Leadership Program

Simpresca offers two leadership programs: Leadership in Training (LIT) and Counsellor in Training (CIT).

The LIT program is a three-week-long program for those aged 15, focusing primarily on the hard-skills needed to become an effective and conscientious camper: canoeing, swimming, fire and shelter building, how to plan trips, and function as a group. A week-long backcountry camping trip is included in the training.

The CIT program is a six-week long program for those ages 16, focusing primarily on the soft-skills needed to become a quality summer camp counselor: how to form friendships, lead a group of children, plan activities, and deal with conflict. A week-long backcountry camping trip is included in the training.

Camp Simpresca is a summer camp for boys and girls. Since opening in 1949, many young campers have come to share the joys of camping and the lasting memories it brings.

The Mission of Camp Simpresca is, "To provide a safe and healthy camping experience promoting friendship, fun, camping skills and self-awareness, while all members of the Simpresca community challenge themselves physically, intellectually, spiritually and socially."

Camp Simpresca is a United Church camp founded in 1949. The camp is located on the shores of Georgian Bay near Midland. We have a large private sandy beach and a beautiful treed property. Campers are housed in rustic cabins. As an inclusive community, we pride ourselves on a warm welcome extended to all.