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Cost
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Main language
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Ages (Gender)
4 to 16 (All Girls) -
Capacity
220
Founded in 1924, Camp Oconto is a traditional overnight camp for girls, located on the beautiful shores of Eagle Lake north of Kingston, Ontario. Oconto is a supportive environment where campers can express themselves, build self-confidence, gain skills, and make lifelong friendships. Over 18 activities are offered on 80 acres of land & 2km of shoreline. Campers are ages 4-16.
- Special needs: Not available
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Programs, Rates & Dates
Programs and Sessions Calendar
Oconto is an all-girls camp known for fostering an environment where campers feel comfortable being their true, authentic selves. Our philosophy is to help each individual grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically in a safe and happy environment under the leadership of mature staff. Oconto is the perfect setting to explore nature and discover yourself. Campers are encouraged to enthusiastically embrace new challenges while encouraging and supporting their peers. It is a place where lasting memories are made, and enduring friendships begin. Oconto campers are proud of their camp and are unified by the positive camp spirit we encourage.
Camp Oconto currently has 8 programs available; 1 TBD.
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1126 Camp Oconto RoadAug 09-13 $1,055 Ages: 6 - 8Overnight Camp
(All Girls)Traditional (multi activity)
$1,055Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto RoadAug 16-20 $1,055 Ages: 4 - 6Overnight Camp
(All Girls)Traditional (multi activity)
$500Sharbot Lake, ON
1126 Camp Oconto RoadDate TBD Cost TBD
Registration Details
Registration for Oconto begins with filling out a camper application from that will be reviewed by our director team. Our summer dates are posted at the beginning of September and registration generally opens at the end of September. Due to limited spaces available at camp, late applications will be added to a waitlist and updated regularly. To complete an Oconto camper application, please visit www.campoconto.com and click the purple “Apply Now” button in the top right-hand corner. If you have any problems or questions concerning the application process, do not hesitate to reach out and we will be happy to help!
Financial Aid & Payment Details
Payment Options:
Deposit required with acceptance Yes Credit card payment Yes -
Reviews & Insider Perspectives
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4.9 (9 total reviews)
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Meet the Staff
Director's Message
Oconto is a place to be yourself!
Character building programs will challenge and inspire campers to be strong, optimistic, and kind. Camp Oconto is a place to belong and to feel encouraged. Learn to live a balanced life. Trust yourself and others. You will also learn that it is great to succeed but equally important to sometimes fail. Learn to get up and try again.
Staff and Counsellors
We are incredibly lucky to have such dedicated, compassionate, and creative leaders on the staff team at Oconto. Staff are carefully selected for their ability to understand and nurture each individual, with most of our staff having been Oconto campers themselves. They are chosen for their leadership skills, maturity, and experience working with young people, making them fantastic role models. Counsellors must have the necessary qualifications for the activity they teach, with all staff being certified in First Aid and all waterfront staff having their National Lifeguard certification. Our staff know how to make anything a fun and exciting experience and welcome new campers with warmth, positivity, and unwavering care and support!
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Location & Operations
Address
1126 Camp Oconto Road, Tichborne, Ontario, K0H 2V0, Canada
Busing
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Toronto (Bus fee: 90.00)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Loblaws Leaside 11 Redway Road, Toronto, Ontario 10:00 am 1:00 pm -
Airport Transfers (Bus fee: 200.00 one way)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Pearson International Airport 6301 Silver Dart Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada Not provided Not provided
Accommodations
Sleeping Accommodations
- Cabins
- Platform Tent
Washrooms Facilities
- Flush Toilets
- Showers (indoor)
- Showers (outdoor)
More details about accommodations: Oconto campers stay in either cabins or zebos. A zebo accommodates 4-5 campers. A zebo has a wooden floor, wooden roof, two wooden side walls, and a back wall that is totally covered with secure screen, as well as two screen panels at the front with a door in the middle. On top of the screen there is red waterproof fabric that can go up like a venetian blind when the weather is nice, and be let down for liquid sunshine days!
Are meals provided? Yes.
Is Camp Oconto technology free? Yes. Campers are not allowed to have cell phones and hand held devices at camp. Staff may only use these devices on their time off.
Rentals & Services
Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
Please contact the Camp Oconto office for information about the Camp Oconto Outdoor Centre. The Camp Oconto office can be reached by phone at 905.470.2031 or by email at [email protected] .Associations
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Toronto (Bus fee: 90.00)
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What's New
Stories
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A school assignment.
Something that is very important to me is camp. I go to Camp Oconto. At camp you can do whatever you like, be who-ever you are, and dress however you like, and no one will care. And one of the most important parts of camp is friends. Some good friends I have made at camp are Gabriella, Ashley, Natasha, Kara and many others. All the best people are important. At camp without them, it is quite a different atmosphere.
When I left camp I really did NOT want to leave all of my friends, memories, activities, counsellors, food, songs and everything else. Next year I'll go for a month. -
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Well, first of all two weeks goes by way too fast! I had an amazing time once again! Thanks for making Oconto so awesome! I made a ton of new friends, the food was great, and I managed to try every activity. I'll see you next year! I hope the rest of your summer is a blast. Kristi.
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What Oconto really does
Oconto is a traditional camp. There are many activities. There are lots of girls wanting to play, be outside, and be themselves. No boys, just be yourself. Wake up and there will be three or four friends. "There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met yet"
You will learn about friends, and girls that will not be your best friends, but you will learn how to get along with them anyway, you will learn to be away from your family and gain confidence, you will try to achieve goals you set for yourself, you will not watch t.v., and you will learn to entertain yourself with the simple things. To laugh, to listen to understand and to have fun.
Join us at Oconto.
A place where you can be yourself!
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