Kettleby Valley Camp reviews

Short reviews of Kettleby Valley Camp

Quick, short-form reviews, gathered from additional sources.


Chad R (parent) Thanks Kettleby!! My two daughters went to overnight camp for the first time last summer and had the time of their lives at Kettleby! We were all thrilled with this camp. The location, the price, the quality of lodging, food, staff and FUN was excellent! It was a life changing experience for them, literally. What made this ex... Show More	all_reviews parent	,
Christine L (alumnus) I highly recommend it! So glad Kettleby Camp is still thriving. I went there three summers in a row in the late 60s when it was known as Camp Richhilldaca. Our counselors were wonderful people, and I learned to love and respect nature rather than fear it. Kettleby camp was one of the very best experiences of my young life and one wh... Show More	all_reviews alumnus	,
Tina M (parent) Best Day Camp Ever! Best day camp ever! York Region has this treasure so close by, with bus transportation provided daily to & from home. Exceptional staff that value fun, respect, safety for all the campers. Recommend this location for the outdoor experience that has so many added features; wall climbing, archery, canoes, swi... Show More	all_reviews parent	,
Tyler M (camper) Can't wait for summer! I've been coming to this camp for years, and Camp stop thinking about it until the next summer comes around!!!	all_reviews camper	,
Kanga (parent) Bravo Kettleby! Our son has gone to Kettleby every summer since he was 7 ~ it’s been 7 summers so far. This camp is an absolute gem and we are so thrilled to have such a high quality camp so close to home. Each year our son comes home with new stories, new friends and having had great experiences which will provide memories... Show More	all_reviews parent	,

OUR KIDS review of Kettleby Valley Camp

It’s a truism, but worth repeating, that at camp there is more than meets the eye, and Kettleby is a great example of that. It’s a traditional camp, with all the traditional activities, from canoeing, to swimming, to hiking, to arts and crafts. There are some updates, too, including paintball. But, as director Peter Truman says, “all the activities really are a medium for us to help kids understand that trying new things isn’t a big deal.” And with that comes a lot of social, emotional, and physical growth and development, something that the Kettleby program actively brings to the fore. There has been a camp on this site since the late 1950s. The cities to the south have grown, and it’s not as far from the urban environment as it once was, though that brings a nice plus as well: it’s close to home, something that both parents and campers appreciate.

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