning to introduce students to key STEM principles. Every Friday, we visit Whitby Waterfront for a fun outing. Whitby
Education: STEM
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The YES (The Youth Excellence Society)
Overnight leadership camps at beautiful Cowichan Lake! Expand your co-operative leadership and team building skills while connecting with youth from around the province. Experience a summer camp like no other. Lake Cowichan; Victoria
Education: Leadership (multi)
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Olympia Sports Camp
Olympia Sports Camp is a high-energy summer camp in Muskoka, offering over 60 sports and leadership programs, expert coaching, pro-level skill development, and an unforgettable camp experience for kids ages 7 to 17. Huntsville
Sport (multi)
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JOA Camps
An exceptional camp, all in French, offering weekly themes and diverse activities. Weekly outings included in pricing. Ottawa
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Homewood
Camp Homewood offers four radically different, exciting overnight camp experiences at its stunningly beautiful Sailing, Harbour, Woodsman, and Ranch Camps. Homewood's 26 camp sessions provide exceptional fun and value! Quadra Island
Traditional (multi activity)
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Sparrow Lake Camp
Since 1912! Sparrow Lake Camp is a traditional Co-Ed Summer Camp where all are welcome, all are valued, and all belong. Overnight camps for kids 6-16, as well as our friends and family 'Holiday Camp' for all ages! Orillia
Traditional (multi activity)
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Cedar Ridge Camp
Cedar Ridge Camp is a place where campers have the opportunity to get outside, develop friendships, and build confidence. Bancroft
Traditional (multi activity)
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Brigs Youth Sail Training
Sail the Tall Ship TS Playfair on the Great Lakes: develop friendships and confidence as you work through real voyage challenges as a team. Collingwood; Goderich; Hamilton; Tobermory
Adventure (multi)
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Casa Loma
Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions, drawing visitors with its stunning architecture, rich history, and panoramic city views—an unforgettable experience in a real-life castle. Casa Loma, Toronto
Traditional (multi activity)
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Camp Hurontario
In a unique, non-competitive environment - a wide range of activities develop an appreciation of the natural environment. Rosedale, Toronto; Mactier
Traditional (multi activity)
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Medeba Summer Camp
Medeba Summer Camp is an overnight camp that uses adventure and community to provide the best week of your child's summer! We provide a full range of traditional and extensive adventure activities to choose from. Haliburton
Traditional (multi activity)
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In Ontario, many wilderness camps are found in and around what some people consider the last wilderness, Algonquin Park, along with other areas nearby including Bracebridge, the Kawarthas and the Ottawa Valley and as far north as Temagami.
From one camp to the next, "wilderness trips" may vary widely, anywhere from an afternoon foray into the highlands to weeklong trips into the wild to summer-long treks into the hinterland as far north as Hudson Bay. Trips can take you to see rare wildlife, past isolated settlements and deep into no-man's land.
These kinds of wilderness camps offer unprecedented personal growth, encouraging personal development, deepening of leadership skills, teamwork and reliance on others, along with a wealth of other intangible qualities unachievable by any other means. On top of that, kids will acquire deep knowledge and understanding of nature, ecology and geography.
Investigate each of the camps listed here to learn more about its wilderness adventure.
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