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Camp Opemikon Summer Programs 2024

Camp Opemikon, just southwest of Perth, ON, has been welcoming campers for over 80 years. Located on the shores of beautiful Christie Lake on the southern tip of the Canadian shield, Camp Opemikon offers a wide range of great on-site amenities for all levels of campers. This idyllic camp on more than 200 acres of rugged terrain, nestled among three pristine lakes, provides the perfect outdoor adventure in a peaceful nature surroundings.

For summer 2024, we are pleased to be bringing back our wide variety of great summer programming. Youth can choose from a multitude of camping options including, tents and cabins and great instructor-led programming, like archery, a low-ropes course, paddling excursions and guided trail hikes. Non-Scouting Members are welcome!

Camp Opemikon supports youth of all genders with summer adventures from Ottawa, Kingston, Cornwall, Brockville, Lanark County, Petawawa, Pembroke, and the rest of Eastern Ontario. Bus transportation to & from Ottawa provided.
Our camp is located at 530 Hanna Rd, Maberly, ON K0H 2B0. Click here to see it on Google Maps.

Outdoor Adventures for all youth ages 5 to 16 yrs!

Looking for an outdoor adventure experience this summer?

Your camper:

  • Will have a fun-filled summer experience that will provide them with skills to last a lifetime!
  • Will experience fun-filled, unique, new adventures to help them discover their confidence and to help them grow into capable, independent individuals who are better prepared for success in the world.
  • Will take the lead in selecting organizing, planning and managing their activities. 
  • Will develop outdoor and camping skills to meet some of the requirements of the Scouting Outdoor Adventure Skills Program.

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

Register Here

 

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

Contact Us


Camp Opemikon Map

Location: 530 Hanna Rd, Maberly, ON K0H 2B0.

Phone: (613) 273-5291
E-mail: summercamp.opemikon@scouts.ca