During skills, our campers can work to complete skill levels. Campers are awarded their skill cards on the last day of camp to recognize their hard work and achievements.
The levels are a series of progressive skills that campers can work towards mastery in that particular area. Campers are led in small groups by qualified staff members to earn levels in one of these ten skill development areas (not all skills are offered every session):
• Canoeing:
Campers learn the basics of paddling and have the opportunity to earn Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (ORCKA) Basic Canoeing levels with qualified ORCKA instructors.
• Swimming:
Lifesaving Society and YMCA certified swim instructors teach basic and advanced swimming lessons.
• Archery:
A chance to practice your aim with a bow and arrow at our archery ranges. There will be plenty of opportunities to build your own targets and challenge your friends.
• Kayaking:
Qualified staff provide instruction at the flat-water level, concentrating on basic strokes and kayaking fundamentals.
• Natural Arts:
Get creative at our Natural Arts Centre with wood, clay, wax, paper, leather and beads.
• Outdoor Living Skills:
Build shelters, learn navigation, cook a gourmet meal over the fire, practice for out-trip and much more. Come explore nature with telescopes, microscopes, bugs, gardening, animal tracking, bird watching and exploring the site.
• Snorkeling:
Learn the art and science of this popular diving sport. See what treasures you can find on the bottom of our crystal Clear lake.
• Land Sports:
Get active on land as you learn and play various team sports, lawn games, and field games. You might even have a chance to invent a game or two!
For Senior and Pioneer campers:
• Climbing:
Learn about rock climbing techniques and safety, and experience what both our low and high ropes courses have to offer. (Note that while this skill is limited to Senior and Pioneer campers, all campers are welcome to experience climbing with their cabin groups).
• Sailing:
Try out the winds on Clear Lake in one of our sailboats. Campers will learn how to skipper the boats, right a tipped boat and sailboat set up/maintenance.