Cow Island Day Camp
Summer 2024 registration is now open!
July 2nd to Aug 9th, 2024
Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Our goal: To create community and build strong friendships across our big lake.
Why Camp?
For the comfort and pleasure of knowing your child is developing social skills, learning to make new friends, and interacting with diverse group of children.
The sheer happiness that your child is completely separated from screen time.
Curriculum developed by an educator, your child will participate in carefully crafted activities intended to foster learning and curiosity.
On our island, your child will truly connect with nature through lead activities and in free play.
Summer camp is renowned for helping children foster self-confidence and build resilience.
You get 3.5 hours of bliss and freedom (we are all parents & grandparents, we get it).
We work around your schedule. Sign up for a day, a week, or multiple weeks.
“Camp offers a crash course on meeting new people, helping children build social skills, explore their independence and improve their self esteem.”
— Stephen Fine, Research Chair for the Ontario Camps Association
Camp Details
Information
Ages 4 through 13
$20 per day or $80 per week for 5 days or $65 for a 4 day week
Fees include daily tuck
All camp activities take place on Cow Island, a short boat ride from Portland
Camp follows the Ministry of Health regulations
Daily Schedule
9:00–9:30 am: Arrival, meeting friends and getting organized
9:30–10:15 am: Large group game
10:15–11:15 am: Small group activity. Campers choose between sports, crafts, design challenges, arts, and other fun activities.
11:15–11:30 am: Snack
11:30 am–12:15 pm: Water activity including free swim, sand toys and organized water games
12:15-12:30 pm: Tidy up and get ready for pick-up
Available weeks for 2024
Week One July 2nd to July 5th (4 Days) 1 spot remaining
Week Two July 8th to July 12th 12 spots remaining
Week Three July 15th to July 19th 19 spots remaining
Week Four July 22nd to July 26th Sold Out- 4 on waitlist
Week Five July 29th to Aug 2nd 5 spots remaining
Week Six Aug 6th to Aug 9th (4 Days) Sold Out- Email to join the waitlist
Counsellors & Counsellors in Training
Meet Our Counsellors & Counsellors in Training from 2023
Ben, Nate, Maura, Jacob, Dean, Evan, Jack, Brooke, Rory, Krisztian, Marnia, Noah, Fionn & Cassandra
Looking for Leadership Training Campers
Ages 12–14
Registration as a regular camper but offered leadership training skills during group activity times
Looking for Counsellors in Training
Ages 14–15
Volunteer position.
Resume and interview required.
Build your experience and earn volunteer hours. Documentation provided.
Looking for Counsellors
Ages 16 and older
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm
Anyone who enjoys working with children
Swim qualification of Bronzed Medallion highly desired
For any questions related to camp, camp registration or potential employment, please email us.