Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp
A traditional overnight camp offering a variety of activities for campers aged 7-16 in 12-night sessions.
▌ Editor's read Camp Couchiching's website loads as a legitimate camp site, detailing its programs and philosophy. Established in 1919, it is a non-profit organization with a rich history, celebrating over 100 years of operation. The camp offers traditional overnight programs for campers aged 7-16, emphasizing skill development, community, and outdoor activities. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 for campers aged 7-10 and 1:5 for campers aged 11-16, along with a commitment to staff training and background checks. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 106 reviews, with many praising the positive environment and dedicated staff. While not ACA accredited (as it's a Canadian camp), the camp appears to adhere to high standards of safety and program quality.
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 107 (1919 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 3990 Longford Mills Rd, Orillia, ON L3V 0Z3, Canada
- Phone: (705) 325-8189
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $2790 for a 12-night session. Price converted to weekly.
Runs 24-hour residential, 8 sessions (3 one-week, 5 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 14.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 10, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,790
- Session 4 Jun 28 – Jul 24, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,495
- Session 6 Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $1,365
- Session 2 Jul 12 – 24, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,790
- Session 3 Jul 26 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,790
- Session 5 Jul 26 – Aug 14, 2026 · 3 weeks · $4,120
- Session 7 Jul 26 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $1,365
- Session 8 Aug 9 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $1,365
↗ What parents like
- Offers canoe trips
- Leadership programs for teens
↘ Watch for
- Website can be slow to load
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp
- What ages does Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp accept?
- Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp is open to children ages 7–16. 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 Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp cost?
- Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp publishes $1,395/week for the standard session. $2790 for a 12-night session. Price converted to weekly. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp's hours?
- Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp 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 Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp?
- Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1919 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 Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp compare to other specialty camps in Orillia?
- Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp is one of 7 specialty camps in Orillia that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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