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WHERE IS CW MARINE BOATING CAMP?

We are located at 534 Lake Drive South, Keswick, Ontario, Canada

WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR THE NEXT CAMP SEASON?

You can view our most up-to-date list of session dates by clicking here.

WHERE ARE MOST OF THE CHILDREN FROM?

Our campers come from Toronto and all parts of York Region.

WHAT ARE THE GROUP SIZES?

A typical group size is between 8 – 12 students.

WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY LIKE AT THE CAMP?

Our typical camp day runs from 10:00am – 6:00pm. Each day we expose each camper to a carefully balanced schedule of our key areas: swimming, athletics, arts, outdoor adventure and boating lessons.

HOW MANY STAFF PER GROUP? IS THERE ALWAYS AN ADULT PRESENCE?

The number of counselors varies by age group. Our Group 1 students have 2 counselors per group, the rest of our groups have 1-2 counselors and a counselor-in-training. These group counselors stay with the group all day and are active participants at each activity.

Each age group is also assigned a Unit Leader. Each Unit Leader is a parent, teacher or coach who takes part in our training meetings to constantly review and improve everything about the camp. Unit Leaders contact each camp family before the summer begins and remain your camp liaison throughout the summer. Unit Leaders spend their day out on the grounds ensuring that each child is safe, is participating and is having fun! At the end of camp, unit leaders will return any phone calls that come in during the day.

WHO INSTRUCTS EACH ACTIVITY?

Activity specialists are hired to instruct specific activities. Each specialist is a teacher, coach or professional in their field and is able to teach age appropriate skills which foster personal growth and build self-esteem.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD DOESN’T FEEL WELL OR GETS INJURED?

Our staffs are CPR First Aid trained. We also have water fountains and water coolers all around camp and our staff constantly encourage all campers to stay hydrated. We ask for you to apply sunblock before your child gets on the bus and then we will reapply sunblock throughout each day as needed.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT RAINS?

We are very fortunate to have so much covered outdoor and also indoor space that rainy days are easy for us to handle! To ensure that things run smoothly, we have a rainy day schedule already made before camp starts. We review the schedule with our staff during orientation and camp is able to transition smoothly to the schedule when needed.

WHAT DO I NEED TO SEND TO CAMP EVERY DAY?

We supply everything your child will need except for 2 bathing suits, a towel and sunblock. Enrolled families will receive a list of things that you should send as the summer gets closer.

IS CW MARINE BOATING CAMP COMPETITIVE OR NON-COMPETITIVE?

We emphasizes active participation and skill acquisition over winning and losing. Our camp community encourages campers to cheer for and support each other and show good sportsmanship when winning and in defeat.

As campers get older and take part in our elective program, they can chose to participate in more competitive games, leagues and instruction.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

Give us a call or text at 647 618 7008 and we will get a camp director to speak with you!

WHAT IF MY CAMPER NEEDS HELP ADJUSTING TO CAMP?

The CW Marine Boating Camp staff are patient, friendly, warm and caring. All staff takes part in our extensive orientation process where we spend time training how to work with campers experiencing a more difficult transition adjusting to camp. Our small group sizes and mature staff are a perfect blend to allow us to closely monitor group dynamics and ensure group cohesiveness throughout the summer.

WHAT IF MY CHILD DOESN’T KNOW ANYBODY AT CAMP?

Camp is made for making friends! Many of our campers come to camp not knowing anybody and make friends after their first day at camp.

WHEN SHOULD I ENROLL MY CHILD?

Since space is limited in each age group, we encourage families to enroll early. Most age groups are full by April!

ARE THERE SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE CAMP?

You bet! CW Marine Boating Camp is steeped in tradition with certain special events that take place each year like our Olympics, Carnival, Wild Water Day, etc. We also have many other special events each year such as Bubble Day, Graffiti Day, Halloween, Friendship Day, Tattoo Day and Pajama Day to name a few. With our vast variety of fun activities at CW Marine Boating Camp, every day feels like a special event!