What ages does Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell accept?

Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell is open to children ages 12–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell cost?

Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. Free for eligible youth from low-income homes. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

What are Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell's hours?

Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell?

Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell provide lunch?

Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 12–16

Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell

Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell offers transformative overnight camp experiences for youth from low-income communities, focusing on leadership development and out...

▌ Editor's read The Tim Hortons Foundation Camps website loads successfully, detailing their mission to support youth from low-income communities through camp experiences. The organization has been operating for over 50 years, founded by Tim Horton himself. While specific Google reviews for 'Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell' were not readily available, the broader Tim Hortons Foundation Camps receive positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from 1.1K reviews on Google, often highlighting the positive impact on children's development and the supportive environment. The camp is part of a larger network of seven camps across North America. The website indicates that the camps are free for participants, funded by the Tim Hortons Foundation. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for Camp Whiteshell specifically, nor any provincial license numbers on the site. The program is clearly an overnight camp, and the organization is a nonprofit. Social media handles found are @timhortonfoundationcamps on Instagram and timhortonfoundationcamps on Facebook.

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Since 197650+ years operating

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 12–16

Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: 1976 (50 years)
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
Ages: 12–16
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: Unnamed Road, Pinawa, MB R0E 1L0, Canada
Phone: (204) 753-2828
Cost notes: CAD. Free for eligible youth from low-income homes.

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell

What ages does Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell accept?: Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell is open to children ages 12–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell cost?: Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. Free for eligible youth from low-income homes. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell's hours?: Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell?: Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell provide lunch?: Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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