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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario
Port Sydney, Ontario, P0B 1L0
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Type:Overnight camp, Family programs
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Focus:Traditional (multi activity)
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Cost:$460 to $2,200/week
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Ages:5 to 17
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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:0 available; 11 TBD
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Summary Profile
About InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario
Pioneer Camp Ontario is an overnight Christian summer camp for kids ages 5 to 17. We offer programs for children and youth as well as specialty programs in leadership development and adventure. Kids are invited into new experiences where they will grow in their skills, confidence, teamwork, faith, and leadership. Located just two hours from Toronto, Pioneer Camp has four camp sites on a 1200 acre Muskoka waterfront property, with more than one staff for every three campers, Pioneer Camp provides an experience that highly personal in a strong community context. Our goal is to provide a fun, safe and valuable camp experiences for every camper.- Special needs: Yes, specialized support. A few of our campers have special needs.
- Religious affiliation:Christian
COVID-19 Response
Everything we do at camp is centred on helping campers feel safe and secure so they can relax and enjoy everything camp has to offer. While we are hopeful that most COVID-related restrictions will be lifted in 2022, we assure you we will meet or exceed all provincial health and safety guidelines. If you have any questions, we’d love to hear from you
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Programs, Rates & Dates
Programs and Sessions Calendar
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario currently has 0 program available; 11 TBD.
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Overnight Camp
All Boys
Ages: 11 - 16
Traditional (multi activity)$795Huntsville, ON
942 Clearwater Lake RoadDate TBD Cost TBD Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 11 - 16
Traditional (multi activity)$795Huntsville, ON
942 Clearwater Lake RoadDate TBD Cost TBD Overnight Camp
All Boys
Ages: 13 - 16
Traditional (multi activity)$470Huntsville, ON
942 Clearwater Lake RoadDate TBD Cost TBD Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 13 - 16
Traditional (multi activity)$470Huntsville, ON
942 Clearwater Lake RoadDate TBD Cost TBD Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 16 - 17
CIT/LIT Program$1,895Huntsville, ON
942 Clearwater Lake RoadDate TBD Cost TBD Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 5 - 18+
Traditional (multi activity)$1,575Huntsville, ON
942 Clearwater Lake RoadDate TBD Cost TBD Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 14 - 17
Traditional (multi activity)$695Huntsville, ON
942 Clearwater Lake RoadDate TBD Cost TBD Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 5 - 18+
Traditional (multi activity)$450Huntsville, ON
942 Clearwater Lake RoadDate TBD Cost TBD Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 5 - 10
Traditional (multi activity)$825Huntsville, ON
942 Clearwater Lake RoadDate TBD Cost TBD
Financial Aid & Payment Details
Payment Options:
Deposit required with acceptance Yes Credit card payment Yes Maximum installments available 7 Discounts
Discount for 2nd child $50 Discount for 3rd child $50 Discount for 4th child $50 -
Insider Reviews & Perspectives
The Our Kids review of InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario
Ontario Pioneer Camp is one of nine InterVarsity camps located across the country. The camping program was begun 1929, an expression of InterVarsity, an association of campus ministries intended to bring Christian values and awareness to young people, and support their spiritual and social growth. The camps were part of the initial vision, designed to create a unique opportunity to bring young people together around the unique challenges that a camp setting can provide. That remains perhaps more true today than ever. At camp they unplug, and turn their attention to the community they find there. The activities facilitate a greater understanding of campers’ talents and abilities, as well as the Christian values that inform the programming. The camp has grown over the years, adding new activities, including family camp sessions, all of it furthering the initial goals.
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User reviews of InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario — Read all 7 reviews
Wonderful Location, Perfect Spot, Amazing People
Camper Parent (Parent)"Picked up my daughter from her first week of overnight camp (Adventure Camp) and she had a blast! What a wonderful location, perfect spot, such amazing people!"
Adventure at Boys Camp
Camper Parent (Parent)"Our son had an amazing two-week adventure at Boys Camp this year and can't wait to go back next summer! Thank you to all the leaders, counsellors and fellow campers for making this a summer he won't forget!"
Great, Challenging and Safe Experience
Camper Parent (Parent)"This a fantastic camp where the staff really know how to give your child a great, challenging and safe experience. Our four kids have gone for years."
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Location & Site Details
Address
942 Clearwater Lake Road, Port Sydney, Ontario, P0B 1L0, Canada
Busing
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Bus 1 (Bus fee: $60 one way)
Location Address Pick up Drop off SAIL Woodbridge 137 Chrislea Road, Woodbridge, ON, Canada Not provided Not provided
Accommodations
Sleeping Accommodations
- Cabins
Washrooms Facilities
- Flush Toilets
- Showers (indoor)
More details about accommodations: Our well established facility includes three distinct sites. We can accommodate overnight or day groups of up to 200 people at our Lodge site.
Are meals provided? Yes
Is InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario technology free? Yes Days at camp are full and technology can sometimes get in the way of creating meaningful experiences and developing friendships. Campers may also lose or break their phones while they are at camp. If your child regularly uses his/her cell phone for an alarm clock or camera, we recommend bringing a cheap camera and alarm clock instead.
Property Details
Sports facilities
- Archery Range
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Court
- Climbing Wall
- Ice Rink
- Rope Course
- Soccer Field
Landscape
- Beach
- Forested Area
- Lake/Pond/River
- Nature Trails
- Open Field
More details about property: We are located in 1,200 acres of forest around two beautiful lakes. Our stunning forested hills foster the spirit of adventure. On two incredible Muskoka lakes, with multiple waterfronts and endless special spots, our property creates space for unforgettable experiences.
Rentals & Services
Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
We have years of experience working with teachers and schools to provide fun-filled and educational day and overnight trips for students in elementary and high school. The Outdoor Education Program at Pioneer Camp is designed to help students develop leadership and interpersonal skills while promoting a greater appreciation of the environment they live in and the benefits of being physically active. We understand that each person learns differently and use differentiated instruction to try and most effectively engage every student. We offer a variety of programs in areas including Recreation, Education, Adventure and Leadership. Our programs are based on the Ontario Curriculum. Our quality staff are trained to teach these programs and all the equipment required is provided on site. We understand that each group and experience is unique and the Pioneer Camp team will strive to help to make this experience significant and memorable. We are committed to fostering an environment that is encouraging and supportive in order to maximize each student’s and faculty’s experience.
Available for private rentals: Yes
For church, business, family and more… Our well-trained staff are ready to help you with everything from event planning, facilitating and hosting to recreational activities and Bible studies. Your plans and goals for an amazing time are our priority!
Associations
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Bus 1 (Bus fee: $60 one way)
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What's New
Director's Message
Dan Martin, Executive Director
Dan and his wife Kara have been involved in summer camping for over 20 years. They have directed camps in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Dan has been the Executive Director at InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario for over 10 years. He and his wife have four children.
Stories
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Family Camp Memories
As a family, we love the spiritual aspect of this camp and how well it is incorporated into the camp lifestyle. It is a very positive environment for the children, and the leaders are wonderful role models for the children as they are positive, cheerful and in touch with God and their spiritual side. "It's cool to love God" seems to be the message that the kids come home with. They have a wonderful time at camp and the predominant reason is the leaders, the children really bond with them. Pioneer was well spoken of by other families we knew who had attended in previous years, in many cases for 10+yrs. Pioneer Camp won our respect and high regard through the attention to camper/staff ratio and attention to small details that make each year's camp experience fun and safe for the kids.
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Outripping Adventures
On the Dumoine River, soloing a boat in some rapid, a girl was displaying all the skills she had learned while being at Woodland Challenge. Some civilians passed down the portage trail, stopped to marvel at the mastery of this 15 year old girl taking on water they wouldn't think to enter. In recognition, they applaud her from the shoreline and across her face crept an ear toear grin of pride along with a little embarrassment.
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Beat the Summer Heat
After a week of swimming lessons, a camper who was initially afraid to swim in the lake (she didn't like that she couldn't see the bottom), woke up early one morning mid-session and with some encouragement from her camp director, some lifeguards, her chalet leader and ALL her chalet-mates, she 'uped' her red lanyard to a green one. She now can't wait for Free Swim/Boats Out and is constantly jumping off the towers, jumping on the trampoline and splashing in the shallow end
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Friendships
"My daughter says that her best memory is the first time she went to Pioneer Camp and how welcome everyone made her feel. She wants to be a leader one day so she can make kids feel that comfortable too."
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The Diving Tower
Keith had come to camp from a foster care situation, and at the start of camp, he wanted to be anywhere but Pioneer. Everything was stupid, and boring, and regardless of what we were doing, he was unwilling to participate. But his leader, a long-time Pioneer guy named Neil, patiently listened to him, spent time with him, and invited him to participate. It was amazing to see what a little love can do in the life of a camper. Keith gradually warmed up to Pioneer and to people and began participating in activities, and by the end of the week, he could hardly contain his enthusiasm. While I was life guarding on the dock on the last afternoon of camp, I heard a familiar voice say, "I gotta go talk to my buddy Mike." It was Keith, and he wanted me to watch him jump off the high diving tower. It's amazing what a difference caring and listening can make.
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Teamwork
Pioneer has been just the most wonderful experience for our son. Each year he has grown as a person from the camp experience. He particularly likes the quality of the camp staff and the Christian foundation on which the camp exists. He has learned a greater sense of community, tolerance for others, confidence in himself, greater appreciation for his own family and life situation, understanding of his place in the world and his personal commitment to life as a Christian
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Mountain Biking
The activities were amazing. My son loved all the games as well as sailing and mountain biking. The organization of the camp such as registration and first day are reassuring. Being a Christian camp is also a must. But you can get this in lots of places. The reason we come back, the reason I save for 10 months is the relationship between the staff and my son. Everyone, his chalet leader, his activity leader and the leaders all around set a tone of love, acceptance and positive discipline. These positive male role models are something that will have a lasting impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario have good reviews?
We've collected reviews from past attendees. Read 7 reviews of InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario here.What types of programs does InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario offer?
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario runs: overnight camps. Programming specializes in: Traditional (multi activity) , CIT/LIT Program. Browse the program calendar for rates and dates.What age does InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario start?
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario has programs for children aged 5 to 17.How much does is cost to attend InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario?
Fees to attend InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario range from $460 to $2,200/week.Does InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario offer support for children with special needs?
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario has trained staff and programming designed to support children with special needs.Does InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario offer busing?
Yes, InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario offers transportation. Find busing info and fees here.
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