Winning Techniques Camp

Overview
Here's what makes Winning Techniques Camp stand out
Nestled in the heart of the Canadian wilderness, Winning Techniques is a place where adventure thrives, friendships flourish, and confidence soars. Here, every camper is welcomed like family, creating an atmosphere where they feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our specialized programs—Adventure, Figure Skating, Hockey, Intense Water Sports and Leadership—offer the perfect blend of skill development and classic summer fun. Whether gliding across the ice, conquering outdoor challenges, or building leadership skills, campers embrace new experiences while perfecting the Top 8 Skills for the Game of Life!

Special needs: Not available

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Programs, Rates & Dates

Programs and Sessions Calendar

At Winning Techniques Camp, we believe growth goes beyond sports—it’s about building character. Our Adventure, Figure Skating, Hockey, Intense Water Sports and Leadership programs create the perfect environment to develop confidence, discipline, and teamwork. What sets us apart is our commitment to The Top 8 Skills for the Game of Life—values practiced like skills to help campers thrive. Through adventure, training, and community, we instill Kindness, Attitude, Courage, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, shaping campers into confident leaders who contribute positively to the world.

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

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Adventure

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 17

Adventure (multi), Traditional (multi activity)

$1,399

Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jun 29-Jul 05	$1,399/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 06-12	$1,399/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 13-19	$1,399/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 20-26	$1,399/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 27-Aug 02	$1,399/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 03-09	$1,399/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 10-16	$1,399/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 17-23	$1,399/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 24-30	$1,399

Figure Skating

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 17

Figure Skating

$1,699

Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jun 29-Jul 05	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 06-12	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 13-19	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 20-26	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 27-Aug 02	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 03-09	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 10-16	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 17-23	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 24-30	$1,699

Hockey

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 17

Hockey

$1,699

Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jun 29-Jul 05	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 06-12	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 13-19	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 20-26	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 27-Aug 02	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 03-09	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 10-16	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 17-23	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 24-30	$1,699

Leadership

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 17

Leadership (multi)

$1,699

Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jun 29-Jul 05	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 06-12	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 13-19	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 20-26	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 27-Aug 02	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 03-09	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 10-16	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 17-23	$1,699/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 24-30	$1,699

Water Sports

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 17

Waterskiing/Wakeboarding

$1,799

Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jun 29-Jul 05	$1,799/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 06-12	$1,799/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 13-19	$1,799/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 20-26	$1,799/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 27-Aug 02	$1,799/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 03-09	$1,799/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 10-16	$1,799/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 17-23	$1,799/week
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 24-30	$1,799

Adventure

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 4 - 17

Adventure (multi)

$479

Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jun 30-Jul 04	$479
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 07-11	$479
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 14-18	$479
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 21-25	$479
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 28-Aug 01	$479
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 04-08	$479
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 11-15	$479
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 18-22	$479
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 25-29	$479

Figure Skating

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 4 - 17

Figure Skating

$999

Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jun 30-Jul 04	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 07-11	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 14-18	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 21-25	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 28-Aug 01	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 04-08	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 11-15	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 18-22	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 25-29	$999

Hockey

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 4 - 17

Hockey

$999

Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jun 30-Jul 04	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 07-11	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 14-18	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 21-25	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 28-Aug 01	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 04-08	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 11-15	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 18-22	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 25-29	$999

Water Sports

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 4 - 17

Waterskiing/Wakeboarding

$999

Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jun 30-Jul 04	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 07-11	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 14-18	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 21-25	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Jul 28-Aug 01	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 04-08	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 11-15	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 18-22	$999
Huntsville, ON 44 Bay Lake Road	Aug 25-29	$999

Registration Details

Applications and registrations for Winning Techniques Camp can be completed online, by email, or over the phone. Registration is limited and processed on a first-come, first-served basis, so early sign-up is encouraged. Once your registration is accepted, a confirmation email will be sent. Our team is always available to answer any questions and ensure a smooth registration process for both parents and campers.

Financial Aid & Payment Details

Payment Options:

Deposit required with acceptance	Yes
Credit card payment	Yes

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Director's Message

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

Staff and Counsellors

At Winning Techniques Camp, we have a diverse team of Canadian and International staff who are qualified, certified, and experts in their fields. Camp Counsellor are graduates of our Leadership program and hold certification in First Aid, Bronze Cross, ORCKA, WHMIS and they have special training for Archery, Aerial Park, Trampoline and age-appropriate games. Our programs are taught by professional coaches, who are “Coach Canada” (NCCP) certified, and the instruction is world-class. Our waterfront is supervised by Lifeguards

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Location & Operations

Address

44 Bay Lake Road, Emsdale, Ontario, Canada

Busing

Camp Shuttle (Bus fee: $169)

Location	Address	Pick up	Drop off
Toronto Pearson International Airport	https://goo.gl/maps/zeCxq3etcTybSE5HA	Not provided	Not provided

Property Details

Sports facilities

Archery Range
Basketball Court
Climbing Wall
Rope Course
Soccer Field

Landscape

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

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.

Accommodations

Sleeping Accommodations

Cabins
Dorm or Building

Amenities

Electricity in Sleeping Area
Laundry/Linen service
Shower in Sleeping Area
Toilet in Sleeping Area

Washrooms Facilities

Flush Toilets
Showers (indoor)

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.

Rentals & Services

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. Call today!

Available for private rentals: Yes
Winning Techniques Camp strives to make your stay with us both comfortable, and pleasant from the moment you arrive.

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"As a camper Winning Techniques became a second home to me"
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

"Great programs, counsellors and they've made friends from all over"
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

"She never forgets Winning Techniques as a fundamental step in her skating"
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

"You have a great atmosphere at the camp which I was glad I got the opportunity to observe"
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..."
My favourite memory from Winning Techniques was when I first arrived and was received like a family member.

- Lisa

"Thanks for the training and great summer memories"
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"
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

"I wouldn't be the person I am today if my mom didn't send me off to summer camp"
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

Thank you from Karen & Steve
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

"I love this camp because all my friends are so nice and so much fun to be around"
I love Winning Techniques Camp because there's lots of fun activities and the ability to work towards being a better figure skater. I also love this camp because all my friends are so nice and so much fun to be around they make me laugh all the time.

- Melanie

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