Unplug. connect. grow.

Overnight Summer Camp for Kids Aged 6-16 in the Heart of Algonquin Park

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📍 Algonquin Park  🏕️ Ages 7–15  ⏳ 2-8 Week Sessions  👩‍🏫 1:3 Staff Ratio

Why Arowhon?

Because What They Learn Here Lasts.

We’re more than just a place for summer fun. At Arowhon, campers build character and confidence through supported challenge and genuine care.

In cabins under the pines and circles around the fire, kids are accepted for who they are in a community that cheers loudly and listens closely. Alongside activity skills, they learn resilience, respect, and joy in the journey.

Camp is where kids become their best selves, and that kind of growth lasts far beyond the summer.

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How Growth Happens Here

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Confidence, Unplugged

Stepping away from home allows kids to step into themselves. In a truly screen-free environment, Arowhon campers take healthy risks, step up to challenges, and build confidence through real accomplishment. Supported by skilled, caring staff and immersed in nature, kids form genuine friendships, learn to be fully present, and discover what they can do on their own — growth no device can replace.

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Skill Building

At Arowhon, campers don’t just try activities, they develop real skills. With personalized coaching and a progressive award system, they reach meaningful milestones that build confidence and pride. From their first canoe stroke to performing in front of the full camp, perseverance is celebrated. We teach with intention that sparks joy in learning—helping campers become not just better at activities, but stronger, more well-rounded people.

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Social-Emotional Safety

Because growth starts with feeling safe. Our staff are trained to truly listen and help kids build the tools to work through challenges with empathy and respect, creating a community where kindness and connection make every child feel at home. When kids have big feelings, tough moments, or need a steady hand, we're ready.

This Is What Summer Should Feel Like

CANOE TRIPPING

From paddling across misty morning lakes or portaging through Algonquin’s world famous backcountry, campers discover a strength and resilience that only wilderness travel can teach. With experienced trip leaders guiding them, they learn to work as a team, navigate challenges, and live in the moment. More than learning how to navigate whitewater or build a fire, campers find their courage and a lifelong love of the outdoors – lessons that stick long after the mud washes off
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