Kandalore is the finest traditional camp in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. For more than 70 years, Kandalore has given campers (6-16 years of age) the opportunity to know and be themselves. We've created a warm and supportive environment where kids can express their individuality, grow in self-confidence and build friendships that last a lifetime. Camp Sessions are 1, 2, 4 weeks in length. Leadership programs for 16 & 17 year olds.

The Our Kids review of Kandalore

Founded more than 70 years ago, the Kandalore program is firmly based in the traditions of camping in Canada, as well as the traditions unique to the camp. All-camp campfires bookend the camper experience, including the Chapter Fire, a signature event held at the end of each month. There’s a lot of whimsy, too, such as the regatta, a day-long program held each session. Those things, and many more, contribute to a camp culture that is vibrant, active, inclusive, and fun. There are some very nice cross-generational programs, including Fairy Night, when senior girls dress up and visit the youngest campers to surprise them with a girls-only campfire. It’s as charming as it is affective. Leadership seeks to provide appropriate challenges, including canoe trips, as a cornerstone of the program, through which campers can build confidence in themselves and in their ability to work with others toward a common goal. 

Camp Address

1143 Kandalore Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, K0M 1J2, Canada

Janice Greenshields, Director

There are countless benefits to sending your camper to Camp Kandalore.  Our parents see great value in the soft skills which are taught and social and emotional growth that our campers return home with at the end of their camp stay.  Our camp experience helps to provide campers with growth in independence, care and respect for others and the opportunity to build self-esteem and self-confidence. 

Our staff absolutely love watching our campers develop their hard skills over the course of the summer.  The campers find so much pride and accomplishment when finally accomplishing a skill they have been working so hard to achieve.  Whether they hit their first bullseye in archery, mastered their J stroke at canoeing, completed their first deep water roll in kayaking or learned how to get up on waterskis – each day brings new challenges and new accomplishments.

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• Learning to Solo

  Campers take part in daily swim and canoe classes where they can work on their levels and prepare for their canoe trip!

• Bulls-Eye!

  Archery is one of our most popular activities!

• Checking Sign-Up Sheets

  Each Night campers sit down with their counsellor and select their own individual program for the next day! All Kandalore instructional classes are taught in single-sex classes of the same age. Campers have over 20 activities to choose from over the course of their stay at camp!

• Climbing at Kandalore

  Kandalore offers 4 different climbing experiences! First take on the challenge of our 3 story indoor climbing wall, then move out to our 3 outdoor natural rock climbing areas, you can also give our 65 foot tandem swing a shot and for a new challenge you can try out high ropes challenge course!