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Type:Overnight camp
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Focus:Traditional (multi activity)
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Cost:$750 to $925/week
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Ages:8 to 29
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Gender:Coed, All Girls, All Boys
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Main language:English
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Capacity:Varies
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Programs:View 5 available; 2 TBD
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Summary Profile
About Camp Awakening
Overnight summer camp & leadership programs for youth with physical disabilities 8-29 years old. We partner with established camps in 3 different regions of Ontario to deliver our accessible & adapted programs. Gain independence; make new friends; learn life, social & wilderness skills; try new things; and have fun! Financial Assistance available.- Special needs: Yes, specialized support. Most campers have special needs.
COVID-19 Response
With the beginning of camp still several months away, not all of our plans can be 100% confirmed right now. As with last summer, we will be working with our host camps, medical advisors, and the Ontario Camps Association, as well as following mandates and guidelines provided to us by The Ministry of Health and regional Public Health units.
While we are still working to finalize COVID policies we expect some of our plans may include, but are not limited to, vaccination mandates as well as masking and testing as necessary. We will update our website regularly leading up to camp.
View recent COVID-19 updates from Camp Awakening
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Programs, Rates & Dates
Programs and Sessions Calendar
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Camp Awakening currently has 5 programs available; 2 TBD.
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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 19
Leadership Training$750Overnight Camp
All Boys
Ages: 16 - 18
Traditional (multi activity)$1,850Minden, ON
10735-10737 Hwy 35Jul 01-14 $1,850 Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 16 - 18
Traditional (multi activity)$1,850Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto RoadJul 01-14 $1,850 Overnight Camp
All Boys
Ages: 7 - 15
Traditional (multi activity)$950 to $1,850Minden, ON
10735-10737 Hwy 35Jul 15-27 $1,850 Minden, ON
10735-10737 Hwy 35Aug 01-14 $1,850 Minden, ON
10735-10737 Hwy 35Aug 15-21 $950 Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 7 - 15
Traditional (multi activity)$950 to $1,850Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto RoadJul 15-28 $1,850 Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto RoadAug 01-14 $1,850 Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto RoadAug 15-21 $950 Virtual Program
Coed
Ages: 8 - 13
Traditional (multi activity)$0Virtual Program,
150 Eglinton Avenue EastDate TBD Cost TBD Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 19
Traditional (multi activity)$1,000
Financial Aid & Payment Details
Payment Options:
Credit card payment Yes -
Insider Reviews & Perspectives
User reviews of Camp Awakening
"I was fitting in at camp"
2022 (Parent)Camp Awakening was the best thing that happened to us! Not only was he excited to stay overnight for 2 weeks in a safe environment but seeing his smile and hearing him say, “Mom - I was fitting in at camp! I must go ba... Read More
Thank you!
2022 (Parent)Camp Awakening was an amazing experience for my son. He loved the entire 2 weeks and everything they did! As parents, we loved how Camp Awakening helped to foster increased independence, resilience, self-confidence and a r... Read More
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Location & Site Details
Address
Sharbot Lake, ON1126 Camp Oconto Road, Tichborne, Ontario, K0H 2V0Minden, ON10735-10737 Hwy 35, Minden, Ontario, K0M 2K0Throughout Ontario, ONKilcoo Camp (boys);Camp Oconto (girls); Cedar Ridge Camp (leadership), Minden;Tichborne; McArthurs Mills, Ontario, M4P 1E8
Busing
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Fully Accessible Transportation Available (Bus fee: $50 per trip)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Toronto, Ontatio 150 Kilgour Road, East York, ON, Canada 12:00 pm Not provided
Accommodations
Sleeping Accommodations
- Cabins
Amenities
- Electricity in Sleeping Area
- Shower in Sleeping Area
- Toilet in Sleeping Area
Washrooms Facilities
- Flush Toilets
- Showers (indoor)
More details about accommodations: The Camp Awakening cabins are located in the heart of each host camp – and across from the dining halls! Each cabin has electricity; ramps; two wheelchair-accessible washrooms with showers, plus storage and a single bed for each camper. Staff sleep in the same cabin, but in a separate room.
Are meals provided? Yes
Is Camp Awakening technology free? Yes The average child spends 7.5 hours a day in front of a screen! Camp is one of the last places in the world where children can experience life ‘unplugged.’ At Awakening, we want campers to enjoy nature – and new friends - without the distraction of screens and electronic devices. Camp provides an opportunity for campers to leave those items behind and focus on having fun through face-to-face connections and experiencing life in the great outdoors. One of the greatest impacts that camp can have on your camper is an increased sensation of self-confidence and independence. A large part of this comes from campers being away from home for a short period. They need to “disconnect to reconnect”.
Property Details
Sports facilities
- Archery Range
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Court
- Climbing Wall
- Horseback Riding Arena (indoor/outdoor)
- Soccer Field
- Tennis Court(s)
Landscape
- Beach
- Forested Area
- Lake/Pond/River
- Nature Trails
- Open Field
More details about property: Camp Awakening operates out of established Ontario summer camps – Kilcoo Camp for boys; Camp Oconto for girls; and Cedar Ridge Camp for leadership and adult programs.
Associations
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Fully Accessible Transportation Available (Bus fee: $50 per trip)
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What's New
Director's Message
Tracy Morley, Executive Director
Member - Ontario Camps Association Special Needs Resource Committee; Fellow - Society of Camp Directors; Member - Association of Fundraising ProfessionalsTracy is the Executive Director of Camp Awakening, a dream job which allows her to combine over 12 years of not-for-profit experience with a lifetime of summer camp knowledge. She is passionate about outdoor recreation and firmly believes in the life-changing magic of camp.
She strongly encourages all potential camper families to call the camp office at (416) 487-8400 to discuss the variety of integrated Camp Awakening programs for youth with physical disabilities and how best Camp Awakening can support your child.
Stories
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Discover the wonders of nature!
Camp Awakening took me on my first trip to Algonquin Park which nearly 20 years later is still one of the most amazing experiences in my life. Those 5 days in the backcountry of Algonquin were incredible. - Malcolm, alumni camper
Wilderness canoe tripping is a special part of the Camp Awakening summer camp program. Every camper, age 9-18, spends between 2 to 6 days of their session on canoe trip.
Depending on the age and experience of the cabin group, the canoe trip could be a simple overnight on Gull or Eagle Lake (home to our host camps) or an expedition to one of Ontario’s beautiful Provincial Parks (such as Algonquin or Frontenac).
Campers learn how to paddle a canoe, pitch a tent, and cook over a campfire.
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From a First Time Camper Parent
Just by chance, I found Camp Awakening one night while surfing the net. I knew this was going to "make or break her" (for lack of a better term). Well, Camp Awakening changed her life. Sheilagh had a spark. A confidence that I knew was in her, but never had the chance to come out. Sheilagh was able to experience and participate in so many different things and not feel defeated. She was able to be herself and not be judged. The fact that Sheilagh was able to make new friends without them already having a preconceived idea of who or what Sheilagh is all about was the best feeling. They took her for her.
I cannot thank you enough for opening up the world to my daughter...
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You are totally unique!
Camp Awakening is totally unique! I have found no other camp which caters to children who have physical disabilities, but who are not affected cognitively. Until now my daughter was a fish out of water at camps which serve the typical population and at camps for disabled kids. She has found a home at Awakening!
This past summer was wonderful. I felt safer putting our daughter on that bus at Bloorview Kids Rehab in Toronto and going 2,000 km back to Nova Scotia than I did having her 25 minutes away from us at a Nova Scotia camp last year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Camp Awakening have good reviews?
We've collected reviews from past attendees. Read 2 reviews of Camp Awakening here.What types of programs does Camp Awakening offer?
Camp Awakening runs: overnight camps, virtual programs. Programming specializes in: Leadership Training, Traditional (multi activity) . Browse the program calendar for rates and dates.What age does Camp Awakening start?
Camp Awakening has programs for children aged 8 to 29.How much does is cost to attend Camp Awakening?
Fees to attend Camp Awakening range from $750 to $925/week.Does Camp Awakening offer support for children with special needs?
Camp Awakening has trained staff and programming designed to support children with special needs.Does Camp Awakening offer busing?
Yes, Camp Awakening offers transportation. Find busing info and fees here.
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