Our Overnight Camps Details
Camp Opemikon will be open for amazing overnight camping experiences from Saturday, July 8 – Saturday, August 5th, 2023.
Beaver Camp - Ages 5 to 7 yrs
Offered on Week 2 – Sat. July 15 to Tues. July 18
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: $335 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $50.00 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 14th, 2023.
Deposits: A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking and full payment is required by May 27, 2023.
If you are booking multiple for youth and/or camp weeks, please contact the Camp Director at Kenneth.wardle@scouts.ca about payment plans and ask us about our No-One-Left-Behind support program.
Refunds:
- Registration Fee will be refunded minus $50 Administration Fee if cancellation is made more than 2 weeks prior to camp!
- 50% of the Registration fee will be retained if cancellation is less than 2 weeks prior to camp.
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. The information package will be sent out after May 27th when full payment is due.
Register Here
Cubfield Camp
Gold Pack – Ages 7 to 9 yrs
Offered on Week 2 – Tues. July 18 to Sat. July 21
This introductory camping program is ideal for first-time campers to gain camping and outdoor skills development with no prior Scouting experience. It consists of a 3-night program which includes basic outdoor skills, hikes, games and campfires.
Registration Details:
Cost: $470 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non-Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $50.00 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 14th, 2023.
Deposits: A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking and full payment is required by May 27, 2023.
If you are booking multiple for youth and/or camp weeks, please contact the Camp Director at Kenneth.wardle@scouts.ca about payment plans and ask us about our No-One-Left-Behind support program.
Refunds:
- Registration Fee will be refunded minus $50 Administration Fee if cancellation is made more than 2 weeks prior to camp!
- 50% of the Registration fee will be retained if cancellation is less than 2 weeks prior to camp.
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. The information package will be sent out after May 27th when full payment is due.
Register Here
Red Pack Camp - Ages 8-9 yrs
Black Pack Camp - Ages 9-10 yrs
Red and Black Pack Camps are offered on:
Week 1 – Sat. July 8 to Sat. July 15
Week 2 – Sat. July 15 to Sat. July 22 (Black Pack Only)
Week 3 – Sat. July 22 to Sat. July 29
Week 4 – Sat. July 29 to Sat. Aug 5
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 a hike to the “Amazon” and 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.
Registration Details:
Cost: $735 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non-Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $50.00 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 14th, 2023.
Deposits: A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking and full payment is required by May 27, 2023.
If you are booking multiple for youth and/or camp weeks, please contact the Camp Director at Kenneth.wardle@scouts.ca about payment plans and ask us about our No-One-Left-Behind support program.
Refunds:
- Registration Fee will be refunded minus the $50 Administration Fee if cancellation is made more than 2 weeks prior to camp!
- 50% of the Registration fee will be retained if cancellation is less than 2 weeks prior to camp.
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. The information package will be sent out after May 27th when full payment is due.
Register Here
Brownsea troop Camp - Ages 11-12 yrs
Offered on:
Week 1 – Sat. July 8 to Sat. July 15
Week 2 – Sat. July 15 to Sat. July 22
Week 3 – Sat. July 22 to Sat. July 29
Week 4 – Sat. July 29 to Sat. Aug. 5
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. Vertical skills adventures, 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: $765 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $50.00 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 14th, 2023.
Deposits: A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking and full payment is required by May 27, 2023.
If you are booking multiple for youth and/or camp weeks, please contact the Camp Director at Kenneth.wardle@scouts.ca about payment plans and ask us about our No-One-Left-Behind support program.
Refunds:
- Registration Fee will be refunded minus $50 Administration Fee if cancellation is made more than 2 weeks prior to camp!
- 50% of the Registration fee will be retained if cancellation is less than 2 weeks prior to camp.
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. The information package will be sent out after May 27th when full payment is due.
Register Here
Troop Camp - Ages 12 to 14 yrs
Troop TRAIL skills camp offered on:
Week 1 – Sat. July 8 to Sat. July 15
Week 3 – Sat. July 22 to Sat. July 29
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 nearby Frontenac provincial 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 15 to Sat. July 22
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 nearby Frontenac provincial 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: $765 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non-Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $50.00 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 14th, 2023.
Deposits: A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking and full payment is required by May 27, 2023.
If you are booking multiple for youth and/or camp weeks, please contact the Camp Director at Kenneth.wardle@scouts.ca about payment plans and ask us about our No-One-Left-Behind support program.
Refunds:
- Registration Fee will be refunded minus $50 Administration Fee if cancellation is made more than 2 weeks prior to camp!
- 50% of the Registration fee will be retained if cancellation is less than 2 weeks prior to camp.
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. The information package will be sent out after May 27th when full payment is due.
Register Here
Vertical Skills Camp - Ages 13 to 15 yrs
Offered on Week 4 – Sat. July 29 to Sat. Aug. 5
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: $765 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non-Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $50.00 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 14th,2023.
Deposits: A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking and full payment is required by May 27, 2023.
If you are booking multiple for youth and/or camp weeks, please contact the Camp Director at Kenneth.wardle@scouts.ca about payment plans and ask us about our No-One-Left-Behind support program.
Refunds:
- Registration Fee will be refunded minus $50 Administration Fee if cancellation is made more than 2 weeks prior to camp!
- 50% of the Registration fee will be retained if cancellation is less than 2 weeks prior to camp.
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. The information package will be sent out after May 27th when full payment is due.
Register Here
Outdoor skills and leadership (OSL) - Ages 14-15 yrs
Offered on:
Week 1 & 2 – Sat. July 8 to Sat. July 22
Week 3 & 4 – Sat. July 22 to Sat. Aug 5
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. This session is a pre-requisite for anyone interested in registering for CIT or Seneca. Here are some examples of the Outdoor Adventure Skills youth may achieve: Paddling, Trail, Camping, Emergency.
Registration Details:
Cost: $995 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non-Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $50.00 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 14th, 2023.
Deposits: A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking and full payment is required by May 27, 2023.
If you are booking multiple for youth and/or camp weeks, please contact the Camp Director at Kenneth.wardle@scouts.ca about payment plans and ask us about our No-One-Left-Behind support program.
Refunds:
- Registration Fee will be refunded minus $50 Administration Fee if cancellation is made more than 2 weeks prior to camp!
- 50% of the Registration fee will be retained if cancellation is less than 2 weeks prior to camp.
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. The information package will be sent out after May 27th when full payment is due.
Register Here
Counselor-in-training (CIT) - Ages 15-16 yrs
Offered on:
Week 1 & 2 – Sat. July 8 to Sat. July 22
Week 2 & 3 – Sat. July 15 to Sat. July 29
Week 3 & 4 – Sat. July 22 to Sat. Aug 5
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 two 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: $845 + HST + Fees
Everyone is Welcome! Non-Scouting Members are welcome to experience residential camping at Camp Opemikon. An additional $50.00 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 14th, 2023.
Deposits: A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking and full payment is required by May 27, 2023.
If you are booking multiple for youth and/or camp weeks, please contact the Camp Director at Kenneth.wardle@scouts.ca about payment plans and ask us about our No-One-Left-Behind support program.
Refunds:
- Registration Fee will be refunded minus $50 Administration Fee if cancellation is made more than 2 weeks prior to camp!
- 50% of the Registration fee will be retained if cancellation is less than 2 weeks prior to camp.
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. The information package will be sent out after May 27th when full payment is due.
Register Here
