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Camp is the most magical place on earth! Families from around the world trust Winning Techniques to provide one of the best Summer Camp experiences in Canada. Learn new skills in our Adventure, Hockey, Figure Skating, Water Sports and Leaderships Camps. Our atmosphere feels like one big family where everyone is included. Perfect your “The Top 8 Skills for the Game of Life”!
Our character development program, the Top 8 Skills for the Game of Life, helps educate campers and staff. Through actions and behaviours modelled and celebrated we learn how the Top 8 Skills benefit the individual, contribute to the communities we live in and ultimately help the world. We believe that our Top 8 Skills are more than values. Values are a guiding principle, but practiced and perfected like a skill, with an understanding of how they benefit the individual and the group, helps us achieve goals in harmony. Our Top 8 Skills are: Kindness Attitude Courage Excellence Teamwork Integrity Respect Responsibility
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Winning Techniques Camp currently has 9 programs available.
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Applications are accepted online or over the phone. Registration is limited and processed on a first-come basis.
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Deposit required with acceptance | Yes |
Credit card payment | Yes |
Together we founded Winning Techniques Camp over twenty years ago as a place for young people to learn and grow. Throughout the years, our camp has evolved into a “family” in two ways. First, our children, Carl and Elly, have grown up in camp, and found their own special fit here. Now, our family has also extended to all of those who spend their summers with us at camp. We are so humbled that our camp has become what we envisioned for it so many years ago: a place of inclusion and acceptance where confidence, happiness and friendships bloom.
Being the Directors of Winning Techniques Camp is much more than a job for us. Our passion is in providing a safe, fun, and exciting place for positive growth, and we put everything we can into making sure our camp is just that. Overall, we want to inspire kids to be the best they can be. Together we bring over 65 years of experience in coaching and mentoring children to our roles as Camp Directors. We aim to teach more than athletic skill – we believe in motivating people to try their best, reach their goals, and learn valuable life skills through sport.
In 2020 our family completed a circumnavigation of the world aboard Sailing Vessel Grin.
Thank you for taking the time to consider our camp as your next summer camp adventure. We invite you to take a stroll through our website to explore our many programs and opportunities, and meet our team.
We hope to see you this summer!
The Grin’s
Kim, Adam, Carl & Elly
Our professional coaches are NCCP certified and instruction is world-class. Come and make new friends from around the world :)
44 Bay Lake Road, Emsdale, Ontario, Canada
Location | Address | Pick up | Drop off |
Toronto Pearson International Airport | https://goo.gl/maps/zeCxq3etcTybSE5HA | Not provided | Not provided |
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Landscape
More details about property: Winning Techniques is everything that you imagine camp would be – with a perfect sandy beach, beautiful hiking and nature trails, talent shows and variety nights on the beach and stories by the campfire.
Sleeping Accommodations
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Washrooms Facilities
More details about accommodations: The camp features clean and comfortable living spaces for our guests, with a spacious main lodge and social centre, dining hall, arts and crafts room, tuck shop and bunkhouse and cabins.
Are meals provided? Yes.
Is Winning Techniques Camp technology free? Campers are encouraged to connect with nature and enjoy our beautiful setting in Northern Ontario. However, we understand the need to connect to families and friends - our policy at the moment allows campers one hour of WiFi in the morning before breakfast, and one hour after supper.
Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
Bring your school or team for an action filled camp adventure! Winning Techniques Camp provides a great facility where your group can bond and have fun. Customize your experience by choosing from our many outstanding programs and activities.
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Available for private rentals: Yes
Winning Techniques Camp strives to make your stay with us both comfortable, and pleasant from the moment you arrive.
As a camper Winning Techniques became a second home to me, and now as a staff member it is the best job in the world!
- Emily
Our boys just came back from weeks 3 and 4 and they loved it! Second year in a row they haven't even unpacked and want to go back next year for 4 weeks. Great programs, counsellors and they've made friends from all over. Thank you for providing a wonderful experience for them.
- Simon Rego
Idoia on the road to The European Youth Olympic Winter Festival with the Youth Olympic Team Spain. She never forgets Winning Techniques as a fundamental step in her skating. Great job!
- Armando
I'd first like to say how much Clayton enjoyed your camp last week. He can't stop talking about skiiing and wakeboarding. He has not had much of an opportunity to do these things and he seems to have really enjoyed it. He also liked the social group dynamics of the camp. You have a great atmosphere at the camp which I was glad I got the opportunity to observe. You have obviously worked many years building this and you have a wonderful spot on the lake.
- Chris
My favourite memory from Winning Techniques was when I first arrived and was received like a family member.
- Lisa
This year it will be my son's fourth year going to Winning Techniques Camp Hockey Program. He loves every minute of camp and doesn't want to do any less than two weeks, he even asked to go for a full month this year! Thanks for the training and great summer memories.
- Anna
I'm so thankful for how much my daughter has grown in her years at camp. We're so happy to be a part of such a caring and welcoming camp that treats its campers and staff like family!
- Pamela
Said a last goodbye to my home away from home yesterday. Countless summer nights were spent on the lake, and I'm thankful for the friends I've made from around the world throughout my time here. Growing up I never really fit in anywhere, but here I did. I wouldn't be the person I am today if my mom didn't send me off to summer camp all those years ago. Thanks for showing a Northern Ontario kid that there's opportunities far beyond his hometown.
Until we meet again Clear lake, it's been fun!
- Mack
As always we are so grateful for Josh's time spent with you and your family, he truly feels at home. Thanks so much for giving him that opportunity
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