Our Overnight Camps Details
Camp Opemikon will be open for amazing overnight camping experiences from Saturday, July 6 – Saturday, August 10th, 2024.
Beaver Camp - Ages 5 to 7 yrs
Offered from Week 1 - Week 4 – Sat. July 6 to Tues. July 30
This introductory camping program is for youth who have little or no camping experience either with their parents or as beaver scouts. It consists of a 3-night program which includes basic outdoor skills with hikes, aquatic games and focuses on sharing.
Registration Details:
Cost: $400 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $25.00 is to be added to the camping fee to cover administration costs. This fee must be paid if your child is not a currently registered member of Scouts Canada and we reserve the right to collect this fee upon verification through Scouts Canada’s database.
Discounts: Early Bird rate $25 discount per registration if full payment is made by April 1st, 2024.
Transportation will be provided at no extra cost from Scouts Headquarters at 1345 Baseline in Ottawa.
- You must indicate during registration if transportation is required.
- Full details are listed in the Parent/Camper Information package.
Program Guide
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Cubfield Camp
TenderPAD – Ages 7 to 9 yrs
Offered from Week 1 - Week 4 – Tues. July 9 to Sat. August 3
Enjoy 4-nights at camp which include basic outdoor skills, hikes, games and campfires!
This introductory camping program is ideal for first-time campers to gain camping and outdoor skills development with little prior camping experience.
Registration Details:
Cost: $480 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non-Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $25.00 is to be added to the camping fee to cover administration costs. This fee must be paid if your child is not a currently registered member of Scouts Canada and we reserve the right to collect this fee upon verification through Scouts Canada’s database.
Discounts: Early Bird rate $25 discount per registration if full payment is made by April 1st, 2024.
Transportation will be provided at no extra cost from Scouts Headquarters at 1345 Baseline in Ottawa.
- You must indicate during registration if transportation is required.
- Full details are listed in the Parent/Camper Information package.
Register Here
GOLD PACK – AGES 7 TO 8 YRS
RED PACK CAMP - AGES 8-9 YRS
Black Pack Camp - Ages 9-10 yrs
TOTAL PACK CAMP - AGES 8-10 YRS
Red and Black Pack Camps are offered on:
Week 1 – Sat. July 6 to Sat. July 13
Week 2 – Sat. July 13 to Sat. July 20
Week 3 – Sat. July 20 to Sat. July 27
Week 4 – Sat. July 27 to Sat. Aug 3
Total Pack Camp is offered on:
Week 5 - Sat. Aug 3 to Sat. Aug 10
These week-long camps will provide your youth with opportunities to lead and work together using a range of outdoor skills and activities such as swimming, archery, nature discovery, boating as it relates to the abilities of their pack level. Black Pack Camps will provide more advanced skills opportunities for the older, more experienced campers. Campers experience an overnight sleep-over at one of our satellite sites. Here are some examples of the Outdoor Adventure Skills youth may achieve: Camping, Trail, Aquatics and Paddling. Total Pack Camp combines Black Pack and Red Pack so that the older Cubs can help and lead the younger Cubs.
Registration Details:
Cost: $780 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non-Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $25.00 is to be added to the camping fee to cover administration costs. This fee must be paid if your child is not a currently registered member of Scouts Canada and we reserve the right to collect this fee upon verification through Scouts Canada’s database.
Discounts: Early Bird rate $25 discount per registration if full payment is made by April 1st, 2024.
Transportation will be provided at no extra cost from Scouts Headquarters at 1345 Baseline in Ottawa.
- You must indicate during registration if transportation is required.
- Full details are listed in the Parent/Camper Information package.
Register Here
Brownsea troop Camp - Ages 11-12 yrs
Offered on:
Week 1 – Sat. July 6 to Sat. July 13
Week 2 – Sat. July 13 to Sat. July 20
Week 3 – Sat. July 20 to Sat. July 27
Week 4 – Sat. July 27 to Sat. Aug. 3
Week 5 - Sat. Aug 3 to Sat. Aug 10
During these week-long camps, youth are provided with the building blocks to enjoy camping and develop outdoor skills through hands-on activities such as canoeing, hiking and high ropes. Rope courses, a regatta and special all-camp evening activities will fill this fun-packed week. Youth will also have the chance to experience a 2-night canoe trip on Christie Lake and Farren’s Lake to develop land and water adventure skills. Here are some examples of the Outdoor Adventure Skills youth may achieve: paddling, aquatics, trail, camping and vertical.
Registration Details:
Cost: $820 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $25.00 is to be added to the camping fee to cover administration costs. This fee must be paid if your child is not a currently registered member of Scouts Canada and we reserve the right to collect this fee upon verification through Scouts Canada’s database.
Discounts: Early Bird rate $25 discount per registration if full payment is made by April 1st, 2024.
Transportation will be provided at no extra cost from Scouts Headquarters at 1345 Baseline in Ottawa.
- You must indicate during registration if transportation is required.
- Full details are listed in the Parent/Camper Information package.
Register Here
Troop Camp - Ages 12 to 14 yrs
Troop TRAIL skills camp offered on:
Week 1 – Sat. July 6 to Sat. July 13
Week 2 – Sat. July 13 to Sat. July 20
Week 3 – Sat. July 20 to Sat. July 27
Week 4 – Sat. July 27 to Sat. Aug. 3
Week 5 - Sat. Aug 3 to Sat. Aug 10
During these week-long camps, youth will apply all the development of the Troop program with a focus on hiking skills. Other camp-based activities will be included during the week such as swimming, canoeing, ropes & teambuilding. Youth will also have the chance to experience a 2-night hiking trip at a nearby park. Here are some examples of the Outdoor Adventure Skills youth may achieve: Trail, Camping and Paddling.
Troop PADDLING skills camp offered on:
Week 2 – Sat. July 13 to Sat. July 20
Week 3 – Sat. July 20 to Sat. July 27
During this week-long camp, youth will apply all the development of the Troop program with a focus on paddling and water skills. Other camp-based activities will be included during the week such as knots and lashing, ropes & teambuilding. Youth will also have the chance to experience a 2-night canoe trip at a nearby park or canoeing up the Rideau Canal. Here are some examples of the Outdoor Adventure Skills youth may achieve: Camping and Paddling.
Registration Details:
Cost: $820 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non-Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $25.00 is to be added to the camping fee to cover administration costs. This fee must be paid if your child is not a currently registered member of Scouts Canada and we reserve the right to collect this fee upon verification through Scouts Canada’s database.
Discounts: Early Bird rate $25 discount per registration if full payment is made by April 1st, 2024.
Transportation will be provided at no extra cost from Scouts Headquarters at 1345 Baseline in Ottawa.
- You must indicate during registration if transportation is required.
- Full details are listed in the Parent/Camper Information package.
Register Here
Survival Camp - Ages 13 to 15 yrs
Offered on:
Week 5 – Sat. Aug 3 to Sat. Aug. 10
During this week-long camp, camp applies all the development of the Troop Program with a focus on Survival Skills. They will spend majority of their time staying at our satellite site at Farren’s Lake. Campers will get the chance to create and sleep in their own shelter.
Vertical Skills Camp - Ages 13 to 15 yrs
Offered on:
Week 1 – Sat. July 6 to Sat. July 13
Week 4 – Sat. July 27 to Sat. Aug. 3
During this week-long camp, youth will spend the first part of the week climbing McManus Rock to fine-tune their climbing skills. They will also have the chance to head off-site to Kingston Mills for a multi-night climbing experience. No previous rock-climbing experience is required! Here are some examples of the Outdoor Adventure Skills youth may achieve: vertical skills and camping.
Registration Details:
Cost: $820 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non-Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $25.00 is to be added to the camping fee to cover administration costs. This fee must be paid if your child is not a currently registered member of Scouts Canada and we reserve the right to collect this fee upon verification through Scouts Canada’s database.
Discounts: Early Bird rate $25 discount per registration if full payment is made by April 1st,2024.
Transportation will be provided at no extra cost from Scouts Headquarters at 1345 Baseline in Ottawa.
- You must indicate during registration if transportation is required.
- Full details are listed in the Parent/Camper Information package.
Register Here
Outdoor skills and leadership (OSL) - Ages 14-15 yrs
Offered on:
Week 1 & 2 – Sat. July 6 to Sat. July 20
Week 3 & 4 – Sat. July 20 to Sat. Aug 3
The OSL camp is a challenging 2-week leadership development program that concentrates on refining outdoor skills. Week 1 is devoted to land-based skills such as backpacking and light-weight camping and includes a 3-night hiking trip. Week 2 shifts to water-based skills such as portaging and canoe safety and includes a 3-night canoe trip. The 2 weeks are tied together with an overnight survival night challenge. Here are some examples of the Outdoor Adventure Skills youth may achieve: Paddling, Trail, Camping, Emergency.
Registration Details:
Cost: $1,100 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non-Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $25.00 is to be added to the camping fee to cover administration costs. This fee must be paid if your child is not a currently registered member of Scouts Canada and we reserve the right to collect this fee upon verification through Scouts Canada’s database.
Discounts: Early Bird rate $25 discount per registration if full payment is made by April 1st, 2024.
Transportation will be provided at no extra cost from Scouts Headquarters at 1345 Baseline in Ottawa.
- You must indicate during registration if transportation is required.
- Full details are listed in the Parent/Camper Information package.
Register Here
Counselor-in-training (CIT) - Ages 15-16 yrs
Offered on:
Week 1 & 2 – Sat. July 6 to Sat. July 20
Week 2 & 3 – Sat. July 13 to Sat. July 27
Week 3 & 4 – Sat. July 20 to Sat. Aug 3
The CIT 2-week program provides training to youth interested in obtaining Camp Counselor positions in future years or in enhancing leadership skills. Activities concentrate on development of team building skills, proper methods of discipline, conflict resolution, personal goal setting and intensive leadership training. Week one involves placement in appropriate program or service area to apply new-found knowledge. CIT builds confidence, prepares youth for an amazing experience as a camp counselor or in their future workforce.
Registration Details:
Cost: $900 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non-Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $25.00 is to be added to the camping fee to cover administration costs. This fee must be paid if your child is not a currently registered member of Scouts Canada and we reserve the right to collect this fee upon verification through Scouts Canada’s database.
Discounts: Early Bird rate $25 discount per registration if full payment is made by April 1st, 2024.
Transportation will be provided at no extra cost from Scouts Headquarters at 1345 Baseline in Ottawa.
- You must indicate during registration if transportation is required.
- Full details are listed in the Parent/Camper Information package.
Register Here
